SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam City and Admit Card Details 2026
The Staff Selection Commission has officially announced the examination schedule, city details availability, and admit card download guidelines for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2026 (Tier-I). Candidates who have successfully applied for the exam can now check their examination city details.
Examination Schedule and Admit Card
The Tier-I examination for the CGL 2026 will be held from 30.09.2026 to 30.10.2026. Registered aspirants can view their allotted examination city by logging into the designated login module on the official website of the Commission at https://ssc.gov.in/. The official Admission Certificate will tentatively become available for download two to three days before the specific date of examination for each candidate.
Guidelines for 'Own Scribe' Candidates
Specific instructions have been released for candidates who wish to avail the 'Own Scribe' facility for the CGL Tier-I exam 2026. Since previous scribe registrations prior to 05.11.2025 have been disposed off, candidates must complete a fresh scribe registration on the Commission's website. Scribe registration is now integrated with Aadhaar Authentication, making it mandatory for all prospective scribes to complete this fresh enrollment.
Furthermore, candidates opting for an own scribe must submit and map their scribe's registration number to generate the Scribe’s Entry Pass. The maximum permissible age limit for the own scribe will follow the updated policy dated 04.11.2025. Candidates must successfully map their Scribe OTR by 24.09.2026 up to 11:00 P.M., as the Scribe Entry Pass will only be generated for those who complete this mapping successfully.
Important Dates
| Label | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice Publication Date | 12.09.2026 |
| Examination Start Date | 30.09.2026 |
| Examination End Date | 30.10.2026 |
| Notice Published Date | 21.05.2026 |
| Previous Scribe Registration Disposal Date | 05.11.2025 |
| Scribe Policy Date | 04.11.2025 |
| Scribe OTR Mapping Last Date | 24.09.2026 (11:00 P.M.) |
| Notification Date | 21.09.2026 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission at https://ssc.gov.in/.
- Log in through the designated login module to view your examination city details.
- Download the Admission Certificate two to three days prior to your respective examination date.
- For candidates using 'Own Scribe', complete a fresh scribe registration on the website using Aadhaar Authentication if not already done.
- Map your Scribe OTR by 24.09.2026 (11:00 P.M.) to generate the Scribe Entry Pass.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the examination date for SSC CGL Tier-I 2026?
The SSC CGL Tier-I Examination 2026 is scheduled to be held from 30.09.2026 to 30.10.2026.
How can candidates check their examination city for SSC CGL Tier-I 2026?
Candidates can view their examination city details by logging in through the designated login module on the official website of the Commission at https://ssc.gov.in/.
When will the SSC CGL Tier-1 2026 Admission Certificate be available for download?
The Admission Certificate will tentatively be available for download two to three days prior to the respective date of examination.
What is the last date to map the Scribe OTR for candidates opting for 'own scribe' in SSC CGL Tier-1 2026?
Candidates who have opted for 'own scribe' can map their Scribe OTR till 24.09.2026 up to 11:00 P.M.
Is fresh scribe registration mandatory for the SSC CGL Tier-1 2026 examination?
Yes, fresh scribe registration is mandatory and integrated with Aadhaar Authentication, as registrations prior to 05.11.2025 were disposed off.
Official Links
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