Practise 25 exam-level questions for SSC CGL Tier-I with answers and short explanations. The questions follow the official section-wise pattern, so you can check your preparation level in each subject before the real exam.
SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern 2026
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Examination (CBE) |
| Total questions | 100 |
| Total marks | 200 |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Negative marking | 0.50 per wrong answer |
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Pattern as per the latest official notification. Always confirm with the notice of your recruitment cycle.
SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus (Topic-wise)
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogy
- Classification (odd one out)
- Number & letter series
- Coding-decoding
- Blood relations
- Directions & distance
- Syllogism
- Venn diagrams
- Mirror & water images
- Paper folding & embedded figures
General Awareness
- Indian history & freedom struggle
- Indian polity & Constitution
- Geography of India & world
- Economy & budget basics
- General science
- Static GK (books, awards, sports)
- Current affairs
Quantitative Aptitude
- Percentage, ratio & proportion
- Profit, loss & discount
- Simple & compound interest
- Time & work, time & distance
- Average & mixtures
- Algebra & identities
- Geometry & mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Data interpretation
English Comprehension
- Synonyms & antonyms
- Idioms & phrases
- One-word substitution
- Spelling
- Error spotting & sentence improvement
- Fill in the blanks
- Active-passive & narration
- Cloze test & reading comprehension
SSC CGL Tier-I Sample Paper 2026: Questions with Answers
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General Intelligence & Reasoning
Q1. Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
- School
- Book
- Student
- Class
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Answer: (A) School
A doctor works in a hospital; similarly a teacher works in a school.
Q2. Select the number that will come in place of the question mark (?).
3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?
- 46
- 48
- 49
- 50
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Answer: (B) 48
The terms are n² − 1 for n = 2, 3, 4…: 2²−1=3, 3²−1=8 … 7²−1 = 48.
Q3. If CAT is coded as DBU, how will DOG be coded in the same language?
- EPH
- EOH
- FPH
- DPH
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Answer: (A) EPH
Each letter is shifted one place forward: D→E, O→P, G→H, giving EPH.
Q4. Select the odd number.
- 121
- 169
- 225
- 290
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Answer: (D) 290
121 = 11², 169 = 13², 225 = 15², but 290 is not a perfect square.
Q5. A man walks 5 km towards North, turns right and walks 3 km, then turns right again and walks 5 km. How far and in which direction is he from the starting point?
- 3 km East
- 3 km West
- 5 km North
- 8 km East
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Answer: (A) 3 km East
North 5 km, then East 3 km, then South 5 km brings him back to the starting line, 3 km to the East.
Q6. Pointing to a photograph, Ravi says, “She is the daughter of my grandfather’s only son.” How is the girl related to Ravi?
- Sister
- Cousin
- Aunt
- Mother
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Answer: (A) Sister
Ravi’s grandfather’s only son is Ravi’s father. The daughter of Ravi’s father is Ravi’s sister.
General Awareness
Q7. Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution”?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Answer: (B) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly.
Q8. Fundamental Rights are given in which Part of the Indian Constitution?
- Part II
- Part III
- Part IV
- Part V
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Answer: (B) Part III
Part III (Articles 12 to 35) deals with Fundamental Rights. Part IV contains the Directive Principles.
Q9. Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
- Venus
- Jupiter
- Mars
- Mercury
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Answer: (C) Mars
Mars looks reddish because of iron oxide (rust) on its surface.
Q10. The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year?
- 1757
- 1764
- 1857
- 1761
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Answer: (A) 1757
The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between the British East India Company under Robert Clive and Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal.
Q11. Which gas is the most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere?
- Oxygen
- Carbon dioxide
- Argon
- Nitrogen
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Answer: (D) Nitrogen
Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the atmosphere; oxygen is about 21%.
Q12. Deficiency of which vitamin causes scurvy?
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
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Answer: (C) Vitamin C
Scurvy is caused by a lack of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), found in citrus fruits and amla.
Quantitative Aptitude
Q13. What is the value of 20% of 450 + 15% of 300?
- 125
- 135
- 145
- 150
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Answer: (B) 135
20% of 450 = 90 and 15% of 300 = 45. Total = 90 + 45 = 135.
Q14. A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹800 and sells it for ₹920. What is his profit percentage?
- 12%
- 15%
- 18%
- 20%
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Answer: (B) 15%
Profit = 920 − 800 = ₹120. Profit % = 120 / 800 × 100 = 15%.
Q15. What is the average of the first 10 natural numbers?
- 5
- 5.5
- 6
- 10
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Answer: (B) 5.5
Sum of 1 to 10 = 55. Average = 55 / 10 = 5.5.
Q16. What is the simple interest on ₹5,000 at 8% per annum for 3 years?
- ₹1,000
- ₹1,100
- ₹1,200
- ₹1,250
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Answer: (C) ₹1,200
SI = P × R × T / 100 = 5000 × 8 × 3 / 100 = ₹1,200.
Q17. A train 150 m long passes a pole in 10 seconds. What is its speed in km/h?
- 45 km/h
- 50 km/h
- 54 km/h
- 60 km/h
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Answer: (C) 54 km/h
Speed = 150 / 10 = 15 m/s. In km/h: 15 × 18/5 = 54 km/h.
Q18. If x + 1/x = 4, what is the value of x² + 1/x²?
- 12
- 14
- 16
- 18
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Answer: (B) 14
(x + 1/x)² = x² + 1/x² + 2, so x² + 1/x² = 16 − 2 = 14.
Q19. The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 5 and their sum is 96. What is the larger number?
- 36
- 48
- 60
- 64
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Answer: (C) 60
Total parts = 8, one part = 96 / 8 = 12. Larger number = 5 × 12 = 60.
English Comprehension
Q20. Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word “Abundant”.
- Scarce
- Plentiful
- Rare
- Tiny
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Answer: (B) Plentiful
“Abundant” means existing in large quantities — plentiful.
Q21. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word “Ancient”.
- Old
- Historic
- Modern
- Antique
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Answer: (C) Modern
“Ancient” means very old; its opposite is “modern”.
Q22. Fill in the blank: She has been working in this office ______ 2019.
- for
- since
- from
- by
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Answer: (B) since
“Since” is used with a point in time (2019); “for” is used with a period of time (for five years).
Q23. Select the one word for: “A person who writes poems”.
- Poet
- Novelist
- Sculptor
- Editor
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Answer: (A) Poet
A poet writes poems; a novelist writes novels and a sculptor makes statues.
Q24. Select the meaning of the idiom “to break the ice”.
- To start a conversation in an awkward situation
- To break something valuable
- To end a friendship
- To feel very cold
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Answer: (A) To start a conversation in an awkward situation
“Break the ice” means to say or do something to relieve tension and start a conversation.
Q25. Select the correctly spelt word.
- Acommodation
- Accomodation
- Accommodation
- Acomodation
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Answer: (C) Accommodation
The correct spelling has double “c” and double “m”: Accommodation.
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- Read the exam pattern above and note the marking scheme, especially the negative marking.
- Attempt the questions with a timer — about 36 seconds per question, the same pace as the real exam.
- Check your answers and read every explanation, including for the questions you got right.
- Note the topics where you made mistakes and revise them from the syllabus list.
- Take the online mock test to practise on a computer-based interface.
SSC CGL Tier-I Preparation Tips
- Attempt the four sections in the order that suits you best — most toppers start with General Awareness because it takes the least time.
- With +2 for correct and −0.50 for wrong, even a pure guess has a small positive expected value; once you can eliminate one or two options, attempting is clearly worth it.
- Practise calculation shortcuts: squares up to 30, cubes up to 20, fractions-to-percentage conversions and tables up to 20.
- For English, read one editorial a day and revise a short list of idioms, one-word substitutions and commonly misspelt words.
- Take at least two full-length timed mocks every week in the final month and analyse every wrong answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are there in SSC CGL Tier-I?
SSC CGL Tier-I has 100 objective questions worth 200 marks — 25 questions each from Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English — to be solved in 60 minutes.
Is there negative marking in SSC CGL Tier-I?
Yes. 0.50 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Is this an official SSC sample paper?
No. These are original practice questions written by ResultKendra on the official exam pattern. For previous official papers and notices, visit ssc.gov.in.
How long is the mock test on this site?
The mock test has 25 questions and a 15-minute timer — the same time per question as the real Tier-I exam.