The SSC GD 2026 exam is schedule to be conducted from April 27 to May 30 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 exam: The Commission will conduct the SSC GD 2026 exam from April 27 to May 30 at various centres across the country in four phases. 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 will be 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.
Also Read: SSC GD 2026 Admit Card Live Updates
- SSC GD 2026 Exam Schedule
- SSC GD 2026 Shift Timings and Reporting Time
- SSC GD 2026 Gate Closing Time
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
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 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 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
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 based on the previous 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 |
SSC GD 2026 Gate Closing Time
The SSC GD 2026 constable exam will be held from April 27 in four shifts daily with a particular 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 will contain 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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Student Forum
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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