SSC CGL 2026 Exam Date Announced – Check Tier 1 Schedule, Application Dates & Important Details

The Staff Selection Commission has officially released the SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Notification for graduates who are looking for Central Government jobs. Through this recruitment drive, around 12,256 vacancies are expected to be filled in various ministries, departments, and government offices across India.

Candidates can submit the online application form starting from 21 May 2026 through the official SSC website. The last date to apply online is 22 June 2026, while the final date for application fee payment is 23 June 2026.

The commission has also provided a correction window from 29 June to 1 July 2026. During this period, candidates can edit or correct mistakes in their submitted application forms.

As per the official SSC exam calendar, the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 is expected to be conducted during August and September 2026. The exact exam dates and admit card details will be announced later by SSC.

SSC CGL 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	21 May 2026
Online Application Starts	21 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	22 June 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	23 June 2026
Application Correction Window	29 June – 1 July 2026
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date	August – September 2026

SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process

The SSC CGL recruitment process mainly consists of:

• Tier 1 Computer Based Test

• Tier 2 Computer Based Test

• Document Verification

Candidates who qualify in Tier 1 will be eligible to appear for the Tier 2 examination.

SSC CGL is one of the biggest recruitment exams for graduates in India. With thousands of vacancies and attractive salary packages, the competition is expected to be high this year as well. Candidates are advised to complete the application process early and start their preparation without delay.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official SSC website ssc.gov.in for updates on admit card releases and other important notifications6