SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2022: Check Difficulty level, Section-wise Questions, Previous Year Paper Analysis
SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2022: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducted SSC CGL Tier 2 on August 08 and 10, 2022. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check the exam analysis from this article. Embibe’s subject matter experts have analysed the question paper and provided their thoughts for candidates.
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The exam analysis includes the difficulty level of the exam, subject-wise topics and number of questions asked in the exam, good attempts, and expected cut-off. The paper analysis will help candidates measure their performance. Furthermore, it is also helpful for candidates preparing for the upcoming exam. Scroll down to know more about the SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2022.
SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2022
The exam analysis is the best source for understanding the exam pattern and paper structure of the exam. The SSC CGL examination has concluded, and the exam analysis for the same is now available. The analysis provided here is based on the feedback received from candidates who appeared for the exam.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern
Before going through the detailed exam analysis, let us look at the SSC CGL exam pattern to better understand the question paper structure.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the SSC CGL Tier 1 paper pattern below:
Subject
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25
50
General Awareness
25
50
Quantitative Aptitude
25
50
English Language
25
50
Total
100
200
A cumulative time of 60 minutes is allotted to complete the examination.
There is a negative marking of 0.5 marks in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check out the exam pattern for SSC CGL Tier 2 exam from the table below:
Paper & Subject
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
Paper I –Quantitative Abilities
100
200
Paper II –English Language and Comprehension
200
200
Paper III – Statistics
100
200
Paper IV – General Studies (Finance and Economics)
100
200
The negative marking for Tier 2 is0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper II. Whereas, for Paper 1, 3, and 4,0.5 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
Two marks are awarded for every correct answer in Paper I, III, and IV. In comparison, one mark is awarded for every correct answer in Paper II.
Paper I and Paper II are compulsory for all posts.
Candidates who applied for the post of Junior Statistical Officer will be eligible to appear for Paper III.
Candidates who applied for Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer will be eligible for Paper IV.
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Overall SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Analysis 2022
The Commission conducted the Tier 2 exam on August 08 and 10, 2022. Candidates can check the overall good attempts and difficulty level below:
Section
Good Attempts
Difficulty Level
Quantitative Abilities
80-85
Easy to Moderate
English Language and Comprehension
160-175
Moderate
Section-wise SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper Analysis 2022
Find the difficulty level and the number of questions asked in each section below:
SSC CGL Analysis for Quantitative Abilities
A total of 100 MCQs were asked in Paper I. Check the paper analysis for Quantitative Abilities below:
Topics
Number of Questions Asked
Difficulty Level
Geometry
10-15
Easy
Data Interpretation
5-6
Moderate
Average
2
Moderate
Mixture & Allegation
2
Easy-Moderate
Speed, Distance & Time
4-5
Moderate
Percentage
4-5
Moderate
Height & Distance
1
Easy
Profit, Loss & Discount
3
Moderate-Difficult
Mensuration
5-6
Easy
Simplification
5-6
Moderate
Trigonometry
5-6
Easy
Algebra
3-4
Moderate
Number System
5-6
Moderate-Difficult
Ratio & Proportion
1
Difficult
Time and Work
3
Easy
Partnership
2
Easy-Moderate
Coordinate Geometry
1
Easy
Simple Interest & Compound Interest
3
Moderate
Miscellaneous
2-3
Easy-Moderate
Total
100
Easy-Moderate
SSC CGL Analysis for English Language and Comprehension
Paper 2 contains a total of 200 MCQs. Aspirants can check the paper analysis for English Language and Comprehension below:
Topics
Number of Questions Asked
Difficulty Level
Reading Comprehension
15
Moderate
Synonyms/ Antonyms
2-3
Easy-Moderate
Idiom & Phrases
2-3
Easy-Moderate
Para jumbles
20-25
Moderate
Error Spotting
12-15
Easy-Moderate
Sentence Improvement
8-10
Easy-Moderate
Active Passive Voice
10-15
Easy-Moderate
Direct/ Indirect Speech
10-15
Easy-Moderate
Fill in the Blanks
2-3
Easy-Moderate
One Word Substitution
2-3
Easy-Moderate
Correct Spelling (Misspelt)
2-3
Easy-Moderate
Cloze Test
2
Easy-Moderate
Total
200
Moderate
SSC CGL 2021-22 Tier 1 – Overall Exam Analysis
The SSC CGL exam was conducted in multiple shifts. We have gathered the data and responses from those applicants who appeared in the exam. Candidates can read our detailed analysis below, including the sectional difficulty and SSC CGL good attempts. Candidates can check the overall exam analysis from the table below:
Section
Good Attempts
Difficulty Level
English Comprehension
18-20
Easy to Moderate
General Intelligence and Reasoning
20-22
Easy to Moderate
Quantitative Aptitude
16-18
Moderate
General Awareness
17-19
Easy to Moderate
Overall
73-79
Easy to moderate
Section-wise SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2022
Here is the difficulty level data of each section and good attempts for them.
SSC CGL Analysis for Quantitative Aptitude
According to the aspirants who appeared for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam, the Quantitative Aptitude section was of moderate difficulty level, and it was a little lengthy and time-consuming as well. This section consisted of 25 questions for 50 marks, i.e. 2 marks for each question. Following are the topics and the difficulty level that appeared in the Quantitative Aptitude section of SSC CGL Tier 1:
Topics
No. Of Questions
Difficulty Level
Ratio
2
Easy-Moderate
Average (Value putting)
3
Easy-Moderate
Number System
2
Easy
Simplification
2
Easy-Moderate
Time & Work
1
Moderate
Time, Speed & Distance
1
Easy-Moderate
Simple Interest
1
Easy-Moderate
Profit & Loss
2
Easy
SI & CI
1
Easy-Moderate
Geometry
2
Easy-Moderate
Mensuration
3
Easy-Moderate
Trigonometry
2
Easy
Percentage
1
Easy
Maxima Minima
1
Easy
DI
4
Easy-Moderate
Angle Bisector
1
Easy-Moderate
TOTAL
25
Moderate
SSC CGL Analysis for English Comprehension
The English Language section consisted of 25 questions. According to the applicants who appeared in the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam, the English Comprehension section was of easy to moderate difficulty level. Let us look at the detailed SSC CGL Tier 1 exam analysis from the table mentioned below.
Topics
No. of Questions
Difficulty Level
Fill in the Blanks
1
Easy
Sentence Improvement
2
Easy-Moderate
Error Detection
4
Easy
Sentence Rearrangement
1
Easy-Moderate
Idioms and Phrases
2
Easy-Moderate
Synonyms
2
Easy
Antonyms
2
Easy
Active Passive
2
Easy-Moderate
Narration
2
Easy-Moderate
One Word Substitution
1
Easy
Spelling Correction
1
Easy
Cloze Test
5
Easy-Moderate
Total
25
Easy-Moderate
SSC CGL Analysis for General Awareness
The General Awareness section consisted of 25 questions. According to the applicants who appeared in the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam, the General Awareness section was of easy to moderate difficulty level. Let us look at the detailed SSC CGL Tier 1 exam analysis from the table mentioned below.
Topics
No. of Questions
Difficulty Level
History
03
Easy-Moderate
Polity
02
Easy
Geography
02
Easy-Moderate
Economics
01
Easy-Moderate
Static Awareness
04-05
Easy-Moderate
Biology
03
Easy
Chemistry
01-02
Easy-Moderate
Physics
01
Easy-Moderate
Current Affairs
05-06
Easy-Moderate
TOTAL
25
Easy-Moderate
SSC CGL General Intelligence and Reasoning Analysis
The Reasoning section consisted of 25 questions. According to the applicants who appeared in the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam, the Reasoning section was of easy to moderate difficulty level. Let us look at the detailed SSC CGL Tier 1 exam analysis from the table mentioned below:
Topics
No. of Questions
Difficulty Level
Analogy
4
Easy-Moderate
Odd One Out
1
Easy
Series
2
Easy-Moderate
Statement & Conclusions
1
Easy
Coding-Decoding
4
Easy-Moderate
Mathematical Operations
3
Easy-Moderate
Matrix
1
Easy
Blood Relation
1
Easy
Mirror Image
1
Easy
Venn Diagram
1
Easy
Paper Folding Image
1
Easy
Missing Term
1
Easy-Moderate
Hidden Figure
1
Easy
Cube
2
Easy-Moderate
Complete Figure
1
Easy-Moderate
TOTAL
25
Easy-Moderate
SSC CGL Good Attempts for Tier 1 – All Shifts
Check the good attempt for SSC CGL 2020-21 exam from the table below:
Check SSC CGL 2020 Tier 1 difficulty level for all shifts of the exam. The table given below is made on the basis of the previous year’s examination.
Date
Shift 1
Shift 2
Shift 3
3rd March
Easy to Moderate
Easy
Easy
4th March
Easy to Moderate
Easy to Moderate
Easy to Moderate
5th March
Easy to Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
6th March
Easy to Moderate
Easy to Moderate
Easy to Moderate
7th March
Easy to Moderate
Easy to Moderate
Easy to Moderate
9th March
Easy to Moderate
SSC CGL Exam Review
Based on the previous year’s SSC CGL exam, candidates can check the expected SSC CGL exam review below:
General Intelligence and Reasoning: This is the easiest section of all, so scoring in this section may not be that difficult.
Quantitative Aptitude: In the SSC CGL exam, this can be the most challenging section ranging it to a moderate level. Also, this is a time-consuming section, so candidates must spend plenty of time completing this section.
English Comprehension: This section tests the candidate’s English language skills and can range from easy to moderate depending on the practice.
General Awareness: This section will depend on awareness skills and cover various topics from current affairs. So making a habit of following the GK and current affairs daily can save the boat. This section might host a couple of tricky questions, so make sure the basics are strong and logical.
SSC CGL Analysis 2019-20: March 6 Shift 1
Based on SSC CGL 2019-20, candidates can check the expected SSC CGL 2022 exam analysis for shift 1.
SSC CGL Analysis (Shift-1): Good Attempts
Subject
No of Questions
Good Attempts
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25
17-20
General Awareness
25
14-17
Quantitative Aptitude
25
21-24
English Language
25
21-24
Total
100
70-82
SSC CGL Analysis 2019-20 – General Intelligence and Reasoning (March 6)
Topics
No. of Questions
Level of Exam
Analogy
3-4
Easy
Odd One Out
2-3
Easy
Series
2
Easy-Moderate
Statement & Conclusions
1
Easy
Directions
–
Sequence (Acc. to Dictionary)
–
Word Formation
–
Coding-Decoding
3
Easy
Mathematical Operations
–
Matrix
–
Blood Relation
1
Difficult
Mirror Image
1
Easy
Venn Diagram
1
Easy
Paper Folding Image
1
Easy
Missing Term
2
Easy
Hidden Figure
1
Easy
Cube
1
Easy
Counting Figure
1
Easy
Complete Figure
1
Easy
Misc.
3
Easy
Total Questions
25
Easy
SSC CGL Analysis 2019-20 – General Awareness (March 6)
SSC CGL Analysis 2019-20 – English Language (March 6)
Topics
No. of Questions
Level of Exam
Fill in the Blanks
–
–
Sentence Improvement
2
Easy-Moderate
Error Detection
2
Easy-Moderate
Sentence Rearrangement
3
Easy-Moderate
Idioms and Phrases
1
Easy
Synonyms
2
Easy-moderate
Antonyms
2
Easy-moderate
Active Passive
3
Easy-Moderate
Narration
1
Easy-Moderate
Sentence rearrangement
2
Moderate
Spelling Correction
2
Easy
Cloze Test
5
Easy-Moderate
Total Questions
25
Easy-Moderate
SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2019-20 – March 5, Shift 1
Based on SSC CGL 2019-20, candidates can check the expected SSC CGL 2022 exam analysis. Candidates can now go through the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam analysis for Mach 5.
SSC CGL Analysis – March 5, (Shift-1): Good Attempts
Subject
No of Questions
Good Attempts
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25
22-23
General Awareness
25
15-18
Quantitative Aptitude
25
17-19
English Language
25
21-23
Total
100
75-82
SSC CGL Analysis 2019-20 – General Intelligence and Reasoning (March 5)
Topics
No. of Questions
Level of Exam
Analogy
3-4
Easy
Odd One Out
2-3
Easy
Series
2
Easy-Moderate
Statement & Conclusions
1
Easy
Directions
–
Sequence (Acc. to Dictionary)
–
Word Formation
–
Coding-Decoding
3
Easy
Mathematical Operations
–
Matrix
–
Blood Relation
1
Difficult
Mirror Image
1
Easy
Venn Diagram
1
Easy
Paper Folding Image
1
Easy
Missing Term
2
Easy
Hidden Figure
1
Easy
Cube
1
Easy
Counting Figure
1
Easy
Complete Figure
1
Easy
Misc.
3
Easy
Total Questions
25
Easy
SSC CGL Analysis 2019-20 – General Awareness (March 5)
SSC CGL Analysis 2019-20 – English Language (March 4)
Topics
No. of Questions
Level of Exam
Fill in the Blanks
–
–
Sentence Improvement
2
Easy-Moderate
Error Detection
2
Easy-Moderate
Sentence Rearrangement
3
Easy-Moderate
Idioms and Phrases
1
Easy
Synonyms
2
Easy-moderate
Antonyms
2
Easy-moderate
Active Passive
3
Easy-Moderate
Narration
1
Easy-Moderate
Sentence rearrangement
2
Moderate
Spelling Correction
2
Easy
Cloze Test
5
Easy-Moderate
Total Questions
25
Easy-Moderate
SSC CGL Analysis – March 3, Shift 1
To check the expected exam analysis for SSC CGL 2022, let us go through the section-wise SSC CGL 2019-20 Tier 1 March 4, Slot 1 analysis based on good attempts, difficulty level, type of questions, etc.
SSC CGL Analysis – March 3, (Shift 1): Good Attempts
The overall attempts for SSC CGL Tier 1, March 3 exam is as follows:
Subject
No of Questions
Good Attempts
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25
23-24
General Awareness
25
19-20
Quantitative Aptitude
25
17-19
English Language
25
19-23
Total
100
78-86
SSC CGL Analysis 2019-20 – General Intelligence and Reasoning (March 3)
The section-wise and topic-wise difficulty level and the number of questions asked from the SSC CGL March 3, shift 1 exam are tabulated below.
Topics
No. of Questions
Level of Exam
Analogy
3-4
Easy
Odd One Out
2-3
Easy
Series
2
Easy-Moderate
Statement & Conclusions
1
Easy
Directions
–
Sequence (Acc. to Dictionary)
–
Word Formation
–
Coding-Decoding
3
Easy
Mathematical Operations
–
Matrix
–
Blood Relation
1
Difficult
Mirror Image
1
Easy
Venn Diagram
1
Easy
Paper Folding Image
1
Easy
Missing Term
2
Easy
Hidden Figure
1
Easy
Cube
1
Easy
Counting Figure
1
Easy
Complete Figure
1
Easy
Misc.
3
Easy
Total Questions
25
Easy
SSC CGL Analysis 2019-20 – General Awareness (March 3)
SSC CGL Analysis 2019-20 – English Language (March 3)
Topics
No. of Questions
Level of Exam
Fill in the Blanks
–
–
Sentence Improvement
2
Easy-Moderate
Error Detection
2
Easy-Moderate
Sentence Rearrangement
3
Easy-Moderate
Idioms and Phrases
1
Easy
Synonyms
2
Easy-moderate
Antonyms
2
Easy-moderate
Active Passive
3
Easy-Moderate
Narration
1
Easy-Moderate
Sentence Rearrangement
2
Moderate
Spelling Correction
2
Easy
Cloze Test
5
Easy-Moderate
Total Questions
25
Easy-Moderate
SSC CGL Analysis 2018-19 for June 4: Good Attempts
Subject
Good Attempts
No of Questions
General Intelligence and Reasoning
21-23
25
General Awareness
16-18
25
Quantitative Aptitude
17-19
25
English Comprehension
18-20
25
Total
72-79
100
SSC CGL Analysis 2018-19 for June 6: Good Attempts
Subject
Good Attempts
No of Questions
General Intelligence and Reasoning
21-23
25
General Awareness
14-17
25
Quantitative Aptitude
15-18
25
English Comprehension
18-20
25
Total
69-78
100
SSC CGL Analysis 2018-19 for June 7: Good Attempts
Subject
Good Attempts
No of Questions
General Intelligence and Reasoning
21-23
25
General Awareness
15-17
25
Quantitative Aptitude
16-17
25
English Comprehension
20-21
25
Total
72-78
100
SSC CGL Analysis 2018-19: Topic-wise Questions
Overall SSC CGL Analysis for General Intelligence and Reasoning: This section contained questions that consumed more time than expected. There were around 3 to 4 questions from analogy, 2-3 questions from odd one out, 3 from coding-decoding, and 2 from series. The rest of the topics, such as Statements and Conclusions, blood relation, mirror image, Venn diagram, and a folding paper image, had less weightage with one question each.
Topics
No. of Questions asked
Level of Exam
Analogy
3-4
Easy
Odd One Out
2-3
Easy
Series
2
Easy-Moderate
Statement & Conclusions
1
Easy
Directions
–
Sequence (Acc. to Dictionary)
–
Word Formation
–
Coding-Decoding
3
Easy
Mathematical Operations
–
Matrix
–
Blood Relation
1
Difficult
Mirror Image
1
Easy
Venn Diagram
1
Easy
Paper Folding Image
1
Easy
Missing Term
2
Easy
Hidden Figure
1
Easy
Cube
1
Easy
Counting Figure
1
Easy
Complete Figure
1
Easy
Misc.
1
Easy
Total Questions
25
Easy
Overall SSC CGL Analysis for English Language or Comprehension Section: This section is practically easy with no tough questions based on the vocabulary. A few of the questions from this section are based on idioms, spelling correction, synonyms, antonyms, and idioms, fill in the blanks, sentence improvement, rearrangement, error detection, active and passive, one-word substitution, etc. The highest number of questions are from the Cloze Test, ranging from 5, and the rest are 1 or 2 questions.
Topics
No. of Questions Asked
Level of Exam
Fill in the Blanks
1
Easy
Sentence Improvement
2
Easy-Moderate
Error Detection
2
Easy-Moderate
Sentence Rearrangement
2
Easy-Moderate
Idioms and Phrases
2
Easy
Synonyms
2
Easy
Antonyms
2
Easy
Active Passive
2
Easy-Moderate
One Word Substitution
2
Easy-Moderate
Word Correction in a Sentence (Bold Word)
1
Moderate
Spelling Correction
2
Easy
Cloze Test
5
Easy-Moderate
Total Questions
25
Easy-Moderate
Overall SSC CGL Analysis for Quantitative Aptitude: This is the most challenging section, with questions based on ratios, average, simplification, mensuration, trigonometry, algebra, etc. The overall difficulty level of this section is moderate. There are around 4 questions from DI (Tabular) and trigonometry.
Topics
No. of Questions Asked
Level of Exam
Ratio
2
Easy-Moderate
Average
2
Easy-Moderate
Number System
2
Easy
Simplification
1
Easy-Moderate
Time & Work
–
Time, Speed & Distance
1
Easy-Moderate
S.I. & C.I.
1
Easy-Moderate
Profit & Loss
1
Easy
Coordinate Geometry
–
Geometry
2
Easy-Moderate
Mensuration
3
Easy-Moderate
Trigonometry
4
Easy
Percentage
1
Easy-Moderate
Algebra
1
Easy
DI (Pie Chart, Tabular)
4
Easy-Moderate
Total Questions
25
Moderate
Overall SSC CGL Analysis for General Awareness: This section contained questions from history, politics, general science, and current affairs. General Science and Current Affairs topics weighed more in this section than the rest, with up to 7 questions. Overall, this section remained moderate for most of the candidates.
Topics
No. of Questions Asked
Level of Exam
History
3
Easy-Moderate
Polity
2
Easy
Geography
2
Easy-Moderate
Economics
1
Easy-Moderate
Static Awareness
2
Easy-Moderate
Biology
3
Easy
Chemistry
4
Easy-Moderate
Physics
1
Easy-Moderate
Computer
–
Current Affairs
5-6
Easy
Total Questions
25
Moderate
Note: The data provided in this SSC CGL Analysis is an estimation and can change for each shift with a minute variation.
FAQs on SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2022
Candidates can check frequently asked questions related to the SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2022 below:
Q.1: What is the exam date for SSC CGL 2022? Ans: The SSC CGL 2022 Tier 1 exam was conducted from April 11 to 21, 2022. SSC CGL Tier 2 was conducted on August 08 and 10, 2022. Furthermore, Tier 3 was held on August 21, 2022.
Q.1: What are the total marks for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam? Ans: The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is conducted for a total of 200 marks.
Q.3: How difficult was the SSC CGL 2020 Tier 1 exam? Ans: The SSC CGL Tier 1 2022 difficulty level was moderate level.
Q.4: What are the good attempts for SSC CGL Tier 1 exam? Ans: The good attempts for SSC CGL Tier I exam is 70-80.
Q.5: How many questions will be asked in SSC CGL Tier 1 exam? Ans: 100 questions will be asked in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam.