SSC CGL 2026 — 10,731 Vacancies (Revised) | Tier-1 Admit Card Out Phase-wise, Exam 30 September – 30 October
SSC has started releasing SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 admit cards phase-wise from 27 September, about 2–3 days before each candidate's exam date, for the Tier-1 CBE running from 30 September to 30 October 2026. Vacancies were revised on 24 September from 12,256 to 10,731 Group B and C posts, with about 28.5 lakh applicants.
10,731
Total Posts
Pay Level-4 (₹25,500) to Pay Level-8 (₹47,600–1,51,100), post-wise
Salary
18–32
Age (yrs)
All India
Location
Timeline
21 May 2026
21 May 2026
22 Jun 2026
By 11:00 PM; about 28.5 lakh applications received
23 Jun 2026 – 25 Jun 2026
26 Jun 2026
1 Jul 2026 – 3 Jul 2026
12 Sept 2026
21 Sept 2026
24 Sept 2026
Reduced from 12,256
27 Sept 2026
Each candidate's card appears 2–3 days before their own exam date
30 Sept 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Multiple shifts; exact date, shift and centre on the admit card
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About This Notification
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) notified the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 on 21 May 2026 for Group B and Group C posts across Central Government ministries and departments.
Latest status
- Tier-1 exam schedule announced: 12 September 2026
- Exam city intimation slip: 21 September 2026
- Vacancies revised: 24 September 2026 — 12,256 → 10,731
- Tier-1 admit cards: released phase-wise from 27 September, 2–3 days before each candidate's exam date
- Tier-1 CBE: 30 September – 30 October 2026, in multiple shifts
Admit card is phase-wise
SSC does not release all admit cards on one day. If your exam is on 30 September, your admit card is available now. If your exam is later, your card will appear about 2–3 days before your own exam date — check your city slip for your date.
Vacancies
SSC revised the tentative vacancies to 10,731. An updated post-wise and category-wise list will be published by SSC; earlier provisional post-wise figures no longer apply.
Key Details
Organization
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Department
Various Ministries / Departments, Government of India
Exam Name
Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
Total Posts
10,731
Job Location
All India
Selection Process
Tier-1 (CBE, qualifying) → Tier-2 (CBE) → Skill Test / DEST / CPT (as applicable) → Document Verification
Official Website
https://ssc.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Age Reference Date
1 August 2026; post-wise limits of 18–27, 18–30 or 20–32 years
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline; specific subjects required for JSO/Statistical Investigator posts
Exam-Day Documents
Printed admit card plus original valid photo ID; follow all instructions on the admit card
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university for most posts
- Junior Statistical Officer / Statistical Investigator: degree with Mathematics/Statistics as specified
- Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer: desirable qualifications as specified
Check post-wise requirements in the official notification.
Age Limit
General Category: 18–32 years
Age limits are post-wise (18–27, 18–30 or 20–32 years depending on the post), reckoned as on 1 August 2026. Relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other categories as per Government of India rules.
Important Dates
Notification Released
21 May 2026
Online Application Starts
21 May 2026
Original Last Date to Apply
22 Jun 2026
By 11:00 PM; about 28.5 lakh applications received
Application Window Reopened
23 Jun 2026 – 25 Jun 2026
Extended Fee Payment Last Date
26 Jun 2026
Application Correction Window
1 Jul 2026 – 3 Jul 2026
Tier-1 Exam Schedule Announced
12 Sept 2026
Exam City Intimation Slip Released
21 Sept 2026
Vacancies Revised to 10,731
24 Sept 2026
Reduced from 12,256
Tier-1 Admit Card Release Begins (Phase-wise)
27 Sept 2026
Each candidate's card appears 2–3 days before their own exam date
Tier-1 CBE
30 Sept 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Multiple shifts; exact date, shift and centre on the admit card
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 21 May 2026 | — |
| ✓Online Application Starts | 21 May 2026 | — |
| ✓Original Last Date to Apply | 22 Jun 2026 | By 11:00 PM; about 28.5 lakh applications received |
| ✓Application Window Reopened | 23 Jun 2026 – 25 Jun 2026 | — |
| ✓Extended Fee Payment Last Date | 26 Jun 2026 | — |
| ✓Application Correction Window | 1 Jul 2026 – 3 Jul 2026 | — |
| ✓Tier-1 Exam Schedule Announced | 12 Sept 2026 | — |
| ✓Exam City Intimation Slip Released | 21 Sept 2026 | — |
| ✓Vacancies Revised to 10,731 | 24 Sept 2026 | Reduced from 12,256 |
| ✓Tier-1 Admit Card Release Begins (Phase-wise) | 27 Sept 2026 | Each candidate's card appears 2–3 days before their own exam date |
| NEXTTier-1 CBE | 30 Sept 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 | Multiple shifts; exact date, shift and centre on the admit card |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 10,731
Group B & C Posts — Combined Graduate Level 2026 (Total, Revised)
10,731Pay Scale: Pay Level-4 to Level-8
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group B & C Posts — Combined Graduate Level 2026 (Total, Revised) | 10,731 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pay Level-4 to Level-8 |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online
Application process closed
Tier-1 — Exam Pattern
General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension (25 questions each)
Questions
100
Marks
200
Duration
60 min
Negative
0.50 per wrong answer
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension (25 questions each) | 100 | 200 | 60 min | 0.50 per wrong answer | online |
Sectional timing applies; qualifying stage
Tier-2 — Paper I — Exam Pattern
Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & GI, English Language, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge; plus DEST
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & GI, English Language, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge; plus DEST | — | — | — | No | online |
Section-wise pattern as per notification; 1 mark negative per wrong answer in scored sections
Tier-2 — Paper II / III — Exam Pattern
Statistics (JSO/SI) and General Studies – Finance & Economics (AAO), for applicable posts
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics (JSO/SI) and General Studies – Finance & Economics (AAO), for applicable posts | — | — | — | No | online |
Step 1: Check Your Exam Date on the City Slip
Log in at ssc.gov.in and view your exam city intimation slip to find your own Tier-1 date.
Step 2: Download Your Admit Card
Log in with your Registration Number and password, open the CGL 2026 Tier-1 section and download the Admission Certificate.
Step 3: Check Every Detail
Verify your name, photo, exam date, shift, reporting time and full centre address. Contact your SSC regional office if anything is wrong.
Step 4: Carry the Right Documents
Take a printed admit card and an original valid photo ID, and reach before the reporting time.
Latest Updates
28 Sept
2026
🔔 SSC CGL Tier-1 Admit Card Out for 1 October Exam
Admit cards for 30 September (released 27 Sept) and 1 October (released 28 Sept) exams are available. Later batches are released 2–3 days before each exam date.
Download Admit Card27 Sept
2026
🔔 SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 Admit Card Released Phase-wise
Admit cards for the 30 September exam are out first; others will appear 2–3 days before each candidate's exam date. Tier-1 runs 30 September – 30 October 2026.
Download Admit Card24 Sept
2026
0SSC CGL 2026 Vacancies Revised to 10,731
Tentative vacancies reduced from 12,256 to 10,731; updated post-wise list awaited.
21 Sept
2026
0Exam City Intimation Slip Released
12 Sept
2026
0Tier-1 Exam Schedule Announced — 30 September to 30 October 2026
23 Jun
2026
0Application Window Reopened (23–25 June)
SSC CGL 2026 — Current Status
- Vacancies: 10,731 (revised from 12,256 on 24 September)
- Applicants: about 28.5 lakh
- City slip: 21 September 2026
- Admit card: phase-wise from 27 September
- Tier-1: 30 September – 30 October 2026
Why Your Admit Card May Not Be Visible Yet
SSC releases Tier-1 admit cards in batches. Each candidate's card becomes available about 2–3 days before their own exam date. If a friend has downloaded theirs and you can't see yours, your exam is probably later in the month. Check your city intimation slip for your date and log in again 2–3 days before it.
