SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Admission Certificate & Admit Card

SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Admission Certificate & Admit Card Overview

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Admission Certificate and Admit Card for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026 Tier-I Examination. Candidates who have applied for the 17,727 Group 'B' and Group 'C' vacancies can now download their hall tickets and check their exam city status through the official regional websites of the SSC. The Tier-I Computer-Based Examination is scheduled to be conducted from 09th September 2026 to 26th September 2026 across various exam centers nationwide.

Key Recruitment Details

Organization	Exam Name	Total Vacancies	Qualification	Admit Card Status
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)	SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I	17,727 Posts	Bachelor Degree in Any Stream	Released (25th August 2026)

Important Dates

Keep track of the crucial timeline for the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026:

• Application Begin Date: 24th June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 27th July 2026
• Admit Card Release Date: 25th August 2026
• Tier-I Exam Dates: 09th September 2026 to 26th September 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for SSC CGL 2026 must fulfill the following qualification requirements:

• General Posts: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent institute.
• Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Bachelor's Degree in any subject with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 10+2 level OR Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
• Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects for all three years/six semesters.

Age Limit (As on Rules)

The age criteria varies according to the specific post applied for:

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 27 to 32 Years (Depending on the specific post)
• Age Relaxation: Standard upper age relaxation applies to reserved categories (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwD: 10 years) as per Government of India guidelines.

Application Fee Details

The fee structure for the SSC CGL 2026 application process was as follows:

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹100/-
• SC / ST / PH Candidates: Exempted (₹0/-)
• All Category Female Candidates: Exempted (₹0/-)
• Payment Mode: Online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Credit/Debit Card.

Selection Process

The recruitment process for SSC CGL 2026 involves multiple stages to evaluate candidate proficiency for various posts:

• Stage 1: Tier-I Examination (Computer Based Test - Objective Type)
• Stage 2: Tier-II Examination (Objective Type + Computer Knowledge Test & Data Entry Speed Test)
• Stage 3: Document Verification (DV) (Conducted by the User Departments after final results)
• Stage 4: Medical Examination (Applicable for specific posts like Inspector Central Excise, Examiner, Preventive Officer, etc.)

How to Download SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Admit Card

Follow these step-by-step instructions to download your SSC CGL Tier-I Admission Certificate online:

• Visit the official portal of your respective SSC Regional Web Portal (e.g., NR, CR, WR, ER, SR, etc.).
• On the homepage, locate and click on the link titled "Status / Download Admission Certificate For Combined Graduate Level Examination (Tier-I), 2026".
• Choose your preferred login option:
  • Option 1: Enter your Registration ID / Application Number and Date of Birth.
  • Option 2: Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth (if already generated).
  • Option 3: Enter your Name, Father's Name, and Date of Birth.
• Solve the captcha/security puzzle provided on the screen.
• Click on the Submit / Search button.
• Your SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Admit Card / Exam City Details will appear on the screen.
• Download the PDF and take a clear color printout to carry to the examination hall along with a valid photo identity proof.