SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2024 - Difficulty level, Section-wise Questions, Previous Year Paper Analysis

SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2024 - Difficulty level, Section-wise Questions, Previous Year Paper Analysis

Edited By Vishnukumar V | Updated on Jan 18, 2025 10:34 AM IST | #SSC CGL

The SSC CGL exam analysis 2024 for tier 2 will be provided here after conclusion of the exam. Candidates can check the SSC CGL exam analysis 2024 for Tier 1 here. With the help of SSC CGL paper analysis 2024, candidates can get an idea about the difficulty level of the exam, types of questions asked, sections, subjects, and expected cut-off. In this article, we will share the SSC CGL 2024 exam analysis for tier 1, overall as well as subject-wise. As a part of the SSC CGL exam analysis 2024, we also share some memory-based questions for the SSC CGL exam. Read the article to know more about SSC CGL exam analysis 2024.
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  1. SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2024 - September 9, 2024
  2. SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2024
  3. Previous Years' Exam Analysis For SSC CGL Tier 1 & 2
  4. SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Analysis 2023 (October 26, 2023)
  5. SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2023 (Shift 3)- July 14, 2023
  6. SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Exam Analysis (Shift 1)- July 14, 2023
  7. SSC CGL 2022 Tier 1 exam analysis for December 13
  8. SSC CGL Tier 1 exam analysis 2022 (December 5)
  9. SSC CGL exam analysis 2022 for tier 1 (December 1)
  10. SSC CGL Cut off 2024
SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2024 - Difficulty level, Section-wise Questions, Previous Year Paper Analysis
SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2024 - Difficulty level, Section-wise Questions, Previous Year Paper Analysis

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2024 - September 9, 2024


Shift 1 Shift 2

Section

LevelNumber of good attemptsLevel
Number of good attempts

English Comprehension

Moderate19 - 21Easy - Moderate21-22

Quantitative Aptitude

Easy - moderate20-21Moderate19 - 22

Reasoning Ability

Easy17 - 20Easy18 - 20

General Awareness

Moderate13 - 14Difficult22-25
OverallModerate60-67Moderate75 - 80

SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2024

In this article on SSC CGL exam analysis, candidates can know the following things -

  • The difficulty level of the SSC CGL Exam 2024

  • Types of questions asked in the exam

  • Number of good attempts

  • SSC CGL cut-off marks

Previous Years' Exam Analysis For SSC CGL Tier 1 & 2

From the following table, candidates can check the previous years' exam analysis of SSC CGL. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam was conducted last year. Given below is the day-wise exam analysis of SSC CGL tier 1 and tier 2.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Analysis 2023 (October 26, 2023)

As per the SSC CGL tier 2 paper analysis, the overall difficulty level of the paper was easy to moderate. The paper standard was not too high and the questions were quite normal, some new questions were also seen. A hard copy of the question paper was not openly available after the exam so the questions below are based on user submissions.

GK and GS- Easy to Moderate (20 questions)

  • Supreme court- fundamental rights- (1215 - King John, Magna Carta) specified in Part 3 Article 12-35

  • Article 226 -Writ issuing power of the high court.

  • Article 32- Right to Constitutional Remedies

  • A question about President (which of the following 4 options is incorrect)

  • GDP and GNP

  • Musical Instruments and dance forms

  • Which war took place in 1191 (War between Prithviraj Chauhan and Md. Ghori)

  • Battle of Panipat -1520

    • Babur vs Ibrahim Lodi

    • Akbar vs Hemu

    • Ahmed Shah Abdali vs Marathas (Sadashivrao Bhau)

  • Which two places does AGHIL pass connect (Xinjiang province in China to Ladakh in India)

  • 1857 revolt (Barrackpore) (Meerut Cantonment)

  • Latest amendments in the constitution

    • 106 Constitutional Amendment Act- 2023- Women’s reservation

    • 105 Constitutional Amendment Act- 2022- States gaining the power to grant OBC status

    • 104 Constitutional Amendment Act- 2020- Removing Anglo-Indian seats

    • 105 Constitutional Amendment Act- 2019- Reservation for EWS Category

    • 102 Constitutional Amendment Act- 2018- National Commission for Backward Classes

    • 101Constitutional Amendment Act- 2016- GST

  • Who was the 2nd Vice President of India

  • Which of the following is a genetic disease

  • Match the following for alcohols and ethers.

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Maths - Easy

  • 2 questions- Time and Work

  • 1 question, Simple Interest and Compound Interest

  • 1 question about Mixtures

Computers - The questions were twisted and relatively tough

  • OSI- ISO - Which device works with Data Link Layer

  • Cache Memory - 2 questions

  • Gmail

    • GUI Based OS

    • Operating system

  • Hardware- printer

  • Network Security questions- Trojan Horse

  • Network storage questions

  • What is the use of print preview

  • Num lock+: shortcut key

  • Which storage device is used for taking a long time to restore data

  • Fastest memory- cache memory

  • Who provides linkage between modem and internet

  • When the sender and receiver are on the same device, how many agents and users are required?

  • Under which tab can we find the Dialog Box form in MS Word? (Fonts)

English - Easy to Moderate (45 questions)

  • Questions 35- 40 are comprehension-related (Title of the passage, tone of the passage and Anto & syno)

  • 4-5 questions- cloze test (these were difficult)

  • Error questions- tense

  • Sentence improvement- “Than”

  • One word substitution

    • One who can speak fluently- articulate

    • Place where grains are stored- granary

  • Idioms and phrases-

    • Bite the bullet

    • Bury the hatchet

  • Antonyms and synonyms

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2023 (Shift 3)- July 14, 2023

For shift 3 of SSC CGL exam analysis tier 1, as per students, the paper was of easy to moderate level. In the English SSC CGL section, the good number of attempts is 21-23 questions. The Quantitative section in shift 3 of SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 was also easy to moderate, and candidates could attempt questions ranging from 18-23 questions. For the GA part, the number of attempts depends on the preparation of the current affairs. However, the language of the GA questions was easy and straight. The overall good attempt is 73 questions for shift 3.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2023 (Shift 2)- July 14, 2023

The overall difficulty level of the shift 2 SSC CGL 2023 exam was easy to moderate. Check out the details of SSC CGL tier 1 2023 analysis from the table below:

Section

Level

Good Attempts

English Comprehension

Easy-Moderate

17-19


Quantitative Aptitude

Easy-Moderate

19-21


Reasoning Ability

Easy

18-20

General Awareness

Easy-Moderate

17-19

Overall

Easy-Moderate

71-79

SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Exam Analysis (Shift 1)- July 14, 2023

The level of the SSC CGL exam was Easy-Moderate for shift 1 as per the aspirants. Quantitative Aptitude was not that calculative and time-consuming. The English and Reasoning section was comparatively easy. The General Awareness section was moderate. Candidates can check the SSC CGL tier 1 2023 analysis below.

Sections

Number of questions

Good attempt

Difficulty level

General Intelligence and Reasoning

25

19-22

Moderate

General Awareness

25

17-20

Easy to moderate

Quantitative Aptitude

25

16-19

Moderate to difficult

English Comprehension

25

18-23

Easy

Total

100

65-70

Moderate

SSC CGL 2022 Tier 2 Exam Analysis (March 2, 2023)

Subjects

Good Attempts

Memory-Based Questions

Difficulty Level

Mathematical Abilities

22-24

  • Rectangle

  • Square

  • Mensuration

Easy to Moderate

Reasoning and General Intelligence

21-23

  • Seating arrangement

  • 3 questions statement based

  • Syllogisms

  • Odd one out

  • Number series

  • Non-Verbal reasoning- 3 questions

  • Data Sufficiency

Easy to Moderate

English Language and Comprehension

35-37

  • Three passages questions

  • Close test

  • para jumbles

Easy

General Awareness

15-17

  • Benzene formula

  • Aurangzeb death

  • CCFL full form

  • "Fearless book" author name

  • Playing to Win author name

  • Argentina Capital

  • Monetary Protocol

  • Right to Property

  • Bones in face and legs

  • GDP

  • Satellite

  • Atal Pension Yojna

  • Flagship program

Easy

Computer Knowledge Test

12-15

  • Virus full form

  • Hard disk

  • full form of PDF, DVD, CRT & LCD

  • HTML questions

  • Cache memory

  • peripheral devices

  • RAM

  • Hyperlink shortcut

Easy to Moderate

Overall

105-116


Easy to Moderate

SSC CGL 2022 Tier 1 exam analysis for December 13

Candidates can check shift-wise SSC CGL 2022 paper analysis and difficulty level of the exam given in the tables below. SSC CGL Tier 1 2022 question paper comprises 100 questions of 200 marks in the Objective-type pattern. Let’s look at shift-wise paper analysis below to analyse the difficulty level of the exam and good attempts.

SSC CGL paper analysis 2022 for Shift 1

Section

Level

Good Attempts

Quantitative Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

15-16

English Comprehension

Easy to Moderate

18-21

General Intelligence

Easy

16-20

General Awareness

Easy to Moderate

17-22

Overall

Easy to Moderate

66-89

SSC CGL 2022 paper analysis for Shift 2

Section

Level

Good Attempts

Quantitative Aptitude

Moderate

17-19

English Comprehension

Easy to Moderate

19-22

General Intelligence

Easy

17-20

General Awareness

Easy to Moderate

16-19

Overall

Easy to Moderate

69-78

SSC CGL 2022 exam analysis for Shift 3

Section

Level

Good Attempts

Quantitative Aptitude

Moderate

15-18

English Comprehension

Easy

19-23

General Intelligence

Easy to Moderate

17-21

General Awareness

Easy to Moderate

19-23

Overall

Easy to Moderate

70-85

SSC CGL exam analysis 2022 for Shift 4

Section

Level

Good Attempts

Quantitative Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

17-23

English Comprehension

Easy to Moderate

18-22

General Intelligence

Easy

17-21

General Awareness

Easy to Moderate

15-19

Overall

Easy to Moderate

67-85

SSC CGL Tier 1 exam analysis 2022 (December 5)

As per the SSC CGL paper analysis 2022 for tier 1, the difficulty level was moderate as expected. Candidates can check the detailed overall SSC CGL 2022 exam analysis section-wise for all shifts from the tables below.

SSC CGL paper analysis 2022 (All shifts)

Section

Level

Good attempts

Quantitative Aptitude

Moderate

17-18

English Comprehension

Easy to Moderate

19-20

General Intelligence

Moderate

19-23

General Awareness

Easy to Moderate

17-19

Overall

Moderate

72-80

SSC CGL exam analysis 2022 - Question asked (Topic-wise)

Section

Questions asked (topic-wise)

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Mensuration - 2 Questions

  • Time & Work - 1 Question

  • SI CI - 1 Questions

  • Profit & Loss - 2 Question

  • Percentage - 1 Question

  • Percentage - 1 Question

  • Trigonometry - 3 Question

  • Number System - 2 Question

  • Unit Digit - 1 Question

  • Ratio - 2 Questions

English Language

  • One Word Substitution - 1 Question

  • Voice 1 - Question

  • Active & Passive - 2 Questions

  • Antonyms - 2 Questions

  • Idioms & Phrases - 2 Questions

  • Cloze test - 5 Questions

  • Error - 4 Questions

Reasoning Ability

  • Series - 2 to 3 Questions

  • Mirror Image - 1 Question

  • Coding-Decoding - 4 Questions

  • Blood Relation - 3 Questions

  • Syllogism - 1 Question

  • Coding-Decoding - 1 Question

  • Mirror Image - 2 Questions

  • Matrix - 1 Question

  • Odd one Out - 1 Question

  • Paper Folding - 1 Question

  • Venn Diagram - 1 Question

General Awareness

  • East India Company - 1 Question

  • Autobiography

  • Classical Dance- 2 Questions

  • Supreme Court- 1 Question

  • Ribosome - 1 Question

  • Padma Vibhushan (Dance)

  • Bharatnatyam related ques (Rukamnidevi Arundale)

  • What is the use of Photography?

  • Article 143

  • East India Company-related ques (Charter Act)

  • Delhi Sultanate related ques

  • Borax Chemical

  • New CDS of India

  • Article - 1 Question

  • Dance related - 1 Question

  • Which of the following is a non-metal group in the periodic table?

  • Carboxylic Group

SSC CGL exam analysis 2022 for tier 1 (December 1)

The level of the exam was easy to moderate as expected. Let’s look at the section-wise and shift-wise SSC CGL 2022 Tier 1 exam’s difficulty level and good attempts mentioned below.

SSC CGL paper analysis 2022 for Shift 1

Section

Level

Good Attempts

Quantitative Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

17-18

English Comprehension

Easy to Moderate

19-20

General Intelligence

Easy

19-23

General Awareness

Easy to Moderate

15-19

Overall

Easy to Moderate

78-82

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SSC CGL 2022 paper analysis for Shift 2

Section

Level

Good Attempts

Quantitative Aptitude

Moderate

15-18

English Comprehension

Easy to Moderate

18-22

General Intelligence

Easy

16-20

General Awareness

Easy to Moderate

14-19

Overall

Easy to Moderate

74-79

SSC CGL 2022 exam analysis for Shift 3

Section

Level

Good Attempts

Quantitative Aptitude

Moderate

15-19

English Comprehension

Easy

16-21

General Intelligence

Easy to Moderate

17-22

General Awareness

Easy to Moderate

18-24

Overall

Easy to Moderate

77-84

SSC CGL exam analysis 2022 for Shift 4

Section

Level

Good Attempts

Quantitative Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

16-20

English Comprehension

Easy to Moderate

17-21

General Intelligence

Easy

18-23

General Awareness

Easy to Moderate

19-22

Overall

Easy to Moderate

79-85

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What’s next after SSC CGL Tier I?

Candidates who qualify in the SSC CGL tier 1 exam will have to appear for the tier 2 exam. The SSC CGL tier 2 exam was held in online mode. The tier 2 consists of three paper. Those who will get shortlisted in the SSC CGL tier 2 exam will be called for document verification.

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SSC CGL Cut off 2024

SSC will release the official SSC CGL 2024 cut off along with the declaration of the result. The cut off SSC CGL 2024 will be released in PDF format and is different for various categories. Candidates must score the minimum cut off marks to get shortlisted in the next stage of the SSC CGL selection process.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the salary of SSC CGL?

The approximate SSC CGL salary at pay level 6 is Rs 46,050 - Rs 53,514.

2. Should I prepare SSC CGL 2024?

It depends upon your interests, ability etc. The SSC CGL is one of the most competitive exams in India and the posts are of Group B level. So, if this attracts you, you must definitely prepare.

3. Is 2 months enough for SSC CGL?

Yes, but only if you have prepared well in advance, with coaching assistance, you are well aware about the syllabus and SSC CGL exam pattern. The exam is quite difficult and at least 6 months are required to crack that the exam with rigorous preparations.

4. Is SSC CGL tougher than cat?

Both the exams are of different difficulty levels, objectives and exam pattern. There is no straight comparison between the same.

5. Is SSC CGL Exam easy?

Some sections of the exam are of moderate to difficult level. However, if candidates have prepared for the exam well in advance, they can qualify it easily.

6. Is the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam conducted in online or offline?

The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is conducted in computer based online mode.

7. How many questions are there in SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 Exam?

In SSC CGL Tier 1 exam, there are a total of 100 questions and the exam is conducted in online, computer based mode.

8. How many stages are there in SSC CGL?

There are 3 stages in the SSC CGL exam and qualifying in each stage is mandatory for candidates to get finally recruited.

9. Is there negative marking in the SSC CGL?

Yes, there is negative marking in the first 2 tiers of the SSC CGL exam as these two tiers are conducted in online mode and the question paper is objective type in nature.

10. Why is referring to SSC CGL Exam Analysis helpful?

By referring the SSC CGL exam analysis candidates can get an idea about the SSC CGL difficulty level, topics asked, good attempts of the question paper. Also, they can predict their expected scores.

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Questions related to SSC CGL

Have a question related to SSC CGL ?

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) exam is a national-level examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the recruitment of eligible candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in different ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. A bachelor's degree from a recognized university is the basic educational qualification required to appear for this exam. The age limit varies depending on the specific post, generally ranging from 18 to 32 years, with age relaxations for certain categories.

The SSC CGL exam is conducted in two tiers: Tier-I and Tier-II, both of which are computer-based online examinations. Tier-I is a qualifying stage, and the marks obtained in this tier are not counted for the final merit list. It consists of four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Each section comprises 25 questions, with each question carrying 2 marks, making a total of 100 questions and 200 marks. The total time allotted for the Tier-I exam is 60 minutes, and there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.

Candidates who clear the Tier-I cutoff are eligible to appear for the Tier-II examination. The Tier-II exam has a different pattern and consists of three papers. Paper-I is compulsory for all posts and is divided into three sections: Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, and English Language and Comprehension, and General Awareness. There is also a Computer Knowledge Test and a Data Entry Speed Test as part of Paper-I. Paper-II is for candidates applying for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and involves Statistics. Paper-III is for candidates applying for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer and covers General Studies (Finance and Economics). There is negative marking in Tier-II as well; 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in Sections I and II of Paper-I, and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II and Paper-III. The marks scored in the Tier-II exam are crucial for the final selection.

I hope this helps.

Hii Nisha

Steps are given below  to apply for ssc cgl exam

  1. open Google or chrome and go through this website- ssc.gov.in
  2. Scroll down and you'll see apply button there ,click it
  3. After this apply button will appear for Combined Graduate level (cgl) examination .

But application forms are not opened yet. Notice regarding SSC CGL 2025 will be released on 22nd April 2025.  Apply and last date of submission is from 22nd April 2025 to 21st May 2025 respectively.


Hey Nisha, I saw your question about applying for the SSC CGL exam. No problem, I can definitely help you out!

It's basically your ticket to a bunch of Group "B" and "C" jobs in the Indian government.

The application window for the 2025 exam is open from April 22nd to May 21st, 2025.

Here’s the lowdown:

First things first, are you eligible?

  • Got a Degree? You'll need a bachelor's degree from a university that's legit.
  • Age Matters: Generally, you need to be between 18 and 32 years old, but this can change depending on the specific job. Good news: if you're in a reserved category, you probably get some leeway on the age thing.
  • Citizenship: You have to be an Indian citizen, or from Nepal, Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962.

Alright, ready to apply?

Here's how it works, step-by-step:

1. One-Time Registration:

  • Head over to the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
  • Find the "Register Now" link and click on it.
  • Fill in your basic details – name, birthday, email, phone number, the usual stuff.
  • Once you submit, they'll give you a Registration Number and Password.

Keep these safe!

2. Filling Out the Application Form:

  • Log in to the website using that Registration Number and Password they gave you.
  • Fill out the application form carefully. This includes your personal info, education, and the jobs you're interested in.
  • Upload scans of your photo and signature. Make sure they follow the rules about size and format!

3. Paying the Application Fee:

  • The application fee is Rs.100 if you're a General or OBC candidate.
  • Lucky you if you're a female, or belong to SC, ST, PwBD, or are an Ex-Serviceman – you're off the hook for the fee!
  • You can pay online using BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or your Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay debit cards.

4. Submission and Confirmation:

  • Double-check everything you've entered to make sure it's correct. Seriously, do it.
  • Hit that "Submit" button!
  • It’s a good idea to print or save a copy of the submitted application. You might need it later.

Keep these dates in mind:

  • Applications Open: April 22nd, 2025
  • Applications Close: May 21st, 2025
  • Tier-I Exam: Sometime between June and July 2025

Some Quick Prep Tips:

  • Know the Exam: Get familiar with the exam structure and what's going to be on it.
  • Study Up: Grab some good books and online resources made for SSC CGL prep.
  • Practice, Practice, Practice: Solve old question papers and take mock tests to see where you stand.
  • Stay in the Loop: Keep checking the official SSC website for updates.

Things can change! If you follow these steps and study hard, you'll be in great shape to apply and ace the SSC CGL 2025 exam. Best of luck!


Hello,

Yes, you can fill the SSC CGL form if you are in the last semester of your BTech, but your degree must be completed before the final document verification stage.

So, if your final result comes out before that stage, then you are eligible. Just make sure you will have your degree or provisional certificate by the time SSC asks for documents.

Hope it helps !

Tier 1 (Objective – 60 mins, 200 marks)

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning – Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Series, Puzzles.

  • General Awareness – Current Affairs, History, Geography, Economy, Science.

  • Quantitative Aptitude – Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation.

  • English Comprehension – Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Error Spotting.

Tier 2 (Paper I – Mandatory for All Posts)

  • Mathematical Abilities – Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics.

  • Reasoning & General Intelligence – Logical & Non-verbal Reasoning.

  • English Language – Advanced Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension.

  • General Awareness – Economy, History, Science, Polity.

  • Computer Knowledge – Basics of Software, Hardware, MS Office.

Additional Papers

  • Paper II (Statistics) – For Junior Statistical Officer.

  • Paper III (Finance & Economics) – For AAO/Assistant Accounts Officer.

Official Syllabus: SSC Website (https://ssc.nic.in/)

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