SSC CGL 2026: Tier 1 Exam Date, Admit Card & City Intimation Slip
SSC CGL 2026 Admit Card is one of the most awaited updates for candidates right now. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 notification on May 21, 2026, inviting applications for 12,256 vacancies in Group B and Group C posts across various central government ministries and departments. The online application window closed on June 22, 2026, and the Commission has scheduled the Tier 1 Computer-Based Examination for August-September 2026.
Candidates who applied are now waiting for the exam city intimation slip and admit card, which SSC typically releases a few days before the exam. This guide covers everything confirmed so far – exam dates, admit card, vacancy details, and exam pattern – based on the official SSC notification.
SSC CGL 2026: Key Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | May 21, 2026 |
| Online Application Start | May 21, 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | June 22, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | June 23, 2026 |
| Form Correction Window | June 29 – July 1, 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam City Intimation Slip | Expected August 2026 |
| Tier 1 Admit Card | 3-7 days before each exam date |
| Tier 1 Exam (CBT) | August – September 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam | December 2026 (tentative) |
Note: Tier 1 and Tier 2 dates are tentative until SSC confirms exact shift-wise dates on the admit card. This page will be updated as soon as SSC releases the admit card link.
SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 12,256 posts are on offer this year across 26 Group B posts (Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Inspector-level posts, etc.) and 11 Group C posts (Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, and more) in various ministries, departments, and organisations of the Government of India.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university (some posts require additional qualifications – check the official notification for post-wise details).
- Age Limit: Generally 18 to 32 years as on August 1, 2026, depending on the post applied for.
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and additional relaxation for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other categories as per government norms.
Application Fee
- General/UR/OBC/EWS male candidates: Rs. 100
- Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Exam Pattern
Tier 1 is a Computer-Based Test with four sections, each carrying its own 15-minute time limit:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 minutes |
There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer. Tier 1 is qualifying in nature – candidates who clear the cut-off proceed to Tier 2, which has three papers (Paper I for all posts, Paper II for JSO/Statistical Investigator posts, and a newly introduced Paper III for Assistant Audit Officer posts). Always cross-check the exact pattern and syllabus with the official notification, as SSC has revised the CGL scheme in recent cycles.
How to Download SSC CGL 2026 Admit Card (Once Released)
- Visit the official SSC website – ssc.gov.in
- Go to the “Admit Card” section on the homepage.
- Select the regional website link shown against Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026.
- Log in using your registration number and password/date of birth.
- Download and print the admit card; keep multiple copies for exam day.
SSC releases admit cards region-wise through its regional websites, so keep checking the notice board on the official site closer to your exam date.
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
- Printed copy of the admit card
- One valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving Licence)
- Recent passport-size photographs (as specified on the admit card)
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Official Source
For the original notification and all authentic updates, always refer to the Staff Selection Commission’s official website: https://ssc.gov.in. This article will be updated as soon as SSC announces the exact Tier 1 exam dates and releases the admit card.
Disclaimer: Exam dates and details above are based on the official SSC CGL 2026 notification and subsequent updates as of August 22, 2026. Candidates should verify all information from ssc.gov.in before taking any action.