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Combined Graduate Level examination (Tier I + Tier II).
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CGL Exam Pattern
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SSC CGL Tier I - 18 September 2024 - Shift 2
- 68 questions
- 60 minutes
- 136 marks
SSC CGL Tier I - 18 September 2024 - Shift 1
- 77 questions
- 60 minutes
- 154 marks
SSC CGL Tier I - 17 September 2024 - Shift 3
- 78 questions
- 60 minutes
- 156 marks
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Quantitative Aptitude
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Averages →Percentage →Profit and Loss →Choose from all topics →Reasoning Ability
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SSC PYQ - Reasoning Ability →Alphabet →Calendar →Choose from all topics →English Language
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SSC PYQ - English Language →Active and Passive Voice →Antonyms →Choose from all topics →General Awareness
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SSC PYQ - General Awareness →Ancient History →Art and Culture →Choose from all topics →Previous papers and practice sets
SSC CGL Practice Paper (Exam Pattern) 2025
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Combined Graduate Level examination (Tier I + Tier II).
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SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026 Released (Exam 30 Sept to 30 Oct)
Official source (opens in a new tab)↗SSC CGL Syllabus & Exam Pattern (Tier 1)
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Official source (opens in a new tab)↗SSC CGL 2025 Final Result Declared: 15,118 Candidates Recommended
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