SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026: Tentative Schedule & Updates
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is yet to announce the exact SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026. As per the official notification, the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 Examination 2026 will be held in August-September 2026 in multiple shifts across various exam centres. Candidates who applied for the exam should check this page regularly for updates on the city intimation slip, admit card, and detailed shift-wise schedule once SSC releases them.
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Exam Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Notification Release Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Tentative Vacancies | 12,256 |
| Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 June 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | August-September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Tier 1 Exam Shifts | Multiple shifts |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Shift Timings (Expected)
SSC has not yet released the official shift timings. The table below reflects the expected schedule based on previous years' patterns.
| Shift | Reporting Time (Expected) | Gate Closing Time (Expected) | Exam Timing (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 7:45 AM | 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Shift 2 | 10:30 AM | 11:15 AM | 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
| Shift 3 | 1:15 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Shift 4* | 4:00 PM | 4:45 PM | 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM |
*Shift 4 may be conducted only at select exam centres. Official timings will be confirmed via the admit card.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
Total Duration: 1 hour (1 hour 20 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates).
Important Instructions
- The exact SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026 is yet to be announced. Rely only on the official SSC website for confirmed dates.
- City intimation slip and admit card will be released separately, with the city slip coming first.
- Shift timings will be confirmed via the official admit card.
- Carry the admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
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