SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 Out: Check Tier 1 Schedule, Pattern and Admit Card Details

The Staff Selection Commission has announced the SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 for the Tier 1 examination, with the computer-based test scheduled to be conducted from September 30 to October 30, 2026. The examination will be held for recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts across central government ministries, departments and organisations. A total of 12,256 vacancies have been announced for the recruitment drive.

The SSC released the latest examination schedule on September 12, 2026, giving candidates a specific window for the Tier 1 examination. The Commission has advised aspirants to regularly check its official website for further updates concerning the examination, admit card and other recruitment-related instructions. CBSE 2027 Date Sheet Class 10: Check Expected Release Date and Schedule.

SSC CGL Exam Date 2026

According to the latest schedule, the SSC CGL Tier 1 Computer-Based Examination will take place from September 30 to October 30, 2026. The examination is part of the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026, through which the SSC recruits candidates for several Group B and Group C positions in the central government.

The posts covered by the recruitment include Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Sub Inspector, Auditor, Accountant and Tax Assistant. UPTET Certificate 2026 Out: Here’s How To Download Eligibility Certificate PDF From upessc.up.gov.in.

How To Check SSC CGL Exam Schedule

Candidates can check the examination schedule by following these steps:

• Visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
• Go to the notice board section on the homepage.
• Look for the relevant examination schedule notice.
• Open the SSC CGL 2026 examination schedule.
• Check the Tier 1 examination dates.
• Download and save the notice for future reference.

Candidates should rely on the official SSC website for the final examination-related instructions and updates.

SSC CGL 2026 Recruitment Highlights

• Conducting body: Staff Selection Commission
• Examination: Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
• Stage: Tier 1
• Mode: Computer-Based Examination
• SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date: September 30 to October 30, 2026
• Total vacancies: 12,256
• Official notice date: September 12, 2026
• Official website: ssc.gov.in

The SSC’s original CGL 2026 recruitment notice had listed the Tier 1 examination period only as a tentative August-September window. The latest announcement now provides the specific examination dates.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern

The Tier 1 examination will consist of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 200 marks.

There will be four sections, with 25 questions and 50 marks assigned to each:

• General Intelligence and Reasoning: 25 questions, 50 marks
• General Awareness: 25 questions, 50 marks
• Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions, 50 marks
• English Comprehension: 25 questions, 50 marks

Candidates will have 60 minutes to complete the examination. The latest examination details also specify a 15-minute sectional timer for each subject. The examination will carry negative marking of 0.50 marks for every incorrect answer. The question paper will be available in English and Hindi, except for the English Comprehension section.

SSC CGL Admit Card 2026

The SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card is expected to be released around 10 to 15 days before the examination, according to the latest report. Candidates will be able to download their hall tickets from the official SSC website using their login credentials.

The admit card is expected to contain details including the examination date, reporting time, examination centre and candidate information. Aspirants should carefully verify the details on the hall ticket after downloading it. Candidates will also be required to carry a valid photo identity document along with their admit card to the examination centre.

12,256 Vacancies Across Group B And C Posts

The SSC CGL 2026 recruitment drive will fill 12,256 vacancies across various Group B and Group C positions. The posts are spread across central government ministries, departments and organisations, making the examination one of the major recruitment tests conducted by the Commission.

Candidates who qualify through the required stages of the recruitment process will be considered for appointment to the relevant posts, subject to the applicable eligibility and selection requirements.

Candidates Advised To Track Official Updates

With the Tier 1 examination window now confirmed, candidates have a specific timeline for completing their preparation and making necessary examination arrangements.

The SSC has advised candidates to continue checking its official website for updates, particularly concerning admit cards, examination centres and other instructions. The Tier 1 examination will begin on September 30 and continue through October 30, 2026.

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