{"id":111729,"date":"2026-03-20T17:47:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=111729"},"modified":"2026-03-20T17:47:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:17:08","slug":"negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC CGL Negative Marking 2026, Tier 1 and 2 Marks Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl\/#Does_SSC_CGL_have_negative_marking_in_2026\" >Does SSC CGL have negative marking in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl\/#SSC_CGL_Exam_Pattern_2026\" >SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl\/#Negative_Marking_in_SSC_CGL_2026\" >Negative Marking in SSC CGL 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl\/#Quick_Reference_Table\" >Quick Reference Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl\/#Negative_Marking_in_SSC_CGL_Typing_Test_2026\" >Negative Marking in SSC CGL Typing Test 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl\/#SSC_CGL_Typing_Test_Mistakes_Full_vs_Half_Mistakes\" >SSC CGL Typing Test Mistakes: Full vs Half Mistakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl\/#How_to_Minimize_Score_Loss_from_Negative_Marking\" >How to Minimize Score Loss from Negative Marking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl\/#Key_Takeaways_of_SSC_CGL_2025_Negative_Marking\" >Key Takeaways of SSC CGL 2025 Negative Marking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl\/#SSC_CGL_Negative_Marking_2025_FAQs\" >SSC CGL Negative Marking 2025: FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-ssc-cgl-have-negative-marking-in-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_SSC_CGL_have_negative_marking_in_2026\"><\/span>Does SSC CGL have negative marking in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. negative marking is applicable in both Tier-I and Tier-II of the SSC CGL 20256 examination. Candidates lose marks for every incorrect response, and the penalty varies based on the paper and section. Understanding how negative marking works is essential to reducing score loss and improving your Tier-II merit rank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-exam-pattern-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Exam_Pattern_2026\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2026 <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-exam-pattern\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Exam Pattern<\/a> continues to focus heavily on Tier-II for final selection, with several refinements made to streamline the process and enhance accuracy. Exam-takers must understand these changes clearly and adjust their preparation accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tier-I (Computer-Based):<\/strong> Objective-type exam for all candidates; qualifying marks required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tier-II \u2013 Paper 1 (Computer-Based):<\/strong> Compulsory for all candidates; marks considered for final merit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tier-II \u2013 Paper 2 (Computer-Based):<\/strong> Only for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) applicants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document Verification (Offline):<\/strong> Verification of original documents and certificates of qualified candidates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negative Marking:<\/strong> Deduction for wrong answers as per exam rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Merit List:<\/strong> Based on Tier-I and Tier-II (Paper 1\/Paper 2 where applicable) scores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free SSC CGL Mock Tests 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Negative_Marking_in_SSC_CGL_2026\"><\/span>Negative Marking in SSC CGL 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the negative marking scheme is important for minimizing score loss. SSC CGL applies different penalties for incorrect answers across Tiers I and II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tier-i-negative-marking\">Tier-I Negative Marking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>0.50<\/strong> <strong>marks<\/strong> are deducted for each wrong answer in all sections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tier-ii-negative-marking\">Tier-II Negative Marking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paper-I (Section-I, Section-II, and Module-I of Section-III):<br>\u2192 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper-II (Statistics for JSO):<br>\u2192 0.50 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper-III (General Studies for AAO):<br>\u2192 0.50 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-reference-table\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Reference_Table\"><\/span>Quick Reference Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-notification\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL 2026 Exam<\/a> negative marking chart below for Tier 1 and Tier 2. This table shows paper-wise penalties for incorrect answers in each section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Section\/Module<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Negative Marking<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tier-I<\/td><td>All Sections<\/td><td>0.50 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tier-II<\/td><td>Paper-I: Section-I, II, III (Module-I)<\/td><td>1 mark<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Paper-II (Statistics)<\/td><td>0.50 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Paper-III (Finance &amp; Economics)<\/td><td>0.50 marks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-1-pyps\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download SSC CGL Previous year Question papers for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl-typing-test-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Negative_Marking_in_SSC_CGL_Typing_Test_2026\"><\/span>Negative Marking in SSC CGL Typing Test 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is <strong>no negative marking<\/strong> in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-typing-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> SSC CGL Typing Test.<\/a> However, your error percentage is important and is calculated based on the number and type of mistakes you make while typing the given passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-typing-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt free SSC CGL Typing Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-typing-test-mistakes-full-vs-half-mistakes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Typing_Test_Mistakes_Full_vs_Half_Mistakes\"><\/span>SSC CGL Typing Test Mistakes: Full vs Half Mistakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-typing-test-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Typing Test Errors<\/a><\/strong>, accuracy is as important as speed. Mistakes are categorized into Full Mistakes and Half Mistakes, which affect your final score differently. Understanding what constitutes each type of mistake can help candidates avoid common errors and improve their typing efficiency. Below is a detailed classification of mistakes in the SSC CGL Typing Test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of Mistake<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Examples \/ Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Full Mistakes<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Omission of a word or number<br>&#8211; Wrong substitution of a word\/figure (excluding transposition)<br>&#8211; Addition of any extra word\/figure<br>&#8211; Spelling errors (repetition, omission, substitution of letters) e.g., \u201cspelling\u201d typed as \u201cseeplings\u201d or \u201cspeling\u201d<br>&#8211; Repetition of any word\/figure e.g., \u201cI shall shall go\u2026\u201d<br>&#8211; Incomplete words e.g., \u201cgoi\u201d for \u201cgoing\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Half Mistakes<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Spacing errors: Missing or extra spaces e.g., \u201cIhope\u201d or \u201ch ave\u201d<br>&#8211; Capitalization errors: Using capital letters in place of small letters (not applicable for Hindi typing)<br>&#8211; Punctuation errors: Missing or incorrect punctuation<br>&#8211; Transposition errors: Words typed in wrong order e.g., \u201chope I\u201d instead of \u201cI hope\u201d<br>&#8211; Paragraph spacing issues: Uneven spacing at the beginning of paragraphs, especially if space is added manually instead of using Tab key<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download SSC CGL Previous year Question papers for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-minimize-score-loss-from-negative-marking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Minimize_Score_Loss_from_Negative_Marking\"><\/span><strong>How to Minimize Score Loss from Negative Marking?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In SSC exams, negative marking can significantly impact your overall score, especially if you make random guesses or rush through questions. Being strategic about how you attempt questions can help you minimize score loss while maximizing accuracy. Below are some effective tips to handle negative marking efficiently:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attempt only when confident \u2013 Uncertain guesses can reduce your net score.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eliminate wrong options first \u2013 Improves odds of correct answers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage time wisely \u2013 Rushing leads to mistakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise attempted answers only if sure \u2013 Changing answers without logic may cause unnecessary penalties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice mock tests with negative marking simulated \u2013 This builds realistic test behavior.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways-of-ssc-cgl-2025-negative-marking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_of_SSC_CGL_2025_Negative_Marking\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways of SSC CGL 2025 Negative Marking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the key takeaways of SSC CGL Negative Marking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Negative marking is applicable in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 of SSC CGL 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tier 1 deducts 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer across all sections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tier 2 Paper-I has 1 mark negative marking per wrong answer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tier 2 Papers II (Statistics) and III (Finance &amp; Economics) deduct 0.50 marks per incorrect answer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no penalty for unanswered questions in any paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typing Test has no negative marking, but full and half mistakes impact accuracy percentage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid blind guessing to reduce the risk of unnecessary score deductions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only Tier 2 marks are used for final merit; Tier 1 is qualifying only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand question weight and penalty before attempting each section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice with mock tests that simulate negative marking to build smart test strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upcoming-government-exams\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upcoming Govt Exams list<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore all SSC cGL Courses Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-negative-marking-2025-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Negative_Marking_2025_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL Negative Marking 2025: FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752158465728\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. Is there negative marking in SSC CGL Tier 1?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, SSC CGL Tier 1 has a negative marking of <strong>0.50 marks<\/strong> for each incorrect answer.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752160254941\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. Does negative marking apply to all SSC CGL sections?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, negative marking applies to all sections of Tier-I and <strong>specific modules of Tier-II<\/strong>, depending on the paper.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752160264837\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. Can I leave SSC CGL questions unanswered to avoid negative marking?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, leaving a question <strong>blank results in no penalty<\/strong>, so it\u2019s better to skip unsure answers than guess.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752160294022\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. How is SSC CGL Typing Test evaluated?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> It\u2019s evaluated based on accuracy percentage, which is calculated using the number of full and half mistakes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752160321198\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. 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Does negative marking apply to all SSC CGL sections?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, negative marking applies to all sections of Tier-I and <strong>specific modules of Tier-II<\/strong>, depending on the paper.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl\/#faq-question-1752160264837","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl\/#faq-question-1752160264837","name":"Q3. 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