SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Exam Dates Confirmed: Check Your Shift Schedule and Admit Card Updates

The Staff Selection Commission has fixed the SSC CGL 2026 Tier‑I window from September 30 to October 30 in computer based examination mode. The confirmed month‑long schedule lets aspirants lock travel, revise plans, and map shift strategies without guesswork. Avoid day‑wise speculation; focus on readiness.

The schedule spans multiple days and shifts. SSC will apply its normalization formula across shifts, so raw scores may vary while normalized scores decide merit. Plan section‑wise accuracy, not risky speed. Expect the detailed shift matrix through regional updates only.

SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 admit card and exam city intimation

Exam city and centre details are typically released on the concerned regional website about two weeks before your date. The admit card follows closer to the slot, usually three to seven days prior. If your details are missing a week before, contact your regional office.

SSC CGL Tier 1 pattern and negative marking

Tier‑I is a one‑hour objective test with four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. There are 100 questions for 200 marks. Each wrong answer attracts a 0.50 mark penalty. Questions, except English, appear bilingually. Scribe‑eligible candidates get 80 minutes.

Reporting checklist: documents to carry and prohibited items

Carry a printed admit card, an original photo ID with date of birth, and two recent passport photographs. If your ID lacks date of birth, bring an additional original proof. Electronic gadgets, watches, books, and paper chits are strictly banned inside labs. Reach well before the reporting time on the admit card.

Normalization and scribe rules you should know

Do not compare raw scores across shifts; SSC normalizes marks using its notified formula. Eligible persons with benchmark disabilities may avail a scribe; Aadhaar‑authenticated scribe registration and undertakings apply, and qualification limits exist. Opting for a scribe during application is essential to claim the facility.

With Tier‑I set for September 30 to October 30, 2026, bookmark your regional SSC site today. Track the city slip about two weeks before your slot and download the admit card three to seven days prior. Rehearse the Tier‑I blueprint, travel early, and respect lab rules to avoid avoidable disqualifications.