SSC CGL (Tier 1) (Staff Selection Commission — Combined Graduate Level (Tier 1)) — Free Online Mock Test
Tier 1: 100 Q in 60 min total. 4 sections × 25 Q: General Intelligence + General Awareness + Quantitative Aptitude + English. +2 correct / -0.5 wrong. Practise each subject and topic separately below (shared across CGL/CHSL/MTS). · Official language: English & Hindi.
Advanced
India
Government & Civil Service
100 questions
60 min
50 distinct variants
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SSC CGL (Tier 1) exam at a glance
SSC CGL (Tier 1) section breakdown
The SSC CGL (Tier 1) mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q)
25 questions · 15 minutes · ~36 sec/question
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General Awareness (25 Q)
25 questions · 15 minutes · ~36 sec/question
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Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q)
25 questions · 15 minutes · ~36 sec/question
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English Comprehension (25 Q)
25 questions · 15 minutes · ~36 sec/question
SSC CGL (Tier 1) scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: SSC CGL (Tier 1) penalises wrong answers (-0.5 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: SSC CGL Tier 1 (out of 200).
How SSC CGL (Tier 1) is conducted
Mode
Standard — practice without proctoring on Wrexa Edge, or enable optional webcam proctoring to simulate test-day conditions.
Test format
Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
Backtracking
Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
Mark for review
Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.
SSC CGL (Tier 1) time strategy
With 100 questions in 60 minutes, you have about 36 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q)
Target ~36 sec/question. If a question takes more than 54 seconds, mark for review and move on.
General Awareness (25 Q)
Target ~36 sec/question. If a question takes more than 54 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q)
Target ~36 sec/question. If a question takes more than 54 seconds, mark for review and move on.
English Comprehension (25 Q)
Target ~36 sec/question. If a question takes more than 54 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
SSC CGL (Tier 1) topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of SSC CGL (Tier 1), the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q)
- Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
- Reasoning — Blood relations · 3
- Reasoning — Alphabet series · 2
- Reasoning — Ranking · 2
- Reasoning — Number Series (arithmetic) · 1
- Reasoning — Number Series (squares) · 1
- Reasoning — Syllogism (transitive) · 1
- Reasoning — Syllogism (negative) · 1
General Awareness (25 Q)
- Indian Polity · 6
- Indian History · 6
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 6
- Indian Geography · 4
- Science & Technology 2023-2025 · 3
Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q)
- Algebra — Quadratics · 2
- Algebra — Systems · 2
- Algebra — Exponents · 2
- Algebra — Inequalities · 2
- Algebra — Functions · 2
- Geometry — Circles · 2
- Geometry — Triangles · 2
- Geometry — Rectangles · 2
English Comprehension (25 Q)
- English — Synonyms · 13
- English — Antonyms · 2
- Reading — Globalization · 1
- Reading — Trade History · 1
- Reading — Vaccines · 1
- Reading — Computer Science · 1
- Reading — Marine Biology · 1
- Reading — Neural Networks · 1
Sample SSC CGL (Tier 1) questions
A preview of real practice questions from the Wrexa Edge SSC CGL (Tier 1) bank — the same style, phrasing and difficulty you'll face on test day. Full solutions unlock free inside the mock.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q) · Reasoning — Number Series (arithmetic)
Q1. Find the missing term: 10, 14, 18, 22, ___
Why: Common difference is 4.
General Awareness (25 Q) · Indian Polity
Q2. Article 21 of the Constitution provides for:
Why: Correct answer: D — Right to life and personal liberty. Topic: Indian Polity.
Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q) · Algebra — Quadratics
Q3. One solution of x² - 9x + 20 = 0 is:
Why: Factors as (x - 4)(x - 5) = 0.
English Comprehension (25 Q) · English — Synonyms
Q4. Choose the word most similar in meaning to "frugal":
Why: Correct answer: D — thrifty. Topic: English — Synonyms.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q) · Reasoning — Number Series (squares)
Q5. Complete the pattern: 4², 5², 6², ?
Why: Squares of consecutive integers.
General Awareness (25 Q) · Indian Polity
Q6. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called which article the "Heart and Soul of the Constitution":
Why: Correct answer: A — Article 32 — Right to Constitutional Remedies. Topic: Indian Polity.
These are a handful of the 5000 unique SSC CGL (Tier 1) questions across all 50 Wrexa Edge variants — start a free mock to attempt the full set with instant scoring.
SSC CGL (Tier 1) difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Tier 1: 100 Q in 60 min total. 4 sections × 25 Q: General Intelligence + General Awareness + Quantitative Aptitude + English. +2 correct / -0.5 wrong. Practise each subject and topic separately below (shared across CGL/CHSL/MTS). · Official language: English & Hindi.
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How Wrexa Edge prepares you for SSC CGL (Tier 1)
Real test-day interface
Our dense-grid skin mirrors the actual SSC CGL (Tier 1) testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
50 distinct variants
5000 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
Detailed analytics
Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
Spaced repetition (Notebook)
Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
Optional proctoring
Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate a high-stakes environment.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the SSC CGL (Tier 1) exam pattern?
- Staff Selection Commission — Combined Graduate Level (Tier 1) contains 100 questions across 4 sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q), General Awareness (25 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q), English Comprehension (25 Q). Total duration is 60 minutes (about 36 seconds per question).
- Does SSC CGL (Tier 1) have negative marking?
- Yes — SSC CGL (Tier 1) carries negative marking of -0.5 per wrong answer and 2 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is SSC CGL (Tier 1) scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 200. SSC CGL Tier 1 (out of 200).
- How can I practise SSC CGL (Tier 1) online for free?
- Wrexa Edge offers free full-length SSC CGL (Tier 1) mock tests with instant scoring, detailed explanations, and 50 distinct variants. Sign up for free at Wrexa Edge and start practising in under a minute — no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of SSC CGL (Tier 1)?
- SSC CGL (Tier 1) is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Tier 1: 100 Q in 60 min total. 4 sections × 25 Q: General Intelligence + General Awareness + Quantitative Aptitude + English. +2 correct / -0.5 wrong. Practise each subject and topic separately below (shared across CGL/CHSL/MTS). · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the SSC CGL (Tier 1) exam?
- SSC CGL (Tier 1) runs for 60 minutes total across 4 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in SSC CGL (Tier 1)?
- SSC CGL (Tier 1) is split into: General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q), General Awareness (25 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q), English Comprehension (25 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Tier 1: 100 Q in 60 min total. 4 sections × 25 Q: General Intelligence + General Awareness + Quantitative Aptitude + English. +2 correct / -0.5 wrong. Practise each subject and topic separately below (shared across CGL/CHSL/MTS). · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during SSC CGL (Tier 1)?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the SSC CGL (Tier 1) test adaptive?
- No — SSC CGL (Tier 1) is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many SSC CGL (Tier 1) mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct SSC CGL (Tier 1) variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options. That's 5000 unique practice questions you can attempt, all in the real test-day interface, free to start.
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