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SSC CGL Mock Test: Combined Graduate Level (Tier 1)

Up to 30 full-length mock tests of 100 questions each, built on the official syllabus, with an explanation for every answer.

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About the SSC CGL exam

SSC CGL Tier 1 is the first stage of the Staff Selection Commission's Combined Graduate Level exam for Group B and C posts in central government ministries and departments, testing reasoning, general awareness, quantitative aptitude and English.

Who should take it: Graduates applying for central government posts such as assistant, inspector and auditor through SSC CGL.

SSC CGL exam pattern

Questions100 multiple-choice questions
Total marks200
Duration60 minutes
Target score40% (cut-offs vary by year and category)
Negative marking−0.5 mark per wrong answer

Indicative pattern. Exam bodies revise patterns — confirm the details in the latest official notification before your exam.

Syllabus covered in our SSC CGL question bank

Our 50-question bank for SSC CGL covers every section below. Mock tests mix questions across all of them in the same proportion as the real paper.

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning13 practice questions
  • General Awareness12 practice questions
  • Quantitative Aptitude13 practice questions
  • English Comprehension12 practice questions

Free SSC CGL sample questions

Try five questions from our bank. Each mock test gives you 100 like these, with your score, chapter-wise analysis and explanations at the end.

Sample 1 · General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the number that completes the analogy. 7 : 50 :: 9 : ?

  1. 81
  2. 80
  3. 82
  4. 90
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Answer: C. 82

Rule: n² + 1. 7² + 1 = 50, so 9² + 1 = 82.

Sample 2 · General Awareness

Which Article of the Constitution of India abolishes untouchability?

  1. Article 14
  2. Article 17
  3. Article 21
  4. Article 32
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Answer: B. Article 17

Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.

Sample 3 · Quantitative Aptitude

What is the remainder when 2³¹ is divided by 5?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
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Answer: C. 3

2⁴ = 16 leaves remainder 1, and 31 = 4 × 7 + 3, so the remainder equals that of 2³ = 8, i.e. 3.

Sample 4 · English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of ABUNDANT.

  1. Scarce
  2. Rare
  3. Plentiful
  4. Meagre
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Answer: C. Plentiful

Abundant means existing in large quantities, i.e. plentiful.

Sample 5 · General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the odd one out. 17, 23, 29, 33

  1. 33
  2. 17
  3. 23
  4. 29
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Answer: A. 33

17, 23 and 29 are prime numbers; 33 = 3 × 11 is not.

SSC CGL mock test plans

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SSC CGL mock test FAQs

How many questions are there in the SSC CGL exam?

The SSC CGL paper has 100 multiple-choice questions for 200 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes. This is the indicative pattern — always confirm it in the latest official notification.

Is there negative marking in SSC CGL?

Yes. −0.5 mark per wrong answer (25% of the marks for that question). Our mock tests apply the same rule.

What is the target score for SSC CGL?

Cut-offs vary by year and category; our mock tests use 40% as a target score to aim for.

How many SSC CGL mock tests do I get?

One full-length mock test is unlocked for each day of your plan: 10, 15, 20 or 30 mock tests on the 10 Days, 15 Days, 20 Days or 30 Days plans. You can retake any unlocked test while your plan is active.

Are these the actual exam questions?

No. Every question is an original practice question written to match the official syllabus and the exam's style. Reproducing real exam questions is not permitted, and we do not do it.

Where can I get the official SSC CGL study material?

The official syllabus and notifications are published by the conducting body — see the Official resources section on this page.

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