SSC CGL Mock Test 2026 — free, in the real exam interface
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SSC CGL Tier-1 exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
SSC CGL recruits Group B and Group C officers for central government ministries and departments, including Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer and Auditor posts. Tier-1 is qualifying; the merit list is drawn from Tier-2.
Selection process: Tier-1 → Tier-2 (with skill tests for some posts) → Document verification.
SSC CGL sample questions with solutions
Tap an option to check your answer. These are practice questions in the SSC CGL Tier-1 style, not copied from an official paper.
- Quantitative Aptitude
What is each interior angle of a regular hexagon?
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Answer: (B) 120°. Interior angle = (n − 2) × 180° ÷ n = 4 × 180° ÷ 6 = 120°.
- Quantitative Aptitude
If x + 1/x = 5, what is x² + 1/x²?
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Answer: (A) 23. (x + 1/x)² = x² + 1/x² + 2, so 25 = x² + 1/x² + 2 and x² + 1/x² = 23.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
8 : 64 :: 11 : ?
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Answer: (B) 121. 64 is 8², so the answer is 11² = 121.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
Complete the series: AZ, BY, CX, ?
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Answer: (B) DW. The first letter moves forward (A, B, C, D) and the second moves backward (Z, Y, X, W). The answer is DW.
- General Awareness
The Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by which amendment?
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Answer: (A) 42nd Amendment. The 42nd Amendment (1976) added Article 51A, listing the Fundamental Duties.
- English Comprehension
One-word substitution: a person who can speak two languages.
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Answer: (A) Bilingual. Bilingual means able to speak two languages. A polyglot speaks many.
How to score more in the SSC CGL mock
- Start with General Awareness: you either know the answer or you do not, so it takes 8–10 minutes and leaves the rest of the hour for calculation.
- CGL Quant leans on algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Memorise standard identities such as (x + 1/x)² = x² + 1/x² + 2.
- English Comprehension is the highest-scoring section for most toppers. Aim for 45+ out of 50 there to build a buffer.
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SSC CGL mock test FAQs
How many questions are there in the SSC CGL Tier-1?
The SSC CGL Tier-1 has 100 questions for 200 marks, to be solved in 60 minutes.
Is there negative marking in SSC CGL?
Yes. 0.5 marks per wrong answer (each question carries 2 marks) is deducted. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Does the SSC CGL Tier-1 have sectional timing?
No. You get one composite timer of 60 minutes and can move freely between sections.
Who conducts the SSC CGL exam?
SSC CGL is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The selection stages are: Tier-1, Tier-2 (with skill tests for some posts), Document verification.
Is the SSC CGL mock test on CBTMock free?
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