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SSC CGL preparation with Prepology
Prepology is an adaptive exam-preparation app for SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination). For SSC CGL it has 1,300+ original practice questions across General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension (66 topics), timed mock tests on the exam pattern (100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes, +2/−0.5), a personalised daily study plan, spaced revision and an AI mentor that explains questions. It runs in the browser and on Android, is free to start, and Plus costs ₹49 a month or ₹499 a year. It is for learners aged 18 and over.
SSC CGL is the Staff Selection Commission’s exam for graduate-level Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries and departments.
- 1,300+original practice questions
- 4subjects
- 66topics covered
- ₹0to start · Plus ₹49/month
What Prepology offers for SSC CGL
- Chapter-wise practice: 1,300+ original SSC CGL-style questions across 66 topics, pitched at your level, with an explanation after every answer.
- Timed mock tests (Plus): full papers on the SSC CGL pattern below, with the exam’s marking and negative marking.
- A personalised daily study plan: built around your classes and study hours, weighted by how much each topic counts in the exam, and rebuilt when you fall behind.
- Spaced revision: topics and missed questions come back for review before you forget them.
- AI Mentor: explains questions and answers doubts about your plan and topics.
- Test history and retakes: review every mock test you have taken and retake it.
- Syllabus coverage: see which SSC CGL topics you have practised and which are not assessed yet.
SSC CGL exam pattern
The CGL Tier-I mock has 100 questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes: 25 questions in each of four sections, with a 15-minute timer per section. A correct answer earns 2 marks and a wrong one loses 0.50.
| Section | Questions | Marks if right | Marks if wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | +2 | −0.5 |
| General Awareness | 25 | +2 | −0.5 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | +2 | −0.5 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | +2 | −0.5 |
| Total | 100 | 200 marks | |
From the SSC notice linked below (candidates eligible for a scribe get 80 minutes). Source: SSC CGL notice (ssc.gov.in). Exam patterns can change; always check the official notification.
SSC CGL subjects and topics covered
Topics follow the official SSC CGL syllabus. Each topic has its own practice questions, revision and progress.
General Intelligence & Reasoning 20 topics · 400+ questions
- Venn diagrams
- Word building, alphabet and dictionary order
- Figural analogy, classification and series
- Paper folding, cutting and punched holes
- Mirror and water images
- Embedded figures and figure completion
- Counting figures
- Cubes, dice and space visualisation
- Indexing, address and code matching
- Emotional and social intelligence
- Analogy (semantic, symbolic and number)
- Classification (odd one out)
- Series (number, letter, semantic) and trends
- Coding-decoding
- Blood relations
- Direction sense and distance
- Order, ranking, seating arrangement and puzzles
- Syllogism
- Statements, conclusions and critical thinking
- Mathematical and symbolic operations
General Awareness 15 topics · 300+ questions
- Ancient Indian history
- Medieval Indian history
- Modern Indian history and the freedom struggle
- Indian art and culture
- World and physical geography
- Indian geography
- Indian polity and Constitution
- Indian economy basics
- Sports (static facts)
- Awards, books, important days and organisations
- General science: physics
- General science: chemistry
- General science: biology
- Environment and ecology
- Science and technology (static)
Quantitative Aptitude 18 topics · 350+ questions
- Algebra: identities, surds and linear equations
- Geometry: lines, angles and triangles
- Geometry: circles, quadrilaterals and polygons
- Mensuration: 2D figures
- Mensuration: 3D solids
- Trigonometry
- Heights and distances
- Data interpretation: tables and charts
- Number system
- Simplification, fractions, decimals and square roots
- Percentage
- Ratio, proportion and partnership
- Averages
- Simple and compound interest
- Profit, loss and discount
- Mixture and alligation
- Time, speed and distance
- Time and work
English Comprehension 13 topics · 250+ questions
- Spotting errors
- Fill in the blanks
- Sentence improvement
- Active and passive voice
- Direct and indirect speech
- Sentence rearrangement (para jumbles)
- Reading comprehension
- Cloze test
- Synonyms and homonyms
- Antonyms
- Idioms and phrases
- One-word substitution
- Spelling correction
SSC CGL preparation: questions and answers
Is Prepology free for SSC CGL preparation?
Yes, you can start free. The Free plan includes 20 practice questions a day, the daily study plan, revision, notes, flashcards and 20 AI Mentor messages a day. Plus (₹49 a month or ₹499 a year) raises practice to 200 questions a day, adds timed SSC CGL mock tests and allows 150 Mentor messages a day.
Are the questions taken from past SSC CGL papers?
No. They are original questions written for Prepology to the SSC CGL syllabus and pattern, each with a worked explanation. Questions are checked by a reviewer, and you can report a mistake from the app.
Do the mock tests follow the real SSC CGL pattern?
They follow the pattern on this page (100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes, +2/−0.5). Exam bodies can change the pattern, so check the official notification before your exam.
Is Prepology affiliated with the SSC?
No. Prepology is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SSC or any other exam-conducting body.
Who can use Prepology?
Anyone aged 18 or over. Use it in a browser or install the Android app; both sync to the same account.
Start preparing for SSC CGL
Set up in about three minutes: pick SSC CGL, add your study hours, and get your first study plan. No payment needed to start.
Related: SSC CHSL, SSC CPO. All exams on Prepology.