SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Day 5: Shift Timings & Guidelines

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will begin the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 Examination 2026 today, September 30. The computer-based exam will be held across different exam centres from September 30 to October 30, 2026.

The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be conducted in four shifts on the exam days. Each shift will be one hour long. Candidates must check their individual admit card for the exact exam date, shift, reporting time and exam centre.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Shift Timings 2026

The four shifts for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam are scheduled as follows:

The reported shift schedule has four one-hour sessions. However, the reporting time and gate-closing time can differ based on the centre and shift allotted to a candidate. Candidates should follow the timings printed on their admit card.

What to Carry for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Today?

Candidates should keep all required documents ready before leaving for the exam centre. The admit card is required for entry.

The following documents should be carried:

• Printed copy of the SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card
• One original valid photo ID
• A copy of the photo ID, if required as mentioned in the admit card
• Recent passport-size photographs, where applicable
• Required documents for candidates using scribe facilities

Valid photo IDs can include Aadhaar card, passport, driving licence, voter ID or PAN card. If the photo ID does not show the date of birth, candidates may also need to carry an original document showing their date of birth.

SSC CGL Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates should reach the examination centre well before the reporting time given on the admit card. Late arrival can create problems during entry and security checks.

The admit card should be checked carefully before leaving home. Candidates should confirm the exam date, shift, reporting time, centre name and complete address.

SSC has also instructed candidates to keep the admit card safe. Candidates should not write on it before reaching the examination centre. Any required entries should be made as instructed by the exam staff.

Items Not Allowed Inside SSC CGL Exam Centre

Candidates should avoid carrying items that are not allowed inside the examination lab. These include:

• Mobile phones
• Smartwatches and other watches
• Bluetooth devices
• Headphones
• Calculators
• Books and study material
• Paper chits
• Electronic storage devices
• Spy cameras and scanners

A transparent water bottle may be allowed. Candidates should follow the instructions given at their centre. Rough-work paper and a pen are provided in the examination lab as per the exam instructions.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026

The Tier 1 paper has four sections. There are 100 questions carrying 200 marks, and the total exam time is one hour.

There is also a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.

Important Dates for SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026

The Tier 1 examination is scheduled to continue until October 30, 2026. Candidates are being called for the exam on different dates and shifts.

The exam is being conducted in Computer-Based Examination mode at designated centres. Candidates should rely on their own admit card for the final details of their exam date, shift, and centre.

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