The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026 for all exam dates on its official website, www.ssc.gov.in. Candidates can download their hall tickets and check key details such as the allotted exam centre, reporting time, and exam-day guidelines.
They should carefully verify all the information mentioned on the admit card and carry the required documents to the examination centre. The direct download link and other important exam-related details are provided below.
SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 Out
The SSC CGL 2026 recruitment drive aims to fill 10,731 Group B and Group C posts through the Combined Graduate Level Examination. The Tier 1 computer-based test is scheduled to conclude on 28 October 2026. Candidates who clear this stage will be eligible to appear for Tier 2.
With over 28 lakh applicants registered this year, candidates can download their admit cards from the official SSC website and check their exam details before appearing for the test.
SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 Download Link
Candidates can now access their Tier 1 hall tickets through the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in. To download the admit card, they need to log in using their Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth. For convenience, the direct 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 | 27 September 2026 (Released) |
| 1st October 2026 | 28 September 2026 (Released) |
| 5th October 2026 | 2 October 2026 (Released) |
| 6th October 2026 | 3 October 2026 (Released) |
| 7th October 2026 | 4 October 2026 (Released) |
| 8th October 2026 | 5 October 2026 (Released) |
| 9th October 2026 | 6 October 2026 (Released) |
| 10th October 2026 | 7 October 2026 (Released) |
| 12th October 2026 | 9 October 2026 (Released) |
| 13th October 2026 | 10 October 2026 (Released) |
| 14th October 2026 | 11 October 2026 (Released) |
| 15th October 2026 | 12 October 2026 (Released) |
| 16th October 2026 | 13 October 2026 (Released) |
| 22nd October 2026 | 19 October 2026 (Released) |
| 23rd October 2026 | 20 October 2026 (Released) |
| 24th October 2026 | 21 October 2026 (Released) |
| 27th October 2026 | 24 October 2026 (Released) |
| 28th October 2026 | 25 October 2026 (Released) |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Schedule 2026
The SSC has scheduled the Tier 1 examination across multiple dates, from 30 September to 28 October 2026, including 1, 5–10, 12–16, and 22–24 October, as well as 27 and 28 October.
| 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 | Reporting Time | Exam Timing |
| Shift 1 | 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
| Shift 2 | 12 PM to 1 PM | 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM |
| Shift 3 | 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM | 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 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
Although the SSC has not prescribed a specific dress code for the CGL examination, candidates should opt for simple and comfortable attire. They should also avoid wearing unnecessary accessories that may cause delays during frisking. Candidates must keep the following exam-day instructions in mind:
- Simple and comfortable clothes
- Normal footwear
- Minimal accessories
- Clothes without unnecessary metal components
SSC CGL Prohibited Items 2026
To avoid any inconvenience on exam day, candidates should carry only the items permitted by SSC. Since safekeeping facilities may not be provided at the centre, certain personal belongings and prohibited items should be left at home. These include:
- 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
Before appearing for the Tier 1 examination, candidates should familiarise themselves with its structure. The exam duration is 60 minutes, divided equally among the four sections, with 15 minutes assigned to each section.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 15 mins |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 mins |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | 15 mins |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 mins |
SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2026
Based on feedback from candidates who have taken the SSC CGL exam since 30 September 2026, the overall difficulty level has been moderate, with an average of 76–83 good attempts. Candidates scheduled to appear in the upcoming shifts can refer to this exam analysis to understand the paper’s difficulty and prepare accordingly.
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Section
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Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
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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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SSC CGL Important Links
- SSC CGL Notification 2026
- SSC CGL Syllabus
- SSC CGL Salary
- SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper
- SSC CGL Exam Shifts 2026
- SSC CGL Exam Date 2026
- SSC CGL Preparation Tips
- SSC CGL Age Limit
- SSC CGL Admit Card 2026
- SSC CGL Selection Process
- SSC CGL Exam Centre List
- SSC CGL Cut Off
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