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

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

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 quantum of negative marking in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam?

The SSC CGL exam has negative markings in both of its tiers. The candidates should carefully mark their answers on the screen and avoid human errors while marking the answers. The candidates should also avoid guessing in the SSC CGL exam. The candidates can take chances only if they are confused between two options.

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

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’

Q: Is there any negative marking in the SSC CGL exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks in the SSC CGL tier-I exam. The SSC CGL Tier 2 also has a negative marking. The quantum of negative marking is one-fourth of the marks assigned for the correct answer. The mark assigned for the correct answer is 2 marks and the negative marking is 0.5 marks. No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions. The candidates should avoid the guesswork in the exam because the negative marking rapidly pulls the overall score down in case of incorrect answers. The candidates can see below the SSC CGL marking scheme. Masks Awarded for Right Answer Marks Deducted for Wrong Answer (Negative Marking) +2 -0.50

Q: What is the best way to practice SSC CGL exam pattern?

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?

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.

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

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Updated on Sep 17, 2024 16:04 IST

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.

Q: Is there any negative marking in the SSC CGL exam?

Q: What is the best way to practice SSC CGL exam pattern?

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

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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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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,

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

Q: What is the quantum of negative marking in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam?

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

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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