The Staff Selection Commission is conducting the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 exam at the designated exam centres as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE). The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 Today’s Analysis (All Shifts).
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2024 - Today's Analysis (All Shifts): The Staff Selection Commission is conducting the SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 exam as a Computer-Based Exam(CEB) at the designated exam centers across the nation. The candidates who appeared in the exam shared their experiences, and questions/topics asked in the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 exam. The candidates will get the questions/topics, analysis and sectional good attempts for today’s all shifts.
Also Read: SSC CGL Result 2024 Live Updates
The SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 exam will be conducted till September 26, 2024. The Commission is conducting the exam as per the shift timing mentioned in the SSC CGL admit card 2024. The candidates can also see here the SSC CGL shift timing.
- SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift Timing 2024
- SSC CGL Tier 1 Today's Exam Analysis Shift 1 (September 10)
- SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 Shift 1 Questions (September 10)
SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift Timing 2024
The Staff Selection Commission mentioned the SSC CGL Tier 1 shift timing in the official SSC CGL admit card. The candidates can see below the SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift timing of all shifts:
| Shifts | SSC CGL Reporting Time | SSC CGL Exam Timing 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The candidates need to adhere to the reporting time mentioned in their SSC CGL admit card.
Commonly asked questions
The candidates should try to solve the previous year's question paper in the exam-like conditions in a time-bound manner. The real-time practice with the official question papers will give a clear understanding of the SSC CGL exam pattern. The Commission releases the SSC CGL question papers after the result and mentions the candidate's response and official answer key.
The candidates can also download here the SSC CGL previous year's question papers.
Yes, the Staff Selection Commission conducted the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2024 Paper 1 till 11.15 AM at the designated exam centres. The candidates who appeared in their exam shared that the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam was moderate. The General Awareness section was the most difficult one.
The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam analysis video and other details is available.
The Staff Selection Commission reduced the number of Tiers in the SSC CGL exam from 4 to 2 in 2022. The Commission reduced the number of tiers in the exam to expedite the SSC CGL recruitment process. The SSC CGL 2025 exam is also expected to follow suit.
The SSC CGL exam is conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) in both tiers. The Commission conduct the exam at the designated exam centres and the regional websites of the Commission release the admit card, four days before the exam date.
Staff Selection Commission mentioned the new exam pattern in the official notification of 2022 exam. The Commission reduced the number of Tiers in the exam from 4 to 2. The Commission reduced the number of tiers to expedite the exam process because of the Central Government Mandate to increase the recruitment in the Government. The SSC CGL exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for the following posts:
- Group ‘B’ Gazetted
- Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted
- Group ‘C’
SSC CGL Tier 1 Today's Exam Analysis Shift 1 (September 10)
There are four sections in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam. The candidates can see here the section-wise SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 1 Exam Analysis.
| SSC CGL Tier-I Sections & Subjects |
Difficulty level |
Good Attempt |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence Reasoning |
Easy to Moderate |
21-22 |
| General Awareness |
Moderate to Difficult |
20-21 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Easy to Moderate |
20-21 |
| English Comprehension |
Easy |
24-25 |
| Total |
Moderate |
87-92 |
The paper is getting tough shift after shift
SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 Shift 1 Questions (September 10)
The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Tier 1 General Awareness questions and answers to some of the questions asked in the exam.
General Awareness Questions Asked in SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 1(Sept 10)
Indian Polity - 3 Questions
DPSP and Fundamental Right)
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) - Article 148
Indian Economy - 1 Question -
Net National Income
Indian Geography - 2 Questions -
Closest region to Srilanka,
Factors Determining the Climate of a Region
Festival of Manipur
Chemistry –
Octave Law - Cobalt and Nickel position
Indian History - 2 Questions
Governor General Who ended Sati Pratha - Lord William Bentinck
Satyagraha
Tughlaq Dynasty
Brihaddeshwar Temple - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Vitamins
Planning Commission
Five Year Plan
Current Affairs - 2023 Based Questions
Reasoning Questions Asked in SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 1(Sept 10)
The candidates can see below the topics asked in the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Shift 1 of September 10.
| Topic |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Coding and Decoding |
2-3 |
Moderate |
| Series |
1 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Syllogism |
1 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Analogy |
2-3 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Coded Blood Relation |
1 |
Moderate |
| Paper Cutting |
1 |
Moderate |
| Figure Series |
2 |
Easy |
| Mathematical Operations |
2 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Closed Dice |
1 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Order and Sequence (Ranking) |
1 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Mirror Image |
2 |
Moderate |
| Figure Counting (Square Counting) |
1 |
Easy |
| Data Interpretation (average based) | 1 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Overall Difficulty Level |
Moderate |
|
The difficulty level of questions is increasing in comparison to the first day.
Quantitative Aptitude Topics Asked in Shift 1 (Sept 10)
The candidates shared the difficulty level of the paper is increasing. The candidates can see below the analysis for the Quantitative Aptitude Section
| Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Trigonometry | 2 | Easy to Moderate |
| Geometry (Tangent Based) | 1 | Moderate |
| Algebra | 1 | Moderate |
| HCF & LCM (Circular Path) | 1 | Moderate |
| Simplification | 2 | Easy |
| Profit and Loss | 1 | Easy |
| Average | - | - |
| Simple & Compound Interest | - | - |
| Time and Work | - | - |
| Congruency | - | - |
| Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate | |
English Topics Asked in Shift 1 (Sept 10)
The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 3 English Topics/Questions:
Idoms – on the ball
Error detection – Modal, Verb
PQRS (Para Jumble) – 1
Antonym –
Synonym – Deplorable
Cloze test – Environment conference

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Student Forum
Answered 4 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
Ti
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
J
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
