SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026 Out - Download Hall Ticket at ssc.gov.in

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the Tier 1 admit card for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026 on 27 September 2026. Candidates appearing for 12,256 Group B and C posts can download their hall ticket by logging in at ssc.gov.in. The Tier 1 computer-based examination takes place from 30 September to 30 October 2026.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026: Quick Overview

The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 to recruit candidates for 12,256 Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries and departments. Key highlights of the Tier 1 admit card release are summarized below:

SSC CGL 2026 Important Dates

Candidates must track the official schedule for the SSC CGL 2026 recruitment process:

SSC CGL City Intimation Slip vs Admit Card

Candidates should understand the distinction between the city intimation slip and the official admit card:

• City Intimation Slip (Released 21 September 2026): Informs candidates of their assigned examination city and exam date to assist with travel planning. It is not an entry pass and cannot be used to enter the exam venue.
• Tier 1 Admit Card (Released 27 September 2026): The mandatory hall ticket that contains the exact exam centre name, complete venue address, roll number, shift timing, reporting time, and candidate guidelines.

SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy Details

The Staff Selection Commission has notified 12,256 posts across Group B and Group C cadres. The major posts filled through SSC CGL 2026 include:

• Group B Posts: Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Assistant Section Officer (CSS, IB, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Railway), Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner), Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector (CBI), Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer, Executive Assistant, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade-II, Office Superintendent, and Section Head.
• Group C Posts: Auditor, Accountant, Junior Accountant, Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk, Senior Administrative Assistant, Tax Assistant, and Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics).

Steps to Download SSC CGL Tier 1 Hall Ticket 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to download their SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card from the official portal:

1. Visit the official Staff Selection Commission website at ssc.gov.in.
2. Click on the Login or Register tab located on the homepage.
3. Enter your Registration Number (or Username) and Password in the candidate login panel.
4. Fill in the security captcha code shown on the screen and click Login.
5. Access your candidate dashboard and open the SSC CGL Tier 1 Examination 2026 section.
6. Click on the link labeled Download Admit Card or Hall Ticket.
7. Review the allotted exam city, venue address, shift time, and personal details shown on the screen.
8. Download the admit card in PDF format and take at least two clear printouts on A4 paper for exam day verification.

Details Mentioned on SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card

After downloading the hall ticket, verify all the details printed on it:

• Candidate Full Name and Father Name
• Roll Number and Registration Number
• Date of Birth and Gender
• Category and Sub-Category (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD)
• Candidate Scanned Photograph and Signature
• Examination Name (Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 Tier 1)
• Date and Day of Examination
• Shift Timing and Reporting Time
• Gate Closing Time
• Exact Name and Postal Address of the Examination Centre
• Examination Centre Code
• Space for Candidate Signature in the Presence of the Invigilator
• General Exam Day Instructions and Code of Conduct

If any discrepancies are found in your personal information, contact the Staff Selection Commission facilitation helpdesk immediately.

Shift Timings and Exam Day Instructions

Candidates must adhere to the examination rules specified by the commission:

• Reporting Time: Arrive at the examination venue strictly before the reporting time stated on your hall ticket. Gates close 30 minutes before the examination starts. Entry after gate closure is strictly prohibited.
• Biometric Verification: Candidates must undergo biometric data capture, including photograph registration and fingerprint scanning, before being seated at their allotted computer terminal.
• Prohibited Items: Electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital watches, bluetooth devices, earphones, calculators, and unauthorized stationery items are strictly forbidden inside the test centre.
• Test Protocol: Candidates must remain in the exam room for the complete test duration of 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates eligible for scribes). Leaving the terminal before the exam concludes is not permitted.

Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre

Candidates must bring the following items to the SSC CGL Tier 1 examination centre:

1. Printed Admit Card: A clear, legible printout of the SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card on standard A4 paper.
2. Original Photo Identity Card: Any government-issued photo ID such as Aadhaar Card, Printout of E-Aadhaar, Voter ID Card, Driving Licence, PAN Card, or Passport.
3. Proof of Date of Birth: If the original photo ID does not show the complete date of birth (Day, Month, Year), candidates must carry an additional original certificate (such as Class 10 Matriculation Certificate) confirming their date of birth.
4. Passport Size Photographs: Two recent colour passport-size photographs identical to the photo uploaded during registration.
5. Transparent Water Bottle: Clear water bottle with no wrapper or markings, if required.

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