SSC CGL previous year papers: Tier-I and Tier-II
Use recent papers to learn SSC's repeated concepts, speed requirement and option patterns. This page shows the correct paper-attempt method, links to SSC's official source and includes an original GA diagnostic with answers.
Turn each paper into a score improvement
- 1Attempt Tier-I in 60 minutes
Use the real 0.50 negative marking and do not pause between sections.
- 2Build a section-wise error log
Record whether each miss came from a weak concept, slow calculation or avoidable reading error.
- 3Reattempt only your misses
Wait seven days, then solve the error set again without looking at the explanation.
- 4Move to Tier-II by module
Use full Tier-II papers after you know which modules apply to your target post.
SSC CGL practice questions with answers
These original questions test recurring General Awareness concepts. They are not labelled or represented as official SSC PYQs.
Which Part of the Constitution of India contains Fundamental Rights?
Why: Fundamental Rights are contained in Part III of the Constitution, principally Articles 12 to 35.
The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
Why: It passes through eight states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
What is the SI base unit of electric current?
Why: The ampere is the SI base unit of electric current. Volt and ohm are derived units.
Which Article provides for the constitution of the Finance Commission?
Why: Article 280 requires the President to constitute a Finance Commission, ordinarily every five years.
The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year?
Why: The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757. The Battle of Buxar followed in 1764.
A deficiency of vitamin C causes which disease?
Why: Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy. Rickets is associated with vitamin D deficiency.
Which is the largest gland in the human body?
Why: The liver is the body's largest gland and performs major metabolic, detoxification and storage functions.
Who founded the Arya Samaj in 1875?
Why: Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in Bombay in 1875.
SSC CGL previous papers — FAQ
SSC publishes question-paper and response-sheet material through its official website and candidate portal. Availability can be time-limited, so use ssc.gov.in as the source of record and keep a personal copy when SSC releases it.