SSC CGL Admit Card 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier 1 admit cards 2026 probably by September 27, 2026. Once issued, registered candidates can log in to the Commission’s official website at ssc.gov.in with their application number and password and download the hall ticket. The Tier 1 examination is scheduled between September 30 to October 30, 2026, at several test centres across the country. 

The admit card is an important document having key details such as exam date, timing, test centre details, candidate’s registration number, password, category, etc. On all exam days, applicants have to carry a printed copy of the e-admit card along with a government-issued ID to the SSC CGL test centre for verification.

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Steps To Download SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026

Once the official link becomes active, candidates can follow the given steps to download their Tier 1 hall ticket from the official portal.

Step 1: Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.

Step 2: On the homepage, select the “SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026” download link.

Step 3: Enter your application number and password in the login tab. 

Step 4: The admit card will open on the screen.

Step 5: Download it and check all details carefully. 

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date And Timings 2026

SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2026 will be conducted from September 30 to October 30, 2026. Spanning over a month, the exam will be held across different shifts. The exact date and shift timings will be mentioned on candidates’ admit cards. 

Based on the previous year's exam cycle, the expected shift timings are as follows:

Shift

Reporting Time

Gate Closing Time

Exam Timing

Shift 1

7:45 AM

8:30 AM

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Shift 2

10:30 AM

11:15 AM

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Shift 3

1:15 PM

2:00 PM

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Shift 4

4:00 PM

4:45 PM

5:15 PM – 6:15 PM

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Day Guidelines 2026 

1. Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time. 

2. Carry a printed copy of the e-admit card along with a valid photo ID proof such as Aadhaar/PAN/Driving License, etc.

3. Refrain from bringing any electronic devices, mobile phones, notebooks, etc.

4. Diligently follow the instructions given in the call letter.

5. Any misconduct inside the examination hall may lead to cancellation of candidature.