SSC CGL Exam Analysis 29 October 2026 — Shift 1
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST · Updated 30 Oct, 12:26 am IST
Partial coverage. Some figures may be withheld; read the source and correction notes below.
The first shift included many English questions covering synonyms, antonyms, one‑word substitution, idioms, phrases, fill‑in‑blanks, indirect speech and passive conversion. No difficulty levels were reported for any section. Other sections (reasoning, GA, Quant) had no reported content.
Section overview
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Not reported
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
General Awareness
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Not reported
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Not reported
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
English Comprehension
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Not reported
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
Topics asked, section by section
English Comprehension
Not reportedMultiple English questions were asked covering synonyms, antonyms, one‑word substitution, idioms, phrases, fill‑in‑blanks, indirect speech and passive.
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- One‑word substitution
- Idioms
- Phrase meanings
- Fill‑in‑the‑blank / error correction
- Direct‑indirect conversion
- Passive conversion
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.
English Comprehension
- 1
Synonym of Detrimental
- 2
Synonym of Somber
- 3
Antonym of Demolish
- 4
Antonym of Jettison
- 5
One‑word substitution for fear of pain
- 6
One‑word substitution for a gathering at a religious place
- 7
Idiom meaning 'important part' (Part and parcel)
- 8
Idiom meaning 'to be useful' (Come in handy)
- 9
Meaning of phrase 'keep to'
- 10
Meaning of phrase 'sit out'
- 11
Fill in blank: Students should be reconciled ___ the changing era
- 12
Fill in blank: He sat ___ the shade of a tree
- 13
Error correction: Nobody ___ my ideas are different than yours
- 14
Error correction: Rekha has a great enmity ___ her brothers
What candidates noticed
- No difficulty levels were reported for any section.
- English section featured a wide variety of question types.
Other shifts on 29 October
Sources
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FAQs
How was the SSC CGL 29 October 2026 Shift 1 paper?
Candidates rated the 29 October 2026 Shift 1 paper Not reported overall. The first shift included many English questions covering synonyms, antonyms, one‑word substitution, idioms, phrases, fill‑in‑blanks, indirect speech and passive conversion. No difficulty levels were reported for any section. Other sections (reasoning, GA, Quant) had no reported content.
Which English Comprehension topics were asked in SSC CGL 29 October 2026 Shift 1?
English Comprehension was Not reported. Topics reported: Synonyms, Antonyms, One‑word substitution, Idioms, Phrase meanings, Fill‑in‑the‑blank / error correction, Direct‑indirect conversion, Passive conversion.
What information is available for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 29 October 2026?
A limited review is published for shift 1, describing the types of English questions that appeared. Shifts 2 and 3 are still pending and no usable analysis has been released for them yet.
Why is the analysis for shift 2 of the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 29 October 2026 incomplete?
Shift 2 is marked as pending because sufficient candidate evidence has not yet been gathered to produce a reliable review.
What topics were covered in the English section of shift 1 for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 29 October 2026?
The English section included questions on synonyms, antonyms, one‑word substitution, idioms, phrases, fill‑in‑the‑blank items, indirect speech and passive conversion.
Are there any official overall scores or difficulty ratings for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 29 October 2026?
No official overall scores or difficulty levels have been released. Any figures that appear are unofficial, and the SSC normally normalises scores across shifts.
When can a full analysis be expected for the pending shifts of the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 29 October 2026?
A full analysis cannot be promised at this time; it will be published once enough candidate evidence is collected and verified.