✅ Latest Update (22 Sept 2026): SSC has released the Exam City Intimation Slip for CGL Tier-I 2026. The Admit Card will be issued day-wise from 27 September 2026 onward — 2–3 days before each candidate's own exam date (exams run 30 September to 30 October 2026). The city slip is NOT the admit card; both are needed separately.
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 has officially been announced by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), with approximately 12,256 vacancies across Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India. Online applications closed on 22 June 2026. Candidates can now check their exam city and download their admit card as per the schedule below.
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Admit Card & City Slip 2026 — Key Details
⚠️ Admit cards are released in batches matching each candidate's allotted exam date — do not worry if it is not visible yet if your exam is later in the window. Always verify your registration number, exam date, shift and centre carefully.
How to Download SSC CGL Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in or your respective SSC Regional Office site
- Click on the "Admit Card" / "Admission Certificate" link for CGL Tier-I 2026
- Log in using your Registration Number and Password / Date of Birth
- Enter the Captcha and click Login
- Download and take a clear printout of the Admit Card
Carry your Admit Card along with two passport-size photographs and a valid original Photo ID (with DOB) to the exam centre. The City Intimation Slip alone is not valid for entry.
Check Admit Card Status →Official Details
- Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Advertisement Number: F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1
- Exam Name: Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026
- Post Category: Group 'B' and Group 'C'
- Total Vacancy: Approx. 12,256 Posts
- Salary: ₹25,500 to ₹1,51,100 (Pay Level 4 to 8)
- Official Website: ssc.gov.in
Post-wise Details & Pay Scale
Exam Pattern (Tier-I)
- Duration: 1 Hour (sectional timer 15 min/subject); 1 hr 20 min for PwBD with scribe
- Objective MCQs, bilingual (except English section)
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100/-
- Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the SSC CGL 2026 admit card been released?
Not yet fully released. The Exam City Intimation Slip is out (21 Sept 2026); the Admit Card will be issued day-wise from 27 September 2026 onward, 2–3 days before each candidate's own exam date.
Is the City Intimation Slip the same as the Admit Card?
No. The City Slip only tells you your allotted exam city so you can plan travel. You still need the separate Admit Card to enter the exam centre.
When is the SSC CGL Tier-I exam 2026?
From 30 September to 30 October 2026, across four shifts at 141 centres nationwide.
How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL 2026?
Approximately 12,256 vacancies across Group B and Group C posts; final numbers will be confirmed on ssc.gov.in.
What is the application fee?
₹100/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in Tier-I.
Can candidates from Assam apply?
Yes — any eligible Indian citizen can apply, and Guwahati is among the exam centres for Northeast India candidates.