All four exams test the same basic skills: maths, reasoning, English, and general awareness. What changes is the level of difficulty, the number of stages, and extra requirements such as typing tests or physical tests. So one strong base can serve all four exams, and you can specialise later. This matters more in 2026. The SSC CGL 2026 notification came out on 21 May 2026 with new rules, including strict sectional timing in Tier 1. This guide shows what is common, what is dif

Confused about how many marks you need, or how SSC cuts them for wrong answers? You're not alone. The SSC CGL exam pattern looks simple until you reach Tier 2, where the marks, timers, and penalties all change. Here is the short version. Tier 1 has 100 questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes, with a 15-minute timer for each section. Tier 2 Paper I carries 450 marks, and each wrong answer costs more than in Tier 1. This guide explains the full SSC CGL exam pattern and the markin