SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2023 for Tier 1 and Tier 2

SSC CGL Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL examination is held in four tiers. The examination pattern is mentioned below:

Tier	Subject	Number of questions	Maximum marks	Time allowed
I	A] General Intelligence and Reasoning B] General Awareness C] Quantitative Aptitude D] English Comprehension	25 25 25 25	50 50 50 50	60 minutes 80 minutes [In case of VH/OH afflicted with cerebral palsy]
II	Paper 1: Quantitative Abilities Paper 2: English Language and Comprehension Paper 3: Statistics Paper 4: General Studies [Finance and Economics]	100 200 100 100	200 200 200 200	120 minutes [For each paper] 160 minutes [In case of VH/OH afflicted with cerebral palsy]
III	Pen and paper mode	Descriptive paper in English or Hindi [Writing of essay/ precis/ letter/ application]	100	60 minutes 80 minutes [For VH/OH afflicted with cerebral palsy or deformity in writing]

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the SSC CGL Exam Pattern been altered?

Yes, the SSC CGL Exam Pattern has been modified as indicated in the SSC CGL 2023 Notification.

Is SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam considered for scoring or qualification?

The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam is for qualification purposes, and the attained marks aren’t factored into the final selection.

Does SSC CGL 2023 have negative marking?

Negative marking of 0.50 applies to each incorrect response in SSC CGL Tier 1, 1 mark in Paper 1 of Tier 2, and 0.50 marks in Paper-II and Paper-II...Read full

How many stages compose the SSC CGL Examination?

The SSC CGL Examination comprises two tiers: Tier I and II.

How many sections form the SSC CGL exam pattern?

The SSC CGL includes four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language.

What's the pattern of SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam?

SSC CGL Tier 2 involves four papers: Paper-I (Quantitative Aptitude), Paper-II (English Language and Comprehension), Paper-III (Statistics), and Pa...Read full