SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers are one of the most important resources for aspirants preparing for the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) 2026 exam. Solving previous year papers helps you understand the actual exam pattern, difficulty level, topic-wise weightage, and time management. SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers for Tier 1 and Tier 2 from 2019 to 2025 are available here in PDF format (English and Hindi) with solutions for effective practice.
This comprehensive guide provides year-wise and shift-wise SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers for both Tier 1 and Tier 2. Download the PDFs, analyze your performance, and improve your speed and accuracy to score well in the upcoming SSC CGL exam.
SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) Exam |
| Stages | Tier 1 (Qualifying) + Tier 2 (Scoring) |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Years Covered | 2019 to 2025 |
| Availability | English & Hindi PDFs with Solutions |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026 (For Reference)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Duration: 60 minutes | Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 Question Paper PDF
SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 was conducted in multiple shifts in September 2025. Download shift-wise papers below:
| Date & Shift | English PDF |
|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2025 Shift 1 | Download Now |
| 12 Sep 2025 Shift 2 | Download Now |
| 13 Sep 2025 Shift 1 | Download Now |
| 13 Sep 2025 Shift 2 | Download Now |
| 13 Sep 2025 Shift 3 | Download Now |
| 14 Sep 2025 Shift 1 | Download Now |
| 14 Sep 2025 Shift 2 | Download Now |
| 14 Sep 2025 Shift 3 | Download Now |
| 15 Sep 2025 Shift 1 | Download Now |
| 16 Sep 2025 Shift 1 | Download Now |
| 16 Sep 2025 Shift 2 | Download Now |
| 16 Sep 2025 Shift 3 | Download Now |
| 17 Sep 2025 Shift 1 | Download Now |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Previous Years 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 Question Paper PDF
| Date | Shift | English PDF |
|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | Shift 1 | Download Now |
| July 2023 | Shift 2 | Download Now |
| 2022 Shift-1 | Shift-1 | Download Now |
How to Solve SSC CDownload GL Previous Year Question Papers Effectively?
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Attempt papers in a timed environment (60 minutes for Tier 1).
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Analyze mistakes and weak topics after every attempt.
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Focus on high-weightage topics like Quant, Reasoning, and English.
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Compare your score with previous cutoffs.
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Revise concepts you got wrong before attempting the next paper.
