SSC CGL Exam Analysis 30 October 2026 — Shift 1
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST · Updated 30 Oct, 11:31 am IST
Partial coverage. Some figures may be withheld; read the source and correction notes below.
The paper was reported as moderate overall. Candidates said reasoning, general ability and quantitative sections were also moderate. Time pressure was noted in the math section, especially for calculations. Reasoning questions were paragraph based and lengthy, affecting speed. English and GA topics included active passive conversion and current affairs up to 2025/2023.
Section overview
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
General Awareness
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
English Comprehension
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
Topics asked, section by section
General Intelligence & Reasoning
ModerateParagraph based questions are lengthy and time consuming
- cause and conclusion statements
General Awareness
Moderate- static GS
- current affairs up to 2025/2023
- 1991 economics question
- Asian Games
Quantitative Aptitude
ModerateCalculations take time, math section felt short on time
- trigonometry
- 2D and 3D mensuration
- algebra
- prism volume
English Comprehension
Moderate- active passive conversion
- paragraph comprehension
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.
Quantitative Aptitude
- 1
How did you manage 25 math questions in 15 minutes?
- 2
Which chapters had more questions? Trigonometry, mensuration, algebra?
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- 1
Where are most reasoning questions coming from? Cause and conclusion statements?
General Awareness
- 1
Is there much current affairs? Up to which year?
English Comprehension
- 1
Did you have trouble managing time in English or math?
What candidates noticed
- Level changed compared to previous years
- Time short for math calculations
- Paragraph based reasoning questions consume time
- Intense competition, prepare intensely
Other shifts on 30 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.
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FAQs
How was the SSC CGL 30 October 2026 Shift 1 paper?
Candidates rated the 30 October 2026 Shift 1 paper Moderate overall. The paper was reported as moderate overall. Candidates said reasoning, general ability and quantitative sections were also moderate. Time pressure was noted in the math section, especially for calculations. Reasoning questions were paragraph based and lengthy, affecting speed. English and GA topics included active passive conversion and current affairs up to 2025/2023.
What attempt range was reported for SSC CGL 30 October 2026 Shift 1?
84 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 30 October 2026 Shift 1?
General Intelligence & Reasoning was Moderate. Topics reported: cause and conclusion statements.
Which General Awareness topics were asked in SSC CGL 30 October 2026 Shift 1?
General Awareness was Moderate. Topics reported: static GS, current affairs up to 2025/2023, 1991 economics question, Asian Games.
Which Quantitative Aptitude topics were asked in SSC CGL 30 October 2026 Shift 1?
Quantitative Aptitude was Moderate. Topics reported: trigonometry, 2D and 3D mensuration, algebra, prism volume.
Which English Comprehension topics were asked in SSC CGL 30 October 2026 Shift 1?
English Comprehension was Moderate. Topics reported: active passive conversion, paragraph comprehension.
What was the overall difficulty of the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam on 30 October 2026?
Shift 1 was reported as moderate overall. The other two shifts are still pending and no difficulty assessment is available for them.
How did candidates describe the quantitative section on 30 October 2026?
Candidates in Shift 1 noted that the quantitative section was moderate but experienced time pressure, especially for calculations.
Were there any time‑pressure concerns reported for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam on 30 October 2026?
Yes, candidates in Shift 1 mentioned time pressure in the math section, which affected speed on calculation‑heavy questions.
How many candidates reported good attempts for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam on 30 October 2026?
An unofficial count of 84 candidates reported good attempts in Shift 1. Figures are unofficial and SSC normalises scores across shifts.
What is the current analysis status for Shifts 2 and 3 of the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam on 30 October 2026?
Both Shift 2 and Shift 3 are pending; no usable analysis has been published yet and further candidate evidence is required.