SSC Combined Graduate Level (Tier-1)
Graduate-level posts in central government ministries and departments.
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The SSC CGL exam recruits graduates for Group B and Group C posts such as Inspector, Auditor, Assistant and Tax Assistant. Tier-1 is an online objective test of 100 questions across four sections.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Duration: 60 minutes · Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
Age Limit
18–32 years (varies by post; relaxation for reserved categories).
Syllabus
- •Reasoning: analogies, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, non-verbal
- •Quant: number system, percentage, ratio, time-speed-distance, geometry, data interpretation
- •English: grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, error spotting
- •GA: history, geography, polity, economy, science, current affairs
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Is SSC CGL Tier-1 online?+
Yes, Tier-1 is a computer-based online test of 100 questions (200 marks) in 60 minutes with 0.50 negative marking.
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