SSC CGL exam pattern
SSC CGL is conducted in two computer-based tiers. Tier 1 is a 60-minute screening test of 100 questions (200 marks). Tier 2 decides the final merit and includes a Data Entry Skill Test.
Stage
Coverage
Qs
Marks
Duration
Neg.
Tier 1 (CBT)
4 sections — Reasoning, GA, Quant, English
100
200
60 min
0.50
Tier 2 · Paper 1
Maths, Reasoning, English, GA, Computer
150
450
2 hr 15 min
1.00
Tier 2 · DEST
Data Entry Skill Test (typing)
—
Qualifying
15 min
—
See the full topic breakdown
Section weightage and every sub-topic.
Continue exploring SSC CGL
Other SSC exams