SSC CGL 2026 Exam Date: The SSC CGL Tier-1 exam is set to begin on September 30, 2026. Important news has emerged for candidates appearing for the SSC CGL 2026 exam; the Commission has released the exam schedule. Candidates preparing for government jobs can now view and download the exam schedule from the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in).
View the Schedule
According to the notice issued by the SSC, the CGL Tier 1 examination will be conducted at designated centres across the country, starting on September 30 and continuing until October 30, 2026. Consequently, candidates have very little time left to prepare.
SSC CGL Vacancy 2026
A total of 12,256 tentative vacancies have been announced for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination. Selected candidates will be appointed to Group B and Group C posts across various Central Government ministries and departments. However, these vacancy figures are not final; the Commission may increase or decrease the number of posts before declaring the final result.
SSC CGL Tier 1: Exams to continue until October 30
According to official information from the SSC, the computer-based examination will be conducted in two tiers: Tier 1 and Tier 2. Tier 1 will be held from September 30 to October 30, 2026, while Tier 2 is likely to be conducted in December 2026.
When will the City Slip and Admit Card be released?
For registered candidates, SSC will release the exam city intimation slip 10 days before the exam date. Admit cards will be made available 3 to 4 days before the exam date.
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Exam Pattern
In the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam, candidates will be asked 100 multiple-choice questions. The question paper will consist of 25 questions each from General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Candidates will be allotted one hour to complete the paper.
Marking Scheme and Time Limit
Candidates will be given one hour to complete the Tier 1 paper. There will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every incorrect answer. The Tier 1 exam will comprise objective-type, multiple-choice questions. Except for the English Comprehension section, the questions will be available in both English and Hindi. Candidates preparing for government jobs are advised to closely monitor the Commission’s website for the latest updates.