SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Admit Card & Exam City Details
SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Admit Card & Exam City Details – Exam 30 September to 30 October 2026
1. Top Summary
| Examination | Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE), 2026 – Tier-I (Computer Based Examination) |
| Tier-I Exam Schedule | 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 |
| Exam City Details | Available by logging in to the Commission’s website (https://ssc.gov.in/) |
| Admission Certificate (Admit Card) | Tentatively available for download 2 to 3 days before the respective date of examination |
| Tentative Vacancies | 10,731 (as on 24.09.2026; final vacancies may vary) |
Source: SSC Notices dated 12.09.2026 and 21.09.2026; SSC Tentative Vacancy notice (as on 24.09.2026)
Important: As per SSC’s notice, the Admission Certificate is generally released only 2–3 days before each candidate’s exam date. Check your login regularly and do not rely on third-party websites for your slip.
Source: SSC Notice dated 21.09.2026, Para 2
2. Overview
The Staff Selection Commission has scheduled the Tier-I (Computer Based Examination) of the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026. Through its notice dated 21.09.2026, the Commission informed candidates that they can view their examination city details by logging in through the designated login module on the SSC website. The Admission Certificate will be available through the same login module.
Source: SSC Notice dated 12.09.2026 and 21.09.2026
3. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam schedule notice published | 12 September 2026 |
| Exam city / Admission Certificate information notice | 21 September 2026 |
| Last date to map Scribe OTR (for candidates opting ‘Own Scribe’) | 24 September 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Tier-I Examination (CBE) | 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 |
| Admission Certificate download | Tentatively 2–3 days before the respective exam date |
Source: SSC Notices dated 12.09.2026 and 21.09.2026
4. How to Check Exam City & Download Admission Certificate
- Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in/
- Log in through the designated candidate login module using your registered credentials.
- Open the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (Tier-I) section to view your examination city details.
- When the Admission Certificate is released (tentatively 2–3 days before your exam date), download it from the same login module.
- Detailed instructions are available in the SSC notice published on 21.05.2026 on the Commission’s website.
Source: SSC Notice dated 21.09.2026, Paras 1–2
5. Own Scribe Facility – Key Points
| Fresh Scribe registration | Candidates availing the ‘Own Scribe’ facility may need to do fresh Scribe registration, as registrations made before 05.11.2025 were disposed of. |
| Aadhaar Authentication | Scribe registration is now integrated with Aadhaar Authentication; it is mandatory for every person who wants to enrol or appear as a scribe. |
| Scribe OTR mapping | Candidates must submit/map their Scribe’s registration number to generate the Scribe’s Entry Pass. For Tier-I, mapping was allowed till 24.09.2026 (11:00 PM); the Scribe Entry Pass is generated only for candidates who successfully mapped. |
| Age limit of scribe | As per the Commission’s updated policy (Policy No. PP001/14/2024-PP (e-10280) dated 04.11.2025). Other scribe guidelines remain as per the exam notice. |
Source: SSC Notice dated 21.09.2026, Paras 3–6
6. Tentative Vacancies (as on 24.09.2026)
SSC has published tentative vacancies for CGLE 2026 totalling 10,731 posts. Category-wise totals: UR 4,412, SC 1,715, ST 804, OBC 2,772, EWS 1,028 (Ex-Servicemen: 373). The posts with the highest vacancies are shown below.
| Post | Pay Level | Tentative Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Inspector (Central Excise) – CBIC | Level-7 | 2,366 |
| Tax Assistant – CBDT | Level-4 | 1,400 |
| Auditor – CGDA (Defence) | Level-5 | 875 |
| Tax Assistant – CBIC | Level-4 | 841 |
| Assistant Section Officer – CSS (DoPT) | Level-7 | 668 |
| Inspector of Income Tax – CBDT | Level-7 | 595 |
| Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) – C&AG | Level-8 | 513 |
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) – C&AG | Level-8 | 504 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) – C&AG | Level-8 | 504 |
| Office Superintendent – CBDT | Level-6 | 426 |
| Accountant – C&AG | Level-5 | 396 |
| Executive Assistant – CBIC | Level-6 | 340 |
| Total (all 59 post/department entries) | — | 10,731 |
Source: SSC Tentative Vacancy notice for CGLE 2026 (as on 24.09.2026). Final vacancies may vary. State-wise/zone-wise vacancies are not collected by SSC.
7. Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam City & Admission Certificate Notice (21.09.2026) | Download Notice (PDF) |
| Exam Schedule Notice (12.09.2026) | Download Notice (PDF) |
| Tentative Vacancy Details (24.09.2026) | Download Vacancy Notice (PDF) |
| Official Notification (CGLE 2026) | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
8. FAQs
When will the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I exam be held?
The Tier-I Computer Based Examination is scheduled from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026.
Source: SSC Notice dated 12.09.2026
How can I check my SSC CGL exam city?
Log in through the designated login module on the SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in/) to view your examination city details.
Source: SSC Notice dated 21.09.2026
When will the SSC CGL Admit Card (Admission Certificate) be available?
It will tentatively be available for download 2 to 3 days before the respective date of examination, through the same login module.
Source: SSC Notice dated 21.09.2026
Do candidates using their own scribe need to register again?
They may need to do a fresh Scribe registration, since registrations made before 05.11.2025 were disposed of. Scribe registration now requires Aadhaar Authentication.
Source: SSC Notice dated 21.09.2026
Till when could the Scribe OTR be mapped for Tier-I?
Till 24.09.2026 (11:00 PM). Scribe Entry Pass is generated only for candidates who successfully mapped their Scribe OTR.
Source: SSC Notice dated 21.09.2026
How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL 2026?
SSC’s tentative vacancy notice (as on 24.09.2026) shows a total of 10,731 vacancies. Final vacancies may vary.
Source: SSC Tentative Vacancy notice, 24.09.2026
Are state-wise vacancies available?
No. SSC does not collect state-wise/zone-wise vacancies; candidates should contact the respective user departments.
Source: SSC Tentative Vacancy notice, 24.09.2026