The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card for candidates appearing in exams scheduled on September 30 and October 1. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
This recruitment drive seeks to fill 10,731 Group B and C posts across the country. The competitive examination will run through October 30, 2026, with staggered exam dates to accommodate the large candidate pool.
Downloading Your SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card
The admit card is now available on ssc.gov.in. Candidates must log in using their registration number and date of birth to access the hall ticket. A PDF download option is provided for printing.
The admit card contains crucial information: exam date, time, centre location, and roll number. Candidates should verify all details before printing. Any discrepancy should be flagged immediately to the SSC.
Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam centre. Identity verification will be mandatory. An additional valid government-issued ID (Aadhaar, passport, or voter card) is also required.
Exam Schedule and Tier 1 Details
The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is a computer-based test (CBT). It covers general intelligence, English language comprehension, quantitative aptitude, and general awareness. Each section carries 25 questions.
The September 30 and October 1 slots are the first batches. More exam dates follow through October 30. The staggered schedule helps SSC manage the enormous candidate volume—over 30 lakh aspirants typically apply for this exam.
Candidates should note the reporting time mentioned in their admit card. Arriving early is advised, as entry closes 15 minutes after the scheduled start time.
Important Notice for Churachandpur, Manipur Candidates
SSC NER (North Eastern Region) has issued a separate notice rescheduling the exam for candidates who selected Churachandpur, Manipur as their exam centre. According to SSC CGL postponement updates, this rescheduling was necessary due to administrative and operational constraints in that region.
Affected candidates will receive a new admit card with an updated exam date and centre. They should monitor ssc.gov.in for further notifications. No exam fee refund is applicable for this rescheduling.
This move is not unusual for SSC exams in remote or sensitive areas. Churachandpur, being a smaller district, may have limited exam infrastructure. SSC periodically reschedules such candidates to larger nearby centres or alternative dates.
What to Expect on Exam Day
The exam hall will have strict COVID and safety protocols in place. Candidates must arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. Photography, mobile phones, and electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the exam centre.
Documents required at the exam centre include the printed admit card, a government-issued photo ID, and a pen for signing. Some centres may also ask for a declaration form.
The CBT interface is straightforward. Candidates navigate between questions using on-screen buttons. There is no penalty for unanswered questions. Negative marking applies only to incorrect answers.
Post-Exam: What Happens Next
After Tier 1, successful candidates proceed to Tier 2, which is also a CBT. Tier 2 includes more challenging questions in the same subjects plus data interpretation and statistics.
Tier 3 involves a descriptive paper (essay/letter writing) on pen and paper. Tier 4 is a document verification (DV) round for candidates who clear the first three tiers.
Merit lists are prepared after Tier 4. Final selection depends on the category, performance across all tiers, and the number of vacancies.
Results for Tier 1 typically come 3–4 weeks after the exam concludes. The SSC publishes a cut-off mark for each category and region. Only candidates above the cut-off in their category proceed to Tier 2.
FAQ
Q: Where can I download my SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card 2026?
A: Visit ssc.gov.in, log in with your registration number and date of birth, and download the admit card PDF. Print a copy for exam day.
Q: What should I do if my admit card has incorrect information?
A: Contact the SSC immediately through their official website. Errors in name, roll number, or exam centre must be corrected before exam day. Do not appear for the exam with a faulty admit card.
Q: Why was the exam rescheduled for Churachandpur candidates?
A: SSC NER issued the reschedule notice due to operational constraints at that centre. Affected candidates will receive updated admit cards with new exam dates and venues.
Q: What documents are needed at the exam centre?
A: Bring your printed admit card, a government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter card), and a pen. Mobile phones and electronic devices are not allowed.
Q: How many questions are in SSC CGL Tier 1?
A: There are 100 questions total across four sections: general intelligence (25), English (25), quantitative aptitude (25), and general awareness (25). The exam duration is 60 minutes.
