SSC CGL Exam Analysis 28 October 2026 — All Shifts

Overall difficulty

Moderate to Difficult (most reports)

Reported attempts

68–80

Sources

9 linked reviews

The overall paper was seen as Moderate to Difficult by most reports. Reasoning was the easiest section, with candidates attempting 18–23 questions well. General Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude were the tougher sections, with good attempts around 14–18 and 13–20 respectively. English showed mixed difficulty, but most candidates managed 19–22 questions.

Overall difficulty

Moderate to Difficult (reports differ)

Reported attempts

7–79

Sources

6 linked reviews

Reasoning was reported mainly as moderate with candidates attempting about 18–25 questions well. General knowledge was also moderate with good attempts ranging 12–24. Quantitative aptitude was seen as difficult and candidates reported 14–23 good attempts. English was viewed as easy to moderate, with 18–25 good attempts, though passage and PQRS items felt hardest for some.

Overall difficulty

Difficult (most reports)

Reported attempts

10–76

Sources

4 linked reviews

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.