What was the overall difficulty level of the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam held on 12th September 2024?

The overall difficulty level of the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam held on 12th September 2024 was . The candidates can use the analysis provided here to make the proper preparation strategy.

What is the shift timings of the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2024?

The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2024 is being conducted in three shifts per day. The first shift is conducted from 9 AM to 10 AM, second shift is conducted from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM and the third and final shift is conducted from 4 PM to 5 PM.

Which section was the most difficult in the SSC CGL 2024 exam?

Quantitative Aptitude is often considered the most challenging section in the SSC CGL exam. This year, it seems to have been no exception. However, the specific difficulty level within this section might have varied depending on the shift.

How many attempts were considered good for the SSC CGL 2024 exam?

A good attempt for the SSC CGL 2024 exam would depend on the difficulty level of the specific shift and the candidate's individual preparation. However, general estimates suggest that scoring around 75-85 out of 100 could be considered a good attempt.

SSC CGL Exam Analysis for 12th September 2024 for All Shifts

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is currently conducting the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 examination from September 9 to 26, 2024. The exam is being held in a Computer-Based Exam (CBE) format and consists of multiple shifts each day. In this article, we will provide a detailed analysis of the SSC CGL Exam that was held on 12 September 2024 for all Shifts. SSC CGL Exam analysis help candidates to understand the overall difficulty level of the exam, the types of questions asked, and the number of good attempts required to score well in this particular shift.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2024

The question paper for the Tier 1 stage of the Combined Graduate Level Examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission consists of 100 questions worth 200 marks distributed equally across four sections. The questions are of objective type and there is a negative marking of 0.5 applied across all the sections. The candidates can refer to the detailed pattern in the table below.

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50	60 minutes
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Comprehension	25	50
Total	100	200

Overall Difficulty Level and Good Attempts

The difficulty level of the questions asked in the SSC CGL Exam varies for each shift and day of the exam. This level also determines the number of attempts done by the candidates on average. Candidates who are going to appear in the upcoming tier 1 exam may check that how difficult the exam will, so candidates can prepare themselves for the same. Here, you will look at these details for each shift of the exam held on 12th September 2024.

SSC CGL 12th September 2024 Shift 1 Good Attempts

The SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Exam held during Shift 1 on September 12, 2024, was of an overall easy-to-moderate difficulty level. The question paper had a balanced mix of questions across the different sections, requiring candidates to have a strong grasp of fundamentals and consistent practice to perform well. Candidates having attempts in this range must start their SSC CGL Tier 2 Preparation without any delay.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Analysis 1st Shift
Section	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Easy to Moderate	20-22
General Awareness	Moderate	18-20
Quantitative Aptitude	Moderate	19-21
English Comprehension	Easy to Moderate	20-22
Overall	Easy to Moderate	77 – 85

SSC CGL 12th September 2024 Shift 2 Good Attempts

The second shift of the SSC CGL Tier 1 has been completed. On the basis of review of student appeared in second shift the exam was easy to Moderate. The general awareness questions are mostly statement based and current affairs are asking from the year 2021 and 2022. The Quantitative Aptitude section was calculative, so candidate whose exams are scheduled in upcoming shifts prepare according to that. The candidates can refer to the table below for section wise breakup of good attempts.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Analysis 2nd Shift
Section	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Easy	21-23
General Awareness	Moderate	16-18
Quantitative Aptitude	Moderate	19-21
English Comprehension	Easy	21-23
Overall	Easy to Moderate	77 – 85

SSC CGL 12th September 2024 Shift 3 Good Attempts

The last and final shift for the fourth day of the SSC CGL Exam 2024 has been completed and on the feedback received from candidates who has attempted the exam in this shift the level of Exam was easy to moderate and candidate should attend English and general awareness section first because quants section is time taking as there are many calculative questions.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Analysis 3rd Shift
Section	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Easy To Moderate	21-23
General Awareness	Moderate	16-18
Quantitative Aptitude	Easy to Moderate	20-22
English Comprehension	Easy to Moderate	21-23
Overall	Easy to Moderate	78-86

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Questions Asked in the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam, Section-wise Analysis

General Intelligence and Reasoning

The General Intelligence & Reasoning section of the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Exam for all shifts of 12 September 2024, was of an easy side as compared to other sections. The questions in this section spanned various topics, including analogy, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism, Figure counting, Mirror Image. The mix of question types required candidates to have a solid grasp of logical reasoning concepts and problem-solving skills.

Topics Asked	No. of Questions
Coding-Decoding	2
Blood Relation coded	1
Figure Counting	1
Mirror Image	2
Mathematical Operation	2
Syllogism	1
Analogy	2
Dice	2

General Awareness

The General Awareness section of the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Exam for all shifts of 12 September 2024, was easy to moderate. The questions covered a range of topics, including current affairs, history, geography, polity, economics, and science. The section had a mix of static general knowledge and current affairs questions from the year 2021, 2022 and 2023, which required candidates to have a well-rounded understanding of various domains.

Topics Asked	No. of Questions
History	2
Polity	3
Geography	2
Economics	1
Static GK	3
Current Affairs	2
Chemistry	2
Biology	2

Quantitative Aptitude

In the Quantitative Aptitude section of the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Exam for all shifts of 12th September, 2024, the overall difficulty level was moderate. The questions were spread across various topics, including arithmetic (percentage, profit and loss, time and work), algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and data interpretation. Calculative questions are asked from this sections so candidates whose exams are scheduled in upcoming shift prepare accordingly to that.

Topics Asked	No. of Questions
Trigonometry	2
Data Interpretation	3
Algebra	1
Ratio	2
Profit and Loss	2
Time Speed and Distance	1
Time & Work	2
S.I./C.I	1
Geometry	2

English Comprehension

In the English Comprehension section of the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Exam for all shifts on September 12, 2024, the questions were relatively easier compared to the other sections. This section covered a range of topics, including reading comprehension, cloze test, spot the error, sentence improvement, synonyms and antonyms, idioms and phrases, and one-word substitution. Candidates who had a strong grasp of basic grammar concepts and a good vocabulary found this section relatively easy.

Topics Asked	No. of Questions
Spotting the error	2
Cloze test	5
active to passive voice/ passive to active	2
Antonym and Synonym	3
PQRS	1
Spelling Error	1
Idiom & Phrases	2
One word Substitution	1

SSC CGL Shift Timings 2024

The Staff Selection Commission has made a major change this year by conducting the CGL Tier 1 Exam in just three shifts. This has reduced some pressure on the candidates as well as the examination centers. The details of each shift have been provided below for the reference of the candidates.