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SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026 - Schedule, Shift Timings & Admit Card Update

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  • Updated July 16, 2026 11:17 AM
  • by J Divya
  • The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is yet to announce the exact SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026. As per the official notification, the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 Examination 2026 will be held in August-September 2026 in multiple shifts across various exam centres. Candidates who applied for the exam should check this page regularly for updates on the city intimation slip, admit card, and detailed shift-wise schedule once SSC releases them.
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SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 - Overview

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameSSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026
Conducting BodyStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Notification Release Date21 May 2026
Tentative Vacancies12,256
Application Start Date21 May 2026
Last Date to Apply22 June 2026 (11:00 PM)
Tier 1 Exam DateAugust-September 2026
Tier 1 Exam ModeComputer-Based Test (CBT)
Tier 1 Exam ShiftsMultiple shifts
Tier 2 Exam DateDecember 2026 (Tentative)
Official Websitessc.gov.in
  • SSC has confirmed only the tentative exam window for now. The exact date-wise and shift-wise Tier 1 schedule will be released separately on the official SSC website.
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SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026

SubjectNumber of QuestionsMaximum Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning2550
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Comprehension2550
  • The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam consists of 100 questions across 4 sections, with a total duration of 1 hour (1 hour 20 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe).
  • Total Duration: 1 hour
  • Sectional timer: 15 minutes per subject
  • Scribe-eligible candidates: 1 hour 20 minutes (20 minutes per subject)

How to Prepare for SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026

  • Focus on revision and mock tests rather than starting new topics in the final weeks.
  • Practice full-length Computer-Based Tests in a timed environment to build exam temperament.
  • Solve previous year question papers to understand question trends and difficulty level.
  • Revise short notes, formulas, grammar rules, and important General Awareness topics.
  • Analyse mock test performance and strengthen weak sections.
  • Revise current affairs and static GK from recent months for the General Awareness section.
  • Keep the admit card and a valid photo ID ready in advance of exam day.
  • Also Read: SSC GD Result 2026 Date

Important Instructions

  • The exact SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026 has not been announced yet rely only on the official SSC website for confirmed dates.
  • City intimation slip and admit card will be released as separate documents, with the city slip coming first.
  • Shift timings will only be confirmed via the official admit card.
  • Carry the admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam centre; requirements will be specified on the admit card.

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Q1. What is the SSC CGL Exam Date 2026?

  • The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 is scheduled for August-September 2026.

Q2. When will the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026 be announced?

  • The detailed date-wise and shift-wise exam schedule will be released on the official SSC website.

Q3. Is the SSC CGL 2026 exam date officially confirmed?

  • No. Only the August-September 2026 window has been indicated.
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