The SSC CGL Tier 1 shift timings are very important for the candidates because they are required to plan their itineraries for the exam day and make travel arrangements. The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam dates of the candidates on September 3 along with the shift timing of the candidate. The Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card with full details about the exam centres just two/three days before the exam date of the candidate. The SSC CGL 2025 will be conducted from September 12 to 26 at the designated exam centres. The candidates can see herethe SSC CGL Tier 1 shift timing, exam day instructions and the list of valid photo identity proofs required at the exam centre.
SSC CGL 2025 Shift Timing
SSC CGL Shift Timings 2025: The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam across the nation from September 12 to 26, 2025. The Commission has already released the SSC CGL application status, date of examination, city of examination and the shift of Tier 1 exam for the candidates on September 3. The candidates can check their application status and download their SSC CGL admit card accordingly because the admit card will be available only two/three days before their exam date.
The Commission will conduct the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam as per the syllabus and exam pattern notified in the official notification.
Also Read: SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card Updates
- SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift Timing 2025
- SSC CGL Shift Timing 2025: General Instructions
- List of Valid Photo Identity Proofs
- SSC CGL Tier 2 Shift Timing
- SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Reporting Time
SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift Timing 2025
The candidates should note that their exam will be conducted based on the exam timing mentioned on their SSC CGL admit card. The candidates are advised to reach their assigned exam centre as per their reporting time mentioned in their admit card. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is the most important tier because it will decide the fate of the candidate and their future participation in the exam. The CBE will be conducted based on the SSC CGL syllabus mentioned in the official notification. The candidates should try to maximise their scores so that they beat the competition. Below are the SSC CGL shift timings as notified by the Staff Selection Commission in its official communications:
| Shifts | SSC CGL Reporting Time | SSC CGL Exam Timing 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
7.45 AM |
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM |
| Shift 2 |
10.30 PM |
11.45 AM-12.45 PM |
| Shift 3 |
1.15 PM |
2.30 PM-3.30 PM |
| Shift 4 |
4.00 PM (Optional) |
5.15 PM-6.15 PM (Optional) |
The shift 4 is conducted at some exam centres only, hence it is written as optional. The candidates are advised to check their admit card for more details. SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is conducted online. The test paper carries four sections English Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. The test carries a total of 100 multiple-choice questions of 200 marks. SSC CGL exam timing for Tier 1 is one hour.
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SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift-wise Analysis
SSC CGL Tier 2 Shift Timing
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 2 Shift timing in a tabular format. The candidates can see it below:
| Paper |
Exam Timing |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
|
Paper-I (Section-I, II and Module-I of Section-III) |
09:00 AM to 11:15 AM
09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
2 hours 15 minutes (1 hour for each section and 15 minutes for Module I of Section-III)
3 hours for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para 7.1 and 7.2 as per notice of examination (1 hour and 20 minutes for each section and 20 minutes for Module-I of Section- III) |
| Paper-I (Module II of Section - III) |
02:00 PM to 02:40 PM |
40 minutes (Including mock, break, typing, self- verification) |
| Paper-II |
09:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
2 hours (for each Paper)
(2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para 7.1 and 7.2 as per notice of examination) |
| Paper-III |
02:00 PM to 04:00 PM |
The Commission will be conducting the SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 exam at the designated exam centres. The candidates will be informed about their SSC CGL exam centre only through their SSC CGL admit card.
SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Reporting Time
The candidates should note that the candidates will be required to report at the SSC CGL exam centre at the time mentioned on their admit card. The Commission mentioned the reporting time on the admit card estimating the other formalities. The candidates can see below the SSC CGL Tier 2 reporting time as given below:
| Paper |
Exam Start Timing |
Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Section-I, II and Module-I of Section-III) |
09:00 AM |
07:45 AM |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL application form 2026 at ssc.gov.in. It is advised to the candidates to read the notification carefully before applying for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The Staff Selection Commission announced the SSC CGL Result 2025-26 at ssc.gov.in. The exam was held on January 18 and 19. It consists of the information about the candidates roll number of the qualified candidates in the form of PDF.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The Tier 2 cut off for the SSC CGL 2025-26 exam was released at ssc.gov.in along with the result. Also, it was issued category and post-wise for the exam that was held on January 18 and 19.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The SSC CGL cut off 2025-26 for Tier 2 was released on April 8, 2026 along with the final result for Tier 2. The Tier 2 exam was conducted on January 18-19, 2026. It was released category and post-wise cutoff PDF. It was released on the official portal at ssc.gov.in.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Candidates can study Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal and Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey to prepare for SSC CGL General Intelligence & Reasoning subject.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Candidates can check below some of the topics covered in the SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude for Tier 1 exam:
Whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Square roots
Averages
Interest
Profit and Loss, Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture and Alligation
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K
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Candidates can check below the topics covered in the SSC CGL Reasoning and General Intelligence for Tier 2 exam.
| Semantic Analogy | Symbolic operations | Symbolic/ Number Analogy |
| Trends | Figural Analogy | Space Orientation |
| Semantic Classification, | Venn Diagrams | Symbolic/ Number Classification |
| Drawing inferences | Figural Classification | Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding |
| Semantic Series | Figural Pattern-folding and completion | Number Series |
| Embedded figures | Figural Series | Critical Thinking |
| Problem Solving | Emotional Intelligence | Word Building |
| Social Intelligence | Coding and de-coding | Numerical operations |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, the syllabus of the SSC CGL Tier 1 differs from the Tier 2 syllabus. Mainly, it differs in the depth, advancement and also is domain specific. In the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam topics asked in the exam are advanced including Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Profi
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes. There is a negative marking in the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam. Candidates can check below:
SSC CGL Tier-II | Marks Awarded per Question | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|
Paper 1 | 3 Marks | 1 marks |
Paper 2 | 2 Marks | 0.50 marks |
Paper 3 | 2 marks | 0.50 marks |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
No. The Tier 1 marks for the SSC CGL are not used in the preparation of the final merit list. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is qualifying in nature. Candidates are shortlisted for Tier 2 exam. However, the final selection and ranking is based on the marks obtained in the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam.
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Contributor-Level 6