SSC CGL Application Form
Last verified 07 Oct 2026
📅 SSC CGL Important Dates
| Notification | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 Jun 2026 (reopened 23-25 Jun 2026) |
| Correction Window | 01-03 Jul 2026 |
| Admit Card | City slip: 21 Sep 2026 | Admit card: 2-3 days before each exam date |
| Exam Date | Tier-I: 30 Sep - 30 Oct 2026 | Tier-II: Dec 2026 (tentative) |
Checked against official notices · updated 07 Oct 2026. Dates marked “Expected” are tentative until the conducting body announces them.
SSC CGL applications are submitted online at ssc.gov.in. Candidates must complete a one-time registration before applying to any SSC examination.
Important dates — CGLE 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application window | 21 May 2026 to 22 June 2026 (reopened 23 June to 25 June 2026) |
| Last date for fee payment | 26 June 2026 (23:00) |
| Correction window | 1 July 2026 to 3 July 2026 |
| Tier-I examination | 30 September to 30 October 2026 |
| Tier-II examination | December 2026 (tentative) |
| Previous cycle: CGLE 2025 final result declared | 14 May 2026 |
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹100 |
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen | Exempted |
Fee is paid online through BHIM UPI, net banking, or Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and RuPay credit or debit cards. The fee is not refundable — unlike the RRB exams, SSC does not refund it on appearing.
How to apply
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in if you have not already. The same OTR works for every SSC examination.
- Log in and open the application link for this examination.
- Fill in the details, choose your post preferences and examination centres.
- Upload your photograph and signature to the prescribed specifications.
- Pay the fee online and submit before the deadline.
Correction window
SSC opens a short correction window after the closing date, on payment of correction charges. It is the only opportunity to fix errors, and the charges rise for a second correction.