SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers (PYQ)
Looking for the SSC CGL previous year question paper? This page collects every SSC CGL PYQ on SarkariPYQ, year by year: 253 papers and 27,298 questions from 2016 to 2026, with solutions.
SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission, and its past papers are the best guide to the question style, the difficulty level and the topics that come up again and again.
Choose a year in the table below to see its shifts, then open a paper to practice the questions in order, or jump straight to any single question. Each question shows its options and an explanation behind the "Show answer & explanation" button, so you can try it first and check afterwards. Everything is free and needs no signup.
SSC CGL question papers by year
| Year | Tiers | Papers (shifts) | Questions | Question papers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tier 2 | 1 | 150 | SSC CGL 2026 question papers |
| 2025 | Tier 1, Tier 2 | 48 | 4,900 | SSC CGL 2025 question papers |
| 2024 | Tier 1 | 36 | 3,600 | SSC CGL 2024 question papers |
| 2023 | Tier 1, Tier 2 | 44 | 4,650 | SSC CGL 2023 question papers |
| 2022 | Tier 1, Tier 2 | 45 | 4,700 | SSC CGL 2022 question papers |
| 2021 | Tier 1 | 21 | 2,100 | SSC CGL 2021 question papers |
| 2020 | Tier 1, Tier 2 | 24 | 2,700 | SSC CGL 2020 question papers |
| 2019 | Tier 1, Tier 2 | 18 | 2,098 | SSC CGL 2019 question papers |
| 2018 | Tier 2 | 10 | 1,500 | SSC CGL 2018 question papers |
| 2017 | Tier 2 | 2 | 300 | SSC CGL 2017 question papers |
| 2016 | Tier 2 | 4 | 600 | SSC CGL 2016 question papers |
No papers published yet
Check back soon.
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.
SSC CGL previous year papers: FAQs
- Are SSC CGL previous year papers free here?
- Yes. All 253 SSC CGL papers on SarkariPYQ are free to read and practice, and you do not need to sign up. A free account is optional and only adds saved progress and bookmarks.
- How many SSC CGL papers are available?
- 253 SSC CGL papers with 27,298 questions in total, covering 2016–2026. The table on this page shows the number of papers and questions for every year.
- Which years of SSC CGL question papers can I practice?
- SSC CGL papers are available for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Each year page lists that year's shifts and tiers, and every paper can be practiced question by question.
- Do the SSC CGL question papers come with solutions?
- Yes. Each question has its options, the correct answer and an explanation. They stay hidden behind a "Show answer & explanation" button until you open them, so you can attempt the question first.
- What is the SSC CGL exam pattern?
- Tier 1 (computer-based): 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes; negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer. The pattern can change between cycles, so confirm it against the latest notification on ssc.gov.in.