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SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination Intelligence Hub 2026

SSC CGL is India's premier national recruitment examination conducted to recruit Group 'B' and Group 'C' Officers across Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India.

Educational Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.

⏳ Age Limits & Relaxations

18 to 32 years with statutory relaxations for reserved categories.

Selection Stages & Phases

Tier 1 (Computer Based Test) -> Tier 2 (Computer Based Test & Data Entry Skill Test) -> Document Verification.

Candidates can access verified syllabus weightages and mock blueprints on the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination Portal.

Official Examination Scheme & Test Structure

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Subject / Test Section No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration Negative Marking
General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 Questions 50 Marks 60 Mins 0.50 marks
General Awareness 25 Questions 50 Marks 60 Mins 0.50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude 25 Questions 50 Marks 60 Mins 0.50 marks
English Comprehension 25 Questions 50 Marks 60 Mins 0.50 marks

Section-Wise Syllabus Breakdown & Topic Weightage

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Subject Area Topic Name Weightage Difficulty Tier
English Grammar & Vocabulary 50.0% Moderate
Quantitative Aptitude Advanced Mathematics 40.0% Moderate
General Awareness Current Affairs & Science 40.0% Moderate
Quantitative Aptitude Arithmetic & Number Systems 35.0% Moderate
General Awareness Static GK & Polity 30.0% Moderate
English Reading Comprehension 30.0% Moderate
Reasoning Coding-Decoding & Series 20.0% Moderate
Reasoning Analogies & Classification 16.0% Moderate

Previous Year Cutoff Benchmarks & Trends

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Year Category Cutoff Marks Total Marks Qualifying Benchmark
2025 UR 150.04 200.00 Verified Official
2025 OBC 145.32 200.00 Verified Official
2025 EWS 143.10 200.00 Verified Official
2025 SC 126.86 200.00 Verified Official
2025 ST 118.12 200.00 Verified Official
2024 UR 150.04 200.00 Verified Official
2024 OBC 145.34 200.00 Verified Official

Recommended Preparation Roadmap & High-Yield Strategy

Master previous year question patterns, prioritize high-weightage topics in Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension, and practice daily mock tests.
🎯 National Test Benchmarking & Cutoffs: To compare category-wise qualifying thresholds and multi-year cutoff trends, candidates can refer to the Government Job Recruitment analytical database.