The SSC GD 2026 exam will start on April 27. It will end on May 30. The exam will be conducted in four phases. Candidates can check below the SSC GD 2026 exam day dress code, what to wear and what not to wear along with some instructions, shift timings and schedule.
SSC GD 2026 Dress Code
SSC GD 2026 Dress Code: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct the SSC GD 2026 exam from April 27 and the last exam will be held on May 30. It will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE) in four shifts on each day. The candidates will be allowed entry to the examination centre only after the verification by the invigilator and they candidates will be required to show their SSC GD 2026 admit card and photo identity card. The authroity released the SSC GD 2026 city intimation slip. It is advised to the candidate to reach the examination centre atleast one hour before the exam shit time. It is also mandatory to carry the SSC GD admit card to the examination hall. Without it, candidates will not be able to sit in the exam. Scroll down to know about the SSC GD dress code that is what to wear and what not to wear along with some prohibited item list, shift timings and exam schedule.
Also Read: SSC GD 2026 Admit Card Live Updates
- SSC GD 2026: Check Exam Schedule
- SSC GD 2026: Shift Timings
- SSC GD 2026: Dress Code
- SSC GD 2026: Things Not to Carry
SSC GD 2026: Check Exam Schedule
The SSC GD 2026 exam will be conducted in four pahses. It will be held from April 27 to May 30. Candidates can check below the schedule as mentioned by the authority.
- Week 1: April 27 to May 2, 2026
- Week 2: May 4 to May 9, 2026
- Week 3: May 18 May 23, 2026
- Week 4: May 25 to May 30, 2026
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SSC GD admit card is released by SSC four days before the exam. To download the call letter, candidates need to enter the required credentials. The hard copy of the same is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card carries the details related to the exam.
The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC GD 2026 exam in four phases. The exam will start from April 27 and will end on May 30. The exam schedule is provided below:
- Week 1 (April 27 to May 2, 2026
- Week 2 (May 4 to May 9, 2026)
- Week 3 (May 18 May 23, 2026)
- Week 4 (May 25 to May 30, 2026)
The SSC GD admit card contains the details of the allotted exam centre. Candidates need to carry the admit card to the exam centre. No one is allowed to appear for the exam without the card.
SSC GD 2026: Shift Timings
Candidates can check below the SSC GD 2026 shift timings along with the reporting time based on the last year trends.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 7:45 AM | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Shift 2 | 10:30 AM | 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM |
| Shift 3 | 1:15 PM | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
| Shift 4 | 4:00 PM | 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM |
Also Read: SSC GD Exam Pattern
SSC GD 2026: Dress Code
Candidates can check below about the various types of clothes and shoes that they should wear on the examination day:
- Candidates should wear light-coloured sober clothes.
- Candidates should wear open footwear like sandals and slippers instead of shoes. As closed shoes might be the subject of strict inspection.
- A simple shirt/t-shirt along with a pair of jeans/pants is recommended for all candidates.
- Candidates should not wear clothes with full sleeves, big buttons etc.
- Candidates should not wear heavy/traditional clothes.
- No candidate should wear expensive/flashy accessories such as watches, bracelets, chains, earrings etc.
- Female candidates should not leave their hair open during the exam.
Also Read: SSC GD Syllabus
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SSC GD 2026: Things Not to Carry
The list of items that are prohibited inside the SSC GD exam centre are:
| Watches |
Books |
| Pens |
Paper chits |
| Magazines |
Mobile phones |
| Bluetooth devices |
Head phones |
| Pen/buttonhole cameras |
Scanner |
| Calculator |
Storage devices |
| Any other electronic item |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
The SSC GD syllabus is important in the preparation for the exam. As it help candidates to know topics, prepare a structured plan to score well in the exam, etc. The syllabus covers four subjects namely General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & Awareness, Elementary Mathematics and Engli
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The SSC GD exam 2026 was postponed. The Staff Selection Commission released a public notice at ssc.gov.in regarding this. Now, the Commission released the new SSC GD 2026 exam dates. It will start from April 27 and will end on May 30.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
If you're looking for the SSC GD question paper for 2026, the official question paper and answer key will be released after the exam on the SSC website, where you can download it along with your response sheet once it's published.
In the meantime, the best way to prepare is by practising previous yea
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