SSC CGL Exam Analysis 28 October 2026 — Shift 3
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST · Updated 28 Oct, 9:46 pm IST
Candidates reported the shift as overall difficult, with many finding the Quant section toughest. Reasoning and English were seen as easier, around Easy to Moderate. Time pressure was noted, especially in Quant where lengthy calculations reduced attempts. Good attempts varied widely across sections.
Section overview
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate (reports differ)
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
General Awareness
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate (reports differ)
- Reported attempts
- 16–19
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Difficult (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 10–18
English Comprehension
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate (reports differ)
- Reported attempts
- 18–20
Topics asked, section by section
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Easy to Moderate (reports differ)Questions were a bit lengthy; some graph items took extra time.
- graph questions
- Puzzles
- Coding‑Decoding
- Formulas
- Mixed level questions
General Awareness
Easy to Moderate (reports differ)- Article 111 (President's oath)
- RBI new chairman
- Finance Secretary (RBI) appointment
- UPI related question
- Geography question
- History question
- Current affairs
- Static GK
Quantitative Aptitude
Difficult (most reports)Time was short due to lengthy statements; many candidates solved only 10‑15 math questions, the rest were very tough.
- Circles
- Calculation‑heavy questions
- Lengthy calculations
- Arithmetic & Algebra
- Formulas
- Math
English Comprehension
Easy to Moderate (reports differ)No major trouble reported.
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- PQRS
- Cloze tests
- Vocabulary
- Reading comprehension
- Error detection
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 Awareness
- 1
Article 111 about the President's oath
- 2
Who is the new RBI chairman?
- 3
Who is the new Finance Secretary of RBI?
- 4
UPI related current‑affair question
- 5
Current affairs questions
- 6
Static GK questions
Quantitative Aptitude
- 1
Circle geometry questions
- 2
Lengthy calculation problems
- 3
Arithmetic/Algebra questions
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- 1
Graph interpretation questions
- 2
Puzzle type questions
- 3
Coding‑Decoding questions
- 4
Formula based questions
English Comprehension
- 1
Synonyms and antonyms
What candidates noticed
- Overall difficulty was perceived as difficult.
- Quant section caused the most time pressure.
- Reasoning and English were relatively easier for most candidates.
- Good attempts varied widely, indicating inconsistent preparation.
Where reviews disagree
- Reasoning difficulty reported as Easy to Moderate by one source and Moderate by another.
- General Ability difficulty reported as Easy to Moderate and Moderate to Hard.
- Quant difficulty reported as Easy to Moderate and Difficult.
- English difficulty reported as Easy to Moderate and Moderate.
Other shifts on 28 October
Sources
Automatically compiled from the linked reviews. Source agreement does not guarantee accuracy; this is not a manually verified paper. Difficulty and attempt figures are unofficial.
How we use sources and correct errors
- Amit Yadav CGL (YouTube) – 28 Oct Shift 3 | SSC CGL 2026 All 53 Shifts Analysis 🔥Toughest & Easie
- Madhuvan Library (YouTube) – SSC CGL October 28, 2026 3rd Shift Review | SSC CGL 3rd Shift Analysis
- Tech BrowSoft Solutions (YouTube) – SSC CGL OCTOBER 28 , 2026 ( 3 SHIFT) EXAM REVIEW🚨SSC CGL 2026 EXAM ANA
- Amit Yadav CGL (YouTube) – 28 October 3rd Shift | SSC CGL 2026 TOUGHEST SHIFT 🔥 | Top 5 Hardest S
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FAQs
How was the SSC CGL 28 October 2026 Shift 3 paper?
Candidates rated the 28 October 2026 Shift 3 paper Difficult (most reports) overall. Candidates reported the shift as overall difficult, with many finding the Quant section toughest. Reasoning and English were seen as easier, around Easy to Moderate. Time pressure was noted, especially in Quant where lengthy calculations reduced attempts. Good attempts varied widely across sections.
What attempt range was reported for SSC CGL 28 October 2026 Shift 3?
10–76 overall out of 100 questions, according to the linked reviews. This is an unofficial reported range, not a recommended attempt count or safe-score prediction.
Which General Intelligence & Reasoning topics were asked in SSC CGL 28 October 2026 Shift 3?
General Intelligence & Reasoning was Easy to Moderate (reports differ). Topics reported: graph questions, Puzzles, Coding‑Decoding, Formulas, Mixed level questions.
Which General Awareness topics were asked in SSC CGL 28 October 2026 Shift 3?
General Awareness was Easy to Moderate (reports differ). Topics reported: Article 111 (President's oath), RBI new chairman, Finance Secretary (RBI) appointment, UPI related question, Geography question, History question, Current affairs, Static GK.
Which Quantitative Aptitude topics were asked in SSC CGL 28 October 2026 Shift 3?
Quantitative Aptitude was Difficult (most reports). Topics reported: Circles, Calculation‑heavy questions, Lengthy calculations, Arithmetic & Algebra, Formulas, Math.
Which English Comprehension topics were asked in SSC CGL 28 October 2026 Shift 3?
English Comprehension was Easy to Moderate (reports differ). Topics reported: Synonyms, Antonyms, PQRS, Cloze tests, Vocabulary, Reading comprehension, Error detection.
What overall difficulty levels were reported for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 28 October 2026?
Shift 1 was described as moderate to difficult by most reports, Shift 2 as moderate to difficult with differing opinions, and Shift 3 as difficult overall.
Which sections were considered the easiest on 28 October 2026?
Reasoning was consistently reported as the easiest section across the shifts, with many candidates managing a higher number of attempts in that area.
Which sections posed the most challenge on 28 October 2026?
General Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude were frequently highlighted as the tougher sections, especially in Shifts 1 and 2, while Quantitative Aptitude was noted as the most difficult in Shift 3.
Are the attempt figures reliable for the 28 October 2026 SSC CGL Tier 1 exam?
The attempt figures reported are unofficial and should be treated as indicative only; SSC normalises scores across shifts.
Is a detailed analysis available for the 28 October 2026 exam shifts?
A limited review has been published for all three shifts, but further corroboration may be needed for a comprehensive analysis.