SSC CGL 2026 Exam Dates & Important Schedule
The SSC CGL 2026 is a national level Government exam which is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the recruitment to various posts in the Central Government. Every year lakhs of candidates appear for a limited number of vacancies.
It is important to keep track of all important dates related to registration, application correction, and examination schedules to avoid missing any stage of the recruitment process.
| Event | Date / Period |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 21 May 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 22 June 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 June 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Application Correction Window | 29 June – 01 July 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Tier-I (Computer Based Examination) | August – September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Tier-II (Computer Based Examination) | December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification / Medical | After Final Result (by User Departments) |
Do not wait until the last day because SSC servers experience extreme load near deadlines. Apply well in advance to avoid technical failures.
Correction Window allows changes up to twice (Charges: ₹200 for the 1st correction, ₹500 for the 2nd correction — applicable to all categories).
Application Fee: ₹100/- payable via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa / Mastercard / Maestro / RuPay Debit Cards. Exempted Categories: Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates eligible for reservation.
Toll-Free Helpline: 1800 309 3063 (for any difficulty in filling the application form).