SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper Pattern
Staff Selection Commission — Combined Graduate Level
Conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Last verified: 2026-06-05. Always match this with the latest official notification before final preparation.
Tier I (Computer Based)
Marks
200
Time
60 min
Negative
−0.5 marks per wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
Normalisation applied when exam is held in multiple shifts.
Tier II (Computer Based)
Marks
450
Time
135 min
Negative
−1 mark per wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 135 |
| General & Financial Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 60 |
Paper-II (Statistics) for JSO posts and Paper-III (General Studies: Finance & Economics) for AAO posts are additional. Verify post-specific requirements in the official notification.
Important Topics
Algebra & TrigonometryGeometry & MensurationData InterpretationAnalogy & Series (Reasoning)Reading ComprehensionFill in the BlanksHistory, Polity & Economy (GK)Current Affairs (last 6 months)