SSC CGL Exam Analysis 27 October 2026 — Shift 3
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST · Updated 28 Oct, 12:10 am IST
The shift was reported as overall Easy. Reasoning and English sections were both described as Easy, while Quant was noted as Easy to Moderate. Candidates mentioned several GA topics such as the origin of the word 'caste', the most electronegative element, Lavani folk dance state, Global Investors Summit 2025 location, Para‑Olympic T12 classification, Mission Karmayogi purpose and Union List subject. Technical difficulty was reported in the math channel and the video promised PDF resources via Telegram.
Section overview
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
General Awareness
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
English Comprehension
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
Topics asked, section by section
General Intelligence & Reasoning
EasyFew questions were hard to manage if time ran out
- equation type questions
- advanced reasoning
General Awareness
Easy- origin of the word 'caste'
- most electronegative element
- Lavani folk dance state
- Global Investors Summit 2025 location
- Para‑Olympic T12 classification
- Mission Karmayogi purpose
- Union List subject
- acid rain gas (sulfur dioxide)
Quantitative Aptitude
Easy to Moderate- calculative questions
- time‑management difficulty
- most electronegative element
English Comprehension
Easy- paragraph comprehension
- synonyms
- antonym of "lucid"
- antonym of "murky"
- idiom "once in a blue moon" meaning
Topics with an arrow link to our free notes and practice questions for that topic.
Questions asked (memory-based)
What candidates recalled after the shift, reworded. Exact wording and options may differ from the real paper.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- 1
equation based reasoning questions
General Awareness
- 1
From which language is the word 'caste' originally derived?
- 2
Which layer of Earth has the highest density?
- 3
Which Earth layer is responsible for its magnetic properties?
- 4
Which element has the highest electronegativity in the periodic table?
- 5
Lavani is a traditional folk dance of which Indian state?
- 6
What does 'duck' mean in cricket and how did the term originate?
- 7
Where was the Global Investors Summit 2025 held?
- 8
What does the T12 classification represent in Para‑Olympic events?
- 9
Who authored the book 'Why India Matters'?
- 10
What is the main objective of the Mission Karmayogi initiative?
Quantitative Aptitude
- 1
Which is the most electronegative element in the periodic table?
English Comprehension
- 1
Select an antonym for the word "lucid".
- 2
Explain the meaning of the idiom "once in a blue moon".
What candidates noticed
- Technical difficulty was reported in the math channel.
- The video promised PDF resources via Telegram.
- Memory‑based questions were claimed to have 80‑90% accuracy.
- Video upload was delayed due to verification of questions.
Other shifts on 27 October
Sources
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How we use sources and correct errors
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- Rana Analysis (YouTube) – 🔥 SSC CGL 2026: October 27th 3rd Shift Analysis | 25 Genuine Questions
- Rebel Yash Study (YouTube) – SSC CGL 27 OCTOBER 3RD SHIFT | SSC CGL EXAM REVIEW TODAY | CGL ANALYSI
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FAQs
How was the SSC CGL 27 October 2026 Shift 3 paper?
Candidates rated the 27 October 2026 Shift 3 paper Easy overall. The shift was reported as overall Easy. Reasoning and English sections were both described as Easy, while Quant was noted as Easy to Moderate. Candidates mentioned several GA topics such as the origin of the word 'caste', the most electronegative element, Lavani folk dance state, Global Investors Summit 2025 location, Para‑Olympic T12 classification, Mission Karmayogi purpose and Union List subject. Technical difficulty was reported in the math channel and the video promised PDF resources via Telegram.
Which General Intelligence & Reasoning topics were asked in SSC CGL 27 October 2026 Shift 3?
General Intelligence & Reasoning was Easy. Topics reported: equation type questions, advanced reasoning.
Which General Awareness topics were asked in SSC CGL 27 October 2026 Shift 3?
General Awareness was Easy. Topics reported: origin of the word 'caste', most electronegative element, Lavani folk dance state, Global Investors Summit 2025 location, Para‑Olympic T12 classification, Mission Karmayogi purpose, Union List subject, acid rain gas (sulfur dioxide).
Which Quantitative Aptitude topics were asked in SSC CGL 27 October 2026 Shift 3?
Quantitative Aptitude was Easy to Moderate. Topics reported: calculative questions, time‑management difficulty, most electronegative element.
Which English Comprehension topics were asked in SSC CGL 27 October 2026 Shift 3?
English Comprehension was Easy. Topics reported: paragraph comprehension, synonyms, antonym of "lucid", antonym of "murky", idiom "once in a blue moon" meaning.
What was the overall difficulty level of the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam on 27 October 2026?
The three shifts on 27 October 2026 showed a spread of difficulty: Shift 1 was mostly Easy to Moderate, Shift 2 was generally Moderate, and Shift 3 was reported as Easy overall.
How did the Quantitative sections compare across the three shifts on 27 October 2026?
Quantitative aptitude was the toughest section in Shift 1, described as having many advanced calculations and a tight time limit. In Shift 2 it was also the most challenging, ranging from easy to very difficult. Shift 3’s Quant section was noted as Easy to Moderate.
Are the reported good‑attempt numbers reliable for all shifts on 27 October 2026?
Good‑attempt figures are unofficial. Reliable ranges are available for Shift 1 (20–78) and Shift 2 (65–88). For Shift 3 the numbers are not reliably reported, so no specific figure is provided.
How does SSC normalise scores across shifts for the exam on 27 October 2026?
SSC applies a normalisation process that adjusts raw scores from each shift to a common scale, ensuring that candidates are compared fairly regardless of the shift they attended.
Is there any pending analysis for any shift of the 27 October 2026 exam?
All three shifts for 27 October 2026 have been reported, so no pending analysis is currently noted.