SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026: The exam for over 12,000 posts will be held between September 30 and October 30..

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026: There is an important update for candidates registered for the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 exam. Candidates who have been waiting for the announcement of the exam date can now breathe a sigh of relief. The Commission has announced the dates for this exam; the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be conducted between September 30 and October 30. Candidates registered for this exam should focus entirely on their revision. All aspirants appearing for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2026 should keep checking the official website for updates regarding exam city details, admit cards, and other relevant information.

SSC CGL Tier 1 2026 Exam Dates

The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be a Computer-Based Examination (CBE). The SSC CGL exam marks the initial stage of the recruitment process, and candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the exam. Recruitment for various Group B and Group C posts under different Central Government departments and institutions will take place in 2026. Approximately 12,256 potential vacancies are set to be filled through the SSC CGL Tier 1 recruitment process, making it one of the major government exams taking place this year. Candidates who succeed in the various stages of the selection process may be appointed to different posts based on merit, eligibility, and their post preferences.

What is the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern?

The Tier 1 paper consists of 100 questions carrying a total of 200 marks. It comprises four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Each section contains 25 questions worth 50 marks. Candidates should answer the questions while keeping the negative marking rule in mind.

What should candidates do now?
With the exam window opening on September 30, candidates have entered the final phase of their preparation. Candidates preparing for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam in 2026 need to focus on revision, mock tests, previous years' question papers, and practicing time management, rather than trying to fully grasp new topics.

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