SSC CGL Phase 14 2026 – 3rd Shift Exam Review: Difficulty Analysis, Important Questions & Section-wise Breakdown
SSC CGL Phase 14 3rd Shift exam review for 16 September 2026. Check section-wise difficulty analysis, important reported questions from Reasoning, GK/GS, Maths, and English, plus preparation tips for upcoming shifts.
SSC CGL Phase 14 — 3rd Shift Exam Review | 16 September 2026
The SSC CGL Phase 14 examination for the 3rd shift on 16 September 2026 has concluded, and candidates are reporting the difficulty level and important questions across all sections. Here's a detailed section-wise breakdown of the exam based on candidate feedback.
Overall Difficulty Level
The overall paper was assessed as Moderate, with English being comparatively easier and GK/GS requiring broader coverage. The majority of questions were based on previous year questions (PYQs) and familiar concepts, making it a manageable paper for well-prepared candidates.
Section-Wise Analysis
1. Reasoning – Easy to Moderate
- Questions were largely familiar and PYQ-based
- Candidates who practiced previous year papers would have found most questions approachable
- No unusually tricky or complex questions were reported
2. GK/GS – Moderate
- Approximately 15–16 questions were reported as doable
- Topics covered included Polity, History, Geography, Economy & Current Affairs
- Requires strong static GK foundation for better performance
3. Maths – Moderate
- Questions were mainly based on familiar concepts and previous patterns
- Standard question types expected in SSC CGL were repeated
- No unusually difficult questions reported
4. English – Easy to Moderate
- Cloze Test: Around 5 questions
- PQRS / Sentence Rearrangement: 3–4 questions
- Vocabulary: PYQ-based questions
- Error Detection: 4–5 questions
- No Active-Passive Voice questions were reported
Important Reported Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Newer alluvial soil of Northern Plains | Khadar |
| Planets revolve around the Sun due to | Gravitational Force |
| Supreme Court appellate provision | Article 134 |
| Pietra Dura art is associated with which period? | Mughal Period (Shah Jahan's reign) |
| Economy involving both government & private sector | Mixed Economy |
| Synonym of "Original" | Primal |
Additional topics reported from the exam include BRICS, Census 2011, Samarth/Samadhan Portals, Inflation, DGCA and other current affairs-related questions.
Preparation Tips for Upcoming Shifts
- Revise Previous Year Questions (PYQs) thoroughly
- Focus on Static GK – especially Polity, History, Geography
- Practice English Grammar rules and vocabulary
- Stay updated with Current Affairs of the last 6 months
- Solve mock tests to improve speed and accuracy
This exam review will help candidates appearing in upcoming shifts of SSC CGL Phase 14 to understand the pattern and prepare more effectively.