The SSC CGL City Intimation Slip 2026 for Tier 1 is officially released as of 22 September 2026. Access your allotted exam city, date, and shift schedule via the official portal. Learn the key differences between the city slip and the admit card. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is scheduled from 30 September to 30 October 2026.
The Staff Selection Commission has officially released the SSC CGL City Intimation Slip 2026 for candidates appearing in the upcoming Tier 1 examination. By logging into the official SSC portal, applicants can view their designated examination city, confirmed date, and shift details to facilitate their travel and exam-day planning.
SSC CGL City Intimation Slip 2026 Released
The SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 examination will be conducted in a Computer-Based Examination (CBE) format from 30 September to 30 October 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 12,256 tentative vacancies across various Group B and Group C positions.
It is important to distinguish between the exam city intimation slip and the hall ticket. While the city slip allows for travel arrangements by providing the city and date, the official admit card provides the exact venue address, reporting time, and mandatory exam-day guidelines. Admit cards will be available for download approximately 2-3 days before the scheduled test date.
SSC CGL Exam City Intimation – Key Details
| Particular |
Details
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| Exam Name |
SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
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| Tier | Tier 1 |
| City Intimation Slip | Released |
| Tier 1 Exam Dates |
30 September to 30 October 2026
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| Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Examination
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| Vacancies | 12,256 |
| Information Available |
Exam City, Exam Date and related details
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| Admit Card |
To be released 2-3 days before exam date.
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| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Direct Download Link: SSC CGL Tier 1 City Intimation
To access the Tier 1 City Intimation Slip, candidates must log in to the official SSC portal using their registered credentials. For your convenience, the direct link to the dashboard is provided below:
Download SSC CGL City Intimation Slip 2026 – Official Portal Link
How to Download Your SSC CGL Exam City Intimation Slip 2026
Follow these simple steps to view your SSC CGL exam city allocation:
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the Login/Register option.
- Enter the required registration number/username and password.
- Submit the login details.
- Locate the link for SSC CGL Examination 2026.
- Click on the City Intimation Slip link.
- Check the allotted exam city and examination date.
- Download and save the city intimation slip.
Details Included in Your Exam City Slip
Your slip will contain essential information, including your assigned examination city, the date of your test, and your scheduled shift.
- Candidate’s name
- Examination name
- Registration/application details
- SSC CGL Tier 1 exam date
- Allotted examination city
- Relevant examination instructions
SSC CGL Tier 1 Examination Dates 2026
The Tier 1 exam will take place between 30 September and 30 October 2026 in a Computer-Based format. The SSC is filling 12,256 tentative Group B and Group C vacancies through this recruitment cycle.
Check: Official SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 Notice
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026
The Tier 1 examination comprises four distinct sections with a total of 100 questions, worth 200 marks. Candidates are allotted 60 minutes (1 hour) to complete the test.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Exam Shift Timings
The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be held in multiple daily shifts. The standard shift schedule is as follows:
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time | Exam Time |
| Shift 1 | 7:45 AM | 8:30 AM |
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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| Shift 2 | 10:30 AM | 11:15 AM |
11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
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| Shift 3 | 1:15 PM | 2:00 PM |
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
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| Shift 4 | 4:00 PM | 4:45 PM |
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
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SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026 Release Schedule
Admit cards are expected to be available 2-3 days before your specific exam date. The hall ticket is a mandatory document that includes your exact examination center, shift reporting time, and critical security instructions for the Computer-Based Examination.
Understanding the Difference: City Slip vs. Admit Card
The City Intimation Slip is for travel planning purposes, whereas the Admit Card is the official hall ticket required for entry into the examination hall. You must possess the final admit card to gain access to the exam.
| Point | City Intimation Slip | Admit Card |
| What is Shows | Only the exam city |
Exact centre address, roll number, reporting time, shift
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| Release Status | Released on 22 Sept 2026 | 2-3 days before exam date |
| Entry to exam hall | Not valid for entry |
Mandatory for entry
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| Photo/signature | Not included | Included |
| Purpose | Plan travel and stay |
Confirms exam appointment
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| Download | ssc.gov.in, same login |
ssc.gov.in, same login
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List of SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Cities
| SSC Region/States & UTs Covered | Exam Centres and Centre Codes |
| Central Region (CR) – Bihar, Uttar Pradesh |
Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206), Gaya (3203), Chapra (3208), Saharsa (3210), Darbhanga (3202), Purnea (3209), Munger (3211), Agra (3001), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi (3008), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3003), Varanasi (3013)
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| Eastern Region (ER) – A&N Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal |
Dhanbad (4206), Jamshedpur (4207), Ranchi (4205), Bokaro (4201), Balasore (4601), Berhampore (4602), Bhubaneswar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Rourkela (4610), Sambalpur (4609), Dhenkanal (4611), Gangtok (4001), Asansol (4417), Burdwan (4422), Durgapur (4426), Kolkata (4410), Siliguri (4415), Suri (4416), Malda (4412), Kalyani (4419), Sri Vijaya Puram (4802)
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| Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR) – Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Kerala |
Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi/Gulbarga (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Ernakulam (9213), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212), Thiruvananthapuram (9211), Kannur (9202), Kavaratti (9401)
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| Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR) – Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205)
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| North Eastern Region (NER) – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura |
Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati/Dispur (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Tezpur (5112), Imphal (5501), Churachandpur (5502), Ukhrul (5503), Shillong (5401), Aizawl (5701), Dimapur (5301), Kohima (5302), Agartala (5601)
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| Northern Region (NR) – Delhi NCT, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand |
Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Roorkee (2006), Delhi (2201), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Sikar (2411), Udaipur (2409)
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| North Western Sub-Region (NWR) – Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Punjab |
Chandigarh/Mohali (1601), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Samba (1010), Srinagar (1007), Leh (1005), Amritsar (1404), Jalandhar (1402), Patiala (1403), Bathinda (1401)
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| Southern Region (SR) – Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana |
Chirala (8011), Guntur (8001), Kakinada (8009), Kurnool (8003), Nellore (8010), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupati (8006), Vizianagaram (8012), Vijayawada (8008), Visakhapatnam (8007), Srikakulam (8015), Eluru (8016), Ongole (8014), Puducherry (8401), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Madurai (8204), Salem (8205), Tiruchirapalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Vellore (8208), Krishnagiri (8209), Theni (8211), Hyderabad (8601), Karimnagar (8604), Warangal (8603), Siddipet (8605)
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| Western Region (WR) – Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra |
Panaji (7801), Ahmedabad (7001), Gandhinagar (7012), Mehsana (7013), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Vadodara (7002), Amravati (7201), Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (7202), Jalgaon (7214), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208)
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