SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2025: Expected Safe Score & Exam Trends

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 Exam commenced on 12th September 2025 and will continue in three daily shifts until 26th September 2025. In strict adherence to the Commission's policy prohibiting the sharing of exam questions or detailed paper analysis to maintain exam integrity, we will not be disclosing specific questions from today’s sessions. 

SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2025

With approximately 28 lakh candidates vying for prestigious positions, competition for the SSC CGL 2025 recruitment is intense. For those awaiting their scheduled slots, we have compiled expert estimates on good attempts and safe scores. Additionally, candidates can review previous three-year cut-off trends to better gauge their performance expectations for this year.  

The SSC CGL 2025 Tier-1 exam consists of four primary sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. We strongly advise candidates to dedicate their final preparation hours to high-yield topic revision and solving official SSC CGL mock tests. 

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2025 Good Attempts

While a formal, question-based exam analysis will not be provided, we have calculated projected safe scores and ideal attempts based on feedback from candidates who have appeared in the initial shifts. 

Subjects	Good Attempts (Shift 1)
General Intelligence & Reasoning	22-23
General Awareness	10-12
Quantitative Aptitude	19-20
English Comprehension	20-21
Overall	71-76

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Notice Released by SSC for Not Sharing Exam Reviews

Prior to the commencement of the exam, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) issued a formal notice titled “Warning and Advisory against Malpractices in Computer-Based Examinations” to ensure a transparent process. 

Please note that the SSC strictly prohibits the dissemination of exam reviews or question leaks. Any individual, service provider, or institution found violating these protocols will face severe penalties from the Commission. 

SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2025- Shift Timings

The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam is held in three daily shifts from 12th September to 26th September 2025. Refer to the table below for detailed shift timings and candidate reporting guidelines for the 2025 exam cycle.

SSC CGL Exam Timing 2025
Shifts	SSC CGL Reporting Time	SSC CGL Shift Timing
Shift 1	7:45 am	9:00 am - 10:00 am
Shift 2	11:15 am	12:30 pm-1:30 pm
Shift 3	2:45 pm	4:00 pm-5:00 pm

SSC CGL Cut Off (Last 3 Years Trends)

Candidates are encouraged to analyze the historical cut-off trends from the past three years for various posts, including Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator Grade II, to set realistic targets. 

SSC CGL JSO Cut-Off (Past 3 Years)
Category	SSC CGL JSO Cut-Off 2024	SSC CGL JSO Cut-Off 2023	SSC CGL JSO Cut-Off 2022
SC	143.53	154.29	150.55
ST	135.23	148.98	150.32
OBC	160.65	166.28	167.19
EWS	161.73	167.18	169.35
UR	167.02	169.67	--
OH	133.35	147.95	--
HH	95.45	126.86	--
VH	122.51	--	--
Others-PWD	--	109.82	--

SSC CGL Statistical Investigator Gr. II Cut-Off (Past 2 Years)
Category	SSC CGL Statistical Investigator Gr.II Cut-Off 2024	SSC CGL Statistical Investigator Gr.II Cut-Off 2023
ST	134.49	127.32
OBC	161.13	152.42
EWS	163.50	158.76
UR	170.65	172.36
HH	60.66	49.14
VH	92.05	82.56
Others PWD	40.30	40