The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026 on its official portal, www.ssc.gov.in. Candidates appearing for the Tier 1 exam can access and download their hall tickets by entering their Registration Number and Password.
Since the examination is being conducted in multiple shifts, candidates must check their allotted exam centre, reporting time, and the documents required for entry. The direct admit card download link and important exam-day guidelines are provided below for candidates’ reference.
SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 Out
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 to recruit candidates for 10,731 Group B and Group C vacancies. The Tier 1 Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to take place from 30 September to 28 October 2026.
The selection process comprises Tier 1 and Tier 2, with over 28 lakh candidates registering for this year’s examination. Candidates who have successfully applied can download the SSC CGL City Intimation Slip to check their exam date and allotted city.
As of now, SSC CGL 2026 Exams scheduled till 16th October 2026 have been conducted and next shift is scheduled from 22nd October 2026 onwards.
SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 Download Link
The CGL Tier 1 Hall Ticket 2026 download link is active @ssc.gov.in. Applicants can access their hall tickets by visiting the official SSC website and logging in with their Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth. For convenience, the direct admit card download link is provided below
SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026 Download Link (ACTIVE)
SSC CGL Admit Card Release Schedule
| Exam Date | Hall Ticket Release Date |
| 30th September 2026 | 27th September 2026 |
| 1st October 2026 | 28th September 2026 |
| 5th October 2026 | 2nd October 2026 |
| 6th October 2026 | 3rd October 2026 |
| 7th October 2026 | 4th October 2026 |
| 8th October 2026 | 5th October 2026 |
| 9th October 2026 | 6th October 2026 |
| 10th October 2026 | 7th October 2026 |
| 12th October 2026 | 9th October 2026 |
| 13th October 2026 | 10 October 2026 |
| 14th October 2026 | 11 October 2026 |
| 15th October 2026 | 12 October 2026 |
| 16th October 2026 | 13 October 2026 |
| 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 27th, and 28th October 2026 | 2-3 days before each exam date |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Schedule 2026
The Tier 1 is officially scheduled for 30 September, 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 27, and 28 October 2026 by SSC.
| Event | Date |
| Tier 1 Exam Dates | 30 September, 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 27, and 28 October 2026 |
| Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Examination
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| Number of Shifts |
3 shifts per day
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SSC CGL Shift Timings 2026
The Tier 1 examination is being conducted in 3 shifts. The reported examination timings are as follows:
| Shift | Exam Timing |
| Shift 1 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
| Shift 2 | 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM |
| Shift 3 | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
How to Download SSC CGL Online Exam Admit Card 2026?
Follow the instructions below to download the SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026 from the official website:
- Go to the SSC’s official portal, ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the “Login/Register” tab displayed on the homepage.
- Enter your Registration Number/Username and Password to open your account.
- Press the “Login” or “Submit” button to proceed.
- Locate the “SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026” link and select it to access your hall ticket.
- Carefully check the information printed on the admit card, including your photograph, roll number, examination centre, and other
- relevant details.
After confirming that all the information is correct, use the Download/Print option to save the admit card for future use. - Print a clear copy of the downloaded hall ticket.
- On the examination day, bring the printed admit card to the test centre along with an original, valid photo ID and any additional documents required under the exam-day guidelines..
Details to Check on SSC CGL Tier 1 Hall Ticket 2026 PDF
Instead of simply downloading the admit card, candidates should spend a few minutes checking the following:
- Exam date
- Reporting time
- Shift
- Centre name
- Centre address
- Roll/Registration Number
What to Carry to the SSC CGL Examination Hall?
Candidates should prepare their exam-day documents one day before the examination.
- Printed copy of the SSC CGL Admit Card 2026
- Original valid photo identity proof
- Copy of valid photo identity proof
- Recent passport-size photographs
SSC CGL Dress Code 2026
While SSC has no fixed dress code for the CGL exam, candidates are advised to wear modest, comfortable clothing. Avoid accessories or items that could delay security checks. Here are some important guidelines to follow:
- Simple and comfortable clothes
- Normal footwear
- Minimal accessories
- Clothes without unnecessary metal components
SSC CGL Prohibited Items 2026
Candidates should avoid carrying unnecessary belongings to the examination centre because storage facilities may not be available. The following items should generally not be carried inside the examination hall:
- Mobile phones
- Smartwatches
- Bluetooth devices
- Earphones/headphones
- Calculators
- Electronic gadgets
- Tablets or laptops
- Cameras
- Notes, books or study material
- Bags and bulky belongings
- Unauthorised stationery
- Any other electronic or prohibited item mentioned in the examination instructions
SSC CGL Exam Day Instructions: Do’s and Don’ts
| Do’s | Don’ts |
| Download and print the admit card in advance. |
Do not reach the centre after the gate-closing time.
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| Check the centre location before the examination day. |
Do not carry a mobile phone or smartwatch.
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| Reach the venue well before the reporting time. |
Do not carry study material into the examination hall.
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| Carry the required original ID proof. |
Do not attempt to communicate with other candidates during the exam.
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| Follow the instructions given by the examination staff. |
Do not carry unnecessary jewellery or metallic accessories.
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| Complete the verification and biometric/security process as instructed. |
Do not leave the examination hall without following the invigilator’s instructions.
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| Read the instructions displayed on the computer before starting the examination. |
Do not rely on a digital copy of the admit card when a printed copy is required.
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| Keep your admit card safely until the examination process is complete. | – |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates should also keep the basic Tier 1 exam pattern in mind before reaching the examination centre. The test is 60 minutes long, with 15 minutes allotted to each section.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2026
As per feedback received from candidates who appeared for the SSC CGL Exam from 30th September 2026 till now, the difficulty level of the exam is moderate and average attempts lies between 76-83. Those who are yet to appear for the exam must take notes from this exam review.
|
Section
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Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
|
English Comprehension
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Easy to Moderate | 20-22 |
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General Awareness
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Moderate | 19-20 |
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General Intelligence & Reasoning
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Easy To Moderate | 18-20 |
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Quantitative Aptitude
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Moderate | 19-21 |
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Total/Overall
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Moderate | 76-83 |
What to do if the admit card is not downloading?
If the admit card is not appearing, candidates should:
- Check whether they are using the correct SSC login credentials.
- Confirm that they are accessing the correct SSC website/Regional Office portal.
- Check the examination details against the city intimation slip.
- Try downloading the admit card again after some time if the server is busy.
- Use a stable internet connection and an updated browser.
SSC CGL Exam Centre List
| SSC Region/States & UTs Covered | Exam Centres and Centre Codes |
| Central Region (CR) – Bihar, Uttar Pradesh |
Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206), Gaya (3203), Chapra (3208), Saharsa (3210), Darbhanga (3202), Purnea (3209), Munger (3211), Agra (3001), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi (3008), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3003), Varanasi (3013)
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| Eastern Region (ER) – A&N Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal |
Dhanbad (4206), Jamshedpur (4207), Ranchi (4205), Bokaro (4201), Balasore (4601), Berhampore (4602), Bhubaneswar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Rourkela (4610), Sambalpur (4609), Dhenkanal (4611), Gangtok (4001), Asansol (4417), Burdwan (4422), Durgapur (4426), Kolkata (4410), Siliguri (4415), Suri (4416), Malda (4412), Kalyani (4419), Sri Vijaya Puram (4802)
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| Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR) – Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Kerala |
Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi/Gulbarga (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Ernakulam (9213), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212), Thiruvananthapuram (9211), Kannur (9202), Kavaratti (9401)
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| Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR) – Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205)
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| North Eastern Region (NER) – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura |
Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati/Dispur (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Tezpur (5112), Imphal (5501), Churachandpur (5502), Ukhrul (5503), Shillong (5401), Aizawl (5701), Dimapur (5301), Kohima (5302), Agartala (5601)
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| Northern Region (NR) – Delhi NCT, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand |
Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Roorkee (2006), Delhi (2201), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Sikar (2411), Udaipur (2409)
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| North Western Sub-Region (NWR) – Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Punjab |
Chandigarh/Mohali (1601), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Samba (1010), Srinagar (1007), Leh (1005), Amritsar (1404), Jalandhar (1402), Patiala (1403), Bathinda (1401)
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| Southern Region (SR) – Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana |
Chirala (8011), Guntur (8001), Kakinada (8009), Kurnool (8003), Nellore (8010), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupati (8006), Vizianagaram (8012), Vijayawada (8008), Visakhapatnam (8007), Srikakulam (8015), Eluru (8016), Ongole (8014), Puducherry (8401), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Madurai (8204), Salem (8205), Tiruchirapalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Vellore (8208), Krishnagiri (8209), Theni (8211), Hyderabad (8601), Karimnagar (8604), Warangal (8603), Siddipet (8605)
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| Western Region (WR) – Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra |
Panaji (7801), Ahmedabad (7001), Gandhinagar (7012), Mehsana (7013), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Vadodara (7002), Amravati (7201), Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (7202), Jalgaon (7214), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208)
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