Quick Highlights
- Exam Name: SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 (Computer Based Test)
- Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Exam Start Date: September 15, 2026
- Total Vacancies: 17,727 Group B & Group C Posts
- Expected Shifts: ~10 shifts across 5 days
- Admit Card: Expected by September 5, 2026
- Official Website: ssc.gov.in
Latest Update
The Staff Selection Commission has issued an official notice confirming the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 exam schedule. According to the notification published on the SSC's official portal (ssc.gov.in), the Tier-1 Computer Based Test will begin on September 15, 2026.
This is a significant development for the approximately 30 lakh+ candidates who registered for the SSC CGL 2026 examination, which offers 17,727 vacancies across various Group B and Group C posts in Central Government ministries and departments.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Period | June 24 – August 25, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release (Expected) | September 5, 2026 |
| Tier-1 CBT Exam Begins | September 15, 2026 |
| Tier-1 CBT Exam Ends (Tentative) | September 25, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key (Expected) | October 5, 2026 |
| Tier-1 Result (Expected) | October 30, 2026 |
Who Is Affected?
This update directly affects all candidates who have successfully submitted their online applications for SSC CGL 2026. This includes aspirants for:
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO) — Central Secretariat Service
- Inspector of Income Tax — CBDT
- Central Excise Inspector / Examiner — CBIC
- Assistant Enforcement Officer — Enforcement Directorate
- Sub Inspector — CBI
- Auditor / Accountant — CAG, CGA, CGDA
- Tax Assistant / Senior Secretariat Assistant — CBDT, CBIC
What Candidates Should Know
Key Action Items for SSC CGL 2026 Candidates
- Check City/Centre Allotment: Log in to your SSC account at ssc.gov.in to check your exam city and centre allotment once available.
- Download Admit Card: Admit cards are expected by September 5, 2026. Download and take a printout well before the exam date.
- Carry Valid ID: Ensure you have a valid government-issued photo ID matching the name on your application form.
- Exam Pattern Reminder: Tier-1 consists of 100 questions (200 marks) from Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Time: 60 minutes.
- No Electronic Devices: Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, and calculators are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
Official Source
Source: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) — Official Notification
Website: https://ssc.gov.in
This information is sourced from the official SSC website. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official portal before making any decisions.