SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis, Expected Cutoff: 9 September 2016

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SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2016: Today, September 9, is Day 13 of the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination. The SSC CGL is being conducted online for the very first time. Similar to our previous articles, we will be giving an in-depth analysis for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam held on 9 September 2016.

Here is the Detailed SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis & Paper Review, highlighting the level of difficulty of each section, the supposed number of good attempts and the expected cutoff for 9 September  SSC CGL Tier-I.

 

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2016

The Online Recruitment Paper consisted of the Objective type Questions. As per the revised pattern, the Tier 1 Examination consisted of 100 Questions divided into 4 sections i.e Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness carrying 200 marks in total.

 Name of the Section  Questions  Marks
 Reasoning and General Intelligence  25  50
 General Awareness  25  50
 Numerical Aptitude  25  50
 English Comprehension  25  50
 Total 100  200

All sections consisted of 25 Questions each. There was a 0.5 negative marking for every wrong attempt. The total time to solve the entire paper was 75 minutes. Also, have a look at our previous posts for an in-depth Exam Analysis of SSC CGL Tier 1:

The level of difficulty with each passing day has been fluctuating between moderate to slightly difficult. Let us see what today’s paper was like.

 

Section-Wise SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2016

As explained above, there were 4 sections in SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (Tier-I). The overall level of difficulty was Moderate, with the majority of questions asked being a bit of a task to solve. But, there were a few easy ones too.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis: Reasoning Aptitude

Most candidates found Reasoning Section Moderate in terms of level of difficulty. Maximum questions were asked from the following sections

Non-Verbal Reasoning:

  • 1 Question of Paper Cutting
  • 2 Questions of Mirror Image
  • 2 Questions of Water Image

Some of the other prominent topics under Reasoning Section were the following

  • Classification – 3 Questions
  • Matrix – 1 Questions
  • Analogy – 2 Questions
  • Series – 2 to 3 Questions (Number Series, Alphabet Series, etc.)
  • Puzzle/ Arrangement – 5 Questions
  • Picture Diagram – 2 Questions
  • Miscellaneous – 4 Questions

Candidates having good reasoning knowledge and practice can attempt 20-22 questions easily.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis: Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude was Easy. Questions were asked mostly from the following topics:

  • Number Series – 2 Questions (Easy)
  • Averages – 2 Questions
  • Speed and Distance – 3 Questions
  • Geometry – 4 Questions (Easy to Moderate)
  • Bar Graph/Chart – 5 Questions (Easy)
  • Trigonometry – 3 Questions (Moderate)
  • SI/CI, Profit & Loss – 2 Questions
  • Time, Work & Distance – 2 Questions
  • Percentage – 1 Question
  • Area/ Volume – 1 Question

Candidates having good arithmetic knowledge and practice can attempt 16-18 questions easily.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis: English Language

The English Language section was Easy to Moderate. Maximum questions were asked from the following sections:

  • Reading Comprehension – 5 Questions (Easy)
  • Spelling correction – 1 Question (Moderate)
  • Fill in the Blanks – 3 Questions
  • The phrase or Idiom Meaning – 3 Questions (Moderate)
  • One Word Substitution – 3 Questions (Moderate)
  • Error Spotting – 3 Questions (Easy)
  • Synonyms and Antonyms – 3 /four Questions (Easy)
  • Sentence Improvement/rearrangement – 3 Questions (Easy)

Most of the questions were easy to answer. Topics such as one word substitution, idioms/ phrase and spelling correction were a bit more challenging . Attempting 14-16 questions will be considered as a good attempt.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis: General Awareness

The level of difficulty was Moderate to Tough for GA Section. The topic wise distribution is as follows:

  • History – 1-3 Questions
  • Polity – 3 Questions (Easy)
  • Geography – 1-3 Questions
  • Economics – 3 Questions (Moderate)
  • Current Affairs – 4-5 Questions (Easy to Moderate)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) – 7-8 Questions (Moderate)

Attempting 14-16 questions will be considered as a good attempt. Most of the questions were related to History and General Science with questions based on Geography also present.

This was our sectional analysis. Let us compile all the data and see what sort of a paper SSC CGL of 9 September really was.

 

SSC CGL Tier-I 2016: Overall Analysis of Paper

Based on the level of difficulty of each section asked in SSC CGL Tier 1 Examination on 8 September 2016, here are the number of attempts which are considered good in order to crack SSC CGL Tier 1 Examination.

Section Name Questions Level of Difficulty Number of Good Attempts
Reasoning Ability 25 Moderate 20-22
English Language 25 Easy to Moderate 16-18
General Awareness 25 Moderate to Tough 12-14
Quantitative Aptitude 25 Easy 16-18
Overall 100 Moderate 64-72

Note: Only recommendation for aspirants who are yet to attempt SSC CGL Tier-1 in the upcoming days/shifts would be – “AVOID NEGATIVE MARKING”.

Here is an Exclusively Designed SSC CGL Tier I Mock Test Series on the basis of Examination held.

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We hope this SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis helps in getting an estimate about your performance in the paper. If you are yet to attempt the Tier 1 Examination, improve your chances by giving the following article a thorough read.

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78 COMMENTS

    • Attempts are low but if you get a chance to appear for Tier II, try to give your best. As you have to score really well in Tier II to get the job.

    • Attempts are low but if you get a chance to appear for Tier II, try to give your best. As you have to score really well in Tier II to get the job.

  9. Will the score above 150 this time help in getting some good post provided tier 2 score is around 310-320 i.e. TOTAL SCORE IS AROUND 460-470 ( TIER 1 + TIER 2 )

    • Score might vary to get a good post as Cumulative Score of Tier I, Tier II and Tier III will be taken to make the final selection.

  11. i attempted 81 questions . may be 5 – 6 questions wrong. since question level is easy, this mark is enough for next round. howmuch will I have to get in tier 2 for final selection?

    • Attempts are low but if you get a chance to appear for Tier II, try to give your best. As you have to score really well in Tier II to get the job

    • Attempts are low but if you get a chance to appear for Tier II, try to give your best. As you have to score really well in Tier II to get the job

    • Attempts are low but if you get a chance to appear for Tier II, try to give your best. As you have to score really well in Tier II to get the job.

    • Attempts are low, too many Guesses but if you get a chance to appear for Tier II, try to give your best. As you have to score really well in Tier II to get the job.

    • Attempts are low but if you get a chance to appear for Tier II, try to give your best. As you have to score really well in Tier II to get the job.

    • Attempts are low but if you get a chance to appear for Tier II, try to give your best. As you have to score really well in Tier II to get the job.

  36. I attempted 86 questions..12-15 are wrong.. Is there any chance and do you have any idea about age relaxation for general category in 2017 CGL as there is a rumor that SSC will make it 30 years in 2017. Please suggest me in this regard sir.

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