SSC CGL mock test 2026
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SSC CGL recruits graduates to Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries and departments. Tier 1 is the first screening stage, and speed matters as much as accuracy.
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SSC CGL Tier 1 pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Time: 60 minutes. Negative marking: 0.5 marks for each wrong answer.
What to practise
- Reasoning: analogies, series, coding-decoding, puzzles
- Maths: percentages, profit and loss, time and work, geometry
- General awareness: polity, history, geography, current affairs
- English: grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension
SSC CGL syllabus
Topics asked in each section of the paper.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Analogy
- Number series
- Alphabet series
- Coding-decoding
- Classification
- Blood relations
- Direction and distance
- Order and ranking
- Venn diagrams
- Syllogism
- Missing numbers
- Non-verbal reasoning
General Awareness
- Indian history and the freedom movement
- Indian Constitution and polity
- Physical and Indian geography
- Indian economy
- General science: physics
- General science: chemistry
- General science: biology
- Environment and ecology
- Books, authors and awards
- Art and culture
- Sports
- Important days and events
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number system
- Simplification
- Ratio and proportion
- Percentage
- Profit, loss and discount
- Simple and compound interest
- Time and work
- Time, speed and distance
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Data interpretation
English Comprehension
- Spotting errors
- Fill in the blanks
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Idioms and phrases
- One-word substitution
- Spelling correction
- Sentence improvement
- Active and passive voice
- Direct and indirect speech
- Cloze test
- Reading comprehension
How to prepare
- 1Practise all four sections regularly, and keep a record of accuracy as well as correct answers. The Tier 1 paper has 100 questions in 60 minutes, so build speed without sacrificing careful reading.
- 2Use timed practice sets to improve your pace, then review every question you left blank or answered incorrectly. Work towards a steady rhythm that lets you attempt questions from all four sections.
- 3Because each wrong answer costs 0.5 marks, avoid blind guessing. Practise eliminating options and answer only when you can make a reasoned choice.
- 4Take full-length computer-based mock tests under the 60-minute limit. After each test, identify your slowest question types and set a specific practice goal for them.
- 5Keep concise revision notes for formulas, vocabulary, grammar rules and key facts. Revisit them regularly and solve fresh questions to check that you can apply what you have revised.
Sample questions with answers
Practice questions written by AI. Each answer was checked by a second, independent solve.
1. Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
- A40
- B41
- C42
- D44
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Answer: C. 42. The differences are 4, 6, 8 and 10. The next difference is 12, so the next number is 30 + 12 = 42.
2. Which amendment to the Constitution of India added the Fundamental Duties?
- A24th Amendment
- B42nd Amendment
- C44th Amendment
- D52nd Amendment
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Answer: B. 42nd Amendment. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added the Fundamental Duties to the Constitution of India.
3. An article is bought for ₹800 and sold for ₹920. What is the profit percentage?
- A12%
- B15%
- C18%
- D20%
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Answer: B. 15%. The profit is ₹920 − ₹800 = ₹120. The profit percentage is (120 ÷ 800) × 100 = 15%.
Frequently asked questions
Is the SSC CGL mock test free?
Yes. Your first test needs no sign-up, and after logging in with Google you get free tests that refill regularly. Your dashboard shows how many you have and when they refill.
Can I take the SSC CGL mock test in Hindi?
Yes. Choose हिन्दी on the test page, and the questions, options and explanations are written in Hindi.
Are these previous year SSC CGL papers?
No. Every test is newly written by AI in the style of the SSC CGL Tier 1, so you never see the same test twice. Practise previous year papers from the official website alongside it.
How should I prepare for the General Awareness section?
Study core facts from history, polity, geography and general science, and revise them in short, regular sessions. Use topic-wise questions to identify gaps and keep a notebook of facts you often forget.
How can I use mock tests effectively?
Take each mock under the full 60-minute time limit and avoid pausing to check answers. Afterward, review incorrect and unattempted questions, note why you missed them, and practise those topics before your next mock.
How can I improve my speed in Quantitative Aptitude?
Learn key formulas and practise calculations such as fractions, percentages and squares until they become familiar. Use timed topic-wise sets, but check accuracy as well as speed so that rushing does not lead to avoidable wrong answers.
The pattern above is based on recent official notices and can change. Always check the latest notification on ssc.gov.in.
Page content last updated on 30 September 2026.