SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 From Tomorrow; Check Shift Timings & Guidelines to Follow
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 begins tomorrow, September 30. Check exam dates, shift timings, reporting and gate closing times, documents required and important SSC CGL exam-day guidelines.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 From Tomorrow
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026: Staff Selection Commission will begin SSC CGL Tier 1 exan 2026 tomorrow, September 30. The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Examination (CBE) mode in multiple shifts across designated centres. SSC CGL Tier 1 exam window will continue till October 30, 2026.
Candidates appearing for exam should check their SSC CGL admit card for allotted exam date, centre, shift, reporting time and other instructions. The Commission has been releasing SSC CGL tier 1 admit cards in phases, generally 2 to 3 days before respective examination date.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 Shift Timings
SSC CGL exam is being conducted in three shifts. Tier 1 shift timings, reporting times and gate-closing times are as follows
| Shifts |
Reporting Time |
Gate Closing Time |
Exam Timings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
8:30 AM |
9:30 AM |
10 to 11 AM |
| Shift 2 |
12 PM |
1 PM |
1:30 to 2:30 PM |
| Shift 3 |
3:30 PM |
4:30 PM |
5 to 6 PM |
Candidates must reach SSC CGL exam centre well before gate-closing time. The shift allotted to an individual candidate should be considered as per admission certificate.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026
Tier 1 exam comprises 100 questions carrying 200 marks. There are four sections General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. The total exam duration is 60 minutes.
| Subjects |
Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
| General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
| English Comprehension |
25 |
50 |
| Total |
100 |
200 |
Documents to Carry for SSC CGL Exam 2026
Candidates should keep all needed documents ready before leaving for exam centre. As per SSC's exam instructions, candidates must carry a printed copy of admit card along with original photo identity document. Those whose photo ID does not contain their date of birth may also be required to carry an additional original document supporting their date of birth. SSC has listed documents such as
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Aadhaar Card/e-Aadhaar
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Voter ID
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Driving Licence
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PAN Card
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Passport
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School/College ID and government-issued ID
Guidelines to Follow During SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026
Candidates should keep these points in mind before appearing for exam
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Check candidate's name, photograph, exam date, shift, reporting time and centre address mentioned in admit card
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They must enter centre before specified gate-closing time
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Name and date of birth details should match information required on admit card
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Candidates whose ID does not mention their date of birth should carry a valid supporting document
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They should plan their route and travel time beforehand, particularly if the centre is in another part of the city
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Do not carry mobile phones, smartwatches, electronic gadgets or other restricted items into exam centre
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They must follow the directions given by examination staff during entry, verification and computer-based test
Check SSC CGL Exam City and Admit Card
SSC has already released Tier 1 city intimation details, allowing candidates to check their allotted examination city, date and shift. SSC CGL admit card contains more detailed information, including examination centre and reporting-related instructions. Those appearing on September 30 should ensure that they have downloaded their SSC CGL 2026 admit card, verified centre address and arranged documents before exam day.
Commonly asked questions
The Commission released the SSC CGL vacancies 2026 at ssc.gov.in. A total of 12,256 vacancies are announced. These will be the tentative numbers and the SSC CGL vacancies can be increased anytime before the declaration of final result.
The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be conducted from September 30 to October 30, 2026. The schedule, shift dates, city slip will be released by the Commission before the exams begin.
SSC CGL 2025 exam will be conducted in two stages only. The candidates need to clear both stages to get appointed. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) revised the exam pattern of the SSC CGL to expedite the recruitment procedure. The DEST is merged with the Tier 2 exam and the descriptive Tier 3 is not there in the exam process. It is not clear whether this is a temporary or permanent change in the SSC CGL exam pattern.
The SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 exam was conducted from September 12 to 26 and on October 14.
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