The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the schedule for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 2 Examination. According to the important notice, the SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam is scheduled to be conducted on January 18 and January 19, 2026. Candidates who have qualified for the Tier 1 examination will soon be able to download their admit cards from the official website. The admit card is a mandatory document that contains crucial details such as the exam center, reporting time, and candidate guidelines.
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Date Overview
| Exam Name | SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Tier | Tier 2 (Mains) |
| Exam Dates | 18th & 19th January 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Expected 7-10 days before the exam |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Schedule
The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam will take place over two days. Candidates must strictly adhere to the reporting timings mentioned in their admit cards.
| Date | Exam Details |
| January 18, 2026 | Paper-I: Compulsory for all posts. Includes Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Data Entry Speed Test (DEST). |
| January 19, 2026 | Paper-II: Statistics (for Junior Statistical Officer). Paper-III: General Studies (Finance & Economics) (for Assistant Audit/Accounts Officer, if applicable). |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
The Tier 2 exam is conducted in multiple sessions on the same day for Paper-I.
Paper-I (Compulsory for all posts):
Section 1: Mathematical Abilities (30 Q) + Reasoning (30 Q).
Section 2: English Language (45 Q) + General Awareness (25 Q).
Section 3: Computer Knowledge (20 Q) + Data Entry Speed Test (One Data Entry Task).
Paper-II (Specific Posts): Statistics (100 Questions) for JSO candidates.
How to Download the Admit Card
Candidates can follow the steps below to download their hall ticket once it is released:
- Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission at ssc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on the “Admit Card” tab.
- Select your respective Regional Website (e.g., SSC NR, SSC SR, SSC ER).
- Look for the link titled “Download Admit Card for Combined Graduate Level (Tier-II) Exam 2025”.
- Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth (or Password).
- Verify the captcha or solve the puzzle if prompted.
- Click on “Search” or “Download”.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen. Download and take a printout for the exam day.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Admit card Official Links
| SSC Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
| Exam Schedule Notice (PDF) | Click Here to View Notice |
