SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Exams Under Way: 30 Sept to 30 Oct

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has started the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026 Tier 1 exam. It is a computer-based test held from 30 September to 30 October 2026. The recruitment covers around 12,256 tentative Group B and Group C vacancies.

Key facts

• City intimation slip: Released on 22 September 2026 at ssc.gov.in. It shows your exam city, date and shift.
• Shifts: Four shifts a day, starting at 9:00 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:30 PM and 5:15 PM. Each shift is one hour.
• Admit card: This is a separate document from the city slip. It carries the exact centre address and exam-day instructions. It is issued shortly before each candidate's exam date.

What aspirants should do

• Log in to ssc.gov.in with your registration details and check your city slip now.
• Download the admit card as soon as it is available for your date.
• Carry the admit card and a valid photo ID to the centre.
• Reach the centre well before reporting time.
• Contact SSC through the official helpline or regional office if the city, date or details are wrong.

Source: Careers360 and CareerIndia, based on the SSC notice at ssc.gov.in