CGL 2026 key dates
SSC CGL runs on an annual calendar — notification early in the cycle, application over about five weeks, Tier 1 mid-year, Tier 2 towards year-end, and results after each stage. Here’s the 2026 timeline as announced, with the usual gaps where a date is yet to be confirmed.
Full exam schedule
The complete CGL 2026 calendar, stage by stage.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Notification released | SSC CGL 2026 notice |
| Online application starts | 21 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Application correction window | Late Jun / early Jul 2026 |
| Tier 1 admit card | ~Jul–Aug 2026 |
| Tier 1 exam (CBT) | Aug – Sep 2026 |
| Tier 1 answer key | ~1 week after exam |
| Tier 1 result | Later in 2026 |
| Tier 2 exam (CBT) | Dec 2026 |
| Final result & merit | After Tier 2 |
Dates other than the confirmed application window are indicative and follow SSC’s usual pattern — always confirm on ssc.gov.in. We update this page as SSC announces each date.
Tier-wise dates
Key windows
Three windows you cannot afford to miss — each closes on a hard deadline.
Application · 21 May–25 Jun
Register and submit the form with fee before the last date.
Correction window
A short window to fix form errors — usually with a small fee.
Admit card
Download before your exam date; carry it with a valid ID.
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