SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026 OUT: Test From September 30 to October 30, Timing Changes & Admit Card Update

The Staff Selection Commission has confirmed the schedule for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 examination, and there's a notable change this year, SSC has restructured the exam timing itself. 

Quick Recap: SSC CGL 2026 Timeline

Event	Date
Notification released	May 21, 2026
Registration window	May 21 – June 22, 2026
Exam date notice issued	September 12, 2026
Tier 1 exam	September 30 – October 30, 2026
Tier 2 exam (expected)	December 2026

 

How to Check the Official SSC CGL Exam Date Notice

1. Visit the official website of SSC
2. On the homepage, go to the Notice Board section
3. Click on the link titled "Important Notice - Schedule of Examination"
4. The SSC CGL Exam Date Notice 2026 will be displayed on screen
5. Check the Tier 1 exam dates relevant to you

SSC CGL Tier 1 2026: Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Marks	Time Allotted
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50	15 minutes
General Awareness	25	50	15 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50	15 minutes
English Comprehension	25	50	15 minutes
Total	100	200	60 minutes

SSC CGL 2026: Quick Eligibility Recap

For candidates still finalizing their preparation timeline, here's a quick recap of who this recruitment is for:

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university 
• Age limit: 18 to 32 years
• Age relaxation: OBC candidates get 3 years, SC/ST candidates get 5 years, and higher relaxation applies for PwBD and ex-servicemen categories.
• Application fee: ₹100 for General/OBC male candidates; women and all reserved categories are exempt.