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Combined Graduate Level (CGL) PYQs

182 Combined Graduate Level (CGL) previous year papers from 2021 to 2025, 18200 questions in all — free to attempt online, with the answer key and explanations as soon as you submit.

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Combined Graduate Level (CGL) papers by year

The 2025 paper is the closest guide to the exam you are sitting. Older years show which topics keep coming back.

Combined Graduate Level (CGL) subject weightage

How the 18200 questions in these papers divide by subject.

SubjectQuestionsShare
Quantitative Aptitude459025%
English455025%
Reasoning450725%
General Awareness395522%
General Science5963%

Questions asked in Combined Graduate Level (CGL)

Real questions from past Combined Graduate Level (CGL) papers. Open any year to attempt a full paper and see the answer key.

  1. Q1Reasoning· Mathematical Operations

    What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘÷’ and ‘–‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘+’ are interchanged? 8 + 6 ÷ 51 – 17 × 13 = ?

    • A.32
    • B.58
    • C.63
    • D.71
  2. Q2Reasoning· Mirror & Water Image

    Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN.

  3. Q3Reasoning· Mathematical Operations

    What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 14014 × 14 – 10 ÷ 8 + 14 = ?

    • A.1062
    • B.1063
    • C.1067
    • D.1064
  4. Q4Reasoning· Calendar & Clock

    A northeast development forum met in Imphal on 4th April and Guwahati two days after. What was Guwahati’s date?

    • A.6th April
    • B.2nd April
    • C.5th April
    • D.4th April
  5. Q5Reasoning· Coding-Decoding

    In the word "PHYSICS", what is the alphabetical index (A=1 to Z=26) of the 2nd letter from the right?

    • A.3
    • B.19
    • C.9
    • D.25
  6. Q6Reasoning· Coding-Decoding

    In the word "FUNDAMENTAL", if we assign even numbers to vowels (A=2, E=4, I=6, O=8, U=10), what is the sum of all vowel values?

    • A.24
    • B.26
    • C.18
    • D.30

Combined Graduate Level (CGL) previous year papers — frequently asked questions

How many Combined Graduate Level (CGL) previous year papers are available?
There are 182 Combined Graduate Level (CGL) previous year papers here, from 2021 to 2025, covering 18200 questions in total. Every paper can be attempted online free of charge.
Which subjects are asked in Combined Graduate Level (CGL)?
Across the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) papers on this page the split is Quantitative Aptitude (4590 questions), English (4550 questions), Reasoning (4507 questions), General Awareness (3955 questions), General Science (596 questions). The share each subject takes is a good guide to where your preparation time should go.
Which year's Combined Graduate Level (CGL) paper should I solve first?
Start with the most recent one — Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2025 — because it reflects the current pattern, then work backwards. Solving the last 3 years under timed conditions is the fastest way to find your weak topics.
Do I get answers and explanations for Combined Graduate Level (CGL) papers?
Yes. Submit a paper and the answer key opens immediately, with an explanation for every question and a score you can compare against other candidates.