The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an Important Notice (No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC-Part(1)) dated January 2, 2026, regarding modifications to the SSC CGL 2025 Tier-II (Mains) exam schedule.
This revised schedule supersedes the previous notification dated December 19, 2025. The core change is the swapping of exam days: the Skill Test (DEST) will now take place on Day 1, while the main written papers will occur on Day 2.

The exam will be conducted over two days as detailed below:
Scheduled Date | Day | Paper | Section | Subject |
18th January 2026 | Day 1 | Paper I | Section IV | Skill Test (DEST) |
19th January 2026 | Day 2 | Paper I | Section I | Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning & General Intelligence |
Paper I | Section II | English Language & Comprehension and General Awareness | ||
Paper I | Section III | Computer Knowledge Test | ||
Paper II | — | Statistics |
Admit Card: Candidates can expect the Tier-II Admit Cards to be released approximately 4 days before the exam (tentatively by January 14, 2026) on the official website [suspicious link removed].
City Intimation: The Exam City Intimation Slip is expected to be available by January 8, 2026.
Shift Timings: While official timings are usually detailed on the admit card, shifts typically start around 9:00 AM (reporting time 7:45 AM).
Mandatory Documents: Ensure you carry a printed copy of your Admit Card, a valid original Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, etc.) with your full date of birth, and recent passport-size photographs.
Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official Staff Selection Commission website regularly for any further updates or shift-specific instructions.
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