SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination. SSC CGL is the premier exam for Group B and C posts in central government. Tier 1 (qualifying) has 100 questions in 60 min across four sections. Tier 2 is the merit-deciding stage with higher difficulty across Math, Reasoning, English, and GK.
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Tier 1: 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 min (no sectional time). Negative marking: −0.5 per wrong answer. Each correct answer = 2 marks. Tier 1 is qualifying only; Tier 2 determines final merit. Computer-Based Test (CBT).
| # | Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | Combined 60 min |
| 02 | General Awareness | 25 | Combined 60 min |
| 03 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | Combined 60 min |
| 04 | English Language & Comprehension | 25 | Combined 60 min |
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