The SSC GD 2026 exam dates were April 27 to May 30. It was conducted in four phases. Candidates can check below the shift timings, reporting time, gate closing time and exam schedule for the SSC GD 2026 exam.
SSC GD 2026 Shift Timings & Reporting Time
SSC GD 2026 exam: The Commission is conducting the SSC GD 2026 exam at various centres across the country in four phases. The exam was started on April 27 and was ended on May 30. Those candidates appearing for the SSC GD exam 2026 must be aware with the SSC GD exam shift timings, reporting time, gate closing time, etc. The exam is conducted in an online mode in four shifts in a day of one hour duration each. It is crucial for a candidate to arrive on time as per the designated reporting time because late late entry is not permitted in any circumstances. The exam will be condcuted to join various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF, and Assam Rifles. Scroll down to know about the SSC GD 2026 shift timings, reporting time and gate closing time.
- SSC GD 2026 Exam Cancelled
- SSC GD 2026 Exam Schedule
- SSC GD 2026 Shift Timings and Reporting Time
- SSC GD 2026 Gate Closing Time
SSC GD 2026 Exam Cancelled
The Commission cancelled the SSC GD exam 2026 at three centres on April 27 due to technical issues. The three centres are AMS Institute (Kolkata), Santiniketan Polytechnic (Durgapur) and Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Polytechnic College, Moga (Punjab). The examination schedule will be released soon by the authority.
Commonly asked questions
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 conducted the SSC GD 2026 exam in four phases. The exam was started on April 27 and ended on May 30.
- 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 candidates get their registration ID on their mobile and the email account provided at the time of SSC One-Time registration.If you forget your Registration ID or Password:
- Go to the SSC login page
- Click on “Forgot Registration ID/Password”
- Enter your registered email ID or mobile number and date of birth
- You will receive an OTP to reset your credentials
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 Exam Schedule
- 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)
Also Read: SSC GD 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
SSC GD 2026 Shift Timings and Reporting Time
The candidates should note that the Commission conduct the SSC GD Constable exam as per the shift timing notified by the Commission. The candidates can check below the SSC GD shift timings.
| 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 |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates get to know the details of the allotted SSC GD exam centre through their individual admit cards. The SSC GD admit card contains the name and address of the allotted exam centre along with the centre code, reporting time and shift time. The GD Constable exam centres are allotted to candidates as per their choice filled in the online application form.
The details related to SSC GD exam centres are mentioned in the admit card. Candidates must report there as per the mentioned reporting timings. The verification formalities are carried out at the centre before they are allowed entry.
SSC GD Merit List 2025 is a list of candidates who have cleared the exam and have been shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process. The SSC GD Constable merit list is released twice during the exam process- once along with the CBE exam result (these candidates are shorlisted for the next round of selection process, that is, physical test (PET/ PST)) and once along with the final results (these candidates are shortlisted for post allocation). It contains the SSC GD rank list of candidates based on their merit in the examination.
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Date
30 Jun '26
SSC GD 2026 Gate Closing Time
It is to be advised to the candidate to arrive atleast 90 minutes early for frisking or biometrics. Gate will close around 30 minutes before the start of an exam. The entry will not be permitted to the candidates if they will be late due to any circumstances. The SSC GD admit card 2026 contains all the details about the SSC GD shift timing, reporting time, guidelines, instructions on the exam day, etc.
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Those candidates who will appear for the SSC GD exam 2026 are advised to follow all the instructions carefully on the day of an exam. It is mandatory to report to the examination centre at least one hour before the scheduled shift start time so that all the security checks and verification processes will be done properly. It is also crucial to carry the SSC GD admit card and a valid photo ID to the examination Centre.
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