SSC CGL Previous Year Questions
Combined Graduate Level Examination
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SSC CGL previous year question papers
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- Questions
- 27,298
- Papers
- 253
- Years
- 2016–2026
Years covered: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
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About SSC CGL
SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit graduates for Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments and organisations, such as Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (Income Tax, Central Excise, Examiner), Auditor and Junior Statistical Officer. Selection is through a two-tier computer-based examination.
SSC CGL exam pattern
Tier 1 (computer-based)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Duration: 60 minutes · Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
Tier 2 is a longer computer-based exam covering Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness and Computer Knowledge, plus a data-entry/typing test; some posts have additional statistics or finance papers.
Pattern as per recent SSC notifications; it can change between cycles. Always confirm with the latest official notice on ssc.gov.in.