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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- 18,200
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.
| Subject | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 4590 | 25% |
| English | 4550 | 25% |
| Reasoning | 4507 | 25% |
| General Awareness | 3955 | 22% |
| General Science | 596 | 3% |
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.
- Q1Reasoning· Blood Relations
‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’. ‘A & B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’. ‘A # B’ means ‘B is the daughter of A’. If G # H & I @ J & K, then how is H related to J?
- A.Brother
- B.Mother-in-law
- C.Sister
- D.Mother
- Q2Reasoning· Coding-Decoding
In a certain code language, 'GLAND’ is written as 'GQDOJ' and 'MEANS' is written as 'VQDHP'. How will 'CYSTS' be written in that language?
- A.VWVCF
- B.VWVBF
- C.FBVWV
- D.UVUAE
- Q3Reasoning· Paper Folding & Cutting
A sheet of paper is folded along the dotted line successively along the directions shown and is then punched in the last. How would this paper look when unfolded?
- Q4Reasoning· Order & Ranking
Which is the 2ⁿᵈ last word in the sentence "Technology is advancing very rapidly"?
- A.is
- B.rapidly
- C.very
- D.advancing
- Q5Reasoning· Word Formation
Sentence: "The quantum universe expands silently into infinity."If the 3rd letter of every 2nd word is written in order, what word is formed?
- A.tufe
- B.tule
- C.apf
- D.apt
- Q6Reasoning· Analogy
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed) (42, 18, 3) (36, 14, 4)
- A.(42, 15, 5)
- B.(46, 18, 4)
- C.(50, 20, 4)
- D.(34, 13, 4)
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.