SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026

Name of Post: SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026

Post Date / Update: 28 September 2026, 07:31 AM

Short Information: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has started releasing the SSC CGL Tier-1 Admit Card 2026 on ssc.gov.in from 27/09/2026 — the admission certificate is issued 2–3 days before each candidate’s exam date. The Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 (10,731 tentative Group B & Group C vacancies) Tier-1 computer-based test will be held from 30/09/2026 to 30/10/2026 in multiple shifts. The exam city intimation slip has been available since 21/09/2026; the admit card carries the exact shift, reporting time and centre address and is mandatory for entry to the exam hall.

Important Dates

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100/-
• SC / ST / PH: Rs. 0/- (Nil)
• All Category Female: Rs. 0/- (Exempted)
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)

Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 27–32 Years (post-wise)
• Age relaxation applicable as per SSC CGL recruitment rules.

Vacancy Details – SSC CGL 2026

• Total Tentative Vacancies: 10,731 (Group B & Group C posts — updated by SSC on 24/09/2026; notification figure was approx. 12,256)
• Posts include Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (Income Tax / Central Excise / Preventive / Examiner), Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector, Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade-II, Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, Postal Assistant and other notified posts.

Eligibility – SSC CGL 2026

• All other posts: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
• Junior Statistical Officer: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 10+2 level, OR Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a subject at degree level.
• Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.

Selection Process – SSC CGL 2026 (Exam Pattern Tier-1)

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (online)
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q), General Awareness (25 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q), English Comprehension (25 Q)
• Total: 100 questions, 200 marks
• Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer (as per official notification)
• Question Type: Objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
• Further Stages: Tier-2 examination (December 2026, tentative), followed by Document Verification

How to Download – SSC CGL Tier-1 Admit Card 2026

1. Visit the official SSC website ssc.gov.in and open the Admit Card / Hall Ticket section, or use the Download Admit Card link in the Important Links table below.
2. Select “Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 – Tier-1 Admission Certificate” and your region.
3. Log in using your Registration Number and Password (or Registration Number / Name with Date of Birth, as offered).
4. Your admit card will appear on the screen — check your exam date, shift timing, reporting time and exam centre address.
5. Download the PDF and take a clear printout on A4 paper for the exam day.

Important Links

FAQs – SSC CGL Tier-1 Admit Card 2026

Q1. Is the SSC CGL Tier-1 Admit Card 2026 released?
A. Yes. SSC started releasing the Tier-1 admit cards from 27/09/2026 on ssc.gov.in, 2–3 days before each candidate’s exam date.

Q2. What login details are needed to download the admit card?
A. Your Registration Number and Password, along with the captcha shown on the login page.

Q3. When is the SSC CGL Tier-1 exam 2026?
A. From 30/09/2026 to 30/10/2026, in computer-based mode across multiple shifts.

Q4. What is the difference between the city slip and the admit card?
A. The city slip (out since 21/09/2026) only shows your exam city and date. The admit card carries the exact shift, reporting time and centre address and is required for entry to the exam hall.

Q5. How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL 2026?
A. 10,731 tentative Group B and Group C vacancies, as per SSC’s updated vacancy list.

Q6. What should I carry to the exam centre?
A. A printed admit card, a valid original photo ID, and two passport-size photographs.