SSC CGL Free Mock Test
SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) is part of India's Government Exams category, covering 6 topics. Kamiyab provides free SSC CGL mock tests with no signup or payment — two modes: Quick Practice (10 questions in ~10 minutes for daily topic-wise revision) or Full Mock (up to 100 questions matched to the official exam pattern). Both include instant scoring and per-question explanations. Eligibility: Graduate. Aligned to the current 2026 official syllabus.
SSC CGL mock test modes — at a glance
| Mode | Questions | Time | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Practice | 10 | ~10 minutes | Daily topic-wise warm-up | ₹0 (Free) |
| Full Mock | Up to 100 | ~2 hours | Pre-exam revision, full exam pattern | ₹0 (Free) |
Test mode
10 Qs · 10 minPick a topic
Start with Quantitative AptitudeAbout SSC CGL — Combined Graduate Level Examination
The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGL) is the flagship recruitment exam for Group B and Group C posts across central government ministries, departments and subordinate offices. It is one of India's most-attempted government job exams, drawing 25-30 lakh applicants every cycle.
SSC CGL leads to officer-grade desk jobs including Assistant Section Officer (in ministries and CSS), Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector of Central Excise / CBI, Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Sub-Inspector in CBI, Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant and Upper Division Clerk.
The exam runs in a two-tier structure — both Tier 1 and Tier 2 are computer-based tests. Tier 1 is qualifying in nature (it shortlists candidates for Tier 2), while Tier 2 is the merit-deciding stage. As of 2026, SSC has removed Paper 3 (Finance & Economics) from Tier 2, simplifying the structure to Paper 1 (for everyone) plus Paper 2 (only for JSO and Statistical Investigator posts).
Conducted by: Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India
Eligibility
General eligibility (most posts)
- Age:
- 18-32 years (varies by post; typical posts are 18-30 or 20-30). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwD +10 years, ex-servicemen +3 years.
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in any discipline. Final-year students can apply but must produce the degree before joining.
- Nationality:
- Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came before 1 Jan 1962 with intent to settle permanently, or person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries.
Post-specific notes
- Age:
- JSO: max 32 yrs. CBI Sub-Inspector: 20-30 yrs (with physical standards). Statistical Investigator: 18-32 yrs with Statistics in graduation.
- Education:
- AAO/AAO (CAG): graduation. JSO: Bachelor's with Statistics as a subject. Compiler (RGI): graduation with Economics/Statistics/Mathematics.
- Nationality:
- Same as above.
Exam Pattern
Stage-by-stage breakdown of the recruitment process.
Tier 1 (Computer Based Test)
- Mode
- Online CBT, multiple shifts
- Sections
- General Intelligence & Reasoning · General Awareness · Quantitative Aptitude · English Comprehension
- Questions
- 100 (25 per section)
- Marks
- 200 (50 per section)
- Duration
- 60 minutes (80 min for PwD candidates)
- Negative marking
- -0.50 marks per wrong answer
Qualifying in nature — Tier 1 marks are NOT counted in final merit. Used only to shortlist candidates for Tier 2.
Tier 2 — Paper 1 (compulsory for all posts)
- Mode
- Online CBT
- Sections
- Section I: Maths Abilities + Reasoning & GI · Section II: English + General Awareness · Section III: Computer Knowledge (qualifying) + Data Entry Skill Test (DEST, qualifying)
- Questions
- Section I: 60 (30+30) · Section II: 70 (45+25) · Section III Mod 1: 20
- Marks
- Total Paper 1 = 450
- Duration
- Section I: 1 hour · Section II: 1 hour · Section III Mod 1 (Computer): 15 min · DEST: 15 min
- Negative marking
- -1 mark per wrong answer in Section I, II and Computer Knowledge module. No negative marking in DEST.
Section I and Section II have fixed time windows — you cannot carry leftover time from one to the other. Computer Knowledge module is qualifying only. Final merit is based on Section I + Section II scores.
Tier 2 — Paper 2 (only for JSO and Statistical Investigator)
- Mode
- Online CBT
- Sections
- Statistics
- Questions
- 100
- Marks
- 200
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Negative marking
- -0.50 marks per wrong answer
Only candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator (Grade II) posts attempt this paper.
Syllabus
Tap any section to see the full list of subtopics.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (Tier 1 + Tier 2)14 topics
- Number / letter / alphanumeric series
- Coding-decoding (letter shift, mathematical, symbolic)
- Blood relations (descriptive and symbol-based)
- Direction sense (multi-step paths)
- Syllogisms (2-3 statement, possibility cases)
- Statement-conclusion / statement-assumption
- Ranking and seating arrangements (linear, circular)
- Calendar (day from date, odd days)
- Clock (angle between hands)
- Analogies (semantic, symbolic, numeric)
- Odd-one-out and classification
- Venn diagrams (2-3 set logic)
- Cube and dice (face counts, visualisations)
- Matrix reasoning, missing number puzzles
Quantitative Aptitude (Tier 1 + Tier 2)15 topics
- Number system, LCM and HCF, divisibility
- Simplification (BODMAS, surds, indices)
- Percentages
- Profit, loss and discount (single and successive)
- Simple and compound interest
- Ratio, proportion and partnership
- Time, work and wages
- Time, speed and distance (trains, boats and streams, races)
- Mixtures and alligation
- Averages, ages
- Algebra (linear, quadratic, identities)
- Geometry (triangles, circles, polygons)
- Mensuration 2D and 3D (cube, cuboid, cylinder, cone, sphere)
- Trigonometry, heights and distances
- Data interpretation (tables, bar charts, pie charts, line graphs)
English Language and Comprehension (Tier 1 + Tier 2)12 topics
- Reading comprehension
- Cloze test
- Para jumbles and sentence rearrangement
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Idioms and phrases
- One-word substitutes
- Error spotting (subject-verb agreement, tense, prepositions)
- Sentence improvement
- Fill-in-the-blanks (single and double)
- Active / passive voice
- Direct / indirect speech
- Spelling correction
General Awareness (Tier 1 + Tier 2)10 topics
- Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Freedom Struggle)
- Indian and World Geography (physical, economic, agricultural)
- Indian Polity (Constitution, key Articles, Schedules, Amendments)
- Constitutional bodies (ECI, CAG, FC, UPSC, NHRC)
- Indian Economy (Budget, RBI, schemes, NITI Aayog)
- General Science (NCERT 9-12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Current Affairs (last 12 months — schemes, ISRO, defense, awards)
- Static GK (national symbols, sports, books and authors, dance forms)
- International Relations (G20, BRICS, QUAD, bilateral summits)
- Govt schemes by name + ministry + year
Computer Knowledge (Tier 2 — qualifying)7 topics
- Computer fundamentals (CPU, RAM, ROM, hardware, software)
- Operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS basics)
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint shortcuts and features)
- Internet and networking (URL, IP, DNS, browsers)
- Cyber security basics (firewall, phishing, malware types)
- Database basics (DBMS, primary key, SQL fundamentals)
- Famous personalities in computing (Babbage, Berners-Lee, Turing)
Statistics (Tier 2 Paper 2 — only for JSO / Statistical Investigator)13 topics
- Collection and classification of data
- Measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode)
- Measures of dispersion (range, standard deviation, variance)
- Moments, skewness and kurtosis
- Correlation (Pearson, Spearman)
- Regression (lines, coefficients, properties)
- Probability theory (basic, conditional, Bayes)
- Probability distributions (binomial, Poisson, normal)
- Sampling theory (random, stratified, systematic)
- Tests of hypothesis (t-test, chi-square basics)
- Index numbers (Laspeyres, Paasche, Fisher)
- Time series analysis (trend, seasonal, cyclic)
- Analysis of variance (one-way ANOVA basics)
Preparation Strategy
Start with the syllabus and previous-year papers. Solve the last 5 years of SSC CGL Tier 1 papers before attempting any mock — it tells you exactly what difficulty and which subtopics get repeated. Mark the topics that appear in 60%+ papers and prioritise them.
Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning are the highest-scoring sections — both reward speed over depth. Build a daily routine of 25-30 questions per topic with strict time limits (90 seconds per question target). Accuracy of 90%+ first, then chase volume.
For General Awareness, focus on static GK (Polity, History, Geography, Economy basics) which doesn't change year-to-year, plus the last 6-9 months of current affairs from a single reliable source. Don't read 5 newspapers — pick one and stay consistent.
English is often the differentiator. Build vocabulary daily (10 new words with usage examples), revise grammar rules weekly, and practice reading comprehension under time pressure. SP Bakshi for grammar + Wren & Martin for foundation works for most aspirants.
In the last 2 months, take 2-3 full-length mock tests per week under exam conditions. The goal is to handle the 60-minute Tier 1 time pressure without panic. Quick Practice mode on Kamiyab works well for daily topic-level revision; Full Mock mode replicates the real exam timer and difficulty.
Recent Changes to Know
- Tier 2 Paper 3 (General Studies — Finance & Economics for AAO posts) has been REMOVED from 2026. Tier 2 now has only Paper 1 (for all) and Paper 2 (only for JSO/Statistical Investigator).
- SSC CGL is fully computer-based — no Tier 3 descriptive paper, no offline OMR sheets at any stage.
- Section I and Section II of Tier 2 Paper 1 have fixed time windows of 1 hour each — you cannot carry over unused time from one section to the other.
- Computer Knowledge module in Tier 2 Paper 1 is now qualifying in nature only — it does not contribute to final merit but you must clear the cutoff.
Important Dates
- Notification
- Typically released in April
- Exam
- Tier 1: July-September · Tier 2: October-December · Final results: typically March-May of the following year
- Results
- Tier 1 results published 1-2 months after the exam; final selection list released after Tier 2 + Document Verification
Dates change every cycle. Always check the latest notification on ssc.gov.in before applying or planning your prep timeline.
Widely-Used Reference Books
Popular books many aspirants use — pick what fits your level.
- Rakesh Yadav — SSC Mathematics (Quant chapter-wise practice)
- RS Aggarwal — Quantitative Aptitude / Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
- SP Bakshi — Objective General English
- Wren & Martin — High School English Grammar & Composition
- Lucent's General Knowledge (static GK reference)
- Manorama Yearbook (current affairs reference)
- MB Publications — Previous Year SSC CGL Papers Solved
SSC CGL mock test — frequently asked questions
Is the SSC CGL mock test on Kamiyab really free?
Yes, completely free. No signup, no payment and no hidden charges — every SSC CGL practice test and full mock on Kamiyab is free to use.
Do I need to create an account to attempt the SSC CGL mock test?
No. You can start any SSC CGL quick practice or full mock without signing up. Just pick a topic and begin.
How many questions are there in the SSC CGL mock test?
Quick Practice gives you a focused 10-question, ~10-minute test on a single topic. Full Mock is a longer paper of up to 100 questions built to match the SSC CGL exam pattern and timing.
Which subjects and topics are covered for SSC CGL?
6 topics are covered for SSC CGL, including General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and more. Each topic can be practised on its own as a quick test or combined into a full-length mock.
Are the SSC CGL questions reliable and up to date with the latest syllabus?
Quick Practice questions are hand-curated and kept aligned with the current official SSC CGL syllabus, each with a short explanation. When the exam body revises the syllabus, the question bank is updated so you are not practising removed or out-of-syllabus topics.
Do I get the correct answers and explanations for SSC CGL?
Yes. After you submit the test, every question shows the correct option along with a short explanation, so you can review and fix weak areas immediately.
Will the SSC CGL mock test work on a low-end phone or slow connection?
Yes. Kamiyab runs in any modern mobile browser with no app install. The timer, scoring and explanations all work on basic Android phones and on slow networks.
How should I use Kamiyab to prepare for SSC CGL?
Use Quick Practice daily for topic-wise revision, then take a Full Mock to simulate the real SSC CGL timer and pressure. Read the explanations after every test and re-practise the topics where you score low.
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