NEW DELHI: The wait for the SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 is over. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam schedule through a notice issued on September 12, 2026. As per the notice, the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be conducted from September 30 to October 30, 2026. The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 will be held in Computer-Based Examination (CBE) mode. Candidates who have filled the application form should focus on their preparation rigorously. It is advisable to do regular revision, solve previous year question papers, appear in mock tests and improve speed as per the SSC CGL paper pattern. The admit card will be available by September 27 on the official website, ssc.gov.in.
The latest SSC notice is primarily about the examination schedule. It confirms the examination window from September 30 to October 30, 2026. The exact date and shift allotted to an individual candidate will be available in the subsequent updates issued by the Commission.
Check Official Notice of SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Dates
SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy
Through the SSC CGL 2026 recruitment, posts in various central government departments and offices will be filled. As of now, a total of 12,256 vacancies have been announced for different Group B and Group C posts which are spread across several departments. The final post-wise and category-wise vacancy details will be made available soon by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
Posts Offered Through SSC CGL
Some of the important positions include:
- Assistant Section Officer
- Assistant Audit Officer
- Assistant Accounts Officer
- Inspector of Income Tax
- Inspector, Central Excise
- Inspector (Examiner)
- Inspector (Preventive Officer)
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
- Sub-Inspector
- Inspector Posts
- Junior Statistical Officer
- Auditor
- Accountant
- Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant
- Tax Assistant
- Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerk
The exact post available to a candidate depends on the eligibility conditions, vacancies and other rules applicable to the recruitment.
SSC CGL 2026 Admit Card
The SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 will be available before the exam. It is expected to be available on September 27, 2026, as per sources. The admit card provides important candidate-specific information, including the examination date, shift, reporting time, examination centre details along with all exam day instructions to be followed. Once available, candidates should download their SSC CGL admit card 2026 and check all the details carefully.
Preparation Strategy
SSC CGL Tier 1 preparation needs a balanced approach covering Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English and General Awareness. Candidates should revise basic concepts, practise previous-year questions and take regular mock tests to improve speed and accuracy. Daily revision, especially for General Awareness and vocabulary, will help you prepare better and build confidence for the exam.
