The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued the official notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 for recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts in different Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India. The recruitment process will be conducted in multiple stages, beginning with the Tier-I Computer Based Examination (CBE).
Candidates who successfully submitted their SSC CGL 2026 applications will be issued an SSC CGL Tier-I Admission Certificate (Admit Card) online. According to the official notification, the facility to download the Admission Certificate will be made available 2–3 days before the examination. The examination city intimation slip and timetable details are scheduled to be uploaded approximately 10 days prior to the exam on the official SSC portal (ssc.gov.in).
Important Notice: The uploaded SSC CGL recruitment notification mentions the tentative Tier-I examination schedule as August–September 2026, but it does not contain a candidate-wise exact examination date. Therefore, candidates must check their exact exam date, shift timings, and centre allotment through the official SSC website or concerned Regional Office once assigned.
Auditor (CAG, CGA), Accountant, Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant / UDC, Tax Assistant (CBDT & CBIC), Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics), and others.
Total Tentative Vacancies
Approx. 12,256 Posts (Subject to update by Commission)
Note: The vacancies are tentative and subject to change based on the inputs received from user departments.
SSC CGL 2026 Educational Qualification (as on 01/08/2026)
Post
Essential Educational Qualification
For All Other Posts
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent. Candidates appearing in the final year were eligible provided they acquired the essential qualification on or before 01 August 2026.
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level; OR Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized University or Institute across all three years / all semesters.
SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern 2026
The Tier-I Examination consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 200 marks:
Subject / Section
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25
50
General Awareness
25
50
Quantitative Aptitude
25
50
English Comprehension
25
50
Total (Tier-I Computer Based Exam)
100 Questions
200 Marks
Total Exam Duration
60 Minutes (1 Hour) with a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each subject (80 minutes for candidates eligible for scribes).
Negative Marking
0.50 Marks deducted for each incorrect answer in Tier-I.
Question Format
Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions (English & Hindi except English Comprehension).
SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process
Stage
Stage Description
Stage 1
Tier-I Computer Based Examination – Qualifying in nature; candidates are shortlisted for Tier-II based on normalized aggregate marks and category-wise cut-offs.
Stage 2
Tier-II Computer Based Examination – Comprehensive evaluation across Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge Module & Data Entry Speed Test (DEST).
Stage 3
Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination – Conducted by user Ministries / Departments / Organizations before final appointment.
Documents Required at SSC CGL Examination Centre
Printed Admission Certificate: Candidates must carry a clear printout of their SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card to the exam centre.
Passport-Size Photographs: At least two recent passport-size colour photographs.
Mandatory Photo Identity Document: An original, valid photo identity document with the date of birth clearly printed as it appears on the Admission Certificate.
Reporting for Non-Aadhaar Candidates: Candidates who could not undergo Aadhaar Based Authentication during application submission are required to report at least two hours before the scheduled exam time for mandatory verification and authentication.
Date of Birth Mismatch Warning: If the photo ID does not contain the complete date of birth (Day, Month, Year), candidates must carry an additional original certificate (such as Class 10th Matriculation Marksheet/Certificate) as proof of DOB. Entry will be denied if there is a mismatch.
Accepted Photo-ID Proofs at SSC Examination Centre
ID Proof Document
Accepted Status
Aadhaar Card / E-Aadhaar Printout
Yes
Voter ID Card
Yes
Driving Licence
Yes
PAN Card
Yes
Passport
Yes
University / College / School ID Card
Yes
Government / PSU Employer ID Card
Yes
Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book issued by Ministry of Defence
Yes
Other Government-issued Photo ID Card
Yes
Details Mentioned on SSC CGL Admit Card 2026
Candidates should thoroughly verify the following particulars printed on the Admission Certificate:
Candidate’s Full Name & Father’s Name
Roll Number & Registration Number
Examination Name (Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026)
Examination Date, Shift & Timings
Reporting Time & Gate Closing Time
Examination Centre Name & Complete Address
Candidate Photograph & Signature
Specific Exam Instructions & Scribe Details (if applicable)
How to Download SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card 2026
Visit the official portal of Staff Selection Commission at ssc.gov.in.
Navigate to the Admit Card / Admission Certificate tab on the homepage.
Select your respective SSC Regional Website (NR, CR, WR, SR, ER, NWR, MPR, KKR, NER).
Click on the link titled “Download Admission Certificate for Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 (Tier-I)”.
Enter your login credentials such as Registration ID / Roll Number and Date of Birth (DOB) or Candidate Name and Father’s Name.
Click on Submit / Search to view your hall ticket.
Your SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
Download the PDF and take 2–3 clear printouts for the examination day.
Exam City / Centre Details Will Be Released ~10 Days Before Exam; Admit Card Download Begins 2–3 Days Prior.
Verified answers to frequently asked questions regarding SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Hall Ticket & City Intimation
Q1. When will SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card 2026 be released?+
According to the official notification, the facility to download the Admission Certificate (Admit Card) will be made available online 2–3 days before the examination date.
Q2. When will SSC CGL exam city details be available?+
The examination timetable and City/Centre information are scheduled to be uploaded approximately 10 days before the examination date on the official website.
Q3. What is the SSC CGL Tier-I exam pattern?+
Tier-I contains 100 questions carrying 200 marks divided across four sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension (25 questions and 50 marks each). Total duration is 60 minutes with a 15-minute sectional timer.
Q4. Is there negative marking in SSC CGL Tier-I?+
Yes. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer in the Tier-I examination.
Q5. How many vacancies are available in SSC CGL 2026?+
The notification mentions approximately 12,256 tentative vacancies for Group B and Group C posts. The final vacancy position will be updated by the Commission.
Q6. What documents should I carry to the SSC CGL examination centre?+
Candidates must carry their printed Admission Certificate, at least two passport-size colour photographs, and an original valid photo-ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN, Passport, etc.) with matching date of birth. Candidates who did not undergo Aadhaar authentication must report 2 hours before the exam.
Q7. What is the official SSC website?+
The official portal of the Staff Selection Commission is ssc.gov.in.
Conclusion:
Candidates appearing for the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 for 12,256 posts should regularly monitor their respective SSC Regional Websites and the central portal (ssc.gov.in). Check your allotted exam city approximately 10 days before the exam and download the Tier-I Admission Certificate 2 to 3 days prior to your test date. Ensure all required photo-identity proofs and photographs are arranged well in advance.
