How to set up an SSC CGL test series for your coaching institute
Short answer: SSC CGL Tier-I is an objective multiple-choice computer-based test with negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer, set in English and Hindi except the English Comprehension section. Copy the section and time details from the latest SSC notification into your test pattern.
Your mock tests should mirror the latest official scheme. This page summarises what the SSC CGL notice says about marking, and shows how to reflect it in a test on your institute's portal.
What the official notice says
- Tier-I consists of objective-type, multiple-choice questions
- Negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I
- Questions are set in English and Hindi, except English Comprehension
- Tier-II is also computer based; its negative marking differs by paper (check the notice for each paper)
How to set it up on your portal
Create a test from a blueprint or define your own sections, duration and marking. Enter the marks per question and the 0.50 penalty, then turn on section timers where the notice specifies them.
Always use the current notice
Patterns change between years. Before each exam cycle, read the latest Combined Graduate Level Examination notice on the SSC website and update your pattern to match.
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
What is the negative marking in SSC CGL Tier-I?
The official notice states 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I.
Can I create Tier-II style tests?
Yes. Define the sections, timers and marking per the Tier-II scheme in the current notification.
Where can I read the official scheme?
On the SSC website, in the latest Combined Graduate Level Examination notice.
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