Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for SSC Combined Graduate Level (Tier 1), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to announce the exact date-wise and shift-wise schedule for SSC CGL Tier 1 2026 exam in the third week of August 2026. The Tier 1 exam is tentatively scheduled for August-September 2026.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
The exact date-wise and shift-wise Tier 1 schedule for SSC CGL 2026 is expected to be announced in the third week of August 2026. Admit cards will be released 3-7 days before the exam.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
The correction window for SSC CGL 2026 applications was available from July 1-3, 2026, allowing candidates to modify their application forms up to twice. Candidates who applied are advised to focus on preparation as Tier 1 exam dates will be announced soon.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
With the Tier 1 exam scheduled for August-September 2026, the admit card is expected to be released shortly before the examination on the official SSC website. Candidates should regularly check ssc.gov.in for city intimation slip and admit card downloads.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Staff Selection Commission officially released the SSC CGL 2026 notification on May 21, 2026, announcing 12,256 tentative vacancies for various central government departments. The online application window closed on June 25, 2026, and candidates who applied will appear for Tier 1 in August-September 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
A major change this year is the introduction of a 15-minute sectional timer per section in Tier 1, meaning candidates cannot return to previous sections once the timer expires. This is a significant departure from the CGL 2025 pattern which allowed free movement across the entire paper.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
As per the official schedule, Tier 1 exams are scheduled for August-September 2026. The admit card is expected to be released 3-7 days before the examination on regional SSC websites.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
SSC provided an application correction window from 1 to 3 July 2026, allowing candidates to fix errors in their submitted forms. The Tier 1 exam is now expected in August-September 2026.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
The application correction window for SSC CGL 2026 was provided from July 1 to July 3, 2026, allowing candidates to make necessary changes in their submitted application forms before the Tier 1 exam.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
For the first time, SSC has introduced fixed sectional timing in both tiers. Candidates will get 15 minutes per section in Tier 1 and cannot switch between sections during the allotted time.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
As per the official notification, the SSC CGL Tier 1 Computer-Based Examination will be conducted between August and September 2026. The Tier 2 examination is scheduled for December 2026 with exact dates to be announced.
Archived 17 Jul 2026
SSC opened the correction window allowing candidates to modify their submitted application forms up to two times. Correction charges apply: Rs. 200 for first correction and Rs. 500 for second.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
For the first time, SSC has introduced sectional timing where candidates get 15 minutes for each section in Tier 1. The system will automatically move to the next section once allotted time ends, requiring balanced preparation across all subjects.
Archived 17 Jul 2026
SSC released the SSC CGL Tier 2 Final Answer Key for the 2025 cycle along with response sheets and scorecards on June 17, 2026 at 9 PM. Candidates can access their documents until July 16, 2026.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Staff Selection Commission released the official notification for SSC CGL 2026 on May 21, 2026, announcing 12,256 vacancies across various Group B and Group C posts in central government departments.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
The Staff Selection Commission extended the application deadline and reopened the online application window from 23-25 June 2026. The application correction window is available from 1-3 July 2026 for candidates who need to modify submitted forms.
Archived 17 Jul 2026
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL 2025-26 Final Result on 14 May 2026. A total of 15,118 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted for appointment to various Group B and Group C posts.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2026 Notification on 21 May 2026 for 12,256 tentative vacancies across Group B and Group C posts. Online applications were accepted from 21 May to 22 June 2026.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
SSC reported receiving 28,52,665 applications as of June 22, including 8,24,211 for JSO and 13,11,781 for AAO posts, reflecting high competition for the 12,256 vacancies.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
SSC officially released the CGL 2026 notification on 21 May 2026 for 12,256 tentative vacancies across various central government ministries and departments. This includes AAO/ASO posts with a new Paper-III requirement.
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Staff Selection Commission released the official notification on May 21, 2026 announcing 12,256 tentative vacancies. The application window was extended till June 25, 2026, with fee payment allowed until June 26.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Around 15,000 vacancies are expected for SSC CGL 2026 across various Group B and C posts in central government departments including Income Tax, Customs, CBI, and other ministries. Last year, SSC filled 15,118 posts through this exam.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL 2026 notification in May 2026, slightly delayed from the original March 31 schedule due to administrative reasons. The notification will contain details of vacancies, eligibility criteria, and exam pattern for Group B and C posts.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The SSC CGL Tier 1 Computer-Based Examination is scheduled to be held in July-August 2026 following the application window closure. Tier 1 is qualifying in nature, with final selection based on Tier 2 performance.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Staff Selection Commission has published the SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27, confirming that SSC CGL notification will be released in April-May 2026 with Tier 1 exams scheduled for May-June 2026. The calendar helps candidates plan preparation across multiple SSC exams.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Final result declaration (expected)
Sat, 3 Apr, 2027Final merit list based on Tier 2 performance; document verification follows before appointment
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Final result expected
Fri, 12 Mar, 2027After Tier 2, skill tests, and document verification
Archived 17 Jul 2026
🇮🇳Tier 2 exam (tentative)
Wed, 30 Dec, 2026Tier 2 scheduled for December 2026; only Tier 1 qualified candidates eligible
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Tier 2 exam expected
Tue, 29 Dec, 2026Tier 2 scheduled for December 2026, includes new Paper-III for AAO posts
Archived 6 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Tier 2 exam tentative
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Scheduled for December 2026 as per official notification
Archived 17 Jul 2026
🇮🇳Tier 2 Exam (expected)
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026Tentatively scheduled for December 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Tier 2 Exam (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Officially scheduled for December 2026; only Tier 1 qualifiers eligible
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Tier 1 Result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Based on 55-70 days typical gap from exam date
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Tier 1 Result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Expected after objection window and normalization
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Tier 1 result expected
Sat, 14 Nov, 2026Expected in October-November 2026, approximately 50-80 days after exam
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Tier 1 result announcement expected
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026Result with Tier 2 qualified list
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Tier 1 Answer Key (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Usually released 2-3 weeks after Tier 1 exam concludes
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Tier 2 exam period
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026Main examination; merit-based selection with Paper I compulsory for all, Paper II for JSO posts only
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Tier 1 Answer Key (expected)
Mon, 5 Oct, 2026Typically released within 1 week after exam completion
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Tier 1 answer key release expected
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Provisional answer key released after exam for objections
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Tier 1 exam (tentative window ends)
Tue, 29 Sept, 2026Tier 1 conducted in multiple shifts across various exam centers nationwide
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Tier 1 exam window ends
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026CBT conducted across various exam centres
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Tier 1 result declaration
Fri, 18 Sept, 2026Result typically within 45 days of exam; shortlists candidates for Tier 2 at approximately 1:20 ratio
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🇮🇳Tier 1 Exam (expected)
Sat, 5 Sept, 2026Tentatively scheduled for August-September 2026; exact dates to be announced in third week of August
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Tier 1 Exam (expected)
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Officially scheduled August–September 2026; exact dates to be announced separately
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Tier 1 exam (tentative window begins)
Sun, 30 Aug, 2026Computer-based exam scheduled for August-September 2026; exact dates to be announced separately
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Tier 1 Admit Card (expected)
Fri, 28 Aug, 2026Expected 3-7 days before exam; released region-wise
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Tier 1 Admit Card (expected)
Thu, 27 Aug, 2026Expected 3-7 days before exam; released region-wise on regional SSC websites
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Tier 1 exam window begins
Mon, 24 Aug, 2026Tentatively scheduled for August-September 2026; multiple shifts across India
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Tier 1 admit card release (expected)
Mon, 24 Aug, 2026Admit card expected 3-7 days before exam; download from ssc.gov.in using registration credentials
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Tier 1 provisional answer key release
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026Released within 10 days of exam completion; candidates can raise objections for ₹100 per question
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Tier 1 admit card expected release
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Admit cards typically released one week before exam
Archived 17 Jul 2026
🇮🇳SSC CGL Tier 1 exam window begins
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Tier 1 exam scheduled for August-September 2026 in multiple shifts
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Tier 1 admit card release expected
Fri, 7 Aug, 2026Expected 3-7 days before exam; download from regional SSC websites
Archived 6 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Tier 1 exam period begins
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Computer-Based Examination; qualifying stage with objective MCQs in General Intelligence, Quant, English, and General Awareness
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application correction window
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Correction window was open July 1-3, 2026, allowing candidates to modify applications twice
Archived 23 Aug 2026
City intimation slip expected
Fri, 31 Jul, 2026Expected in late July 2026, before admit card release
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Tier 1 admit card release
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026Hall ticket available 3-4 days before exam on regional SSC websites; mandatory with photo ID
Archived 5 Jul 2026
City intimation slip release
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Candidates informed about exam city approximately one week before Tier 1 admit card
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application correction window
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026Limited window to edit application details; correction fee ₹200 for first edit, ₹500 for second
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application correction window closes
Fri, 3 Jul, 2026Candidates could make corrections from 1-3 July 2026
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Application correction window closed
Fri, 3 Jul, 2026Correction window was open July 1-3, 2026
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Application correction window (CGL 2026)
Wed, 1 Jul, 2026Correction window from 1 to 3 July 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Application Correction Window
Wed, 1 Jul, 2026Correction window from July 1-3, 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Application window closes
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Last date to submit SSC CGL 2026 application form; application fee ₹100 for general candidates
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Fee payment deadline
Fri, 26 Jun, 2026Last date for application fee payment (June 26, 2026)
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Application portal closes
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online application was June 25, 2026 (11:00 PM)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application window closed (extended deadline)
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Last date to submit SSC CGL 2026 application form (June 25, 2026)
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Last date to apply (CGL 2026)
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026Extended window 23-25 June 2026; Fee payment deadline 23 June 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
SSC CGL 2026 notification release
Sat, 30 May, 2026Official notification with vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and exam pattern to be published on ssc.gov.in
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Sat, 30 May, 2026Online registration begins simultaneously with notification release; requires One-Time Registration (OTR)
Archived 5 Jul 2026
SSC CGL 2026 notification released
Thu, 21 May, 2026Official notification published on May 21, 2026, with complete details on vacancies, eligibility, and exam pattern
Archived 23 Aug 2026
SSC CGL 2026 notification released
Thu, 21 May, 2026Official notification for 12,256 vacancies across Group B and C posts
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Notification released (CGL 2026)
Thu, 21 May, 202612,256 tentative vacancies for Group B and Group C posts
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Online application started (CGL 2026)
Thu, 21 May, 2026Archived 26 Aug 2026
SSC CGL 2026 Notification
Thu, 21 May, 2026Official notification released for 12,256 vacancies
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Application Start Date
Thu, 21 May, 2026Archived 27 Aug 2026
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