SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2022 Tier1 All Shifts: Check 3rd Shift Analysis Here

Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam 2024 ( SSC CGL )

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Exam On: 18 Jan '25 - 20 Jan '25

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Updated on Dec 1, 2022 16:36 IST

SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2022 is available here. The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam analysis of all shifts after the exam. The candidates can see here the questions asked in the paper, section-wise difficulty level, expected cutoff and other important information.

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SSC CGL Exam 2022 Tier 1 Analysis All Shifts

SSC CGL 2022 exam is being conducted at the designated exam centres. The first shift was started as per the schedule given in the admit cards. The candidates can see here the SSC CGL exam analysis of all shifts. SSC CGL 2022 Exam will end on December 13.

Also Read: SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2023

SSC CGL Tier 1 - Shift 3 Analysis

The candidates who appeared in the SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 3 shared their experiences with us. The candidates find the shift 3 was moderate to difficult. The candidates said that the questions asked in the General Awareness sections was difficult.

Q:   When will the SSC CGL 2024 Exam Analysis be available?

A:

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to conduct the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 exam from September 9 to 26. The Commission released the SSC CGL 2024 exam dates on August 8, 2024. The candidates will get here the SSC CGL 2024 exam analysis after the first shift of the first day of exam that is on September 9.

The SSC CGL 2024 notification was released online on June 24, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam will be July 24, 2024.

Q:   Is there any negative marking in the SSC CGL exam?

A:
Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks in the SSC CGL tier-I exam. The SSC CGL Tier 2 also has a negative marking. The quantum of negative marking is one-fourth of the marks assigned for the correct answer. The mark assigned for the correct answer is 2 marks and the negative marking is 0.5 marks. No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions. The candidates should avoid the guesswork in the exam because the negative marking rapidly pulls the overall score down in case of incorrect answers.

Q:   What is the best way to practice SSC CGL exam pattern?

A:

The candidates should try to solve the previous year's question paper in the exam-like conditions in a time-bound manner. The real-time practice with the official question papers will give a clear understanding of the SSC CGL exam pattern. The Commission releases the SSC CGL question papers after the result and mentions the candidate's response and official answer key.

The candidates can also download here the SSC CGL previous year's question papers.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 3 General Awareness Questions

The candidates can see below some questions asked in the SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 3

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SSC CGL Tier 1 - Shift 2 Analysis

The candidates can see here the difficulty level of the paper and the questions asked in the SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 2. The paper of the SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 2 was easy to moderate.

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SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 2 Questions

Some of the important questions asked in the SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 2 paper.

  • Chemical Formula of Bleaching Powder - Calcium Hypochloride - CaOCl2
  • Mensuration - Similar Triangles ; Ratio of Area and Ration of Side
  • Idiom - Green horn - Novice
  • Weal and Woe 
  • Trivial

SSC CGL Exam Analysis - Tier 1  Shift 1

Shift 1 of all the exams always seems easy for the candidates because mostly easy questions are asked in shift 1. SSC CGL Tier 1 shift 1 was not an exception to it. The SSC CGL shift 1 exam was of easy to moderate difficulty level. The candidates gave their feedback to Shiksha.com sharing their views about the SSC CGL paper.

Q:   Will there be any changes in the SSC CGL 2024 exam pattern?

A:

The SSC CGL 2024 exam pattern will be notified in the official notification. The Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL notification on June 11, 2024. The Commission is not expected to change the SSC CGL 2024 exam pattern in the official notification because the Commission has successfully followed the new exam pattern in the last two years and no complexities cropped up in the exam process.
So it is highly anticipated that the Commission will continue with the same SSC CGL exam pattern. 

Q:   Who releases SSC CGL exam pattern?

A:

The conducting body of the exam, Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases the SSC CGL pattern. The Commission notifies the SSC CGL exam pattern in the official notification. SSC CGL 2023 exam pattern was notified in the official notification which was released online on April 3 instead of April 1, 2023. The Commission released the SSC exam calendar 2023-24 mentioning all the important dates.

The Commissin conducted the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam from July 14 to 27 based on the official exam pattern as mentioned in the official noification.

Q:   How does negative marking affect the final score in SSC CGL exam?

A:

Negative marking in the SSC CGL exam impacts the final score by deducting 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I and varying marks in different sections of Tier-II. This deduction for incorrect answers can significantly reduce the overall score of candidates, emphasizing the importance of accuracy in responses. Understanding the negative marking scheme is crucial for candidates to strategize their attempts effectively, balancing the number of correct answers with the risk of losing marks for incorrect responses.

Therefore, candidates need to approach the exam cautiously, aiming for accuracy to minimize deductions and improve their final score in the SSC CGL exam

Q:   Can the Commission change the SSC CGL exam pattern?

A:

Yes, the Commission can change the SSC CGL exam pattern. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has the authority to revise and update the SSC CGL exam pattern as needed. Changes in the exam pattern are typically communicated through official notifications released by the Commission, outlining any modifications in the structure, sections, marking scheme, or other relevant aspects of the examination.

Q:   What is the Normalisation of Marks in SSC CGL Exam?

A:

Normalization of marks in the SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) examination is a process used to ensure fairness and equity in the assessment of candidates' performance across different shifts or sessions of the examination. The SSC CGL exam is conducted in multiple shifts or sessions, and sometimes there may be variations in the difficulty level of questions or other factors such as the number of candidates appearing in each session. Normalization helps in addressing these variations to determine a fair and standardized score for all candidates.

SSC CGL result is released based on the normalised marks only.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 1 - Overall Difficulty Level

Shiksha.com talk to the candidates who appeared in Shift 1 at the Noida exam centre. The candidates’ view can be summarised as below:

SSC CGL Section

Difficulty Level

Good Attempt

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

22-24

General Awareness

Moderate to Difficult

17-20

Quantitative Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

22-24

English Language

Easy to Moderate

20-24

Total Question (100)

Easy to Moderate

86-92

The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Exam Analysis of previous years.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2022 Video

The candidates can see here the SSC CGL 2022 Tier 1 Exam Analysis video 

SSC CGL Tier 1 Expected Cutoff

The candidates can see here the expected cutoff based on the inputs provided by the candidates who appeared in the shift 1.

Category Cutoff
SC 120-125
ST 115-120
OBC 141-145
EWS 145-150
UR 148-154
OH 115-120
HH 95-98
PWD Others 50-55

The candidates can see here the SSC CGL cutoff of previous years.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 1 - General Awareness Questions

The candidates find the General Awareness questions as moderate to difficult. This is a common perception that the General Awareness questions are difficult but in reality, the questions seem difficult because of the enormity of the syllabus. Some important questions asked in the SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 1 are as follows : 

  • Who established Behmani Empire - ʿAlāʾ al-Dīn Bahman Shah
  • Theme of 2nd International Yoga Day -  Yoga for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
  • Question related to Niti Aayog
  • Synonym of Reconcile -  accommodate, appease, assuage, conform, coordinate, harmonize, integrate, pacify
  • Name of the Olympian related to a particular sport
  • Chairman of CBDT - Nitin Gupta
  • Question from Sangam Age - Cher, Chola, Pandya, Vijay Nagar Empire
  • Question on Raja Ram Mohan Roy - Samaj established by him - Title of Raja given by Akhbar 2Article 360
  • Harappa Civilisation
  • National Income Method in the Income calculation
  • Question-related to Tissue of plant- living part of Xylem - Parenchyma
  • Article 360 - Financial Emergency
  • First Tribal President of India - Droupadi Murmu - Her tribe's Name is Santhal - She was Governor of Jharkhand

SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 1 - English Questions

As per the candidates, English was the easiest section among all. Some candidates informed us that some of the questions were repeated from the SSC CPO exam paper. The candidates find the English section very easy. No comprehension was asked in some of sets. Some of the questions asked in the SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 1 are as follows:

  • Close Test Topic - Digital India
  • Antonym of Sync - differ, disagree, dissent, oppose, protest, refuse, clash, deviate.
  • Antonym of Hospitality - enmity, unfriendliness, hotility
  • Synonym of Confusion - uncertainty, lack of certainty, unsureness, indecision, hesitation,hesitancy, scepticism, doubt, ignorance, dubiety, incertitude
  • Antonym of Rebellion - authority, command, control, domination, dominion, empire, government, law, loyalty, obedience, order, rule, sovereignty, submission, supremacy
  • Idioms - 
    • All eyes on someone
    • Cutdown
    • Cakewalk
    • Look for
  • Spelling Error Detection
    •  Erroneously
    • Heist
  • Error Spotting - Tense, Subject Verb Agreement

SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 1 - Quantitative Aptitude Questions

The candidates told that the Maths questions were easy and the questions were majorly asked from the Advanced Maths, Trigonometry, Number Series, Simple Interest, Compound Interest and the likes. The important topics asked in the paper are as follows:

  • Time and Work
  • Advance Mathematics - 2D and 3D
  • Number Series
  • Simple Interest 
  • Compound Interest
  • Percentage
  • Trigonometry
  • Time and Distance
  • Mensuration

The overall difficulty level of the Quantitative Aptitude sections was easy to moderate.

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Answered 5 days ago

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 marks and scorecard 2024 on its official website on December 16, 2024. The Commission released the raw marks, normalised marks and the raw marks scored in each section of the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2024. The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2024 will be con

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Saakshi Kumar

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Answered a week ago

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to conduct the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam online as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE). The Commission released the SSC exam calendar 2025-26 on its official exam calendar on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL 2025 applications will be available from 22 April

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Answered a week ago

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL 2025 notification on April 22, 2025. The candidates will get one month to fill out the SSC CGL applications. The last date to apply for the SSC CGL online application 2025 will be May 21, 2025.

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Mamona Gupta

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 4 weeks ago

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL result 2024 soon on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 1 result pdf with the category-wise cutoff. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2024 from September 9 to 26, 2024

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Answered a month ago

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2024 dates soon on its official website. In addition to that the Commission can also release the exam dates of other exams also. The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2024 is expected to be conducted on December 2024.

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Answered a month ago

The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 result 2024 on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam from September 9 to 26, 2024. The candidates will be required to check their result online only.

The SSC CGL Cutoff 2024 was released with

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Answered a month ago

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL 2025 notification on April 22, 2025, its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission released the SSC CGL dates on its official exam calendar on its official website. The Commission will commence the SSC CGL 2025 online applications

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, the Staff Selection Commission has extended the last date to send objections against the incorrect answers given in the official SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key. The candidates can now send their objections against the SSC CGL answer key 2024 till October 8, 2024. The candidates will be required to s

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Answered 2 months ago

The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key 2024 on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission released the candidate's response sheet and the tentative answer key under the candidate's login window. The Commission will accept the objections against the incorrect

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