SSC CGL 2026 Dates: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to conduct the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2026 in August-September and Tier 2 in December 2026. The SSC CGL Notification was released on May 21. Along with the notification, the SSC CGL application form link was activated. The last date to apply was June 25. The application correction dates were July 1 to 3, 2026. A total of 12, 256 vacancies were announced.
The Commission will release the City intimation slip only a week before the exam start date and the SSC CGL admit card will be released only three days before the exam start date. Candidates can check below the SSC CGL important dates 2026.
- SSC CGL Exam Dates & Schedule
- SSC CGL Notification 2026 Dates
- SSC CGL Exam Dates 2026 Details
- SSC CGL Result Dates 2026
- SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 FAQs
SSC CGL Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC CGL 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Aug ' 26 - Sep ' 26 | SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Exam Dates TENTATIVE |
| Dec ' 26 | SSC CGL 2026 Tier-2 Exam Dates TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul ' 26 - 03 Jul ' 26 | SSC CGL 2026 Application Correction Dates |
| 26 Jun ' 26 | SSC CGL 2026 Application Fee Payment Last Date |
| 21 May ' 26 | SSC CGL 2026 Notification Date |
SSC CGL Notification 2026 Dates
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2026 notification online on its portal - ssc.gov.in. The notification consists of the information related to the examination including vacancy, eligibility criteria, important dates, exam pattern, syllabus application process, etc. The official notification also mentions the SSC CGL eligibility. The candidates must refer to the official notification to know all the components of eligibility, such as the following:
- Nationality.
- SSC CGL Age Limit.
- Education Qualification.
SSC CGL notification 2026 PDF: Download Here
Commonly asked questions
Based on the past trends, generally SSC CGL Tier 1 good score is considered as 150+ and the target should be around 165 to 170+ for General category. For OBC or EWS 140 to 150 and target can range up to 160 to 165+.
The Staff Selection Commission mention the age-relaxation to all the categories of candidates in the official notification. The candidates can see below the age-relaxation mentioned in the official notification in the previous years.
The age relaxations for different categories in SSC CGL 2026 are as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation | |
| SC/ST | 5 years | |
| OBC | 3 years | |
| PwD (General) | 10 years | |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years | |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 3 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years | |
| Central Government Civilian Employees Group B | General | 5 years |
| OBC | 8 years | |
| SC/ST | 10 years | |
| Central Government Civilian Employees Group C | General | Up to 40 years |
| OBC | Up to 43 years | |
| SC/ST | Up to 45 years | |
| Candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir | 5 years (SC/ST), 8 years (OBC) | |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated (Group C) | Up to 35 years (General), Up to 38 years (OBC), Up to 40 years (SC/ST) | |
| Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities | 5 years (General), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST) |
SSC CGL Exam Dates 2026 Details
The dates is one of the factors in the candidate's journey to the selection because it helps the candidates to plan for the exam. The candidates require the SSC CGL 2026 exam dates to prepare their study plan and divide the tasks on dates. The candidates can see below the dates related to the exam.
| SSC CGL 2026 Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Notification | 21-May-2026 |
| Application Start Date | 21-May-2026 |
| Application End Date |
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| Last Date for Application Fee |
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| Application Correction Window |
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| SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Dates | August-September 2026 (Tentative) |
| SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Result | to be updated here |
| SSC CGL 2026 Tier 2 Dates | December 2026 |
SSC has clarified that new application deadline will now be treated as the date for determining candidates' eligibility wherever closing date was mentioned in original examination notice. Apart from revised application related dates, all other terms and conditions will remain unchanged.
Commonly asked questions
The SSC CGL Tier 1 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in August-Sepember 2026 across the various centres in the country. The official notification released on May 21.
The application link for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam was activated on May 21 at ssc.gov.in. Candidates can fill the SSC CGL application form until the last date.
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2026 age cutoff dates in the notification. The Commission released the SSC CGL notification 2026 on its portal.
The Commission mentioned the age cutoff date for the SSC CGL 2026 exam in the official notification.
SSC CGL Result Dates 2026
The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL result after the conduction of an exam. The SSC CGL result 2026 will be prepared based on the final answer key. Along with the result, the authority will release the SSC CGL Cutoff for each post-group and category separately.The SSC CGL result PDF mentioned the name, parent's name, score and category of the selected candidates.
How to Download SSC CGL Result 2026?
Candidates can see below the methods to check the SSC CGL Tier 1 result:
- Visit ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the result tab at the top of the page.
- Follow the SSC CGL result link.
- Find your roll number in the Combined Graduate Level result PDF.
- Download the result pdf for future reference.
SSC CGL Result Download PDF 2026
The candidates should note that the SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2026 PDFs will be available here for downloading purposes after such release.The Commission releases the Combined Graduate Result for each stage separately. Candidates whose names/roll numbers appear in the final SSC CGL merit list are then allotted their respective posts as per the available vacancies. Candidates can check their SSC CGL tier 1 result 2026 in the below given official PDF once it is released.
Commonly asked questions
The Commission mentioned the minimum qualifying percentage in the official notification. The candidates can see below the minimum qualifying marks as mentioned in the official notification:
Category | Qualifying Marks | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
UR | 30% | 60 |
OBC/ EWS | 25% | 50 |
All other categories | 20% | 40 |
The candidates are required to score the above minimum marks to become eligible for the selection in the SSC CGL Tier 1 result. The minimum qualifying marks must not be confused with the Cutoff. The SSC CGL Cutoff is different from minimum qualifying marks.
The SSC CGL Tier 1 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in August-Sepember 2026 across the various centres in the country. The official notification released on May 21.
After the declaration of the SSC CGL Result for Tier 2 exam, candidates will undergo the Document Verification, mandatory data Entry Speed Test or typing test and then the final selections will be based on the merit and post preference.
No. The Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 2 Result on the official website at ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam is expected to be conducted in December 2026.
SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 FAQs
The candidates can see here questions about the SSC CGL dates.
The Staff Selection Commission provide all the avenues to pay the SSC CGL application fee in online as well as offline mode. The candidates can see below the mediums to pay the SSC CGL 2025 application fee
- BHIM UPI
- Net Banking
- Credit/Debit Cards
- SBI Challan (offline)
The SSC CGL application fee is INR 100. The last date to apply online for the SSC CGL 2025 was July 4, 2025.
The SSC CGL eligibility is set by the Staff Selection Commission. It is hard to change the eligibility for the CGL exam. The eligibility consists of the information related to the age limit, educational qualification and nationality or citizenship. To know more about the SSC CGL Eligibility click the link as provided: https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/ssc/articles/ssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria-educational-qualification-age-limit-reservations-more-blogId-25015
The Staff Selection Commission does not release the SSC CGL admit card release date in the notification. However, the admit card for SSC CGL is released about one week before the exam. The SSC CGL admit cards was not released by the regional websites. The admit card is released four days before the exam date of the candidate.
SSC CGL 2025 exam was conducted till September 26.
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2026 age cutoff dates in the notification. The Commission released the SSC CGL notification 2026 on its portal.
The Commission mentioned the age cutoff date for the SSC CGL 2026 exam in the official notification.
The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 1 result 2026 on its portal - ssc.gov.in. The Commission will mention the roll number and names of the qualified candidates in the result PDF.
The Staff Selection Commission mention the age-relaxation to all the categories of candidates in the official notification. The candidates can see below the age-relaxation mentioned in the official notification in the previous years.
The age relaxations for different categories in SSC CGL 2026 are as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation | |
| SC/ST | 5 years | |
| OBC | 3 years | |
| PwD (General) | 10 years | |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years | |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 3 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years | |
| Central Government Civilian Employees Group B | General | 5 years |
| OBC | 8 years | |
| SC/ST | 10 years | |
| Central Government Civilian Employees Group C | General | Up to 40 years |
| OBC | Up to 43 years | |
| SC/ST | Up to 45 years | |
| Candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir | 5 years (SC/ST), 8 years (OBC) | |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated (Group C) | Up to 35 years (General), Up to 38 years (OBC), Up to 40 years (SC/ST) | |
| Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities | 5 years (General), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST) |
The Staff Selection Commission mentioned the SSC CGL 2025 application correction dates in the official notification. The Commission release the SSC CGL 2025 notification on June 9, 2025, on its official website because the official notification was not released on April 22, 2025. The SSC CGL 2025 online application was also be activated with its release.
The SSC CGL 2025 application correction was available from July 9 to 11, 2025.
The Staff Selection Commission conducted the SSC CGL 2025-26 main exam on January 18 and 19. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 exam till October 14. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL main exam in online mode as a Computer-Based Exam(CBE) only.
The SSC CGL 2025-26 notification was released online on June 9, 2025.
The authority released the SSC CGL Notification 2026 at ssc.gov.in on May 21. Along with the notification PDF, the application link was also activated.
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