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SSC CGL Tier 1 Question Paper 2026 (Memory Based), 30 Sept Paper PDF

SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier 1 Examination 2026 has started from 30 September 2026 onwards. The exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode in multiple shifts. The SSC CGL Tier 1 paper consists of 100 questions carrying 200 marks, with 25 questions each from General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.

The SSC CGL Tier 1 2026 exam has begun, and thousands of candidates are searching for the 30 September memory-based question paper. Here we will update the memory-based questions that candidates have shared from each shift, along with a topic-wise analysis and difficulty level. 

SSC CGL Tier 1 Question Paper 2026 (Memory Based)

The SSC CGL 30 September Question Paper 2026 (Memory Based) is being prepared from the questions shared by candidates after completing their examination. The memory-based paper is useful for candidates appearing in upcoming shifts because it highlights the types of questions being asked and the topics being covered. The Question Paper contains questions collected from various candidates of all four sections. The questions will be added shift-wise so that candidates can easily check what was asked in their examination.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Question Paper 2026- Highlights
Exam Name SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
Mode of Exam Computer-based Examination
Exam Date 30 September to 30 October 2026
Type of Questions Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
Question Paper Memory Based
Total Questions 100
Total Marks 200
Negative Marking 0.50 mark
Exam Timing 60 minutes

SSC CGL Question Paper 2026 PDF

Candidates preparing for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam in upcoming shifts and next year can download the memory-based paper PDF to practice questions asked in the exam. By attempting these questions, aspirants can analyze the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics while improving their speed and accuracy.

This memory-based question paper is prepared on the basis of feedback received from the candidates who have appeared in the Exam. Hence, it is not the official question paper released by the SSC. The questions that are prohibited from being discussed by SSC will not be a part of this memory-based paper.

SSC CGL 2026 Question Paper: Why Should Candidates Check It

The memory-based paper is helpful not only for those candidates who have already taken the exam but also for those whose shifts are scheduled later. It will help them to:

  • Check the questions asked in their shift
  • Compare their answers
  • Calculate their probable score
  • Know the difficulty level
  • Find out the frequently asked topics
  • Prepare for their upcoming shifts
  • Analyze their section-wise performance
  • Identify the important General Awareness topics.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Question Paper Pattern

The exam has four sections of 25 questions each, and 100 questions carry 200 marks in total. The sections are:

  • General Intelligence and Reasoning
  • General Awareness
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • English Comprehension
Subject Questions/ Marks Exam Timing
General Intelligence & Reasoning 25/ 50 15 minutes
General Awareness 25/ 50 15 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude 25/ 50 15 minutes
English Comprehension 25/ 50 15 minutes
Total 100/ 200 60 minutes

SSC CGL Shift Timings 2026

SSC CGL Tier 1 Examination is conducted in 3 shifts each day.

Particulars Shift 1 Shift 2 Shift 3
Reporting Timing 8:30 am to 9:30 am 12 noon to 1 pm 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Exam Starts 10 am 1:30 pm 5 pm
Exam Ends 11 am 2:30 pm 6 pm
Related Links
SSC CGL Syllabus  SSC CGL Exam Pattern
SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers SSC CGL Cut Off [Previous Year]

FAQs

Where can I download the SSC CGL 30 September Question Paper 2026?

Candidates can download the SSC CGL 30 September Memory-Based Question Paper PDF from this page after the questions are compiled from candidate feedback.

How many questions come in SSC CGL Tier 1 2026?

A 100 MCQ based questions asked for 200 marks in 60 minutes, with a 15-minute timer per section.

Is the SSC CGL Tier 1 Memory-Based Paper official?

No. A memory-based paper is prepared from questions recalled by candidates after the examination. It should not be considered the official SSC question paper.

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