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SSC CGL

Staff Selection Commission: Combined Graduate Level

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62
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2026
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About SSC CGL

Staff Selection Commission: Combined Graduate Level is conducted in 2 stages: Tier 1 (100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes) and Tier 2 (150 questions, 450 marks, 135 minutes). TakeMockTest currently offers 62 syllabus-checked practice tests for SSC CGL. Section-wise composition and negative-marking rules for each stage are shown on the exam pattern page, and every stage is checked against its own official source.

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What is SSC CGL?

SSC CGL stands for Staff Selection Commission: Combined Graduate Level and is a recruitment examination in the SSC group. It is conducted in 2 stages (Tier 1, Tier 2), each with its own paper and marking scheme.

How many stages does SSC CGL have?

SSC CGL is conducted in 2 stages: Tier 1, Tier 2. Each stage has its own question count, marks, duration, and negative-marking rules, shown on the exam pattern page.

What is the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam pattern?

Tier 1 has 100 questions worth 200 marks in 60 minutes, covering General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension.

Is this SSC CGL pattern up to date?

The figures on this page describe the SSC CGL pattern for the 2026 cycle and were last checked on 30 July 2026, against the source linked on this page. It is marked official, meaning the primary document was read directly.

Does this mock test cover the official SSC CGL syllabus?

The SSC CGL tests here are built to the sections the official Tier 1 pattern names (General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension), and each is checked against that pattern before it is published. Granular topic labels beneath those sections are a TakeMockTest preparation map, not an official subtopic list, unless stated otherwise.

What is the age limit and qualification for SSC CGL?

SSC CGL eligibility depends on the post you choose. Most posts require a bachelor's degree, while the age limit falls within one of four post-specific bands (18-27, 20-30, 18-30, or 18-32 years), both counted as on 1 August 2026. See the eligibility page for the post-wise age band and age relaxation for reserved categories.