The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the exam date for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026. The Tier 1 computer-based exam will be held from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 for 12,256 Group B and Group C posts. Admit cards will be issued online on the SSC website before the exam.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 26 June 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 01 July 2026 to 03 July 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before the exam |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | December 2026 |
| Result Date | To be announced |
How to Download SSC CGL Admit Card 2026
SSC issues the hall ticket online. Keep your registration number and password or date of birth ready.
- Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission at https://ssc.gov.in/.
- Open the Admit Card section on the homepage.
- Find the link for Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 Tier 1.
- Enter your Registration Number / User ID and Password / Date of Birth.
- Submit the details and check your exam date, shift and centre.
- Download the admit card and take a clear printout.
Exam Pattern (Tier 1)
Tier 1 is a computer-based test. It is used to shortlist candidates for Tier 2.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
The exam duration is 60 minutes. There is negative marking of 0.50 mark for each wrong answer. No marks are deducted for unanswered questions. The paper is available in English and Hindi.
The exam will run in multiple shifts. Follow the reporting time given on your admit card.
Exam Day Guidelines
Reach the centre well before the reporting time printed on the admit card. Carry only the documents SSC allows.
What to carry
- Printed SSC CGL admit card
- Original valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence, PAN, or other government photo ID)
- Two recent passport-size photographs, if asked at the centre
What not to carry
- Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, earphones or any electronic gadget
- Bags, books, notes or loose papers
- Metallic accessories that may delay frisking
What Happens After the Exam
SSC will release the Tier 1 answer key and result on its website. Candidates who qualify will appear for the Tier 2 computer-based exam in December 2026. Document verification and any skill or computer tests apply after that, as per the post.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Exam City | Click Here |
| Download Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Candidate Login | Click Here |
| One-Time Registration | Click Here |
| SSC Official Website | Visit Website |
Keep checking the SSC website, download your admit card as soon as it is live, and reach the centre on time with the required documents.
