SSC CGL Shift Timings 2025: Check Tier 1 Exam Timing & Reporting Time
Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam 2025 ( SSC CGL )
The SSC CGL Tier 1 shift timings are very important for the candidates because they are required to plan their itineraries for the exam day and make travel arrangements. The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam dates of the candidates on September 3 along with the shift timing of the candidate. The Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card with full details about the exam centres just two/three days before the exam date of the candidate. The SSC CGL 2025 will be conducted from September 12 to 26 at the designated exam centres. The candidates can see herethe SSC CGL Tier 1 shift timing, exam day instructions and the list of valid photo identity proofs required at the exam centre.
SSC CGL 2025 Shift Timing
SSC CGL Shift Timings 2025: The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam across the nation from September 12 to 26, 2025. The Commission has already released the SSC CGL application status, date of examination, city of examination and the shift of Tier 1 exam for the candidates on September 3. The candidates can check their application status and download their SSC CGL admit card accordingly because the admit card will be available only two/three days before their exam date.
The Commission will conduct the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam as per the syllabus and exam pattern notified in the official notification.
Also Read: SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card Updates
- SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift Timing 2025
- SSC CGL Shift Timing 2025: General Instructions
- List of Valid Photo Identity Proofs
- SSC CGL Tier 2 Shift Timing
- SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Reporting Time
SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift Timing 2025
The candidates should note that their exam will be conducted based on the exam timing mentioned on their SSC CGL admit card. The candidates are advised to reach their assigned exam centre as per their reporting time mentioned in their admit card. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is the most important tier because it will decide the fate of the candidate and their future participation in the exam. The CBE will be conducted based on the SSC CGL syllabus mentioned in the official notification. The candidates should try to maximise their scores so that they beat the competition. Below are the SSC CGL shift timings as notified by the Staff Selection Commission in its official communications:
| Shifts | SSC CGL Reporting Time | SSC CGL Exam Timing 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
7.45 AM |
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM |
| Shift 2 |
10.30 PM |
11.45 AM-12.45 PM |
| Shift 3 |
1.15 PM |
2.30 PM-3.30 PM |
| Shift 4 |
4.00 PM (Optional) |
5.15 PM-6.15 PM (Optional) |
The shift 4 is conducted at some exam centres only, hence it is written as optional. The candidates are advised to check their admit card for more details. SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is conducted online. The test paper carries four sections English Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. The test carries a total of 100 multiple-choice questions of 200 marks. SSC CGL exam timing for Tier 1 is one hour.
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SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift-wise Analysis
SSC CGL Tier 2 Shift Timing
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 2 Shift timing in a tabular format. The candidates can see it below:
| Paper |
Exam Timing |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
|
Paper-I (Section-I, II and Module-I of Section-III) |
09:00 AM to 11:15 AM
09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
2 hours 15 minutes (1 hour for each section and 15 minutes for Module I of Section-III)
3 hours for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para 7.1 and 7.2 as per notice of examination (1 hour and 20 minutes for each section and 20 minutes for Module-I of Section- III) |
| Paper-I (Module II of Section - III) |
02:00 PM to 02:40 PM |
40 minutes (Including mock, break, typing, self- verification) |
| Paper-II |
09:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
2 hours (for each Paper)
(2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para 7.1 and 7.2 as per notice of examination) |
| Paper-III |
02:00 PM to 04:00 PM |
The Commission will be conducting the SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 exam at the designated exam centres. The candidates will be informed about their SSC CGL exam centre only through their SSC CGL admit card.
SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Reporting Time
The candidates should note that the candidates will be required to report at the SSC CGL exam centre at the time mentioned on their admit card. The Commission mentioned the reporting time on the admit card estimating the other formalities. The candidates can see below the SSC CGL Tier 2 reporting time as given below:
| Paper |
Exam Start Timing |
Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Section-I, II and Module-I of Section-III) |
09:00 AM |
07:45 AM |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer key 2026 on the official portal at ssc.gov.in. Candidates required their login credentials to download including the registration number and password to access the provisional answer key. Along with the response sheet will also be
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key after the conclusion of 5 to 10 days of an examination. The Tier 1 exam is expected to be conducted in May-June 2026. Candidates will be able to download their provisional answer key by visiting at ssc.gov.in or through a direct link provided
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
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+.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The application link for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be activated at ssc.gov.in. It is expected to be released in March 2026. Candidates will get around 20 days time to fill the SSC CGL application form.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The SSC CGL Tier 1 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in May or June 2026 across the various centres in the country. The official notification is awaited. It is expected that the SSC CGL 2026 notification will be released in March 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
No. The Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL Tier 2 Result in March 2026. It will be released on the official website at ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam was conducted on January 18 and19, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
As per the official calendar 2026-27, the SSC CGL registration 2026 will begin in March 2026. The online form will be released on the official portal at ssc.gov.in. Candidates will get around 20 days to fill the form.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
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 th
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The authority will release the SSC CGL Notification 2026 at ssc.gov.in. It is expected to be announced in March 2026. Along with the notification PDF, the application link will also be active.
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Contributor-Level 6