SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 exam dates released; check the exam pattern and admit card date..
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the dates for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 examination. According to the Commission's schedule, the computer-based examination will commence on September 30, 2026, and continue until October 30, 2026. The exam will be conducted in multiple shifts over several days at various centers across the country. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 12,256 Group B and Group C posts across Central Government ministries, departments, and other institutions. This is a crucial update for graduate candidates preparing for government jobs; they should now focus on finalizing their exam preparations.
**Recruitment for 12,256 Posts**
Appointments under SSC CGL 2026 will be made across various government departments and organizations. The recruitment covers several posts, including Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Income Tax Inspector, Central Excise Inspector, Sub-Inspector, Junior Statistical Officer, and Auditor. Given the number of vacancies, a large number of candidates are expected to appear for the exam, likely resulting in stiff competition.
**When Will the Exam City Slip and Admit Card Be Available?**
The Commission will release details regarding the exam city and application status for candidates approximately 10 to 12 days before the exam begins. Candidates will be able to view this information on the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in. Meanwhile, the admit card will be made available for download approximately four days prior to the scheduled exam date.
**Tier-1: 100 Questions, 200 Marks**
The SSC CGL Tier-1 examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. It will consist of 100 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) totaling 200 marks. Candidates will have 60 minutes to complete the paper. There will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every incorrect answer. Reasoning: 25 questions, 50 marks
General Awareness: 25 questions, 50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions, 50 marks
English Comprehension: 25 questions, 50 marks
Tier-2 Scheduled for December
Candidates who qualify in Tier-1 will get the opportunity to appear for the Tier-2 examination. According to the Commission, the Tier-2 exam is scheduled for December 2026.
Focus More on Revision Now
With little time remaining before the exam, candidates should revise the syllabus they have already covered instead of starting new topics. Additionally, they should solve previous years' question papers (PYQs) and take regular mock tests. This will help improve time management and question-solving speed.
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