CGL Tier 1 2026 Exam: SSC has released the 2026 CGL exam schedule. The Tier 1 exam for SSC CGL 2026 will be conducted from September 30 to October 30, 2026, according to the official announcement. The computer-based SSC CGL 2026 exam will consist of two tiers: Tier 1 and Tier 2, as per official details.
A total of 2,852,665 candidates will appear for the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (Tier 1); due to the large number of candidates, the exam will span approximately one month. The CBT preliminary exam will be conducted in four shifts across 141 exam centers throughout India.
The notification for SSC Combined Graduate Level 2026 was issued for 12,256 tentative vacancies, and the online application process remained open until June 25. Admit cards will be available 2-3 days before the exam begins, while city intimation slips will be released 9-10 days before the examination.
SSC CGL 2026 Exam Date (Tier 1)
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the dates for the SSC Combined Graduate Level 2026 examination for Group B and C posts via an official notice. Candidates should complete their preparations in advance, as the Tier 1 exam is scheduled to be held from September 30 to October 30, 2026; a detailed schedule specifying dates and shifts will be released separately on the official SSC website. Please refer to the table below for complete details regarding the SSC Combined Graduate Level recruitment dates:
| Exam Name | SSC Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) Examination 2026 |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026 | 30th September to 30th October 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | December 2026 (Tentative Schedule) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC Combined Graduate Level 2026 Admit Card Date
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has not yet released the SSC CGL 2026 admit card. Since the Tier 1 exam is scheduled to begin on September 30, 2026, the admit card is expected to be released on the official SSC website approximately 2–3 days prior to the exam date. To download the SSC CGL Tier 1 hall ticket, candidates must log in using their registration number and password or date of birth. The SSC will provide details regarding the exact release date of the admit card along with the detailed exam schedule.
