SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis, Expected Cutoff: Today, 31 August 2016, marks Day 5 of the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination. 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 31 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 31 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:
- SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis for 27 August 2016
- SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis for 28 August 2016
- SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis for 29 August 2016
- SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis for 30 August 2016
Just like yesterday, 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 |
Picture Diagram | 2 |
Matrix | 1 |
Non Verbal (Water Image, Mirror Image & Paper Cutting) | 4 |
Puzzle/Arrangement | 5 |
Analogy | 2 |
Series (Number/ Alphabet) | 2-3 |
Classification | 3 |
Miscellaneous | 4 |
Most of the questions were from the topics of Puzzle, Arrangement and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Few questions were from High Level Reasoning as well as Classification, Picture Diagram 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. Questions were asked mostly from the following topics:
Topic | No. of Questions |
SI & CI, Profit/ Loss and Percentage | 3 |
Bar Chart | 5 |
Trigonometry | 3 |
Number Series | 2 |
Geometry | 4 |
Time, Work and Distance | 2 |
Average | 2 |
Area/ Volume | 1 |
Just like yesterday’s paper, most of the questions were from the topic of Bar Chart. The level of difficulty for most of the questions was easy. Questions based on Trigonometry were a little 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, just like quantitative aptitude. Attempting 14-16 questions will be considered as a good attempt. Similar to yesterday’s paper, most of the questions were easy to answer. Topics such as Sentence Correction, One word Substitution and Idioms/Phrases were a little challenging. 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 |
Fill in the Blanks | 3 |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis: General Awareness
Unlike yesterday’s paper, General Awareness section was of Moderate to tough Difficulty Level. The topic wise distribution is as follows:
Topic | No. of Questions |
History | 4-6 |
Geography | 1-3 |
Polity | 3 |
Economics | 3 |
General Science | 3-4 |
Current Affairs | 4-5 |
The questions asked in the exam were easy to attempt but the MCQs were confusing in nature. Special focus was given to static portion but some National current affairs were also there in the paper. Attempting 12-14 questions will be considered as a good attempt.
This was our sectional analysis. Let us compile all the data and see what sort of a paper SSC CGL of 31 August really was. Questions asked under GA section –
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 31 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.
Must 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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All the options of the question on matrix were wrong! Ate up a lot of my time.
We got a lot of student Queries related to wrong answers and confusion creating options, SSC Official might be aware of this and cutoff and normalization will be done accordingly.
even my matrix question was wrong
according to me…there was misprint in that question…rows of the first matrix were printed as 1,2,3,4,5 instead of 0,1,2,3,4….so if you had realised that…you would have got the answer accordingly…but yeah it was pure waste of time…
i had solved 80 question and may be 15 were wrong and m a obc candidate….
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.
Attempted 67 and 5 are wrong
Don’t loose hopes but attempts are too low. Wait for the Official cutoff
It fairly depends on how many of them are wrong.
Don’t loose hope
okay, if that is exactly how you gave your exam then definitely you will go through to tier 2 as you are getting 121.5 and the cut-off shall be around 110-117. So prepare for your Tier 2.
I solved 86 Qs and 5 Qs might go wrong..
What are the chances for general candidate?
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.
u qualified for tier2
I forgot to submit the rough work sheets after the exam was over and they also did not collect our admit cards photocopy or the copy of the ID.
Is this something to worry about?
No issues… If you still have doubts please contact SSC Helpdesk
I attempted 78 questions n ithink 5-8 questions might be wrong. What r my chances to advance I’m obc candidate
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.
attempted 77 an 5 to 10 may go wrong . st candidate
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.
I attempted 85 questions.. 5-8 of them may be wrong. I’m in general catagory. What are my chances?
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 i m seeking for ex servicemen cat nd attempt 50. Is there any chance
Attempts are low but still there are chances to Qualify . Hope for the best
I have attempted in the questions may be 5 are wrong. What r my chances?
mention the number of attempts
I have attempted 90 question and 1 is wrong. I am scared if I will qualify or not.
If you havw completed 90 Questions with accuracy you will definitely Qualify for the Tier II Examination
I attempt 74 . general 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.
could u please share current affairs ques. want to knw the base from which field ssc is asking.
Questions from GA section will be updated soon in the same post
My ssc exam will be held on 10 sep …wht should I do for best scoring in English or maths …give me some tips
Read this : http://blog.onlinetyari.com/ssc-cgl/best-strategy-attempt-ssc-cgl-tier-1-2016
Sir today am completed my tire 1 exam.am a obc Candidate.110 marks r eligible for tire 2 exam??? Plsz rply me
putting some questions with no appropriate option is old trick followed by ssc . One of the easiest question will have no correct option . this is only for your time killing and for judgement of your confidence level . generally while evaluating marks they nullify these questions or distribute equal marks whether it was attempted or not .
could you elaborate tier2 pattern /syllabus..or ny link in onlinetyari blog..!!!!
Sure. Please refer to the following blog: http://blog.onlinetyari.com/ssc-cgl/ssc-cgl-tier-2
Can u tell me pls … when the form for the post of up review officer will b out??? urgent…and is there any negative marking
My attempt -71,,,,4-5 qus may b wrong…..wt r my chances?
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.
i did 94 but around 15 are incorrect. hope i have chance.
You have made a good number of attempts and you might Qualify for SSC CGL Tier II . Start preparing for Tier II Examination.
what can be the cut off ??? ssc cgl tier 1
It will fall somewhere between 108-115
mine was on 31st aug afternoon shift and there were altest 4-5 que’s which were either wrong or with wrong options.. they made a fool out of me and ate up a lot of time . n the server was also slow like it took 2-3 seconds to respond .. i ended up attempting only 56 .. where should i complain about this issue to ssc
You can contact SSC Helpdesk. we got a number of Queries related to problem of server during SSC CGL Tier I Examination.
I have attempted 72 questions out of which there may be chances of 8-9 to b wrong..I am a obc candidate..is there any possibility to get into tier 2
attempted 83 but 20 might get wrong .. sc category..sir any chances..??
You have made a good number of attempts and you might Qualify for SSC CGL Tier II . Start preparing for Tier II Examination.
I have attempted 72 questions might b 8-9 wrong..I’m an obc candidate..any chances to get into tier2
sir, i have attempted 83 out of which 12 may be wrong . can i hope 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.
i have attempted 66 questions and 10 may be wrong in it…willi get qualified??
Don’t loose hopes but attempts are too low. Wait for the Official cutoff
I have attempted 41 questions and 8-10 might be wrong..and im from st hh category .is there any chance??
Don’t loose hopes but attempts are too low. Wait for the Official cutoff
I have attempted 84 questions out of which around 10-12 questions might be wrong (enhancing this number to take into account the worst case) in the 3rd slot exam conducted on 30 th Aug. Should I prepare for Tier 2?
Never loose hopes you have made good number of attempts. start preparing for SSC CGL Tier II with similar zeal
attempted 67 questions 4-5 might be wrong ,sc candidate what are my chances?
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.
i have attempted 93 questions 7 questions might be wrong what are my chances to get into tier ll
You have made a good number of attempts and you might Qualify for SSC CGL Tier II . Start preparing for Tier II Examination.
I attempted 84 q’s may be 15 to 17 wrong …gen category what are my chances
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.
Dear Sir I attempt 63 questions and 100% sure that all are correct; 23 resosning , 24 maths, 3 gs, and 13 english, may I prepare 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.
Sir I m a general candidate ..I have attempted 88 questns and around 15 questions are wrong..any chances ???
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.
I have attempted 69 questions and out of which at most 10 may b wrong…is there any chance to qualify for tier 2..Also faced horrible server problems which made me loose at least 8-10 mins
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. You forgot to mention the category
Attmptd 54 , think 4 r wrongc ST category. Any chance…
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.
i hv attempted 63 questiond..8 to 10 may be wrong..i m an obc candidate ..is there any chance..
Don’t loose hopes but attempts are too low. Wait for the Official cutoff
I have attempt. 67 10to12 r wrong wt my chances
you forgot to mention the category
Attempted 84 questions. but 15-20 of them may be wrong. Do I stand any chance as a general candidate?
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.
i have attempted 85. 7 to 8 may be wrong. what would be expected cut off for general???
You have made a good number of attempts and you might Qualify for SSC CGL Tier II . Start preparing for Tier II Examination.
I have attempted 96 questions in which maximum 15-16 will be wrong what r my chances , I am obc candidate.
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.
Wht is expected cut off for tier 2 genral category? ??
I hv attempt 76 ques 6 may be wrong any chance for tier2 I am from general category
My attempt is 92. 90-95 % accuracy. SC category. What would b d cut off around for each category
You are going make it to Tier II. Prepare for Tier II with same zeal.
sir i hv attempt 70 nd some qn may 14-28 be wrong any chance for tier2 m form sc.
Numbers of Guesses are too high,don’t loose hope. Wait for the official cutoff . Cut off for SC category will fall somewhere between 80-90.
What may be the cut off for obc ???
I attempt only 54 ques. …4 or 5 may be wrong…..wt my chances for tier 2??
It will fall somewhere between 95-105. Attempts are low, don’t loose hope. Wait for the official cutoff
What may be the cut off for obc
It will fall somewhere between 95-105
I have some qsns from 31 agst
1.Polio causes by?
Ans – virus
2.In which heat transfer medium partical goes from one place to another to trasnfer heat.?
Ans- convection
attempted 87.. is there any chances of cutoff goin above 130-150?
attempted 87 in 9-9-2016s morning shift… is there any chance of cutoff going above 130 -150?
i have attempted 63 questions in which may be 5 questions get wrong ,is there any chance for general candidate…
what can be the expected cut off and will the result be declared?
Result will be available at official website by Mid October.
belongs to general category… attempt 76 questions, 24 is wrong… is there any chance for tier 2?
belongs to general category… attempt 76 questions. 24 questions are wrong.. is there any chance for ssc cgl tier 2, 2016
According to the Official key by SSC, I’m getting 168.5 marks…what would be the likely cut off and does that effect tier-II…?
I m getting 110 in obc category in ssc cgl 2016 tier 1 exam 2016. Is any chance.
I have scored around 103 is it enough to clear tier 1 (obc)
Cut off for sc cat for ssc cgl tier-1
sir I got 127 number