Candidates preparing for the SSC CGL Tier 1 examination can now access the exam-day-based question paper here. The sample paper helps you practice questions as per the SSC CGL exam pattern and evaluate your preparation before the exam. The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 was conducted from 30 September to 30 October 2026, in multiple shifts.
The SSC CGL Question Paper 2026 for the Tier 1 exam is now available in downloadable PDFs, provided below. These papers are memory-based. They are compiled from questions that candidates recalled right after the exam, so they give a close picture of what was actually asked in each shift.
The remaining question papers for the other shifts will be added soon. These question papers are helpful for understanding the latest examination trends, identifying frequently asked topics and analysing the weightage of different subjects.
SSC CGL Question Paper 2026
The SSC CGL 2026 paper is available for candidates preparing for the Tier 1 exam. Download the question paper PDF and practise subject-wise questions. The Staff Selection Commission conducted the Tier 1 exam from 30 September to 30 October 2026 in multiple shifts across the country. These question paper PDFs have been prepared based on candidate feedback and our expert team’s analysis. We have added the SSC CGL Question Paper 2026 for different exam dates and shifts.
SSC CGL Exam Day Question Paper 2026: Shift-wise PDFs
SSC CGL Sample Paper 2026 PDF Download
Candidates can download the CGL Sample Paper 2026 PDF and solve it as a timed practice test. This sample paper is for the reasoning section of the Tier 1 CBT and contains various questions with their answers. The direct link to download the PDF is given below:
| Subject | Hindi PDF | English PDF |
| English | N/A | Download Here |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Download Here | Download Here |
| General Awareness | Download Here | Download Here |
| Reasoning | Download Here | Download Here |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026
Before solving the sample paper candidates should be aware of the structure of Tier 1. The exam is made up of four parts, and each part has 25 questions. Candidates are given 60 minutes in total, 15 minutes for each section.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Sectional Timing |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Minutes |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026
The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam has started from 30th September 2026 and will be conducted till 30th October 2026. The exam will be held in multiple shifts.
| Event | Date |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam |
30 September to 28 October 2026
|
| Tier 1 Result | November 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam | December 2026 |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift Timings
| Shift | Exam Time |
| Shift 1 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
|
| Shift 2 |
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
|
| Shift 3 |
5 To 6 PM
|
How to Use SSC CGL Sample Paper 2026 Effectively?
Instead of simply attempting the questions, candidates can use the sample paper as practice sets. Keep these things in mind for effective preparation:
- Attempt it with a timer
- Mark questions that consume more time
- Check your accuracy
- Identify recurring concepts
- Practise actual shift-wise papers later
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