A candidate must understand the prerequisites of any competitive exam before beginning to prepare for it, and past years’ question papers are a crucial part of these requirements. Exams like SSC CGL require appropriate practice and speed in solving the question paper. A candidate’s preparation would be substantially aided by practicing papers from prior years, as this would allow them to comprehend the format of the test. The candidate will be able to assess his degree of preparation in relation to the exam’s difficulty level. The applicant will be guided by the previous year’s papers on the estimated distribution of questions according to the themes and subtopics.

SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers PDF with Solutions
Why You Should Practice Previous Year Papers
Understand the exam pattern and difficulty level
Identify frequently asked topics
Improve time management
Boost accuracy and confidence
SSC CGL 2025 Exam Dates
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Dates: 13th to 30th August 2025
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SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Question Papers
Includes papers from March and July 2023, with up to 4 shifts per day.
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SSC CGL 2022 Tier 1 Question Papers
Covers dates from 1 Dec to 3 Dec 2022, all 4 shifts included.
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SSC CGL 2021, 2019-20 Question Papers
Includes full shift-wise papers:
2021: 13 & 16 August
2019-20: 3 March – 4 June 2020
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SSC CGL Tier 2 Papers (2019–2023)
Preparation Tips for SSC CGL
Know the Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Solve All Previous Year Papers
Give Regular Mock Tests
Focus on Weak Areas
Stay Updated on Current Affairs
Make a Smart Study Plan