SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Mock Test 2026
How to practice for SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL)?
What is the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam Pattern?
Tier 1 (Qualifying)
prelims • Weightage: 200
Reasoning
Questions
25
Duration
15 Min
Marks
50
Negative
-0.5
General Awareness
Questions
25
Duration
15 Min
Marks
50
Negative
-0.5
Quantitative Aptitude
Questions
25
Duration
15 Min
Marks
50
Negative
-0.5
English Comprehension
Questions
25
Duration
15 Min
Marks
50
Negative
-0.5
Tier 2 (Mains)
mains • Weightage: 390
Mathematical Abilities
Questions
30
Duration
30 Min
Marks
90
Negative
-1
Reasoning & General Intelligence
Questions
30
Duration
30 Min
Marks
90
Negative
-1
English Language
Questions
45
Duration
30 Min
Marks
135
Negative
-1
General Awareness
Questions
25
Duration
30 Min
Marks
75
Negative
-1
Computer Knowledge
Questions
20
Duration
15 Min
Marks
60
Negative
-1
Important Guideline
Total Duration is 60 Minutes with 100 Questions.* Negative marking rules are strictly applicable. Avoid guessing.
Practice SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Topics by Round
Section-wise topic practice links mapped to the actual stages and rounds of SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL). This keeps revision aligned with the latest exam pattern and makes it easier to jump directly into the high-weight sections aspirants usually search for.
Tier 1 (Qualifying) · General Awareness
General Awareness
Tier 1 (Qualifying) · Quantitative Aptitude
Quantitative Aptitude
Tier 1 (Qualifying) · English Comprehension
English
Tier 2 (Mains) · Mathematical Abilities
Quantitative Aptitude
Tier 2 (Mains) · Reasoning & General Intelligence
Reasoning
Tier 2 (Mains) · English Language
English
Tier 2 (Mains) · General Awareness
General Awareness
Tier 2 (Mains) · Computer Knowledge
General Awareness
Section-wise mini mocks
Practice Quant, Reasoning, English and other exam sections with 30 questions in 30 minutes.
SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
What is the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) syllabus for 2026?
The SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) syllabus covers 4 subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension. The exam has 100 questions across 4 sections in 60 minutes, with negative marking.
SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 | 15 min | −0.25 per wrong |
| General Awareness | 25 | 15 min | −0.25 per wrong |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 15 min | −0.25 per wrong |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 15 min | −0.25 per wrong |
| Total | 100 | 60 min |
Marking scheme: +2 correct · -0.5 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Syllabus
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Comprehension
Drill individual topics with free topic-wise practice tests before attempting full-length papers.
Is there negative marking in SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL)?
Yes. SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (0.25 mark per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Cutoff Marks — Category-wise Trends
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 152.97275 | 146.23244 | 126.42235 | 111.8552 |
| 2023 | 162.4 | 157.1 | 145 | 139.8 |
| 2022 | 158.2 | 153.8 | 142 | 136.5 |
| 2021 | 155.7 | 151.3 | 139.4 | 134.2 |
| 2020 | 152.3 | 147.9 | 136.8 | 131.5 |
| 2019 | 150.1 | 145.6 | 134.2 | 129.3 |
Last updated: 2026-06-01
How are cutoffs determined?
Cutoff marks for SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL)are set by the conducting body after each exam cycle based on the number of vacancies, the total number of candidates who appeared, and the difficulty level of that year's paper. Category-wise relaxations (OBC, SC, ST) are applied as per government reservation policy. Use the table above to gauge where you need to score to secure a call for the next stage.
Frequently Asked Questions — SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL)
The selection process consists of two tiers: Tier-I (Qualifying Computer Based Examination) and Tier-II (Final Selection Based Exam).
A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university is the minimum requirement for most posts.
No, physical standards and tests are only required for specific posts like Inspector (Central Exercise/Examiner/Preventive Officer) and Sub-Inspector in CBI/NIA.
Review accuracy, time spent, and skipped questions by section after every mock. Use the topic-level breakdown to choose the next revision block, especially for recurring weak areas in Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, or General Awareness.
