SSC CGL Mock Test
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About SSC CGL — Combined Graduate Level Examination
The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGL) is the flagship recruitment exam for Group B and Group C posts across central government ministries, departments and subordinate offices. It is one of India's most-attempted government job exams, drawing 25-30 lakh applicants every cycle.
SSC CGL leads to officer-grade desk jobs including Assistant Section Officer (in ministries and CSS), Assistant Enforcement Officer (Directorate of Enforcement), Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector (CBIC / GST), Inspector of Central Excise, Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Statistical Investigator Grade II, Sub-Inspector in CBI / NIA, Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant and Upper Division Clerk.
The exam runs in a two-tier structure — both Tier 1 and Tier 2 are computer-based tests. Tier 1 is qualifying in nature (it shortlists candidates for Tier 2), while Tier 2 is the merit-deciding stage. Tier 2 has Paper 1 (compulsory for all posts), Paper 2 (only for JSO and Statistical Investigator posts), and Paper 3 (only for Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer candidates).
Conducted by: Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India
Eligibility
- General eligibility (most posts)Age: 18-32 years (varies by post; typical posts are 18-30 or 20-30). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwD +10 years, ex-servicemen +3 years.
- Post-specific notesAge: JSO: max 32 yrs. CBI Sub-Inspector: 20-30 yrs (with physical standards). Statistical Investigator Grade II: 18-32 yrs with required subjects in graduation.
Exam Pattern
Stage-by-stage breakdown of the recruitment process.
Tier 1 (Computer Based Test)
- Questions
- 100 (25 per section)
- Marks
- 200 (50 per section)
- Duration
- 60 minutes total — 15-minute sectional timer per subject (auto-lock; no return). Scribe-eligible candidates: 20 minutes per section / 80 minutes total per Para 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 of the official 2026 notification.
Tier 2 — Paper 1 (compulsory for all posts)
- Questions
- Section I: 60 (30 Math + 30 Reasoning) · Section II: 70 (45 English + 25 GA) · Section III Module 1: 20 Computer Knowledge
- Marks
- Section I: 180 · Section II: 210 · Computer Knowledge: 60 · Total Paper 1 = 390 (merit from Section I + II = 390 marks; Computer is qualifying)
- Duration
- Section I: 1 hour · Section II: 1 hour · Section III Mod 1 (Computer): 15 min · DEST: 15 min
Tier 2 — Paper 2 (only for JSO and Statistical Investigator)
- Questions
- 100
- Marks
- 200
- Duration
- 2 hours
Tier 2 — Paper 3 (only for Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer)
- Questions
- 100
- Marks
- 200
- Duration
- 2 hours
Syllabus
6 sections, 71 topics in total.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (Tier 1 + Tier 2)14 topics
- Quantitative Aptitude (Tier 1 + Tier 2)15 topics
- English Language and Comprehension (Tier 1 + Tier 2)12 topics
- General Awareness (Tier 1 + Tier 2)10 topics
- Computer Knowledge (Tier 2 — qualifying)7 topics
- Statistics (Tier 2 Paper 2 — only for JSO / Statistical Investigator)13 topics
Preparation Strategy
Subject-wise strategy, a study plan and the books aspirants rely on for SSC CGL — Combined Graduate Level Examination.
Read the preparation guideRecent Changes to Know
- SSC CGL 2026 notification has been released with vacancies across Group B and Group C posts. Check the latest SSC news on this page for the live application window and current vacancy count — those are pulled directly from official SSC announcements.
- From 2026, Tier 1 uses SECTIONAL TIMING — each of the four sections has its own 15-minute limit and auto-locks when time runs out, so you cannot return to a completed section. This replaces the earlier single composite 60-minute timer. Scribe-eligible candidates get 20 minutes per section (80 minutes total).
- SSC CGL is fully computer-based — no Tier 3 descriptive paper, no offline OMR sheets at any stage.
- Section I and Section II of Tier 2 Paper 1 have fixed time windows of 1 hour each — you cannot carry over unused time from one section to the other.
- Computer Knowledge module in Tier 2 Paper 1 is qualifying in nature only — it does not contribute to final merit but you must clear the cutoff.
- Paper 3 (General Studies — Finance & Economics) continues to be conducted for AAO / Assistant Accounts Officer candidates only.
Important Dates
- Notification
- Typically released between May and June each year. Check Kamiyab exam news or ssc.gov.in for the exact 2026 release date.
- Exam
- Tier 1: typically July-September · Tier 2: typically October-December · Final results: typically March-May of the following year
- Results
- Tier 1 results published 1-2 months after the exam; final selection list released after Tier 2 + Document Verification
Dates change every cycle. Always check the latest notification on ssc.gov.in before applying or planning your prep timeline.
SSC CGL preparation guides
- SSC CGL 2026: Exam Date, Pattern, Eligibility & FeeSSC CGL 2026 notice is out with approx. 12,256 vacancies. Apply online by 22 June 2026; Tier-I is tentatively in August-September 2026.
- Create a Study Routine You’ll Actually Stick ToLearn step‑by‑step how to design a realistic, flexible study schedule that fits your life, keeps motivation high, and drives steady progress for competitive exams like SSC CGL, UPSC CSE, and IBPS PO.
- Design Your Perfect Daily Study Routine for Sarkari ExamsDiscover a step‑by‑step plan to decide how many hours you should study each day, balance intensity with rest, and keep motivation high while preparing for SSC CGL or UPSC CSE.
- SSC CHSL 2026 Preparation Plan + Most-Asked TopicsAn SSC CHSL 2026 plan built on the official notice and real 2024 Tier-I papers: the 15-minute sectional timer, most-asked topics and a section-wise plan.
Where Kamiyab students lose marks in SSC CGL
Real results from mock tests taken on Kamiyab. Lowest-scoring subject first.
- Practise Quantitative AptitudeQuantitative Aptitude37% correct when answered · 61% left blank
- Practise General AwarenessGeneral Awareness42% correct when answered · 36% left blank
- Practise EnglishEnglish49% correct when answered · 36% left blank
- Practise ReasoningReasoning60% correct when answered · 53% left blank
Based on 5,431 answers from 43 Kamiyab students, up to October 2026. Test accounts are not counted.
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SSC CGL mock test — frequently asked questions
What is the SSC CGL eligibility?
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in any discipline. Final-year students can apply but must produce the degree before joining. Age: 18-32 years (varies by post; typical posts are 18-30 or 20-30). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwD +10 years, ex-servicemen +3 years. Nationality: Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came before 1 Jan 1962 with intent to settle permanently, or person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries..
What is the SSC CGL exam pattern?
Tier 1 (Computer Based Test) covers General Intelligence & Reasoning · General Awareness · Quantitative Aptitude · English Comprehension. 100 (25 per section) questions for 200 (50 per section) marks, with negative marking of -0.50 marks per wrong answer.
How much does the SSC CGL mock test on Kamiyab cost?
It comes with the Kamiyab plan: ₹99 a month, which covers every mock test, the Mistake Map, the mentor and the leaderboard. Cancel any time.
Do I need to create an account to attempt the SSC CGL mock test?
Yes — you sign in with your mobile number or Google before starting a SSC CGL mock. It takes a few seconds and lets us save your scores and weak-topic insights.
How many questions are there in the SSC CGL mock test?
A Full Mock is built to match the real SSC CGL exam pattern and timing — a complete, full-length paper. You can also practise a single topic on its own for a shorter, focused session.
Which subjects and topics are covered for SSC CGL?
6 topics are covered for SSC CGL, including General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and more. Each topic can be practised on its own or combined into a full-length mock.
Are the SSC CGL questions reliable and up to date with the latest syllabus?
Every question is hand-curated and kept aligned with the current official SSC CGL syllabus, each with a short explanation. When the exam body revises the syllabus, the question bank is updated so you are not practising removed or out-of-syllabus topics.
Do I get the correct answers and explanations for SSC CGL?
Yes. After you submit the test, every question shows the correct option along with a short explanation, so you can review and fix weak areas immediately.
Will the SSC CGL mock test work on a low-end phone or slow connection?
Yes. Kamiyab runs in any modern mobile browser with no app install. The timer, scoring and explanations all work on basic Android phones and on slow networks.
How should I use Kamiyab to prepare for SSC CGL?
Practise a single topic daily for focused revision, then take a full-length mock to simulate the real SSC CGL timer and pressure. Read the explanations after every test and re-practise the topics where you score low.