What is the marking scheme for SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam?
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The SSC CGL Tier 1 test consists of 4 sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. All these sections have 50 questions. Each question is for 2 marks. In total, the test is to be completed in 60 minutes, and the maximum score would be 200. Negative marking is applicable at every wrong answer, and for that, 0.5 marks are deducted. Unattempted questions are not deduced. The Tier 1 exam is computer-based, and the candidate should score well in all areas of the test to qualify to take the Tier 2 exam.
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The candidates should note that the SSC CGL exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for the following posts:
- Group B gazette
- Group B non-gazette
- Group C
The highest salary is notified for the SSC CGL AAO post which is central pay level 8 having the INR 47,600-1,51,100.
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL Tier 1 result 2025 in the second fortnight of November. The Commission will mention the roll number and names of the qualified candidates in the result PDF.
Yes, the Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025 PDF with candidate's response sheet. The last date to send objections was October 19, 2025.
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025 on October 16. The last date to send objections against the answer key was October 19, 2025.
The Staff Selection Commission released the City Intimation Slip for the rescheduled exam on October 6. The Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card on October 10.
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