SSC GD Exam Date 2026 Out (Shortly), New Exam Schedule & Shift Timings

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially postponed the SSC GD Constable Examination 2026, initially set to start on 23rd February 2026. An official notice has been published on its website www.ssc.gov.in, informing candidates of the postponement and stating that new dates will be announced soon. No slot booking will take place for this exam. Candidates must bookmark this page to get notified when the SSC GD New Exam Date is released. 

SSC GD Exam Date 2026

Around 35 lakh candidates have submitted their applications for the SSC GD Examination 2026, and some of them might be confused about whether the exam will be conducted or not. The candidates need not worry as the exam will definitely be conducted, but on revised dates, which are expected to be announced very soon.

While the official notice confirms the postponement, SSC hasn’t specified a clear reason for the SSC GD 2026 Exam Postponement, but it may be due to some administrative reasons. Check the official notice attached below.

What Has Changed for SSC GD Candidates?

Here’s how the postponement affects applicants:

1. Exam City Intimation Slip Delayed- The city intimation slip, which lets candidates see their exam city and tentative date, has been postponed along with the main exam and will be issued ahead of the revised exam dates.
2. Self Slot Allocation- Since the self-slot booking feature has been scrapped, SSC will now assign exam shifts and cities automatically rather than letting candidates select them.
3. New Dates Will Be Announced Soon- Once the new date for the SSC GD 2026 exam is finalized, it will be published on the SSC’s official portal under the “Latest News” or “Notices” sections. Candidates should keep checking ssc.gov.in for updates.

SSC GD City Intimation & Admit Card Release Date

SSC has clarified the timeline for the release of exam city intimation slips and admit cards. As mentioned in the official notice, the exam city slips with scheduled exam date, shift and city will be released around 8 to 10 days before the exam date and admit cards will be released 2 to 3 days before the scheduled exam date.

Candidates will need to use their Registration ID / Roll Number and Date of Birth to download their city slips and admit card from the official SSC website (www.ssc.gov.in).

What Aspirants Must Do Now

Candidates preparing for the SSC GD 2026 exam should:

1. Regularly visit the official SSC website for updated notices.
2. Stay prepared academically so that they can face the exam on the revised date without last-minute rush.
3. Monitor official notifications for the release of admit cards and intimation slips.
4. Keep all essential documents ready (ID, registration details, photograph, etc.) once new dates are announced.

SSC GD Exam 2026 Shift Timings

As per the previous exams conducted by SSC, the exam can be expected to be held in 3 to 4 shifts. The confirmed exam timings will be mentioned in the cadnidates’ exam city slips and admit cards. The expected exam timings for SSC GD 2026 Exam are as follows-