SSC CGL Exam Analysis 30 October 2026 — All Shifts
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · Updated 30 Oct, 11:31 am IST
On 30 October 2026 the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam was conducted in three shifts. Shift 1 was reported as moderate overall, with reasoning, general ability and quantitative sections also described as moderate. An unofficial figure of 84 candidates reported good attempts in this shift; SSC normalises scores across shifts. Shifts 2 and 3 have pending status and no usable analysis is published yet.
Shift 1
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Moderate
- Reported attempts
- 84
- Sources
- 1 linked review
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.
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1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST
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5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
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FAQs
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.