The Staff Selection Commission has activated the Combined Graduate Level 2026 Tier‑I exam city, date and shift slip on its portal. The computer‑based test window runs from September 30 to October 30, 2026. This intimation helps candidates lock travel and stay, while admit cards follow closer to the test.
The slip shows exam city, scheduled date, and shift, but it is not the admission certificate. Final venue, reporting instructions, and gate timings will appear only on the admit card. Many candidates were anxious about last‑minute changes; this release offers a reliable planning baseline.

Log in using your registration number and password on the SSC portal. Open the Combined Graduate Level 2026 application dashboard, then select the City, Date and Shift module. Verify your name, date of birth and category, download the slip, and cross‑check clashes. If “city not live yet” appears, retry after 24–72 hours.
Admit cards will release about two to three days before each candidate’s exam date, through the concerned SSC regional website handling your centre. Track the Admit Card or Application Status section, and monitor SMS or email alerts. After download, recheck venue map, reporting window, gate closure, and allowed items.
| Shift | Reporting | Gate closes | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | As printed on admit card | About 30 minutes prior | 60 minutes (CBE) |
| Shift 2 | As printed on admit card | About 30 minutes prior | 60 minutes (CBE) |
| Shift 3 | As printed on admit card | About 30 minutes prior | 60 minutes (CBE) |
City and admit card modules are hosted by your regional office, mapped to the state of your chosen centre. Common mappings include Northern (Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand), North Western (Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh), Central (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar), Madhya Pradesh (Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh), Western (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa), Southern (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry), Karnataka‑Kerala (Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep), Eastern (West Bengal, Odisha, Sikkim, Andaman and Nicobar, Jharkhand), and North Eastern (Assam and other Northeast states).
Follow the admit card’s reporting and gate timings strictly. Candidates who have not completed Aadhaar authentication should reach two hours early for manual verification. Carry two recent colour passport photographs and one original photo ID with full date of birth; if DOB is missing on the ID, bring an original supporting document.
If your module still says “not live yet” a week before your test date, contact the concerned regional office with your registration proof. Meanwhile, clear cache, switch browsers, and confirm your region mapping. Lock travel only after the slip appears, and keep buffer time for ID checks and biometrics.