SSC CGL Exam Analysis 8 October 2026 — Shift 1
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST · Updated 8 Oct, 11:31 am IST
The shift was overall Easy to Moderate, with 78–95 questions attempted well. Reasoning was mainly Moderate, GA varied between Easy and Moderate to Difficult, and Quant ranged from Easy to Advanced. English was Easy to Moderate. Time‑management and system issues affected performance.
Section-wise difficulty and good attempts
| Section | Qs | Difficulty | Good attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | Moderate (most reports) | 21–23 |
| General Awareness | 25 | Easy (reports differ) | 15–70 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | Easy to Moderate (most reports) | 17–24 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | Easy to Moderate (most reports) | 20–23 |
Topics asked, section by section
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Moderate (most reports)Questions were lengthy, causing time pressure; many were statement‑wise and of moderate difficulty.
- Series
- Analogy
- Coding‑Decoding
- Statement based Non‑Verbal
- Puzzle
- Setting & Arrangement
- Missing Numbers
- Situation‑decision
General Awareness
Easy (reports differ)Mostly factual; some candidates found it tough, especially if not well‑prepared.
- Current affairs
- Facts from games
- Statement based
- Polity
- History
- Science
- Feature Questions
- Blind Guessing
Quantitative Aptitude
Easy to Moderate (most reports)Math ranged from easy to advanced; time‑management was a challenge.
- Advanced level questions
- Percentage
- Time and work
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Mensuration
- Profit & Loss
English Comprehension
Easy to Moderate (most reports)Overall normal difficulty; some doubts but candidates performed well.
- Synonyms
- Active/Passive voice
- Direct/Indirect speech
- Grammar
- Cloze
- Passage
- Vocabulary
- Statement/Assumption/Reason
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 Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogy questions
- Series questions
- Coding‑Decoding items
- Puzzle question
General Awareness
- Current affairs topics
- Babur current affairs question
Quantitative Aptitude
- Arithmetic weight problems
- Profit & loss question
- Percentage question
- Circle problem
- Mensuration problem
- Algebra question
- Trigonometry question
English Comprehension
- Grammar and Cloze passages
What candidates noticed
- System crash caused loss of about 10 minutes for many candidates.
- Timer issues led to missed questions in math and reasoning sections.
- Time‑management was highlighted as a challenge, especially in Quant.
- Paper resembled previous year questions and cut‑off was expected to be high.
Where reviews disagree
- GA difficulty split between Easy and Moderate to Difficult; Quant difficulty ranged from Easy to Advanced.
Other shifts on 8 October
Sources
Compiled and cross-checked from candidate reviews and coaching-institute analyses. Figures are unofficial until SSC releases the answer key.
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FAQs
How was the SSC CGL 8 October 2026 Shift 1 paper?
Candidates rated the 8 October 2026 Shift 1 paper Easy to Moderate (most reports) overall. The shift was overall Easy to Moderate, with 78–95 questions attempted well. Reasoning was mainly Moderate, GA varied between Easy and Moderate to Difficult, and Quant ranged from Easy to Advanced. English was Easy to Moderate. Time‑management and system issues affected performance.
What are good attempts for SSC CGL 8 October 2026 Shift 1?
Around 78–95 overall out of 100 questions, going by candidate and coaching-institute reviews. Accuracy matters more than raw attempts because of the 0.50 negative marking.
Which General Intelligence & Reasoning topics were asked in SSC CGL 8 October 2026 Shift 1?
General Intelligence & Reasoning was Moderate (most reports). Topics reported: Series, Analogy, Coding‑Decoding, Statement based Non‑Verbal, Puzzle, Setting & Arrangement, Missing Numbers, Situation‑decision.
Which General Awareness topics were asked in SSC CGL 8 October 2026 Shift 1?
General Awareness was Easy (reports differ). Topics reported: Current affairs, Facts from games, Statement based, Polity, History, Science, Feature Questions, Blind Guessing.
Which Quantitative Aptitude topics were asked in SSC CGL 8 October 2026 Shift 1?
Quantitative Aptitude was Easy to Moderate (most reports). Topics reported: Advanced level questions, Percentage, Time and work, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Profit & Loss.
Which English Comprehension topics were asked in SSC CGL 8 October 2026 Shift 1?
English Comprehension was Easy to Moderate (most reports). Topics reported: Synonyms, Active/Passive voice, Direct/Indirect speech, Grammar, Cloze, Passage, Vocabulary, Statement/Assumption/Reason.
What was the overall difficulty level for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 8 October 2026?
Shift 1 was reported as Easy to Moderate overall. Shifts 2 and 3 have not been analysed yet, and their difficulty levels will be added after the shift analysis is completed.
How many questions were attempted well in shift 1 of the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 8 October 2026?
In shift 1, candidates attempted between 78 and 95 questions well, according to the available candidate reviews.
Which sections were reported as Easy to Moderate in shift 1 of the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 8 October 2026?
English was reported as Easy to Moderate. Reasoning was mainly Moderate, while General Awareness varied between Easy and Moderate to Difficult, and Quantitative Aptitude ranged from Easy to Advanced.
When will the analysis for shifts 2 and 3 of the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 8 October 2026 be available?
The analysis for shifts 2 and 3 will be added a few hours after each shift ends, once enough candidate reviews are collected.
Are the figures reported for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 8 October 2026 official?
No, the figures are unofficial. SSC normalises scores across shifts, and official results will be released by the commission.