The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026 for exams scheduled till 16th October 2026. Till now, the exams scheduled up to 13th October 2026 have been conducted successfully in multiple shifts.

Candidates whose Tier 1 exam is on 14th, 15th, and 16th October 2026 can now download their SSC CGL Hall Ticket using their Registration Number and Password. The Hall ticket contains important details such as individual shift timing, reporting time, exam centre venue, and guidelines for exam day.

SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 Out

SSC is conducting the SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2026 to fill 10,731 Group B and C vacancies. The Tier 1 CBT is scheduled across a month starting from 30 September and it continues till 28th October 2026. The indivudual exam dates are 30 September, 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 16, 22, 23, 24, 27, and 28 October 2026. The selection process consists of Tier 1 and Tier 1 and over 28 lakh candidates have registered this year.

Those who successfully applied for the exam can download their SSC CGL City Intimation Slip and check their exam date. The admit card for each exam date is scheduled to release 3 days before exam and till now, admit cards have been released for exam scheduled till 16th October 2026.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026: Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission
Exam Stage	Tier 1
Admit Card	Released
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Examination
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date	30 September, 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 27, and 28 October 2026
Exam Shifts	4 shifts
Exam Duration	1 hour
Total Questions	100
Maximum Marks	200
Negative Marking	Yes, 0.50 marks deducted for each incorrect answer
Selection Process	Tier 1 and Tier 2
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 Official Download Link

The CGL Tier 1 Hall Ticket 2026 link has been activated for candidates appearing in the examination till 16 October 2026. To obtain their admit cards, applicants must visit the official SSC portal and log in using their Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth. The direct link to download the admit card is provided below for quick access.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026 Download Link (ACTIVE)

SSC CGL Admit Card Release Schedule

Exam Date	Hall Ticket Release Date
30th September 2026	27th September 2026
1st October 2026	28th September 2026
5th October 2026	2nd October 2026
6th October 2026	3rd October 2026
7th October 2026	4th October 2026
8th October 2026	5th October 2026
9th October 2026	6th October 2026
10th October 2026	7th October 2026
12th October 2026	9th October 2026
13th October 2026	10 October 2026
14th October 2026	11 October 2026
15th October 2026	12 October 2026
16th October 2026	13 October 2026
22nd, 23rd, 24th, 27th, and 28th October 2026	2-3 days before each exam date

How to Download SSC CGL Online Exam Admit Card 2026?

Follow the instructions below to download the SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026 from the official website:

Go to the SSC’s official portal, ssc.gov.in.
Click on the “Login/Register” tab displayed on the homepage.
Enter your Registration Number/Username and Password to open your account.
Press the “Login” or “Submit” button to proceed.
Locate the “SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026” link and select it to access your hall ticket.
Carefully check the information printed on the admit card, including your photograph, roll number, examination centre, and other
relevant details.
After confirming that all the information is correct, use the Download/Print option to save the admit card for future use.
Print a clear copy of the downloaded hall ticket.
On the examination day, bring the printed admit card to the test centre along with an original, valid photo ID and any additional documents required under the exam-day guidelines..

Details to Check on SSC CGL Tier 1 Hall Ticket 2026 PDF

Instead of simply downloading the admit card, candidates should spend a few minutes checking the following:

Exam date
Reporting time
Shift
Centre name
Centre address
Roll/Registration Number

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Schedule 2026

The Tier 1 is officially scheduled for 30 September, 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 27, and 28 October 2026 by SSC.

Event	Date
Tier 1 Exam Dates	30 September, 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 27, and 28 October 2026
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Examination
Number of Shifts	3 shifts per day

SSC CGL Shift Timings 2026

The Tier 1 examination is being conducted in 3 shifts. The reported examination timings are as follows:

Shift	Exam Timing
Shift 1	10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Shift 2	1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Shift 3	5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

What to Carry to the SSC CGL Examination Hall?

Candidates should prepare their exam-day documents one day before the examination.

Printed copy of the SSC CGL Admit Card 2026
Original valid photo identity proof
Copy of valid photo identity proof
Recent passport-size photographs

SSC CGL Dress Code 2026

While SSC has no fixed dress code for the CGL exam, candidates are advised to wear modest, comfortable clothing. Avoid accessories or items that could delay security checks. Here are some important guidelines to follow:

Simple and comfortable clothes
Normal footwear
Minimal accessories
Clothes without unnecessary metal components

SSC CGL Prohibited Items 2026

Candidates should avoid carrying unnecessary belongings to the examination centre because storage facilities may not be available. The following items should generally not be carried inside the examination hall:

Mobile phones
Smartwatches
Bluetooth devices
Earphones/headphones
Calculators
Electronic gadgets
Tablets or laptops
Cameras
Notes, books or study material
Bags and bulky belongings
Unauthorised stationery
Any other electronic or prohibited item mentioned in the examination instructions

SSC CGL Exam Day Instructions: Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s	Don’ts
Download and print the admit card in advance.	Do not reach the centre after the gate-closing time.
Check the centre location before the examination day.	Do not carry a mobile phone or smartwatch.
Reach the venue well before the reporting time.	Do not carry study material into the examination hall.
Carry the required original ID proof.	Do not attempt to communicate with other candidates during the exam.
Follow the instructions given by the examination staff.	Do not carry unnecessary jewellery or metallic accessories.
Complete the verification and biometric/security process as instructed.	Do not leave the examination hall without following the invigilator’s instructions.
Read the instructions displayed on the computer before starting the examination.	Do not rely on a digital copy of the admit card when a printed copy is required.
Keep your admit card safely until the examination process is complete.	–

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates should also keep the basic Tier 1 exam pattern in mind before reaching the examination centre. The test is 60 minutes long, with 15 minutes allotted to each section.

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Comprehension	25	50
Total	100	200

SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2026

As per feedback received from candidates who appeared for the SSC CGL Exam from 30th September 2026 till now, the difficulty level of the exam is moderate and average attempts lies between 76-83. Those who are yet to appear for the exam must take notes from this exam review.

Section	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
English Comprehension	Easy to Moderate	20-22
General Awareness	Moderate	19-20
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Easy To Moderate	18-20
Quantitative Aptitude	Moderate	19-21
Total/Overall	Moderate	76-83

What to do if the admit card is not downloading?

If the admit card is not appearing, candidates should:

Check whether they are using the correct SSC login credentials.
Confirm that they are accessing the correct SSC website/Regional Office portal.
Check the examination details against the city intimation slip.
Try downloading the admit card again after some time if the server is busy.
Use a stable internet connection and an updated browser.

SSC CGL Exam Centre List

SSC Region/States & UTs Covered	Exam Centres and Centre Codes
Central Region (CR) – Bihar, Uttar Pradesh	Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206), Gaya (3203), Chapra (3208), Saharsa (3210), Darbhanga (3202), Purnea (3209), Munger (3211), Agra (3001), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi (3008), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3003), Varanasi (3013)
Eastern Region (ER) – A&N Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal	Dhanbad (4206), Jamshedpur (4207), Ranchi (4205), Bokaro (4201), Balasore (4601), Berhampore (4602), Bhubaneswar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Rourkela (4610), Sambalpur (4609), Dhenkanal (4611), Gangtok (4001), Asansol (4417), Burdwan (4422), Durgapur (4426), Kolkata (4410), Siliguri (4415), Suri (4416), Malda (4412), Kalyani (4419), Sri Vijaya Puram (4802)
Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR) – Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Kerala	Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi/Gulbarga (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Ernakulam (9213), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212), Thiruvananthapuram (9211), Kannur (9202), Kavaratti (9401)
Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR) – Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205)
North Eastern Region (NER) – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura	Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati/Dispur (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Tezpur (5112), Imphal (5501), Churachandpur (5502), Ukhrul (5503), Shillong (5401), Aizawl (5701), Dimapur (5301), Kohima (5302), Agartala (5601)
Northern Region (NR) – Delhi NCT, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand	Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Roorkee (2006), Delhi (2201), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Sikar (2411), Udaipur (2409)
North Western Sub-Region (NWR) – Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Punjab	Chandigarh/Mohali (1601), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Samba (1010), Srinagar (1007), Leh (1005), Amritsar (1404), Jalandhar (1402), Patiala (1403), Bathinda (1401)
Southern Region (SR) – Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana	Chirala (8011), Guntur (8001), Kakinada (8009), Kurnool (8003), Nellore (8010), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupati (8006), Vizianagaram (8012), Vijayawada (8008), Visakhapatnam (8007), Srikakulam (8015), Eluru (8016), Ongole (8014), Puducherry (8401), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Madurai (8204), Salem (8205), Tiruchirapalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Vellore (8208), Krishnagiri (8209), Theni (8211), Hyderabad (8601), Karimnagar (8604), Warangal (8603), Siddipet (8605)
Western Region (WR) – Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra	Panaji (7801), Ahmedabad (7001), Gandhinagar (7012), Mehsana (7013), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Vadodara (7002), Amravati (7201), Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (7202), Jalgaon (7214), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208)

SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 Out, Download Tier 1 Hall Ticket for Exam Till 16 Oct