SSC SSC CGL Mock Test 2026
Practice SSC CGL Tier-I with the 2026 scheme: 100 questions, 200 marks and a 15-minute timer for each of the four subjects. SSC has issued the Tier-I city/admission-certificate update and a revised tentative vacancy notice dated 24 September 2026. Check the official SSC notice links below for any later schedule, answer-key or result update.
How to use SSC CGL mocks in the 2026 cycle
Start with a full Tier-I mock, then review the section that caused the loss. Track accuracy and time separately for Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English because the 2026 scheme uses a 15-minute sectional timer for each subject. Keep a separate Tier-II revision block instead of waiting for a later result notice.
SSC CGL 2026 latest update
Verified against SSC sources on 8 October 2026. Dates below distinguish the original notification from later re-opening and vacancy updates.
| Event | Official date / status |
|---|---|
| Notification | 21 May 2026 |
| Original online application window | 21 May to 22 June 2026 |
| Re-opened application window | 23 June to 25 June 2026 |
| Fee payment deadline after re-opening | 26 June 2026 (23:00) |
| Application correction window | 1 July to 3 July 2026 (23:00) |
| Tier-I schedule in notification | August–September 2026 |
| Tier-I city / admission-certificate update | 21 September 2026 |
| Revised tentative vacancy notice | 24 September 2026 |
| Tier-II schedule in notification | December 2026 (tentative) |
SSC CGL vacancy / recruitment status
The current TMock research record uses 10,731 tentative vacancies from SSC’s 24 September 2026 vacancy update. Use the linked SSC vacancy notice for post-wise and category-wise confirmation before making recruitment decisions.
| Category | Tentative vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 4,412 |
| SC | 1,715 |
| ST | 804 |
| OBC | 2,772 |
| EWS | 1,028 |
| Total | 10,731 |
SSC CGL eligibility
For most SSC CGL posts, the basic requirement is a bachelor’s degree. The 2026 notice adds post-specific conditions for statistical posts, different age bands by post and a qualification cut-off of 1 August 2026. Always match your target post to the official table.
| Eligibility point | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent for most posts. Statistical posts have additional Mathematics/Statistics conditions in the notification. |
| Qualification cut-off | Essential qualification must be held by 1 August 2026, subject to the post-specific rules in the notice. |
| Age | Post-specific; the 2026 notice includes bands such as 18–27, 18–30, 20–30 and 18–32 years. |
| Age relaxation | Category relaxation applies under SSC/Government rules; use the post-specific age table in the official notification. |
SSC CGL salary / pay details
SSC CGL posts span Pay Levels 4 to 8 in the 2026 notification. The exact pay level depends on the post allotted; allowances, posting and deductions determine actual take-home pay.
| Detail | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Pay Level 8 | ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 |
| Pay Level 7 | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 |
| Pay Level 6 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Pay Level 5 | ₹29,200–₹92,300 |
| Pay Level 4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
| Important | The exact pay level depends on the post allotted; allowances and in-hand salary vary by posting and rules. |
SSC CGL exam pattern
Use mocks that reproduce the current stage instead of mixing Tier-I and Tier-II rules. The 2026 Tier-I notice specifies four 25-question subjects, 200 marks total, a 60-minute paper and a 15-minute sectional timer for each subject.
| Stage | Questions / papers | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | 100 objective questions: 25 each in Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English | 200 | 60 minutes; 15-minute sectional timer for each subject | 0.50 mark per wrong answer |
| Tier-II Paper-I | Mandatory for all shortlisted candidates; includes Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge and DEST | Module/section based | Section/module-specific timers | 1 mark per wrong answer in Sections I, II and III |
| Tier-II Paper-II / Paper-III | Paper-II Statistics for specified statistical posts; Paper-III Finance & Economics for specified audit/accounts posts | 200 each | 2 hours each | 0.50 mark per wrong answer |
SSC CGL syllabus and preparation areas
Use the syllabus as a revision map after each mock. Move from the full paper to the exact subject or topic behind your errors, then return to another timed mock only after that weakness has been practised.
| Stage / area | What to cover |
|---|---|
| Tier-I — Reasoning | Analogies, similarities/differences, spatial and visual reasoning, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making and related verbal/non-verbal reasoning areas. |
| Tier-I — General Awareness | Current events and questions relating to India and neighbouring countries, including history, culture, geography, economic scene, general policy and scientific research. |
| Tier-I — Quantitative Aptitude | Number systems, percentages, ratio, averages, interest, profit/loss, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry and data interpretation topics listed by SSC. |
| Tier-I — English | Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms/antonyms, error spotting, cloze and comprehension-type language skills. |
| Tier-II | Paper-I modules plus Statistics (Paper-II) or Finance & Economics (Paper-III) only for the posts/candidates specified in the notification. |
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Quick answers about SSC CGL practice, the current exam cycle and how to use your test results.
What is the latest verified update for SSC CGL?
SSC issued Tier-I city/admission-certificate information on 21 Sep 2026 and a revised tentative vacancy statement on 24 Sep 2026 listing 10,731 vacancies. The source information on this page was last checked on 2026-10-06.
What is the SSC CGL eligibility?
Bachelor’s degree for most posts; some statistical posts have additional Mathematics/Statistics requirements and age limits vary by post. Always confirm the exact age cut-off, qualification, category relaxation and post-specific conditions in the linked official notice.
What syllabus should I cover for SSC CGL mock test practice?
The mapped paper areas are General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, Tier-II Mathematical Abilities, Tier-II Reasoning & General Intelligence. The syllabus section above is generated from the pattern currently mapped to TMock and should be cross-checked with the current authority notification if a new cycle or corrigendum is issued.
How many SSC CGL mock tests are available on TMock?
The current library exposes 123 published tests, with 1 free test. The mapped stages include Tier-I, Tier-II. Counts can change as tests are added or reviewed.
How should I use SSC CGL mock-test results?
First review wrong and slow questions, then practise the weakest subject or chapter before taking another fresh full mock. Use accuracy, time use, mistake patterns and saved attempts to decide the next study block instead of repeating tests without correcting the reason for the previous errors.
After you submit
Review incorrect answers and questions you guessed correctly. Try them again before opening the solution, record what went wrong, then choose a fresh set that tests the same weak area.
Official notices and corrections
Open the official SSC CGL 2026 notification for the controlling eligibility, scheme, syllabus and pay tables. Use the SSC notice board for later schedule, admit-card, answer-key or result notices.
If you find a problem in a TMock question, send the exam, test and question reference to support with the source that explains the correction.