SSC CGL marking scheme: +2 for each correct answer and −0.5 for each wrong answer, and 0 for unattempted questions. The paper has 100 questions for 200 marks. Score = (correct × 2) − (wrong × 0.5).
SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2026-2027
| Section | Questions | Marks | Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | +2 / −0.5 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | +2 / −0.5 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | +2 / −0.5 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | +2 / −0.5 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
| Mode | Computer-based test (Tier 1) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Unattempted | 0 marks |
Tier 1 is qualifying for Tier 2. SSC normalises scores across shifts, so your final score can differ slightly from the raw score.
How the SSC CGL score is calculated
Example: 15 correct and 5 wrong in a section → (15 × 2) − (5 × 0.5) = 27.5 marks. Each wrong answer costs 0.5 mark(s) — 25% of what a correct answer earns — so guess only when you can eliminate options.
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How to calculate your SSC CGL score
- Download the official answer key and your response sheet.
- Count correct and wrong answers in each section.
- Enter them above — the score updates instantly.
FAQs
What is the SSC CGL marking scheme?
+2 for each correct answer and −0.5 for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions get 0.
How many questions are in SSC CGL?
SSC CGL Tier 1: 100 questions, 200 marks. Duration: 60 minutes.
Is this SSC CGL score the final score?
It is your raw score from the answer key. The official result may apply normalisation, bonus marks for dropped questions, or conversion to percentiles.
Is the calculator free and private?
Yes — it runs in your browser and nothing you enter is sent anywhere.
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Exam patterns are based on the latest official notifications (reviewed September 2026). Always confirm with the current notification — if the pattern changes, section-wise entries still let you calculate correctly.