SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2024 : Today's All Shifts Questions, Topics, Answers

Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam 2026 ( SSC CGL )

Rachit Kumar
Rachit Kumar Saxena
Manager-Editorial
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 16:04 IST
The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2024 is being conducted at the designated exam centres. The candidates can see here SSC CGL Tier 1 Today's Analysis of all shifts here. We are providing the questions, topics asked, difficulty level and answers to some questions asked in the exam.

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).

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SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2024 Today's All Shift

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.

Table of contents
  • 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.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the best way to practice SSC CGL exam pattern?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is the SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Analysis 2024 available?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the format of the SSC CGL exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the new exam pattern of SSC CGL?
A: 

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

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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

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           Net National Income 

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           Closest region to Srilanka,

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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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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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Manisha Singh

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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Satyendra Garg

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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Ishita Kaur

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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Virajita Shukla

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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Shikha Goyal

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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Kritika Sharma

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 AnalogySymbolic operationsSymbolic/ Number Analogy
TrendsFigural AnalogySpace Orientation
Semantic Classification, Venn DiagramsSymbolic/ Number Classification
Drawing inferencesFigural ClassificationPunched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding
Semantic SeriesFigural Pattern-folding and completionNumber Series
Embedded figuresFigural SeriesCritical Thinking
Problem SolvingEmotional IntelligenceWord Building
Social IntelligenceCoding and de-codingNumerical operations

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Gunjan Majumder

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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Jasleen Jain

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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Shikha Shukla

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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Chanchal Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6