SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card 2026 – Key Information
| Particulars |
Details |
| Examination Authority |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination Name |
Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE), 2026 |
| Total Vacancies |
12,256 Group 'B' & 'C' Posts |
| Stage of Exam |
Tier-I (Computer Based Test) |
| Tier-I Exam Dates |
30th September 2026 to 30th October 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Mode |
Online (Region-wise via SSC login portal) |
| Availability of Hall Ticket |
3 to 7 days before candidate's exam date |
| Tier-II Exam (Tentative) |
December 2026 |
| Toll-Free Helpline |
1800 309 3063 |
| Official Website |
ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
The Tier-I exam is an objective multiple-choice computer-based test consisting of four mandatory sections:
| Section / Subject |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
60 Minutes
(80 minutes for scribe candidates) |
| General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
| English Comprehension |
25 |
50 |
| Total |
100 Questions |
200 Marks |
1 Hour |
Important Examination Guidelines
- Negative Marking: There will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every incorrect answer.
- Medium of Paper: Bilingual (English & Hindi) for Reasoning, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude; English Comprehension will be in English only.
- Normalization of Scores: For examinations conducted across multiple days and shifts, raw scores will be normalized as per the official formula published by the Commission to determine merit rankings and cut-offs.
North Eastern Region (NER) Examination Centres
Candidates appearing from Assam and other North Eastern states have been allotted examination centres across the following cities:
| City / Location |
Centre Code |
State |
| Guwahati (Dispur) |
5105 |
Assam |
| Dibrugarh |
5102 |
Assam |
| Silchar |
5111 |
Assam |
| Jorhat |
5107 |
Assam |
| Tezpur |
5112 |
Assam |
| Shillong |
5401 |
Meghalaya |
| Itanagar |
5001 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
| Dimapur |
5301 |
Nagaland |
| Kohima |
5302 |
Nagaland |
| Imphal |
5501 |
Manipur |
| Churachandpur |
5502 |
Manipur |
| Ukhrul |
5503 |
Manipur |
| Agartala |
5601 |
Tripura |
| Aizawl |
5701 |
Mizoram |
Steps to Download SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official Staff Selection Commission website at ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the Login button located on the top right corner of the homepage.
- Enter your Registration Number and Password, followed by the Captcha verification code.
- Once inside the candidate dashboard, click on Admit Card / Application Status link for Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026.
- Your exam date, shift timing, roll number, and designated test venue will be displayed on screen.
- Click on Download Admit Card, save the PDF, and take two clear printed copies on A4 paper.
Mandatory Documents to Carry to the Examination Centre
- Printed copy of the official SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card.
- Original government-issued photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, or PAN Card) bearing matching date of birth and spelling.
- If the photo ID does not show the complete Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY), candidates must carry an original 10th standard certificate or birth certificate as proof of DOB.
- Two recent color passport-size photographs.
- Transparent water bottle and personal hand sanitizer (if desired).
Important Official Web Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 2026 be conducted?
The SSC CGL Tier-I computer-based exam is scheduled from 30th September 2026 to 30th October 2026 in multiple shifts across India.
How many days before the exam can I download my SSC CGL Admit Card?
Exam city and date status are visible in advance, while the formal admit card with specific test venue details is made downloadable 3 to 7 days prior to the candidate's designated exam date.
Is there negative marking in the SSC CGL Tier-I examination?
Yes. A penalty of 0.50 marks is deducted for each wrong answer in the Tier-I exam.
What credentials are needed to download the hall ticket?
Candidates can access their admit card by logging into ssc.gov.in/login using their Registration Number and Password.
