Candidates preparing for the SSC CGL Exam 2026 can download their hall tickets, as the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially activated the SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026 download link starting 27 September 2026. Candidates scheduled for the upcoming shifts can view their exact exam centre, reporting time, and shift details by visiting the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in).
Earlier, the Commission released the city intimation slip on 21 September 2026. SSC had scheduled the Tier 1 Computer-Based Examination to run from 30 September to 30 October 2026. Note that SSC releases admit cards in phases, exactly 2 to 3 days before a candidate’s respective exam date.
Candidates can check and download notification released on 21st September 2026 regarding SSC CGL Intimation Slip from here.
Latest Update: The SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026 has officially been OUT. The download link has been activated at the candidate login portal starting 27 September 2026 for exams scheduled on 30 September. Since the exams will take place until 30 October 2026, admit cards will continue to roll out 2 to 3 days prior to each candidate’s exact exam date.
SSC CGL 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SSC CGL Notification 2026 | 21 May 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 June 2026 |
| Application Correction | 29 June–1 July 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip Release Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Admit Card | 27 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam | 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Result | November 2026 (Expected) |
| Tier 2 Admit Card | December 2026 (Expected) |
| Tier 2 Exam | December 2026* |
*Tentative schedule as mentioned in the official SSC CGL 2026 notification.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam City Details 2026
Candidates should also understand the difference between exam city information and the Admit Card.
SSC has stated that information about the examination, including the time table and City/Centre of Examination, is uploaded about 9-10 days before the examination. The Admission Certificate is made available for download about 2–3 days before the examination.
Therefore, candidates should not assume that the exam city information and admit card will be released at the same time.
How to Check SSC CGL Exam City?
Candidates can check their allotted SSC CGL exam city by following these steps:
- Visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the “Login” option on the homepage.
- Enter your registration number and password (or date of birth).
- Click on the SSC CGL 2026 City Intimation Slip link.
- The system will display your allotted exam city on the screen.
- Download and save the slip for your reference.
Candidates should note that the city intimation slip only shows the exam city, not the exact venue — SSC will provide the exact address on the admit card.
Is the SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 Out?
Yes, the Staff Selection Commission has activated the Tier 1 admit card link on 27 September 2026.
As per official SSC instructions, the Admission Certificate (Admit Card) will be made available on the candidate login portal 2 to 3 days before their respective exam date. For instance, candidates with exams on 30 September can download theirs Admit Card from 27 September, while those with exams on 1 October can access theirs starting 27 September.
Candidates will not receive the Admit Card by post. You must log in using your Registration Number and Password to download and print it from the official SSC website. Ensure you also carry a valid original photo ID (with the same Date of Birth) and recent passport-size photographs to the exam hall.
How to Download SSC CGL Admit Card 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps after the admit card link becomes active:
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
- Open the Admit Card section.
- Select the relevant option for Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026.
- Open the link for the CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026.
- Enter the required login details.
- Submit the details.
- Your SSC CGL Admit Card will appear on the screen.
- Check your name, photograph, exam date, reporting time and examination centre.
- Download the admit card.
- Take a clear printout for the examination.
SSC’s instructions state that candidates should regularly check the Commission’s website and the concerned Regional Office website for Admission Certificate updates.
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What If Admit Card Is Not Showing?
If your SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 is not available, do not panic.
First, check whether SSC has released the examination schedule for your region. Then check the concerned SSC Regional Office website.
If a candidate does not find their examination details on the SSC website one week before the examination, SSC advises them to contact the concerned Regional Office. Candidates should keep proof of their submitted application while contacting the Commission.
Candidates should also make sure that they are checking the correct examination and year. SSC conducts several examinations during the year, so an admit card link for another examination should not be confused with the CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026.
Details Mentioned on Admit Card
After downloading the Admission Certificate, candidates should carefully check all the details.
The admit card is expected to contain important information such as:
- Candidate’s name
- Roll number
- Registration details
- Photograph
- Examination name
- Examination date
- Shift and reporting time
- Examination centre
- Examination centre address
- Important instructions
If you notice any serious error in the information, contact the concerned SSC Regional Office as soon as possible.
What to Carry to the Exam Centre?
Candidates should carefully read the instructions printed on their Admit Card.
SSC’s examination instructions also state that candidates who have not undergone Aadhaar Based Authentication must report at the examination centre two hours before the scheduled start of the examination. Such candidates are required to carry the Admit Card, at least two recent passport-size colour photographs and an original valid photo ID showing the date of birth printed on the Admit Card.
Accepted photo ID documents mentioned in SSC’s instructions include documents such as Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card and Passport.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date & Shift Timing 2026
The Staff Selection Commission has released the exam schedule: it will conduct the Tier 1 Computer Based Examination from 30th September to 30th October 2026 at exam centers nationwide.
SSC released the Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 on 21st September 2026, so candidates can check their allotted exam city early and plan travel and accommodation.
SSC has released admit cards on 27th September 2026 for first bach whose exam is on 30th September 2026. Candidates can check and download their admit card from official website of SSC (ssc.gov.in).
| Shift | Exam Timing |
|---|---|
| First Shift | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Second Shift | 01:30 PM – 02:30 PM |
| Third Shift | 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM |
Important Links for SSC CGL 2026
| Particular | Official Link |
|---|---|
| SSC Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
| SSC CGL Examination Page | CGL Examination |
| SSC CGL 2026 Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| SSC Admit Card Section | Check official website www.ssc.gov.in |
Conclusion
The SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 is a mandatory document for candidates appearing in the Tier 1 examination. With the exams running from 30 September to 30 October 2026, the Staff Selection Commission will officially began releasing the admit cards starting 27 September.
Since hall tickets are issued exactly 2 to 3 days before your individual test date, keep checking the official candidate login portal at ssc.gov.in. Once your admit card is available, download it immediately, check all examination details carefully, and print a clear copy to carry to the examination centre
