SSC CGL 2026 Tier 2 (Held On: 19 Jan, 2026)
Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination
General Instructions:
The clock will be set at the server. The countdown timer at the top right corner of screen will display the remaining time available for you to complete the examination. When the timer reaches zero, the examination will end by itself. You need not terminate the examination or submit your paper. The Question Palette displayed on the right side of screen will show the status of each question using one of the following symbols:
The Mark For Review status for a question simply indicates that you would like to look at that question again. If a question is answered, but marked for review, then the answer will be considered for evaluation unless the status is modified by the candidate.
Quantitative Aptitude
A set of n values has a standard deviation of 5. The standard deviation of the values after subtracting 7 from each observation will be:
MCQExplanation:
Subtracting a constant from every observation does not change the standard deviation.
The height of a pyramid is 8 m, and the base is a square whose diagonal is 24 m. Find the approximate volume of the pyramid.
MCQExplanation:
Volume = (1/3) × Base Area × Height.
Simplify the given trigonometric expression.
MCQExplanation:
Apply standard trigonometric identities.
A rectangle has area 48 cm² and perimeter 28 cm. If a rhombus is formed by joining the midpoints of its sides, find the area of the rhombus.
MCQExplanation:
The midpoint rhombus has half the area of the rectangle.
Find the mean age from the given grouped frequency distribution.
MCQExplanation:
Use class marks and weighted mean formula.
A, B and C invested in a business in the ratio 2:3:5 with later capital changes. If total profit is ₹33,000, find B's share.
MCQExplanation:
Profit is distributed according to time-weighted investments.
In triangle PQR, given angle conditions and a perpendicular bisector, find ∠PQR.
MCQExplanation:
Use triangle angle sum and bisector properties.
Evaluate the given trigonometric expression involving cos39° and sin51°.
MCQExplanation:
Use complementary angle identities.
At what annual rate will ₹15,625 amount to ₹19,683 in 1.5 years compounded half-yearly?
MCQExplanation:
Apply compound interest formula with half-yearly compounding.
The base of a right pyramid is an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm and height 24 cm. Find the volume.
MCQExplanation:
Volume = (1/3) × Base Area × Height.
A number is selected from 1 to 120. Find the probability that it is divisible by 6 or 8 but not by 24.
MCQExplanation:
Use inclusion-exclusion principle.
A hemispherical tank of radius 2.1 m empties at 7 litres/sec. Find the approximate time to empty half the tank.
MCQExplanation:
Calculate half the volume and divide by discharge rate.
If the mode of the dataset {a, a+2, a+4, a+6, a+6, a+6, a+8} is 26, find a.
MCQExplanation:
Mode = a + 6 = 26.
P and Q can complete a work in 20 and 30 days respectively. After certain conditions, find the time taken by R alone to complete 60% of the work.
MCQExplanation:
Determine R's efficiency from work completed.
In an equilateral triangle, the circumcenter coincides with:
MCQExplanation:
All centers coincide in an equilateral triangle.
The base of a right prism is an isosceles trapezium. Given its volume, find the total surface area.
MCQExplanation:
Calculate prism height first and then TSA.
Find the median of the grouped frequency distribution.
MCQExplanation:
Use median formula for grouped data.
If a chord subtends 60° at the circumference, find the ratio of radius to chord length.
MCQExplanation:
Angle at center is twice the angle at circumference.
A sphere of radius 21 cm is cut into 8 equal parts. Find the total surface area of each part.
MCQExplanation:
Include both plane and curved surfaces.
Expenditures A:B:C:D:E are proportional. Given conditions, find the total expenditure.
MCQExplanation:
Set up ratio and solve using the given difference.
If x + 1/x = 2√3, find x³ + 1/x³.
MCQExplanation:
Use cubic identity.
If 3x − ky + 8 = 0 and 9x − 18y + 20 = 0 have no solution, find k.
MCQExplanation:
For parallel distinct lines, coefficient ratios must satisfy conditions.
How many integers between 1 and 100 have exactly three divisors?
MCQExplanation:
Numbers having exactly 3 divisors are squares of primes.
₹4800 is divided among A, B and C in the ratio 3:4:5. How much more does B receive than A?
MCQExplanation:
One ratio part equals ₹400.
If sinθ = x and cosθ = y, then find the value of the given expression.
MCQExplanation:
Substitute x and y and simplify.
If sinθ = x and cosθ = y, evaluate the required trigonometric relation.
MCQExplanation:
Derived using basic trigonometric relationships.
The diagonals of three faces of a cuboid are √5, √10 and √13. Find its volume.
MCQExplanation:
Find dimensions from face diagonals and multiply.
Marks of 9 students are given. Determine the mode and number of students scoring above average.
MCQExplanation:
Compute mean and identify frequency.
The weekly grocery expenditures of five families are given. Determine average expenditure, families above average, and difference between highest and lowest expenditure.
MCQExplanation:
Average = 360 and range = 250.
In a right-angled triangle ABC with AB = 6 cm and BC = 8 cm, find the distance between the centroid and orthocenter.
MCQExplanation:
Use coordinate geometry and centroid properties.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
0.1667 × 0.8333 × 0.3333 is approximately equal to:
MCQExplanation:
Approximate evaluation gives the nearest answer as 2.5.
If ALMIRAH is written as BNPMWGO, which word would be written as DNRWLUA?
MCQExplanation:
Reverse application of the coding pattern gives CLOSGOT.
In a certain language, COMPUTER is coded as OCPMTURE. How is KEYBOARD coded?
MCQExplanation:
Letters are rearranged according to the same coding pattern.
If '+' means division, '×' means addition, '−' means multiplication and '÷' means subtraction, find the value of: 36 − 2 + 4 × 10 ÷ 5
MCQExplanation:
Replacing the operators and solving gives 23.
In the following letter sequence, one term is missing. EV, GT, JQ, OL, ?
MCQExplanation:
The forward and backward alphabetical pattern leads to VE.
There is a definite relationship between figures A and B. Select the suitable figure that replaces the question mark in figure D.
MCQExplanation:
Figure 4 follows the same transformation rule.
P is married to M. W is the wife of S. G is the daughter of A. M is the mother of S. A is the sister of P. How is P related to W?
MCQExplanation:
P is the father of S, and W is S's wife.
What is the mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed on the right side?
MCQExplanation:
Option B correctly represents the mirror image.
Pointing to Sakshi, I said, 'She is the daughter of my wife's son's brother.' How am I related to Sakshi?
MCQExplanation:
Sakshi is the daughter of the speaker's son.
Which two numbers need to be swapped to make the equation correct?
MCQExplanation:
Swapping 4 and 5 satisfies the equation.
Complete the series: cd_fc_efcdefcde_cdefcde_cdef
MCQExplanation:
The repeating sequence pattern gives edff.
Statements: All televisions are radios. Some radios are transistors. Conclusions: I. All radios are televisions. II. Some televisions are transistors.
MCQExplanation:
Neither conclusion is logically guaranteed.
Which figure best represents the relation among Fathers, Teachers and Males?
MCQExplanation:
Fathers are a subset of Males, Teachers may overlap.
Observe the table and determine the missing number in the last cell.
MCQExplanation:
Applying the same relationship gives 48.
Complete the series: S__KB_FH_BSF_K_SF__B
MCQExplanation:
The sequence follows a repeating pattern.
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded.
MCQExplanation:
The embedded figure appears in option B.
Identify the group of letters that should come next in the sequence: ZYA, WVD, TSG, QPJ, ?
MCQExplanation:
Each position follows a backward alphabetical sequence.
If P denotes '+', Q means '÷', R means '-', and S means '×', then which equation is correct?
MCQExplanation:
Replacing the symbols and evaluating confirms option C.
WOODLAND : ZIRXOUQX :: PERIODIC : SYUCRXLW :: MAGAZINE : ?
MCQExplanation:
Applying the same coding pattern gives PUJUCCQY.
Identify the word that cannot be constructed using the letters of PROCRASTINATE.
MCQExplanation:
Required letters are not available in sufficient quantity.
A paper folding and cutting figure is given. Choose the unfolded form.
MCQExplanation:
Option B matches the unfolded figure.
How many squares are present in the given figure?
MCQExplanation:
The figure contains 19 squares.
Letters N, D, I, O, I, T, C, A, R are numbered 1 to 9. Which arrangement forms a meaningful word?
MCQExplanation:
The sequence forms the word INDICATION.
Using the given matrices, find the row-column code sequence for DUNG.
MCQExplanation:
Matrix coding yields option D.
Statement: Humans cannot match the processing speed of supercomputers. Which inference(s) follow?
MCQExplanation:
Both inferences logically follow.
How many squares are present in the given figure?
MCQExplanation:
Careful counting gives 16 squares.
Two positions of the same dice are shown. Which number is opposite to 6?
MCQExplanation:
From the dice positions, 1 lies opposite to 6.
Find the missing number in the series: 8, 32, 72, 128, ?
MCQExplanation:
Pattern: 2×2², 2×4², 2×6², 2×8², 2×10².
English Language & Comprehension
The company will invest more (A) six hundred crores (B) in the next five years to expand (C) its operations in Britain (D). Identify the grammatical error.
MCQExplanation:
The correct phrase should be 'more than six hundred crores'.
Arrange the sentence parts in the correct order.
MCQExplanation:
The logical sequence forms a meaningful sentence.
Select the correct passive form of the sentence.
MCQExplanation:
Option D correctly converts the sentence into passive voice.
Arrange the sentences A, B, C and D in the correct order.
MCQExplanation:
BCDA forms a coherent paragraph.
Choose the antonym of 'Gullibility'.
MCQExplanation:
Skepticism is the opposite of gullibility.
Choose the meaning of the idiom 'A stitch in time saves nine'.
MCQExplanation:
The idiom emphasizes acting promptly to avoid larger problems.
Select the correct direct form of the sentence.
MCQExplanation:
Option D correctly transforms the statement into direct speech.
Choose the synonym of 'Erroneous'.
MCQExplanation:
Erroneous means incorrect or fallacious.
Select the most appropriate substitution for the highlighted segment.
MCQExplanation:
The correct phrase is 'If you want to catch the train'.
Select the wrongly spelt word.
MCQExplanation:
Impetunent is incorrectly spelled.
Tom was standing besides the schoolhouse poster. Select the correct substitution.
MCQExplanation:
'Beside' is the correct preposition.
Choose the one-word substitution for 'Fear of ugliness'.
MCQExplanation:
Cacophobia means fear of ugliness.
Select the correctly spelt word.
MCQExplanation:
Grotesque is correctly spelled.
The tiny deer stood looking at them with ______ eyes.
MCQExplanation:
Luminous best fits the context.
Select the correct indirect form of the sentence.
MCQExplanation:
Option D is the correct indirect narration.
Choose the option containing the homonym of the word 'address'.
MCQExplanation:
Address can mean a speech as well as a location.
Choose the meaning of the idiom 'To strain at a gnat and swallow a camel'.
MCQExplanation:
The idiom means focusing on minor issues while ignoring major ones.
Arrange the sentence parts correctly.
MCQExplanation:
BADC forms a meaningful sentence.
Select the correct indirect form: 'Call the first witness,' said the judge.
MCQExplanation:
Imperative sentences become orders or commands in indirect speech.
Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
MCQExplanation:
Past continuous passive converts to past continuous active.
Additional grammar, narration, error detection and sentence arrangement questions from the paper.
ComprehensiveWhat are the major themes expressed by the first line of the novel?
According to the passage on Pride and Prejudice, what are the major themes expressed by the first line of the novel?
MCQExplanation:
The opening sentence introduces themes of wealth, social status and marriage.
Which defects in character does the title 'Pride and Prejudice' primarily refer to?
MCQExplanation:
The title reflects the major flaws of the two protagonists.
How is Lady Catherine de Bourgh employed in the novel as a criticism of society?
MCQExplanation:
She embodies rigid class consciousness.
What key event marks a turning point in Elizabeth's view of Darcy?
MCQExplanation:
This event changes Elizabeth's perception of Darcy.
What kind of marriage does Jane Austen appear to value most?
MCQExplanation:
The novel supports marriages founded on love and mutual respect.
MGNREGA / VB-GRAM G Act Reading Comprehension Questions.
Q&AExplanation:
Questions relate to rural employment, funding, women's participation and sustainable development.
Bank Regulation and Financial Supervision Reading Comprehension Questions.
Q&AExplanation:
Questions focus on banking supervision, stress tests, incentives and regulatory reforms.
What should come in blank (1)?
MCQExplanation:
The correct collocation is 'against the U.S. dollar'.
What should come in blank (2)?
MCQExplanation:
The rupee has recovered in recent weeks.
What should come in blank (3)?
MCQExplanation:
The phrase is 'lowest levels reached in October'.
What should come in blank (4)?
MCQExplanation:
The rupee's performance was closely tied to crude oil prices.
What should come in blank (5)?
MCQExplanation:
The rupee strengthened as oil prices declined.
General Awareness
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika is famously known by which of the following titles, reflecting his deep connection to the geography and spirit of Assam?
MCQExplanation:
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika is popularly known as the Bard of Brahmaputra.
Which of the following was a primary objective of Alauddin Khilji's Market Control (Zawabit) regulations?
MCQExplanation:
The regulations helped maintain a large army on fixed salaries.
Which historical process is best reflected by the evolution of temple architecture in India?
MCQExplanation:
Indian temple architecture evolved through regional and religious influences.
Regarding 'Hit and Run' cases under Section 106(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum punishment?
MCQExplanation:
Section 106(2) prescribes imprisonment up to 10 years and a fine.
Which biological process explains why muscles often feel sore after intense exercise?
MCQExplanation:
Muscle soreness is commonly associated with lactic acid accumulation.
Regarding the Subsidiary Alliance system introduced by Lord Wellesley, which statement is incorrect?
MCQExplanation:
Indian rulers could not employ Europeans without British approval.
Which statement(s) regarding the Vice President of India are correct?
MCQExplanation:
Both statements are correct as per the question.
Read the statements regarding SPHEREx and MACE telescopes. Which is correct?
MCQExplanation:
Both statements are correct.
The Fortaleza Declaration of 2014 is most famous in BRICS history for the creation of which institution?
MCQExplanation:
The Fortaleza Declaration led to the CRA.
Regarding Article 254 (Doctrine of Repugnancy), which statement(s) are correct?
MCQExplanation:
Both statements correctly describe Article 254.
What was the primary focus of the Second Five Year Plan (1956–1961)?
MCQExplanation:
The Mahalanobis model emphasized heavy industries.
Who was awarded the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction?
MCQExplanation:
Percival Everett was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Regarding the legal protection of Dugong in India, which statements are correct?
MCQExplanation:
Dugong is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act.
Which of the following correctly describes the NISAR mission?
MCQExplanation:
NISAR is a collaborative Earth observation mission.
In a standard FIBA game, how many quarters are played and how long is each quarter?
MCQExplanation:
A FIBA basketball match consists of four 10-minute quarters.
India hosted the 2025 Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup at which location?
MCQExplanation:
The tournament was hosted in Chennai and Madurai.
Which statement regarding Navroz (Nowruz) is correct?
MCQExplanation:
Navroz marks the Persian New Year.
What was a primary objective of Liberalization under the New Economic Policy, 1991?
MCQExplanation:
Liberalization reduced licensing and encouraged private participation.
Regarding Aman Sehrawat's performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, which statement is correct?
MCQExplanation:
Both statements are correct.
Match the Constitutional Schedules with their provisions/functions.
MCQExplanation:
Second Schedule–Emoluments; Third Schedule–Oaths; Fourth Schedule–Rajya Sabha Seats; Seventh Schedule–Legislative Powers.
Which mineral and state pair is correctly matched?
MCQExplanation:
Odisha is the leading producer of bauxite in India.
Regarding Zoji La and Shipki La passes, which statement is correct?
MCQExplanation:
Shipki La is located in Himachal Pradesh, not Arunachal Pradesh.
Which indicator is used to measure the Knowledge dimension of HDI?
MCQExplanation:
HDI knowledge dimension is based on both schooling indicators.
Which indicator best captures the government's borrowing requirement excluding interest payments on past debt?
MCQExplanation:
Primary Deficit = Fiscal Deficit − Interest Payments.
What constitutes the primary objective of the Gyan Bharatam Mission?
MCQExplanation:
The mission focuses on India's manuscript heritage.
Computer Knowledge Test
What is the primary benefit of enabling encryption for data in transit on a network?
MCQExplanation:
Encryption protects data confidentiality while it travels across networks.
In enterprise storage, how does a Copy-on-Write (CoW) snapshot differ from a traditional backup?
MCQExplanation:
CoW snapshots store references to existing blocks and only save changes when blocks are modified.
In Windows 10/11, which shortcut key combination allows a user to cycle through apps on the Taskbar in the order they are pinned?
MCQExplanation:
Windows + T cycles through pinned taskbar applications.
Which of the following is a limitation of using symmetric encryption for securing communications?
MCQExplanation:
The major challenge with symmetric encryption is securely sharing the key.
In the OSI model, which layer is responsible for routing packets across different networks using logical addressing?
MCQExplanation:
The Network Layer handles logical addressing and routing.
In asynchronous serial communication, what is the role of Hardware Handshaking (e.g., RTS/CTS lines)?
MCQExplanation:
RTS/CTS flow control prevents overflow by regulating transmission speed.
A computer system has a memory capacity of 4K × 8 bits. How many address lines are required?
MCQExplanation:
4K = 4096 = 2^12 memory locations, requiring 12 address lines.
In Excel Edit Mode, which keyboard shortcut allows you to insert a manual line break within a single cell?
MCQExplanation:
Alt + Enter inserts a new line inside the same cell.
What is the main purpose of using a file compression technique before uploading to cloud storage?
MCQExplanation:
Compression reduces storage requirements and upload time.
In Excel, which function would you use to count the number of cells in a range that meet a specific condition?
MCQExplanation:
COUNTIF counts cells that satisfy a specified criterion.
When comparing HDMI and DisplayPort, which feature is unique to the DisplayPort architecture?
MCQExplanation:
DisplayPort supports Multi-Stream Transport (MST) for daisy chaining multiple displays.
What is the main purpose of a Trojan horse in network and information security?
MCQExplanation:
A Trojan disguises itself as legitimate software while enabling unauthorized access.
You are editing a 50-page thesis. The heading font size changes automatically whenever you modify one heading. You want only the selected heading to change. What should you do?
MCQExplanation:
Direct formatting affects only the selected text rather than all text using the same style.
Which mechanism handles the Object Linking in OLE by maintaining a persistent connection to a remote server's CLSID?
MCQExplanation:
OLE technology is built on the COM architecture.
During the Instruction Cycle, which register holds the instruction currently being decoded and executed by the CPU?
MCQExplanation:
The Instruction Register stores the current instruction being processed.
When a user creates a 'Section Break (Next Page)' in a long document, which attribute can be uniquely modified for the new section?
MCQExplanation:
Section breaks allow different page layouts within the same document.
What is the primary architectural advantage of a Microprogrammed Control Unit over a Hardwired Control Unit?
MCQExplanation:
Microprogrammed control units are easier to modify and update.
Which of the following is a secure method for encrypting emails to protect content from unauthorized access?
MCQExplanation:
S/MIME provides encryption and digital signatures for email communication.
A teacher wants to view only students who scored above 75 marks without deleting other records. Which Excel tool is best?
MCQExplanation:
Filters display only records matching specified criteria.
A text box moves out of place when content is edited during a presentation. Which design mistake most likely caused this?
MCQExplanation:
Placeholders maintain layout consistency and positioning during edits.