Updates as of August 31, 2026
The SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 computer-based exam, covering 12,256 vacancies across 40 Group B and C posts, is being conducted in multiple shifts across August-September 2026; admit cards and exam city intimation slips are released 4 to 7 days before each candidate's individual exam date.
Business TodayOnline applications for SSC CGL 2026 closed June 22, 2026 (briefly reopened till June 25), with fee payment due June 26, 2026; the Tier 2 examination is scheduled for December 2026, while date-wise and shift-wise Tier 1 schedules are notified separately on ssc.gov.in.
Business TodaySSC CGL Tier 1 city intimation slips, which tell candidates their allotted exam city ahead of the admit card, are typically released about 10 days before each exam date on ssc.gov.in; as of late August 2026 they had not yet been published for the 2026 cycle.
PW Live exam trackerExam-prep trackers monitoring the official SSC portal expect SSC to notify the exact CGL 2026 Tier 1 shift-wise schedule in the second week of September 2026, after which city slips and admit cards are expected to follow in sequence ahead of each candidate's exam date.
Testbook exam newsUpdates as of July 11, 2026
The SSC CGL 2026 notification was released on 21 May 2026 for 12,256 Group B and Group C vacancies. Online applications closed on 25 June 2026 with fee payment allowed until 26 June, and the application correction window ran from 1 to 3 July 2026.
SSC CGL 2026 Notification — Dates and VacanciesThe CGL 2026 Tier 1 computer-based test is scheduled for August-September 2026 as per the Commission's schedule, and Tier 2 is planned for December 2026. Exact dates, shift timings and exam-city details will be notified separately on ssc.gov.in and the regional SSC websites.
SSC — Official CGL Exam PageTier 1 admit cards are issued only three to four days before the exam on the regional SSC portals, and the exam city intimation slip is published roughly a week earlier. Download both using your registration number and password; carry a printout plus valid photo ID.
SSC CGL 2026 Admit Card and City SlipCompetition is extremely heavy this cycle: 28,52,665 applications had been submitted as on 22 June 2026, including 13,11,781 for Assistant Audit Officer and 8,24,211 for Junior Statistical Officer, the two most sought-after CGL posts.
SSC CGL 2026 Application StatisticsCorrections to the CGL application form were chargeable this year, at Rs 200 for the first correction and Rs 500 for the second, and a One Time Registration (OTR) on the SSC portal was mandatory before applying. That correction window has now closed.
SSC CGL 2026 Important DatesUpdates as of May 16, 2026
SSC CGL 2026 notification, originally slated for March 31, 2026, has been delayed and is now expected to be published on ssc.gov.in in May 2026 for Recruitment Year 2026–27.
Testbook, SSC CGL Notification 2026Expected vacancies for SSC CGL 2026 are around 15,000+ posts across Group B and Group C cadres including Inspector, ASO, JSO, Auditor and Accountant.
Career Power, SSC CGL 2026Tier 1 exam is tentatively scheduled in the May–June 2026 or August–September 2026 window per the latest SSC calendar. Application form is expected to open shortly after notification at ssc.gov.in.
Mahendras, SSC CGL Exam DateSSC CGL selection involves Tier 1 (CBT, qualifying), Tier 2 (CBT, includes Paper-I, II, III for specific posts) and document verification. Final merit is based on Tier 2 marks plus DV.
SSC Official (Staff Selection Commission)Updates as of May 15, 2026
SSC CGL 2025 Tier-II result and Tier-III essay paper schedule have been finalised, and the SSC CGL 2026 notification is expected in mid-2026 per the SSC tentative calendar published on ssc.gov.in.
SSC OfficialApplication forms, admit cards, results and the latest official notifications for SSC CGL are released on the official portal. Candidates are advised to track the portal regularly and avoid third-party sources for date-sensitive updates.
SSC OfficialThe complete, syllabus-aligned topic list for SSC CGL — including subject-wise weightage and the recommended preparation order — is maintained on ProSyllabus and updated each cycle. Use it to structure your study plan and revision schedule.
ProSyllabus — SSC CGL SyllabusFree section-wise practice quizzes with detailed solutions for SSC CGL are available on ProSyllabus. Use them for daily revision and to identify weak topics before the actual attempt.
ProSyllabus — SSC CGL PracticeSSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit Group B and Group C officers for various ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. Posts include Income Tax Inspector, CBI Sub-Inspector, Excise Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, and more. Refer to the latest information bulletin and previous year question papers to align your preparation with the current pattern.
ProSyllabus — SSC CGL OverviewCut-off trends, marking scheme and stage-wise selection details for SSC CGL change every cycle. Cross-check the latest official notification PDF against community discussions and previous year analyses before finalising your strategy.
ProSyllabus — SSC CGL Details
