SSC CGL Exam Date 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026. The SSC CGL Tier-I examination will be conducted from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 in Computer Based Examination (CBE) mode.

The SSC CGL 2026 recruitment is being conducted for various Group B and Group C posts in different Ministries, Departments, Organizations of the Government of India and other Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies and Tribunals.

The SSC CGL 2026 notification mentions approximately 12,256 tentative vacancies. Candidates who have applied for the examination should regularly check the official SSC website for exam city, admit card and other examination updates.

The SSC CGL 2026 notification mentions approximately 12,256 tentative vacancies.

These vacancies are for various Group B and Group C posts in different Ministries, Departments, Organizations of the Government of India and other Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies and Tribunals.

The Commission may update the vacancy details from time to time. Candidates should check the official SSC website for the latest post-wise and category-wise vacancy information.

The age limit varies according to the post. As per the official SSC CGL 2026 notification, different posts have different age limits including 18–27 years, 18–30 years, 20–30 years and 18–32 years.

The applicable cut-off date and post-wise age requirement should be checked in the official SSC CGL 2026 notification.

Age relaxation for eligible reserved categories and other categories will be applicable as per Government of India rules.

For most SSC CGL posts, candidates are required to possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.

Certain posts have additional or specific educational requirements. Candidates should check the official notification for the qualification applicable to the particular post.

The Tier-I examination consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions and is conducted in Computer Based Examination mode.

There is negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I.

1. Tier-I Computer Based Examination
2. Tier-II Computer Based Examination
3. Computer Knowledge Test / Data Entry Speed Test, wherever applicable
4. Document Verification and other applicable requirements

The exact requirements may vary according to the post. Candidates should check the official SSC CGL notification for post-specific requirements.

1. Visit the official SSC website .
2. Go to the Notice Board section.
3. Look for the latest SSC CGL Examination Schedule notice.
4. Open the examination schedule notice.
5. Check the Tier-I examination dates and other instructions.
6. Regularly check the official SSC website for exam city and admit card updates.

The SSC CGL Tier-I examination is scheduled from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026.

The individual examination date, shift and examination centre details will be communicated through the relevant SSC examination city and admit card updates.

Candidates should regularly visit the official SSC website for the latest information regarding exam city and admit card.

• Check the official SSC website regularly for the latest examination updates.
• Verify your examination city, date and shift once the relevant information is released.
• Download the admit card from the official SSC portal when it becomes available.
• Read all instructions printed on the admit card carefully.
• Carry the required documents and valid identification proof as specified by SSC.
• Reach the examination centre within the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.

The information provided in this post is intended for general informational purposes. Candidates are advised to verify the latest examination dates, vacancies, eligibility, exam city, admit card, selection process and other recruitment details from the official Staff Selection Commission website before taking any action.

The Staff Selection Commission may revise examination schedules and other recruitment details from time to time. Candidates should regularly check the official SSC portal for the latest updates.