SSC CGL Exam Analysis 22 October 2026 — All Shifts
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · Updated 22 Oct, 7:31 pm IST
The analysis below summarizes candidate reports for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam held on 22 October 2026. Figures such as good‑attempt ranges are unofficial and SSC normalises scores across shifts, so direct comparisons should be made cautiously. Shift 1 was described as moderate to difficult, Shift 2 as easy to moderate, and Shift 3 as easy by most sources. Difficulty varied by section, with Reasoning and Quantitative sections generally perceived as harder, while English was largely easier across the shifts.
Shift 1
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Moderate to Difficult (reports differ)
- Reported attempts
- 75–85
- Sources
- 10 linked reviews
Candidates reported a mixed difficulty overall, with many finding the paper harder than expected. Reasoning had many statement based questions and a few coding‑decoding items, while GA was described as difficult by several sources. Quantitative section was largely difficult with many trigonometry and geometry problems. English was generally easy to moderate, though some tough vocabulary appeared.
Read Shift 1 analysisShift 2
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Easy to Moderate (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 68–75
- Sources
- 6 linked reviews
The shift was overall Easy to Moderate. Reasoning and English were generally easy, while Quant was perceived as difficult with time‑management challenges. GA was moderate for most candidates. Good attempts ranged from 68 to 75 overall.
Read Shift 2 analysisShift 3
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Easy (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 67–76
- Sources
- 3 linked reviews
The third shift was overall reported as easy by most sources. Reasoning was generally easy, though one source found it difficult. GA and Quant showed mixed difficulty levels ranging from easy to moderate. English was largely easy. Good attempts were reported between 67 and 76 overall.
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FAQs
What was the overall difficulty level across the three shifts on 22 October 2026?
Shift 1 was reported as moderate to difficult, Shift 2 as easy to moderate, and Shift 3 as easy by the majority of candidates. The overall perception therefore ranged from easy to difficult depending on the shift.
How did the Reasoning section perform across the shifts on 22 October 2026?
Reasoning was described as mixed: it was harder than expected in Shift 1, generally easy in Shift 2, and mostly easy in Shift 3, though one source noted difficulty in Shift 3.
What were the reported good‑attempt ranges for the shifts on 22 October 2026?
The unofficial good‑attempt ranges were 75–85 for Shift 1, 68–75 for Shift 2, and 67–76 for Shift 3. These figures are based on candidate reports and should be treated as indicative.
How did the Quantitative Aptitude section compare across the shifts on 22 October 2026?
Quantitative Aptitude was largely difficult in Shift 1, perceived as difficult with time‑management challenges in Shift 2, and showed mixed difficulty (easy to moderate) in Shift 3.
Was there any notable variation in English difficulty on 22 October 2026?
English was generally easy to moderate in Shift 1, easy in Shift 2, and largely easy in Shift 3, with only occasional tough vocabulary reported.