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.
SSC CGL (Tier 1) exam at a glance
SSC CGL (Tier 1) full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length SSC CGL (Tier 1) mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 100-question, 60-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
SSC CGL (Tier 1) key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
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| Official website | ssc.gov.in ↗ |
| Mode | A two-tier computer-based test — Tier I (objective screening) and Tier II (objective, with post-specific papers) — followed by document verification. |
| Frequency | Once a year. |
| Scoring & marking | Tier I: 100 questions, 200 marks (25 each in General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English), 60 minutes, with 0.5 negative marking. Final merit is based on Tier II. |
| Score validity | Applies to that recruitment cycle only. |
| Language | English and Hindi (except the English section). |
Who is eligible for SSC CGL (Tier 1)?
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university (some posts need specific subjects such as Maths, Statistics or Economics). The general age band is 18–32, varying by post, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Last verified July 2026 against Staff Selection Commission — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
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)
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General Awareness (25 Q)
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Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q)
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English Comprehension (25 Q)
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
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
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)
- General Awareness (25 Q)
- Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q)
- English Comprehension (25 Q)
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 · 7
- Reasoning — Coding–Decoding · 7
- Reasoning — Blood Relations · 6
- Reasoning — Directions · 5
General Awareness (25 Q)
- SSC — General Awareness · 8
- Indian Polity · 4
- Indian History · 4
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 4
- Indian Geography · 3
- Science & Technology 2023-2025 · 2
Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q)
- SSC CGL 2020 — Quantitative Aptitude · 8
- Quant — Profit & Loss · 8
- Quant — Ratio & Proportion · 7
- Quant — Percentage · 1
- Quant — Average · 1
English Comprehension (25 Q)
- English — Synonyms · 14
- English — Antonyms · 9
- English — One-word Substitution · 2
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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- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what SSC CGL (Tier 1) really tests
SSC CGL Tier-1 gives you barely 36 seconds per question, so it is a speed-and-accuracy test far more than a knowledge test. The differentiator is Quantitative Aptitude — most serious candidates clear reasoning and English, so the maths section usually decides who makes the cut.
Preparation tips
- Drill calculation shortcuts (tables, squares, percentages) until arithmetic is reflexive — this buys you the time to attempt more.
- Keep a daily current-affairs and static-GK routine; General Awareness is fast, high-yield marks if you are consistent.
- Start Tier-2 preparation in parallel — the advanced Quant and English there decide your final post.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Spending too long on a single hard question and running out of time for easy marks later in the paper.
- Leaving General Awareness to the end — it is the most time-efficient section and rewards steady daily effort.
SSC CGL (Tier 1) study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Cover Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English and General Awareness basics
- Learn shortcuts for calculation-heavy Quant topics
- Build a daily current-affairs and static-GK habit
- Do timed sectional drills to raise speed without losing accuracy
- Solve previous-year Tier-1 papers and analyse weak areas
- Start Tier-2 topics (advanced Quant, English) in parallel
- Take full-length Tier-1 mocks in the real CBT interface
- Deep-dive Tier-2 practice for the posts you are targeting
- Revise GK, formulas and error logs before the exam
Where SSC CGL (Tier 1) can take you
A strong SSC CGL (Tier 1) result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Central government posts
- Job security & benefits
- Departmental growth
- Postings across India
Best books & official prep for SSC CGL (Tier 1)
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations — R. S. Aggarwal
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic — Rajesh Verma
- Lucent’s General Knowledge — Lucent
- Word Power Made Easy — Norman Lewis
Official practice: SSC releases the detailed syllabus and previous years’ papers on ssc.gov.in; practise these under the real 60-minute Tier-I timing.
Previous-year papers: Past SSC CGL papers are widely available and are the best guide to the exact difficulty and question style.
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 gives you 3 free full-length SSC CGL (Tier 1) mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. 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 — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 5000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free SSC CGL (Tier 1) test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge SSC CGL (Tier 1) test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are SSC CGL (Tier 1) previous year question–style papers included?
- Every SSC CGL (Tier 1) mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 100-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free SSC CGL (Tier 1) mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's SSC CGL (Tier 1) mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the SSC CGL (Tier 1) mock test on mobile?
- Yes. SSC CGL (Tier 1) mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the SSC CGL (Tier 1) syllabus?
- The SSC CGL (Tier 1) syllabus maps to its 4 sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q), General Awareness (25 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q), English Comprehension (25 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for SSC CGL (Tier 1)?
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university (some posts need specific subjects such as Maths, Statistics or Economics). The general age band is 18–32, varying by post, with relaxation for reserved categories. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic SSC CGL (Tier 1) practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the SSC CGL (Tier 1) exam and how should I prepare?
- Official SSC CGL (Tier 1) exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free SSC CGL (Tier 1) mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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