SSC CGL Important Dates 2026 — Notification, Exam & Result Schedule

SSC CGL 2026 complete exam calendar: notification release, application start/end, admit card, exam date, result declaration, and cutoff announcement.

Important Dates & Schedule 2026

Tracking the SSC CGL 2026 exam calendar is essential — missing even a single deadline can cost you an entire year's opportunity. This page consolidates all critical SSC CGL dates in one place: from the official notification release to the final merit list. Bookmark this page and revisit it regularly as exact dates are updated by the conducting body.

SSC CGL 2026 Official Notification Released

Notice F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1 was released on 21 May 2026 for approximately 12,256 vacancies. A 23 June notice reopened applications for two days.

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SSC CGL 2026 Important Dates

The 21 May notice published the original schedule. SSC reopened applications on 23 June and moved the final application, fee-payment and correction deadlines as shown below.

EventDateStatus
Official Notification Release
21 May 2026Expected
Initial Online Application Opening
21 May 2026Expected
Initial Online Application Deadline
22 June 2026Expected
Reopened Application Window Begins
23 June 2026Expected
Final Online Application Deadline
25 June 2026Expected
Final Online Fee-Payment Deadline
26 June 2026Expected
Correction Window Opens
1 July 2026Expected
Correction Window Closes
3 July 2026Expected
Tier I Computer Based Examination
August–September 2026Expected
Tier II Computer Based Examination
December 2026Expected

Key Points

  • The final application deadline after reopening was 25 June 2026 at 23:00 hours.
  • The reopening notice moved closing-date-linked eligibility conditions to 25 June 2026.
  • Tier I and Tier II schedules are tentative; changes will be announced only on ssc.gov.in.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Important Dates

When will the SSC CGL 2026 notification be released?

The SSC CGL 2026 notification is expected to be released on the official website as per the annual exam calendar. Exact dates are subject to confirmation by the conducting body. Candidates should check the official notification and this page regularly for updates.

How many days is the SSC CGL application window open?

The SSC CGL application window typically remains open for 3–4 weeks after the notification release. Candidates must complete registration, fee payment, and upload documents within this window. Late submissions are not accepted.

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