SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026 Out, Check Official Exam Schedule Notice & Shift Timings

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notice regarding the exam dates for the 10731 vacancies for the SSC CGL 2026 exam. The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam will be conducted from 30 September to 30 October 2026 in Computer-Based Examination (CBE) mode at various centres across the country.  Candidates should start their final revision and regularly check SSC regional websites for exam city, shift, and admit card updates.

SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 Out

The official notice for SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 has been released at www.ssc.gov.in with the start date and end date for the SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier 1 examination. This year, approximately 29 lakh applications have been received for the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination for 12256 Group B and Group C posts in different government departments.

SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Exam Schedule

Official Exam Date Notice PDF

SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Admit Card Release Date

The admit card for SSC CGL Tier 1 Examination 2026 will be released 4 days before the candidate’s scheduled examination date.

SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Shift Timings

The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is conducted in 3 shifts in a day. The shift-wise exam timing and reporting time are discussed below.

What After SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Exam Date?

After the exam date is announced, the officials have released city intimation slips followed by admit cards at www.ssc.gov.in. Then the CBT exam will be conducted across various exam centres, and then the answer key and results will be released.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date → City Intimation Slip → Admit Card → Tier 1 Exam → Answer Key → Result → Tier 2 

SSC CGL Tier I Exam Structure

The Tier 1 exam consists of 4 sections with 100 questions and 200 marks: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. The duration of the exam will be 1 hour with sectional timing. There is negative marking: 0.50 marks will be deducted for a wrong answer.

Preparation Tips for SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam

• Mock Tests – Since there is a major change in the pattern (sectional timing of 15 minutes), it is advised to take a mock test (full length), keeping in mind the time constraints of each section. Avoid free-flowing tests.
• Do not mug up – As the exam is nearing, it is better to revise certain formulas, the vocab list, and current affairs rather than mug up.
• Old Papers – You must also practise old papers to get an idea of the difficulty level of the examination as well as the kind of questions in Reasoning and Quant, English and GA.
• Commute – Keep looking for transport and hotel options once you get an intimation of the city where you are going to write the exam.
• Keep track of the SSC website – Make sure to look out for updates on the SSC website as well as the registered email/SMS in case of last-minute changes in the exam.
  

What is the Selection Process for SSC CGL exam?

The SSC CGL 2026 selection process consists of Tier 1 and Tier 2 examinations, followed by document verification and other applicable skill/physical tests for specific posts.