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SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers
Combined Graduate Level Examination
Staff Selection CommissionNo papers yetVerified 3 Oct 2026
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About SSC CGL
SSC CGL is the Staff Selection Commission's annual recruitment exam for graduates seeking Group B and Group C posts in central ministries, departments and offices, such as Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (Income Tax, CBIC), Assistant Audit Officer, Junior Statistical Officer and Auditor. It is among the largest graduate-level government exams in India, held as two computer-based tiers.
Eligibility (summary)
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (some posts need specific subjects or desirable qualifications); age limits vary by post between 18-27 and 18-32 years as on 01-08-2026, with category relaxations. Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Tier-I
Computer-based objective MCQ screening test across four sections
- 2
Tier-II
Computer-based; Paper-I compulsory for all posts (incl. computer knowledge and data entry test), Paper-II (Statistics) and Paper-III (General Studies - Finance and Economics) only for specific posts
General Intelligence and ReasoningGeneral AwarenessQuantitative AptitudeEnglish ComprehensionMathematical AbilitiesComputer KnowledgeData Entry Speed TestStatisticsGeneral Studies (Finance and Economics)
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Tier-I | 100 MCQs (25 each in Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension), 200 marks, 60 minutes with a 15-minute sectional timer per section, negative marking 0.50 per wrong answer2026 notification · source |
| Tier-II | Paper-I: Section-I Maths + Reasoning (60 Qs, 180 marks, 1 hr), Section-II English + General Awareness (70 Qs, 210 marks, 1 hr), Section-III Computer Knowledge (20 Qs, 60 marks, 15 min, qualifying), Section-IV Data Entry Speed Test (15 min); 3 marks per question, negative 1 mark per wrong answer in Sections I-III; all sections must be qualified. Paper-II Statistics and Paper-III General Studies (Finance & Economics): 100 Qs, 200 marks, 2 hrs each, negative 0.502026 notification · source |
Preparing with SSC CGL papers
- Practise each stage separately: Tier-I, Tier-II.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download SSC CGL previous year papers?
We have not published SSC CGL papers yet. Check the official website (ssc.gov.in) for any papers the authority has released.
Who conducts SSC CGL?
SSC CGL is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
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