SSC CGL 2026: Exam City and Admit Card Release Status

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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) - Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

SSC CGL 2026: Exam City & Admit Card Release Status

Combined Graduate Level Tier-I Computer Based Examination commences on 30 September 2026.

Sarkari Chatra Editorial Desk — Verified Status: 22 September 2026

Status Monitoring Note: With the Tier-I examination confirmed to begin on 30 September 2026 under official notice dated 12 September, candidate exam city intimation slips are expected to go live in staggered sequence. Formal admit cards are released strictly 3 to 4 days prior to each candidate’s test date.

SSC CGL 2026 Examination Schedule

Examination ComponentOfficial Specification
Conducting BodyStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Examination LevelCombined Graduate Level (CGL 2026) Tier-I
Examination Window30 September to 30 October 2026
Exam City Slip StatusExpected / Under Staggered Release
Official Portalssc.gov.in

City Intimation Slip vs Admission Certificate

  • Exam City Slip: Not a ticket for entry into the test centre. It informs candidates of the exam date, reporting shift, and the city where their examination centre is located to enable travel planning.
  • Admission Certificate (Admit Card): Contains the specific test centre name, exact physical address, roll number, and candidate photograph. Downloadable strictly 3 to 4 days ahead of your scheduled exam date.
  • Single Central Portal: Unlike previous years where regional websites hosted slips independently, all notices and logins are centralized on the official SSC portal at ssc.gov.in.

Steps to Check Exam City on ssc.gov.in

  1. Visit the official portal at ssc.gov.in.
  2. Log in using your One-Time Registration (OTR) Username and Password.
  3. Navigate to your Candidate Dashboard and select Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026.
  4. Click on Check Exam City & Shift Status.
  5. Verify your allotted date, reporting time, and test city.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the confirmed dates for SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I?

As per the official SSC notice dated 12 September 2026, the Tier-I Computer Based Examination will be conducted from 30 September to 30 October 2026 in multiple shifts across India.

What is the difference between the Exam City Slip and the Admit Card?

The Exam City Intimation Slip discloses the exam date, shift, and city of examination to help candidates arrange travel. The formal Admit Card (Admission Certificate), containing the exact venue address and roll number, is released strictly 3 to 4 days before each candidate's exam date.

How can candidates check their exam city intimation?

Candidates will log in through their One-Time Registration (OTR) credentials on the new SSC portal (ssc.gov.in) to view their allocated exam date, shift timing, and city.

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