CGL 2026 key dates
SSC CGL runs on an annual calendar — notification early in the cycle, application over about five weeks, Tier 1 a few months later, 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Online application starts | 21 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 25 Jun 2026 (window reopened 23–25 Jun) |
| Fee payment last date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Application correction window | 1–3 Jul 2026 |
| Exam city details | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Tier 1 admit card | 2–3 days before your exam date |
| Tier 1 exam (CBT) | 30 Sep–30 Oct 2026 |
| Tier 1 answer key | ~1 week after exam |
| Tier 1 result | After the Tier 1 window |
| Tier 2 exam (CBT) | Dec 2026 (tentative) |
| Final result & merit | After Tier 2 |
Application, correction, city-slip and Tier 1 dates are from SSC’s official notices. Answer key, result and Tier 2 dates are indicative — 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 (1–3 Jul 2026) to fix form errors — ₹200 for the first correction, ₹500 for the second.
Admit card
Download before your exam date; carry it with a valid ID.
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Reverse-plan from the exam date
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