SSC CGL Tier-1 is the gateway to Group B and C posts across central government ministries, departments and organisations — Assistant, Inspector, Auditor, Sub-Inspector (CBI) and more. It is one of India’s highest-volume graduate recruitment exams, testing General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension at graduate level in a strict 60-minute CBT.
100
Questions
200
Total Marks
60 min
Duration
-0.25 / Q
Negative
Recruits For
Group B & C posts — Assistant (various ministries), Inspector (Income Tax/Central Excise/Preventive Officer), Auditor, Sub-Inspector (CBI/NIA), Statistical Investigator and more
Conducted by: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks | Weightage | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 25% | Moderate |
| General Awareness | 50 | 25% | Easy |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 25% | Moderate |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 25% | Easy |
Key Facts
- ▸100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes (Tier-1 CBT)
- ▸General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension — 25Q each
- ▸+2 for correct, −0.5 for wrong answer
- ▸One of India’s highest-volume graduate recruitment exams — lakhs of applicants annually
- ▸Tier-1 qualifiers proceed to Tier-2 (descriptive + skill test, not covered in this practice set)
- ▸Opens Group B & C posts across central government ministries and departments
Section-wise Syllabus & Notes
Analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, non-verbal reasoning — shared across SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO and UP/Delhi Police
Analogy & Classification
Read Notes →Series
Read Notes →Coding-Decoding
Read Notes →Syllogism
Read Notes →Venn Diagrams
Read Notes →Non-Verbal Reasoning
Read Notes →Matrix & Word Formation
Read Notes →Direction & Blood Relations
Read Notes →Statement-Conclusion & Assumption
Read Notes →Missing Numbers & Puzzles
Read Notes →Seating Arrangement
Read Notes →Calendar & Clock
Read Notes →Ranking & Order / Alphabet Test
Read Notes →Exam Strategy
SSC CGL Tier-1 is a speed test — 100 Qs in 60 min, ~36 sec/Q. Attempt General Awareness first (fastest), then Reasoning, then Quant, save English for last if RC-heavy.
SSC CGL Revision Notes
Section-wise notes — formulas, concepts, common mistakes
Frequently Asked
What is the SSC CGL exam pattern?
SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission — Combined Graduate Level (Tier 1)) has 100 questions over 60 minutes. Negative marking is 0.25 per wrong answer. Sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension.
Which category does SSC CGL fall under on Aspirant Arcade?
SSC Exams. Questions are tuned to this exam's syllabus.
What is the SSC CGL selection process?
Selection is based on the written/objective score. Group B & C posts — Assistant (various ministries), Inspector (Income Tax/Central Excise/Preventive Officer), Auditor, Sub-Inspector (CBI/NIA), Statistical Investigator and more.
Is SSC CGL preparation free?
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