The SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026 Tier-I is being held from 30 September to 30 October 2026 in computer-based mode. The exam city details are live on ssc.gov.in. The Admission Certificate (admit card) for each candidate becomes available 2–3 days before their own exam date. SSC has also released the updated tentative vacancies, which stand at 10,731 posts as on 24 September 2026.
This page explains how to check your exam city and download your admit card, what to carry on exam day, the Tier-I and Tier-II pattern, and the post-wise vacancy figures. Applications closed in June 2026, so this update is only for registered candidates.
SSC CGL 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026 |
| Conducted by | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | Group B and Group C posts, Pay Level 4 to 8 (₹25,500 to ₹1,51,100) |
| Tentative vacancies | 10,731 (as on 24.09.2026) |
| Tier-I exam | 30 September – 30 October 2026 |
| Tier-II exam | December 2026 (tentative) |
| Admit card | 2–3 days before your exam date, via login on ssc.gov.in |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 21 May 2026 |
| Online application | 21 May – 22 June 2026, reopened 23–25 June 2026 (closed) |
| Fee payment last date (after reopening) | 26 June 2026 |
| Application correction window | 1 – 3 July 2026 |
| Tier-I schedule notice | 12 September 2026 |
| Exam city details live | 21 September 2026 |
| Own-scribe OTR mapping deadline | 24 September 2026, 11:00 PM (closed) |
| Tier-I exam | 30 September – 30 October 2026 |
| Admit card | 2–3 days before your exam date |
| Tier-II exam | December 2026 (tentative) |
How to Check the Exam City and Download the Admit Card
- Go to ssc.gov.in and click Login or Register. You can also use the official mySSC mobile app.
- Log in with your registration number and password.
- Open the CGL 2026 section in the dashboard to see your exam city, date and shift.
- 2–3 days before your exam date, download the Admission Certificate from the same login and print it.
- If you cannot see your details one week before your exam date, contact your SSC Regional Office straight away and keep proof that you applied.
SSC no longer posts region-wise admit card links. Everything is available only through the candidate login on the main SSC website.
Exam Centres for Uttarakhand Candidates
Uttarakhand is part of the SSC Northern Region (NR), along with Delhi and Rajasthan. The Uttarakhand centres are Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003) and Roorkee (2006). For any problem with your exam city or admit card, contact SSC NR, New Delhi on 011-24363343, or the SSC helpdesk on 1800 309 3063 (toll free).
What to Carry on Exam Day
- A printout of the Admission Certificate.
- If you completed Aadhaar-based authentication while applying, you do not need to bring photographs or a photo ID, according to the SSC notice.
- If you did not complete Aadhaar authentication, report at the centre 2 hours before the exam starts. Bring two recent passport-size colour photographs and an original photo ID that shows your date of birth, such as Aadhaar or e-Aadhaar, a voter ID, driving licence, PAN card, passport, or a college or employer ID. If your ID does not show your date of birth, also bring an original document that does, such as your Class 10 certificate. If the date of birth does not match, you will not be allowed to take the exam.
- Do not change your appearance from the photo captured in your application. Exam staff can stop candidates whose appearance looks suspicious.
- Do not carry a mobile phone, even if it is switched off. Having one can lead to a 3-year ban. Bluetooth devices or spy gadgets can lead to a 7-year ban.
Tier-I Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- The exam lasts 1 hour, with a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each section. Candidates eligible for a scribe get 20 minutes per section.
- 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
- Questions are in English and Hindi, except the English section.
- Tier-I is only for shortlisting candidates for Tier-II. Marks from shifts are normalised.
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR 30%, OBC and EWS 25%, all other categories 20%.
Tier-II Exam Pattern (December 2026, tentative)
| Paper / Section | Subjects | Questions × Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I, Section I | Mathematical Abilities (30) + Reasoning and General Intelligence (30) | 60 × 3 = 180 | 1 hour |
| Paper-I, Section II | English Language (45) + General Awareness (25) | 70 × 3 = 210 | 1 hour |
| Paper-I, Section III | Computer Knowledge Test (qualifying) | 20 × 3 = 60 | 15 minutes |
| Paper-I, Section IV | Data Entry Speed Test (qualifying, about 2,000 key depressions) | — | 15 minutes |
| Paper-II | Statistics (only for JSO and Statistical Investigator Gr-II) | 100 × 2 = 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper-III | General Studies – Finance and Economics (only for AAO/AAcO) | 100 × 2 = 200 | 2 hours |
In Sections I, II and III of Paper-I, 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. In Papers II and III, 0.50 marks is deducted. You must qualify every section of Paper-I. The final merit list is based on Tier-II marks only. Your Tier-I score is not added. Some posts set higher qualifying standards for the Computer Knowledge Test and the Data Entry Speed Test, including ASO in CSS, MEA and AFHQ, CBIC Inspector, Tax Assistant and Postal Assistant.
Tentative Vacancies (as on 24.09.2026)
| Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All posts | 4,412 | 1,715 | 804 | 2,772 | 1,028 | 10,731 |
The total includes 373 vacancies for ex-servicemen. The PwBD split is OH 122, HH 138, VH 99 and other PwD 105.
Posts with the Most Vacancies
| Post | Department | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | 7 | 2,366 |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT | 4 | 1,400 |
| Auditor | CGDA, Ministry of Defence | 5 | 875 |
| Tax Assistant | CBIC | 4 | 841 |
| Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | 7 | 668 |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | 7 | 595 |
| Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | C&AG | 8 | 513 |
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | C&AG | 8 | 504 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | C&AG | 8 | 504 |
| Office Superintendent | CBDT | 6 | 426 |
| Accountant | C&AG | 5 | 396 |
| Executive Assistant | CBIC | 6 | 340 |
| Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | 5 | 203 |
| Junior Statistical Officer | MoSPI | 6 | 158 |
The remaining vacancies are spread across about 45 smaller posts, such as ASO in IB, EPFO, AFHQ and MEA, Inspector of Posts, CBI Sub-Inspector, and UDC/SSA in various ministries. SSC does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancies, so ask the user department for those. The final vacancy figures may be different.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Post preferences: SSC will ask you to fill in an online option form before the final allocation. If you do not submit it on time, you will not be considered for any post. Choices cannot be changed once submitted.
- Physical standards: Some posts have physical and medical standards. These include CBIC Inspector (Central Excise, Examiner, Preventive Officer), CBN Inspector and SI, CBI SI, NIA SI, NCB SI/JIO and BRO posts. If you are allotted one of these and do not meet the standard, you will not be moved to another post.
- Answer key: SSC publishes a tentative answer key after Tier-I. You can challenge it online by paying ₹100 per question.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Exam city / Admit card (candidate login) | ssc.gov.in |
| Helpdesk | 1800 309 3063 (toll free) · SSC NR: 011-24363343 |
| Other SSC exams | SSC jobs and updates |
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