SSC CGL & Banking
Quant, Reasoning, English & GA — with shortcuts and full mock tests.
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The real thing — every subject, exam pattern, All-India rank. Unlocks after you practise a few chapters.
SSC CGL Tier 1 — Full Mock Test
Full-length exam-pattern mock — Quant, Reasoning, English & General Awareness in one timed paper. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
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📚 Full Subject Tests
Every question from a subject in one timed test.
Quantitative Aptitude — Full Section Test
All 141 Quantitative Aptitude questions in one timed section test.
General Intelligence & Reasoning — Full Section Test
All 87 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions in one timed section test.
English Language — Full Section Test
All 75 English Language questions in one timed section test.
General Awareness — Full Section Test
All 165 General Awareness questions in one timed section test.
✏️ Chapter-wise Practice
Master one chapter at a time. Clearing these unlocks the full mock.
Profit & Loss — Practice Test
6 SSC-style Profit & Loss questions with full solutions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Percentages — Practice Test
6 SSC-style Percentage questions with shortcuts. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Simple Interest — Practice Test
6 SSC-style Simple Interest questions with full solutions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Average — Practice Test
6 SSC-style Average questions with solutions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Time & Work — Practice Test
6 SSC-style Time & Work questions with solutions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Coding–Decoding — Practice Test
6 SSC-style Coding–Decoding questions with solutions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Ratio & Proportion — Practice Test
6 SSC-style Ratio & Proportion questions with solutions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Number Series — Practice Test
6 SSC-style Number Series questions with solutions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Time, Speed & Distance — Practice Test
15 SSC-style questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Compound Interest — Practice Test
15 SSC-style CI questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Number System — Practice Test
15 SSC-style Number System questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Problems on Ages — Practice Test
15 SSC-style age problems. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Mixture & Alligation — Practice Test
15 SSC-style mixture questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Mensuration — Practice Test
15 SSC-style Mensuration questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Algebra — Practice Test
15 SSC-style Algebra questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Analogy — Practice Test
15 SSC-style Analogy questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Blood Relations — Practice Test
15 SSC-style Blood Relations questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Direction & Distance — Practice Test
15 SSC-style direction/distance questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Syllogism — Practice Test
15 SSC-style Syllogism questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Ranking & Arrangement — Practice Test
15 SSC-style ranking questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Synonyms & Antonyms — Practice Test
15 SSC-style vocabulary questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Fill in the Blanks — Practice Test
15 SSC-style fill-in-the-blank questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Error Spotting — Practice Test
15 SSC-style error spotting questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
One Word Substitution — Practice Test
15 SSC-style vocabulary questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Idioms & Phrases — Practice Test
15 SSC-style Idioms & Phrases questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Indian History — Practice Test
15 SSC-style Indian History questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Indian Geography — Practice Test
15 SSC-style Indian Geography questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Indian Polity & Constitution — Practice Test
15 SSC-style Polity questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Science & Technology GK — Practice Test
15 SSC-style Science GK questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Static GK — Practice Test
15 SSC-style Static GK questions. +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Indian Economy & Banking Awareness — Practice Test
15 evergreen General Awareness questions with full solutions. +2 correct, -0.5 wrong.
Books, Authors & Awards — Practice Test
15 evergreen General Awareness questions with full solutions. +2 correct, -0.5 wrong.
Sports & Games GK — Practice Test
15 evergreen General Awareness questions with full solutions. +2 correct, -0.5 wrong.
National & International Organisations — Practice Test
15 evergreen General Awareness questions with full solutions. +2 correct, -0.5 wrong.
Art, Culture & Festivals of India — Practice Test
15 evergreen General Awareness questions with full solutions. +2 correct, -0.5 wrong.
Important Days, Firsts & Superlatives — Practice Test
15 evergreen General Awareness questions with full solutions. +2 correct, -0.5 wrong.
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SSC CGL & Banking: Your Gateway to a Government Job
The SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit graduates into Group B and Group C posts across ministries, departments, and offices of the Government of India. Popular posts include Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, and Auditor. Alongside SSC CGL, lakhs of aspirants prepare for banking exams like IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, and SBI PO, which share a very similar aptitude-based syllabus.
Anyone who has completed a bachelor's degree can appear, and the exam draws millions of candidates every year, making it one of India's most competitive recruitment routes. The selection is staged: Tier-1 is a common objective screening test, followed by Tier-2, which is more specialised.
On PadhoDost you can take free full-length Tier-1 mock tests that mirror the real timing and marking, drill individual sections like Quant and Reasoning through chapter-wise practice, and see your All-India rank against other aspirants. Visual explainers break down tricky topics such as time-and-work, data interpretation, and syllogisms so concepts actually stick.
Exam pattern at a glance
Topics covered
Quick prep tips
- Master calculation speed early — learn tables, squares, cubes, and shortcut tricks so Quant and DI stop eating your time.
- Read a daily current-affairs digest and revise weekly; General Awareness is scoring and needs no calculation.
- Take full-length mocks under real 60-minute conditions, then analyse every mistake to fix weak areas.
- Because of negative marking, only attempt questions you're reasonably sure about — accuracy beats blind guessing.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the SSC CGL exam?
Any Indian citizen who holds a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university can apply. The age limit depends on the post, generally ranging from 18 to 32 years, with relaxations for OBC, SC/ST, PwD and other reserved categories.
What is the SSC CGL exam pattern?
SSC CGL is conducted in two main stages. Tier-1 is a 100-question online test (200 marks, 60 minutes) covering Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English, with +2 for each correct answer and -0.5 for each wrong one. Tier-2 is a deeper computer-based exam that decides the final merit.
Is there negative marking in SSC CGL?
Yes. In Tier-1, 0.5 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. Because of this, it is smarter to attempt only the questions you are reasonably confident about rather than guessing blindly.
How many times can I attempt SSC CGL?
There is no limit on the number of attempts. You can appear for SSC CGL as many times as you wish, as long as you satisfy the age criteria for the post you are applying to.
How should a beginner start preparing for SSC CGL?
Begin by building calculation speed in Quantitative Aptitude, revise General Awareness and current affairs daily, and take full-length Tier-1 mocks under the real 60-minute timing. Reviewing every mistake after each mock is the fastest way to improve.
Are SSC CGL mock tests on PadhoDost free?
Yes. Every SSC CGL mock test, chapter-wise practice set and visual explainer on PadhoDost is completely free, with no paywall and no sign-up wall.