Download SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper PDFs from 2016 to 2025 from this article. The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC CGL Recruitment for various Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts under the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE). The SSC CGL Notification 2026 will be released in April 2026 and the Tier 1 Exam is scheduled to be conducted in May 2026. If you are appearing for the upcoming CGL Tier 1 Exam, download official SSC CGL Previous Year Papers PDFs for the last 10 years from this article.

SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper

SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper can be downloaded by the candidates (Year-Wise) below. The question papers are available from 2016-2025 for both Tier 1 and Tier 2. Note that the Staff Selection Commission has banned the circulation of official SSC CGL Previous Year Papers. We only update the Question Papers for both the tiers after it is released at the official website of SSC i.e. ssc.gov.in. Aspirants can check the SSC CGL Previous Year Paper PDFs below.

SSC CGL Question Paper Tier 1 PDF (2016-2025)

Testbook has designed a combined eBook of the SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper (2016 - 2025), a free PDF for candidates to download in one click. The 2016 to 2025 CGL Tier 1 papers are provided in this free eBook PDF in year wise, date wise and shift-wise format for easy access.

SSC CGL Previous Year Papers Tier 2 PDF (2016-2025)

Candidates who qualify the Tier 1 exam appear in the next stage of selection process i.e. SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam. SSC CGL Previous Year Papers for the second tier are given below from 2016-2025. Download the previous year papers to track your preparation level for the CBT examination.

Last 10 Years Topic Wise Weightage Analysis of SSC CGL

While attempting SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers, aspirants must also derive insights into high-weightage topics, and topics from where questions have been frequently asked. Below, we have provided a detailed trend analysis of topic-wise weightage of questions asked from English, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge etc. in past year papers from 2025 to 2017.

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SSC CGL Previous Year Cut Off Trend Analysis

SSC CGL Cut off has decreased in 2025 as compared to 2024. The cut off depends on various important factors such as total number of candidates appearing in the examination, difficulty level, category of the aspirant etc. The cut off was low in 2025 because of the increased vacancies and moderate difficulty level of the SSC CGL 2025 Examination. In 2024, the competition was comparatively tough resulting in higher cut off. Overall, the cut off has continuously remained above 135-150. SSC CGL previous year cut off trend analysis for Tier 1 is given below.

5 Metrics Aspirants Must Track to Attempt SSC CGL PYQs Smartly

To make the best use of SSC CGL Previous Year Papers, it is important to turn random attempts into measured improvement. Expert data collected by Testbook shows that most aspirants repeat mistakes because they do not analyse performance deeply. Instead, with data-backed analysis of each PYP attempt, aspirants can actually improve their overall score after solving each question paper. Here are top 5 metrics you must track while practicing with SSC CGL past year papers to prepare strategically rather than just solve questions:

SSC CGL Question Paper Pattern 2026

Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 CGL Exams are conducted online in CBT Mode. While Tier 1 is qualifying in nature, performance of candidates in Tier 2 is counted while preparing the final merit list. Check the tier wise SSC CGL Exam Pattern below.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier 1 is conducted in Online, Computer Based Mode for a total of 200 marks. Tier 1 is a qualifying exam, conducted to shortlist candidates for Tier 2. Check the SSC CGL Exam Pattern for Tier 1 Exam below.

• The exam is held in online CBT mode over a duration of 60 minutes.
• A negative marking of 0.5 marks is applied for each wrong answer.
• Tier 1 is qualifying in nature and is used to shortlist candidates for Tier 2.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern is different for JSO/Statistical and other posts. Check the complete exam pattern below.

Paper I (All Candidates)

• Computer Knowledge and DEST are only qualifying in nature
• For Section I and II, there is a negative marking of 0.5 marks per wrong answer.

Paper II (For JSO/Statistical Posts)

• This paper is applicable only for candidates who opted for statistical cadres such as Junior Statistical Officer.
• There is a negative marking of 0.5 marks for each incorrect response in Paper II.

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How to Practise SSC CGL Previous Year Paper to Maximize the Score?

Just practising the Previous Year Question Paper is not enough, candidates must know the correct method of using the previous year papers to maximize their scores in the examination and crack it in the first attempt.

• To improve the speed and accuracy, solve the SSC CGL Previous Year Papers in a distraction free zone and in a timed manner.
• After solving the Previous Year Papers analyze your strengths and weaknesses and work accordingly for it.
• Focus on the repeated questions which are being asked repeatedly in the exam. These questions will help you gain marks in the competition.
• Try to solve one section in a given time limit, so that you don’t waste extra time in any section.
• Reattempt the Previous Year Papers and revise important topics.

Start with the previous year question paper book or PDFs provided above. You can download ssc cgl previous year question paper tier 1 pdf.

Disclaimer: The analysis data provided here is all based on the number of question papers available in Testbook's database. The number might change with the addition or removal of SSC CGL previous year papers.