Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026 on September 27, 2026, for the Combined Graduate Level Examination. The computer-based examination will be held from September 30 to October 30, 2026, as part of the recruitment process for 12,256 Group B and Group C vacancies in central government departments and ministries.
Candidates can download their hall tickets from ssc.gov.in using their registration number and password. The admit card contains the examination date, reporting time, shift, centre address and other mandatory instructions.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Group B and Group C posts through Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 12,256 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | June 9, 2026 |
| Last Date | July 4, 2026 |
| Tier 1 Admit Card Release | September 27, 2026 |
| Exam Date | September 30 to October 30, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that examination dates and shifts may differ depending on the allotted region and city. The exact schedule printed on the individual admit card will be treated as final.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution.
- Candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer or other statistics-related posts may be required to have studied Statistics at the degree level or secured the prescribed marks in Mathematics at the Class 12 level.
- The educational qualification must have been obtained by the cut-off date mentioned in the detailed SSC CGL 2026 notification.
- Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation must have acquired the required qualification by the prescribed eligibility date.
Age Limit
- The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years.
- The upper age limit may be 27, 30 or 32 years, depending on the post and department selected.
- Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under central government rules.
- The crucial date for calculating age will be the date specified in the official notification.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS male candidates: Rs. 100.
- Women candidates: No application fee.
- SC, ST, PwBD and eligible ex-servicemen: No application fee.
- The fee was payable online through the payment options provided on the SSC portal.
Selection Process
The SSC CGL 2026 recruitment process consists of the following stages:
- Tier 1 Computer-Based Examination: A qualifying objective examination covering General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension.
- Tier 2 Computer-Based Examination: Shortlisted candidates will take the post-specific Tier 2 papers, including relevant modules such as Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness and Computer Knowledge.
- Document Verification and Final Selection: Candidates will be considered for appointment after verification of eligibility documents, post preferences, examination performance and applicable departmental requirements.
How to Apply
The SSC CGL 2026 application window has closed. Registered candidates can now access their examination information and download the admit card by following these steps:
- Visit the official Staff Selection Commission website at ssc.gov.in.
- Open the Admit Card or Admission Certificate section displayed on the homepage.
- Select the link for Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 – Tier 1.
- Enter the registration number or candidate ID and password. Candidates should use the recovery option if they have forgotten their login credentials.
- Review the exam date, shift, reporting time, examination city and centre address shown on the screen.
- Download the SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card and take a clear printout on A4-size paper.
- Check the photograph, signature and personal information carefully. Any discrepancy should be reported to the appropriate SSC authority before the examination.
- Carry the printed admit card, an original valid photo identity document and any additional documents specified on the hall ticket to the examination centre.
Candidates are advised to reach the centre before the reporting deadline. Entry may not be permitted after the examination gate closes. Electronic devices, calculators, study material, smartwatches and other prohibited items should not be carried inside the venue.
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FAQs
1. When was the SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026 released?
The admit card was released on September 27, 2026.
2. What are the SSC CGL Tier 1 examination dates?
The Tier 1 examination is scheduled to be conducted from September 30 to October 30, 2026.
3. What should candidates carry to the examination centre?
Candidates must carry a printed admit card, an original valid photo ID and any additional photograph or document mentioned in the examination instructions.
