As of 24 October 2026, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published its 2026–27 examination calendar, and the SSC CGL 2026 recruitment process is underway. The official website is ssc.gov.in.
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Here are the answers to all eight questions, including the exam dates, application dates, admit card updates and information about SSC CGL 2027.
SSC CGL 2026–2027: Important dates at a glance
1. SSC CGL Exam Date 2027
Status: Official exam date not confirmed.
The SSC CGL 2027 examination date should be checked against the next official recruitment notification and examination calendar. The current 2026–27 calendar lists the SSC GD Constable 2027 examination for January–March 2027, but that is a separate recruitment exam.
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Official updates: SSC website
2. SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27
The official calendar provides tentative examination months for major SSC recruitment exams.
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| SSC examination | Tentative exam period |
|---|---|
| SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 | May–June 2026 in original calendar; subsequently rescheduled |
| SSC JE 2026 Paper 1 | May–June 2026 in original calendar |
| SSC Selection Post Phase XIV | May–July 2026 in original calendar |
| SSC CHSL 2026 Tier 1 | July–September 2026 in original calendar |
| SSC Stenographer 2026 | August–September 2026 in original calendar |
| SSC Hindi Translators 2026 | August–September 2026 in original calendar |
| SSC MTS and Havaldar 2026 | September–November 2026 |
| SSC CPO 2026 | October–November 2026 |
| SSC GD Constable 2027 | January–March 2027 |
Important: These are calendar estimates, not necessarily the final dates. Check the revised examination notices before relying on a date.
Download the official SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27 PDF.
3. SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026
The published revised schedule reports that the SSC CGL Tier 1 examination is being conducted from 30 September to 30 October 2026. Your individual exam date and shift depend on your admission certificate.
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- Exam mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Exam stage: Tier 1
- Official website: ssc.gov.in
4. SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Date 2026
The official CGL 2026 recruitment notification initially scheduled Tier 2 for December 2026.
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The exact Tier 2 examination date should be confirmed through the latest SSC notice. Do not treat the tentative month as a confirmed exam date.
5. SSC CGL Admit Card 2026
The SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card has been released in phases, beginning on 27 September 2026, according to published reports.
How to download it:
- Visit SSC official website.
- Open the candidate login or Admit Card section.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Select SSC CGL 2026.
- Download and print your admission certificate if available.
Check your name, exam date, reporting time, shift and exam centre before travelling.
6. SSC CGL Admit Card Release Date 2026
The reported initial release date was 27 September 2026. Admit cards were made available in phases according to the allotted examination date.
If your admit card is not available, check the official portal and your relevant SSC regional website for updates.
7. SSC CGL Form Date 2026
According to the official notification, the application dates were:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and application start | 21 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 22 June 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 23 June 2026 |
| Application correction window | 29 June–1 July 2026 |
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The application window for SSC CGL 2026 is closed. Candidates preparing for the next recruitment cycle should watch for the official SSC CGL 2027 notification.
8. SSC Exam Date 2026
SSC conducts several examinations throughout the year, including CGL, CHSL, JE, MTS, CPO, Stenographer and GD Constable. Their dates differ by examination and can change when SSC issues a revised schedule.
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For the latest updates, use these official resources: