SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis, Expected Cutoff: 29 August 2016

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SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis, Expected Cutoff: 29 August 2016

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis, Expected Cutoff: The third day of SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier 1 examination received an overwhelming amount of candidates. The SSC CGL exam 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 29 August 2016

Here is the Detailed SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis, highlighting the level of difficulty of each section, the supposed number of good attempts and the expected cutoff for 29 August 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 the exam review of SSC CGL Tier 1:

The level of difficulty of questions in SSC CGL Tier 1 exam was Moderate. Let us dig deeper into Section-Wise Exam Review.

 

Section-Wise SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2016

As mentioned in the above section, there were 4 sections in SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (Tier-I). The overall difficulty level was Moderate, with the majority of the questions asked being a little difficult. But, there were a few easy ones too. Let us elaborate further by analysing each section of SSC CGL Tier-I 2016.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis: Reasoning Aptitude

The reasoning section was Easy to Moderate. Maximum questions were asked from the following sections.

Topic No. of Questions
Syllogism 1
Matrix 1
Non Verbal (water Image) 2
Odd one out 2
Direction Sense Test 1
Analogy 1
Series (Number/Alpha Numeric) 8-10
Blood Relation 2
Puzzle /Statement Conclusion 3-5

Few Questions were from High Level Reasoning as well as Statement Conclusion, Syllogism etc. Candidates having good reasoning knowledge and practice can attempt 20-22 questions easily.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis: Quantitative Aptitude

The Quantitative Aptitude section was Easy to Moderate, just like Reasoning Ability. Questions were asked mostly from the following topics:

Topic No. of Questions
S.I, CI, Profit/Loss and Percentage 4-5
Mensuration 1-2
Trigonometry 1-2
Algebra 2-4
Time and Work 1-2
Geometry 3-4
Speed and Distance 3
Average 1
DI 1 set

The level of difficulty for most of the questions was easy. Questions based on Geometry and Trigonometry were comparatively challenging. 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. Attempting 14-16 questions will be considered as a good attempt in SSC CGL Tier 1 Examination. Most of the questions were asked from the grammar section of the paper. Vocabulary also took major portion of the paper. the topic-wise distribution is as follows:

Topic No. of Questions
Sentence Improvement 3
Error Detection 3
Idioms/Phrases 3
Reading Comprehension 5
Antonym/ Synonym 3-4
One-word substitution 3
Spelling check 1
Fillers 2-3

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis: General Awareness

The General Awareness section, similar to previous papers, was Moderate to Tough. Attempting 14-16 questions will be considered as a good attempt. A number of questions were from the Static portion of general awareness. Some questions related to national current affairs were also asked. The topic wise distribution is as follows:

Topic No. of Questions
History 4-6
Geography 1-3
Polity 3
Economics 3
General Science 3-6
Current Affairs 4-5

This was our sectional analysis. Let us compile all the data and see what sort of a paper SSC CGL of 29 August really was.

Some of the Questions asked in the Examination are as follows:

  • What is the purest form of Carbon?-
  • Diamond Properties of x-ray?
  • Who is the Coach of Indian cricket team?-Anil Kumble
  • When government expenditure exceeds its revenue then it is called?-Budget deficit
  • When does President address a joint sitting of parliament?
  • Wide entry of sea or ocean is called as?
  • Why planets do not twinkle?-They are closer to earth
  • First women Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?-Sucheta Kriplani
  • What is the product formed when Sodium bicarbonate was heated?
  • Another name of World Bank?-International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
  • First Indian to win Oscar award?-Bhanu Athaiya
  • Mission Indradhanush is related to? – Immunization of Children and womens
  • Punjab draws water into canals from which river?-Sutlej River
  • Silkworms eat which leaves?-Mulberry leaves
  • Playing it my way autobiography of?-Sachin Tendulkar

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 29 August 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 Moderate 16-18
General Awareness 25 Difficult 12-14
Quantitative Aptitude 25 Moderate 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.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Mock Test Series New PatternMust Attempt: SSC CGL Mock Test Series Tier-I (New Pattern)

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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125 COMMENTS

  5. i have attempted 87 questions out of which 10 to 12 may be wrong…….i think i will get around 135…i am from general category…is there any chance for meeeeee

    • Definitely your score is good, start preparing for tier II with the similar zeal as cumulative score will take you to the job.

    • I suggest you to wait for the Tier I result, you might clear the cutoff, start your preparation for Tier II Examination.

  7. I have done 80 question,but I have done 10-15question wrong. I am belong to obc category.Is any chance for me for tier 2 ????

    • Start Preparing for SSC Tier II Examination, number of attempts are good but you have to score high in Tier II to get the Final Selection.

  8. There are many questions which were asked wrong r which hav repetitive options i m Puzzled on looking at those questions. Will ssc consider those questions?

    • Start Preparing for SSC Tier II Examination, number of attempts are good but you have to score high in Tier II to get the Final Selection.

  11. i attempted 97 q,reasoning arnd 20-22 q may be correct,quant-20-22 may be correct ,gs-arnd 13 may be correct and but m nt sure abt the english how many q may be right becoz in many q i just make a
    guess…is there any chance of getting qualify or getting good score

  12. The answer for the question the president addresses the parliament has two options he addresses the parliament after evry general election and the first session of evry year.. Both the options were given.. I think the First indian to win special oscar award is satyajit ray it is an honorary award bhanu athiya won the first oscar awrd for costume desiging i think it is not a special award..

  14. I’ve attemped 57 questions and i am a ph(General) candidate, Would like to know what are my chances of getting through Tier-1 exam.

    • Start Preparing for SSC Tier II Examination, number of attempts are good but you have to score high in Tier II to get the Final Selection.

  17. i am obc category student. attempted 73 and around 8 wrong answers for 1st sitting paper on 30th august. what are my chances of making it to the second level?

    • Your number of attempts are good. It seems that you might make it to the tier II. Start your preparation for Tier II Examination. Final List will be declared by SSC only

  20. The first indian to win special oscar was satyajit ray……

    The answer for Prez question is -the fist session of Parliament after evry general election..

    Mission indradhanush is immunisation of children…..

  21. I have done 51 questions in which may be 2 to 3 questions are wrong,is there any chance to clear the cut off in obc category?

    • Start preparing for Tier II, hope for the best. make sure that you did your best if you get a chance to appear in Tier II Examination.

  24. As there were lots of issues during examination related to server,exam got.stucked after starting,would it affect the overall cutoff.

    • It might be considered as a factor definitely but this problem exist for every candidate and hence might affect the overall cutoff.

    • Start preparing for Tier II, hope for the best. make sure that you did you best if you get a chance to appear in Tier II Examination.

    • Start preparing for Tier II, hope for the best. make sure that you did you best if you get a chance to appear in Tier II Examination.

    • Start preparing for Tier II, hope for the best. make sure that you did you best if you get a chance to appear in Tier II Examination.

    • Start preparing for Tier II, hope for the best. make sure that you did you best if you get a chance to appear in Tier II Examination.

  34. i belong to sc category and i have attempted 77 question and 5 question may be wrong what are chance being to qualify

    • Start preparing for Tier II, hope for the best. make sure that you did you best if you get a chance to appear in Tier II Examination.

  35. I attempted 96 Q’s math m all are correct, reasoning m 3 may be incorrect,English m 6 may be incorrect,gk m 15 are incorrect ,now what should I do?

    • Start preparing for Tier II, hope for the best. make sure that you did you best if you get a chance to appear in Tier II Examination.

    • It is reported by many aspirants that server is slow. Don’t worry its a problem for all so the cutoff will get affected accordingly.

  39. What is the expected cut off for obc category?
    I have attended 72 questions of which there may be chances of 7-8 questions..is there any chances for me to get eligible for tier 2..and I’m comes under obc category

    • Start preparing for Tier II, hope for the best. make sure that you did you best if you get a chance to appear in Tier II Examination.

    • SSC Officials conducted this Exam Online in order to resolve the two major issues: Paper Leak, Delay in Recruitment Process. So SSC CGL Tier I cutoff will be live soon

    • Start preparing for Tier II, hope for the best. make sure that you did you best if you get a chance to appear in Tier II Examination.

    • Hi Jatin,

      A trend has been detected that the level of difficulty is rising with each day passing by.
      We request you to trust your level of preparation and attempt the written paper with absolute conviction.

      All the Best

    • Start Preparing for SSC Tier II Examination, number of attempts are good but you have to score high in Tier II to get the Final Selection.

    • Accurate attempts are at the lower end. Don’t loose hope, wait for the official list. Start preparing for SSC CGL Tier II Examination 2016.

  57. why all are discussing about cutoff. tier 1 is just for qualifying nature. it means board will decide how much percentage should candidate get to qualify to tier 2. It means like gen 40% bc 35% sc/st 30% marks have to secure to qualify for tier 2 exam. even if the board give cutoff it will be around 80-90. becoz previous years there were only two tiers and the cutoff was around 100. but this time there are 4 tiers it means they will select more candidates for tier 2. even according to sources vacancies will raise upto 9000-13000 this will announce after tier 1. all the best friends

  59. Is there some determinance of no. Of attempting. Which will be better either 85 attempt but only 55 correct or 60 attempt and 55 correct?

    • Definitely More guesses will lead one towards a probabilistic score. So one should rely on accurate attempts. Hence 60 attempts would be much better than 85 attempts with 30 Guesses.

  66. Sir , i m getting 75.5 marks in CGL tier 1 .. My exam was on 11th Sep. Session 2. I belong to SC category..
    There were total 7 questions which were wrong , as none of the options were correct. For Eg : in DI the data was incorrect… WIll SSC consider those 7 questions…
    And my 2nd question is What are my chances being from SC category…?? Will i be able to make it…

  68. scored 137 tier 1(gen)…what are my chances……in what range should the score be in tier 2 so as to get through ssc in an interview post???

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