What is the format of the SSC CGL exam?

The Staff Selection Commission reduced the number of Tiers in the SSC CGL exam from 4 to 2 in 2022. The Commission reduced the number of tiers in the exam to expedite the SSC CGL recruitment process. The SSC CGL 2025 exam is also expected to follow suit.
The SSC CGL exam is conducted online as a Comp
As per the official SSC CGL paper pattern, the examination will be conducted in 2 stages – Tier 1 and Tier 2. Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams will be conducted in Computer-based Online mode. The Tier 1 exam comprises 100 questions for a total of 200 marks, with each question carrying 2 marks each The S
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The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL application form 2026 at ssc.gov.in. It is advised to the candidates to read the notification carefully before applying for the exam.
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to announce the SSC CGL Result 2025-26 at ssc.gov.in. The exam was held on January 18 and 19. It will consists of the information about the candidates roll number of the qualified candidates in the form of PDF.
The Tier 2 cut off for the SSC CGL 2025-26 exam will be released at ssc.gov.in along with the result. Also, it will be issued category and post-wise for the exam that was held on January 18 and 19.
The SSC CGL cut off 2025-26 for Tier 2 is expected to be released in March 2026 along wit the final result for Tier 2. The Tier 2 exam was conducted on January 18-19, 2026. It will be released category and post-wise cutoff PDF. It will be released on the official portal at ssc.gov.in.
Candidates can study Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal and Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey to prepare for SSC CGL General Intelligence & Reasoning subject.
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