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Free practice MCQs for SSC CGL Tier 1 2025. Covers all 4 sections — General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language — with bilingual Hindi + English answers and explanations.
100 questions · 200 marks · 60 minutes · 0.5 negative marking
4 sections × 25 questions: General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 marks) · General Awareness (50 marks) · Quantitative Aptitude (50 marks) · English Language & Comprehension (50 marks). No sectional time limit — manage your time across sections.
SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) is a national-level competitive exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit graduates into Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments, and organisations across India.
Key posts recruited through SSC CGL include: Inspector (Income Tax, Central Excise, Customs), Sub-Inspector (CBI, NIA), Auditor (CAG, CGDA), Accountant, Tax Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Statistical Investigator. It is one of the most competitive exams in India, with lakhs of applicants annually.
SSC CGL Tier 1 has 4 sections with 25 questions each (100 questions total, 200 marks, 60 minutes):
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 marks): Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Series (Number, Letter, Mixed), Blood Relations, Direction & Distance, Syllogism, Matrix, Statement-Conclusion, Venn Diagrams, Ranking.
2. General Awareness (50 marks): History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Current Affairs, Static GK (capitals, currencies, awards).
3. Quantitative Aptitude (50 marks): Number System, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time-Work-Speed, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Algebra, Data Interpretation.
4. English Language & Comprehension (50 marks): Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, One-word Substitution, Error Spotting, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech.
Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in any discipline. Some posts require specific degrees — e.g., B.Com / MBA for Auditor and Accountant posts; Statistics or Mathematics honours for Statistical Investigator.
Age Limit: Generally 18–32 years as of January 1 of the exam year. Different posts have different upper age limits (e.g., 18–27 for some Assistant posts). Age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years; OBC — 3 years; PwD — 10 years; Ex-servicemen — as per rules.
Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
From 2023 onwards, SSC CGL has been restructured to 2 tiers (previously 4):
Tier 1 — Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 MCQs, 4 sections, 60 minutes, 0.5 negative marking. This is a qualifying cum screening test.
Tier 2 — Computer Based Test (CBT): Paper I (compulsory for all posts): 3 modules — Maths & Reasoning (30 questions, 90 min) + English Language & Comprehension (45 questions, 45 min) + General Awareness (25 questions, 15 min). Paper II for Statistical Investigator, Paper III for JSO. The old Tier 3 (descriptive) and Tier 4 (skill test/document verification) have been merged into Tier 2.
Yes, SSC CGL has negative marking:
Tier 1: 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer. Each correct answer = 2 marks. Unattempted questions = 0 marks (no penalty).
Tier 2: Varies by paper — typically 1 mark deducted per wrong answer in 3-mark questions. Check the official notification for precise details.
Strategy tip: In Tier 1, attempt a question only if you can eliminate at least 2 options. Blind guessing costs 0.5 marks; a 50-50 guess is slightly risky. Strong candidates aim for 85+ questions attempted.
Month 1 — Build foundations: Focus on Quantitative Aptitude (arithmetic — Percentage, Ratio, Profit-Loss, Time-Work, Simple & Compound Interest) and Reasoning basics (Series, Analogy, Coding-Decoding). These two sections need daily practice to build speed.
Month 2 — Cover GK and English: For General Awareness, revise NCERT Class 6–10 History, Geography, Polity, and Science. Read one current affairs source daily. For English, focus on grammar rules (subject-verb agreement, tenses, articles) and build vocabulary (50 new words/week from SSC word lists).
Month 3 — Mock tests and error analysis: Take 2 full mock tests per week under timed conditions. Analyse every wrong answer. Focus on speed — 60 minutes for 100 questions means 36 seconds per question. Practice and identify which sections you can complete fastest.
Daily during all 3 months: 2-3 mock test sections (25 questions each). Revise formulas and shortcuts. Track accuracy per section.
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