SSC Combined Graduate Level (Tier-1)

Graduate-level posts in central government ministries and departments.

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Overview

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

SectionQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2550
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Comprehension2550
Total100200

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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SSC CGL — FAQs

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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