Overview
- The Staff Selection Commission announced Tier 1 will be held from September 30 to October 30, 2026, establishing the exam window for the CGL recruitment.
- Tier 1 is a one-hour computer‑based paper of 100 multiple‑choice questions worth 200 marks divided into four sections with a 15‑minute sectional timer.
- The paper allows questions in English and Hindi except for English Comprehension, provides scribe time where eligible, and applies a 0.50 mark penalty for each wrong answer.
- The recruitment notifies 12,256 tentative vacancies for Group B and Group C posts such as assistant section officer, inspector, auditor and tax assistant.
- Admit cards are expected about 10–15 days before the exam and a preliminary answer key will be released after Tier 1, while details and dates for Tier 2 remain to be announced and candidates should verify all notices on ssc.gov.in.