SSC CGL Exam Analysis 24 October 2026 — All Shifts
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · Updated 25 Oct, 12:00 am IST
The SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam held on 24 October 2026 was analysed based on candidate reports from the three shifts. Overall difficulty was described as moderate for the first shift, moderate‑to‑difficult for the second, and easy for the third. Unofficial figures suggest good‑attempt ranges of 70–85 and 62–72 for the first two shifts, while reliable numbers are not available for the third. SSC normalises scores across shifts, so direct comparison of raw attempts should be treated cautiously.
Shift 1
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Moderate (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 70–85
- Sources
- 10 linked reviews
The shift was overall moderate. Reasoning was reported as moderate with candidates feeling confident on statement‑based items. Quantitative section was the toughest, many reported time pressure and difficulty ranging up to hard. English was consistently easy, while GA varied between easy‑moderate and moderate‑difficult.
Read Shift 1 analysisShift 2
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Moderate to Difficult (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 62–72
- Sources
- 4 linked reviews
Candidates reported the second shift as moderate to difficult overall. Good attempts ranged from 62 to 72 questions across sections. Reasoning and General Awareness were seen as moderate to difficult, while Quantitative Aptitude leaned towards difficult. English was generally easy to moderate and could be finished quickly. Topics included lengthy reasoning passages, current affairs from 2004‑2024, mensuration and geometry problems, and reading comprehension in English.
Read Shift 2 analysisShift 3
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Easy (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
- Sources
- 3 linked reviews
Reasoning was reported as easy but time‑consuming, and many candidates could not finish all 25 questions. English was seen as easy to moderate and satisfactory. The sectional timer was noted as a major issue for both Reasoning and Quant sections.
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FAQs
What was the overall difficulty level reported for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 24 October 2026?
Candidates described the first shift as moderate, the second shift as moderate‑to‑difficult, and the third shift as easy. These assessments reflect the majority of reports for each shift.
How did candidates rate the Quantitative Aptitude section across the three shifts on 24 October 2026?
In shift 1, Quantitative Aptitude was noted as the toughest section with difficulty ranging up to hard. Shift 2 saw Quantitative Aptitude leaning towards difficult, while shift 3 participants reported it as easy but time‑consuming.
What good‑attempt ranges were reported for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 24 October 2026?
For shift 1, good attempts were unofficially reported between 70 and 85 questions. Shift 2 had an unofficial range of 62 to 72 questions. No reliable good‑attempt figure was reported for shift 3.
Were there any timing concerns highlighted for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 24 October 2026?
Yes. Candidates in shift 1 mentioned time pressure in the Quantitative section. In shift 3, the sectional timer was identified as a major issue for both Reasoning and Quantitative sections, leading to incomplete attempts for some.
How does SSC normalise scores across the shifts for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 24 October 2026?
SSC applies a standard normalisation process that adjusts raw scores from each shift to a common scale, ensuring fairness despite variations in difficulty or timing across shifts.