The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is going to conduct the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2026. The SSC CGL Exam 2026 Tier-I is scheduled to be held from 30 September to 30 October 2026 for approximately 12,256 Group B and Group C graduate-level vacancies across various government departments and offices in India.
Candidates who have submitted their applications can now check their Exam City Details from 21 September 2026. The SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 can be downloaded 2 to 3 days before each candidate’s exam date.
SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (CGL Exam, 2026) |
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 12,256 Posts (Tentative) |
| Exam Type | Computer-Based Examination |
| Exam Date | 30 Sept. – 30 Oct. 2026 |
| Exam City Details | Available from 21 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Status | Not Issued (2–3 Days Before Exam) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
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SSC CGL Admit Card Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 |
| Total Posts | 12,256 Posts (Tentative) |
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Examination |
| Exam Date | 30 September to 30 October 2026 |
| Exam City Details | Available from 21 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Issue | 2 to 3 days before the candidate’s exam date |
| Exam Centres in Assam | Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati (Dispur) (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111) and Tezpur (5112) |
Note: If your examination details do not appear on the website one week before your exam date, the notification directs you to contact the concerned SSC Regional Office immediately with proof of submitting your application.
Scheme of SSC CGL Tier-I Examination
The Tier-I examination has four subjects with 25 questions and 50 marks in each. Candidates get 15 minutes for each subject, making the total examination time 1 hour. Candidates eligible for a scribe get 20 minutes for each subject and a total of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Question Type: Objective-type multiple-choice questions. Questions will be in English and Hindi, except for English Comprehension.
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Tier-II Examination: SSC will shortlist candidates for Tier-II on the basis of their Tier-I marks. A separate Admission Certificate will be issued for the next stage.
Own Scribe Registration for SSC CGLE 2026
Candidates who opted to use their own scribe must map the scribe’s One-Time Registration (OTR) number on the SSC website by 24 September 2026, 11:00 PM. SSC will generate a Scribe Entry Pass only for candidates who complete this mapping. SSC has stated that scribe registrations completed before 5 November 2025 were disposed of. Such scribes may need fresh registration, which now requires Aadhaar authentication.
How to Download SSC CGL Admit Card?
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section.
- Click on SSC CGL Admit Card / Exam City Details link.
- Log in with your credentials.
- Open the Admission Certificate section and select Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (Tier-I).
- Check your allotted examination city and date. When the Admission Certificate becomes available, open it and check your name, exam centre, date and reporting time.
- Download the Admission Certificate and take a clear printout to the examination hall.
Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre
- Printed Admission Certificate.
- At least two recent passport-size colour photographs.
- Original valid photo ID showing the date of birth printed on the Admission Certificate. Accepted IDs are Aadhaar Card or E-Aadhaar printout, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card and Passport.
- If the photo ID does not show the date of birth, carry an additional original document as proof, such as Matriculation Certificate or Birth Certificate.
- Candidates using a scribe must also carry the applicable medical certificate, undertaking and photocopy of the scribe’s photo ID.
Reporting Time: Candidates who could not undergo Aadhaar-based authentication must report to the examination centre 2 hours before the scheduled start of the examination. Other candidates should follow reporting time on their Admission Certificate.
Important Dates of SSC CGL Admit Card 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Apply End Date | 25 June 2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Correction Window | 1 to 3 July 2026 |
| Exam City Notice | 21 September 2026 |
| Tier-I Admit Card | 2 – 3 days before the exam |
| Tier-I Exam Date | 30 Sept. – 30 Oct. 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam Date | To be notified |
Important Link of SSC CGL Admit Card 2026
| CGL Admit Card | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Exam City Notice | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Install Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs SSC CGL Admit Card 2026
When will SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 be released?
SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 will be issued 2 to 3 days before each candidate’s exam date. The exam is from 30 Sept. to 30 Oct. 2026. Exam City details are available from 21 September 2026.
How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL 2026?
Total 12,256 tentative vacancies for Group B and Group C graduate-level posts across various departments.
How to download SSC CGL Admit Card 2026?
Login to ssc.gov.in with your credentials, go to Admission Certificate section, select Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 Tier-I and download.
What documents are required with SSC CGL Admit Card?
You need printed Admit Card, at least 2 passport size colour photos and original photo ID like Aadhaar / Voter ID / Driving Licence / PAN / Passport with date of birth.
What is the exam pattern for SSC CGL Tier-I?
Tier-I has 100 questions for 200 marks – 25 Q each from General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension. 60 minutes duration with 0.50 negative marking.