Question 1

Is the SSC CGL mock test on TestCrux really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every SSC CGL mock test on TestCrux is 100% free — no paywall, no trial expiry, and no credit-card required. Sign up with your phone number or email to save attempts, view topic-wise analytics, and track your percentile across cycles.

Question 2

What is the SSC CGL exam pattern for 2026?

Accepted Answer

SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) 2026 is a computer-based test (cbt) test with 100 questions for a total of 200 marks, conducted over 1 hour. The paper is divided into 4 sections — General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension. Marking scheme: +2 for correct, -0.50 for wrong (Tier I).

Question 3

Is there negative marking in SSC CGL?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SSC CGL has negative marking. Exact scheme: +2 for correct, -0.50 for wrong (Tier I). Our mock tests apply the same penalty so your score and percentile reflect the real exam.

Question 4

Can I take the SSC CGL mock test in Hindi?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TestCrux offers SSC CGL mock tests in English and Hindi. You can toggle the question language mid-test without losing any of your answers — exactly like the real CBT interface used by NTA, SSC and IBPS.

Question 5

What is the age limit for SSC CGL?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must be between 18 and 32 years of age as of the notification's cut-off date. As per Government of India norms (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwD: 10 years)

Question 6

What is the educational qualification required for SSC CGL?

Accepted Answer

To appear for SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level), a candidate typically needs: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Final-year students are usually allowed to appear provisionally — refer to the official Staff Selection Commission for the exact cut-off.

Question 7

When will SSC CGL 2026 be conducted?

Accepted Answer

The next SSC CGL exam is scheduled for 10 Sept 2026. Staff Selection Commission publishes the detailed date sheet in the official notification. TestCrux updates this page as soon as the schedule is revised — bookmark it to stay current.

Question 8

What is the SSC CGL application fee?

Accepted Answer

The SSC CGL application fee for the general category is ₹100. Free for SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-servicemen

Question 9

How should I prepare for SSC CGL with TestCrux?

Accepted Answer

Start with one full-length SSC CGL mock test on TestCrux to get a baseline score and percentile. Review the topic-wise heatmap to find your weakest chapters, then take 10-15 sectional tests focused on those topics. Finish with 3-4 more full-length mocks in the two weeks before the exam to build stamina. Every attempt gives you time-per-question analytics so you can fix pacing issues before the real exam.

Question 10

Who conducts SSC CGL?

Accepted Answer

SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) is conducted by Staff Selection Commission. The official notification, answer keys and result are published on https://ssc.gov.in. TestCrux builds its mock tests against the latest official pattern from Staff Selection Commission so your practice always matches what you'll see on exam day.

Section	Qs	Marks	Time
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50	15 min
General Awareness	25	50	15 min
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50	15 min
English Comprehension	25	50	15 min

SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)

About SSC CGL

Eligibility

Exam Pattern

Syllabus Outline

General Intelligence & Reasoning

General Awareness

Quantitative Aptitude

English Comprehension

Application Fee

Selection Process

Multi-tier selection

Official Resources

Practice for SSC CGL

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