Official-notice audit · CGL 2026
SSC CGL Application Form 2026: Closed Dates and Record Checklist
Applications are closed. The final reopened window ended on 25 June 2026 at 23:00, and the correction window ended on 3 July.
Do not attempt to apply through an unofficial page.
SSC first accepted applications from 21 May to 22 June, then reopened the form from 23 June at 23:00 to 25 June at 23:00. The revised fee deadline was 26 June and the correction window was 1-3 July.
Final application dates
| Main application period | 21 May-22 June 2026 |
| Reopened window | 23 June 2026 at 23:00 to 25 June 2026 at 23:00 |
| Final fee deadline | 26 June 2026 at 23:00 |
| Correction window | 1-3 July 2026, up to 23:00 |
| Standard fee | ₹100; women, SC, ST, eligible PwBD and eligible ESM candidates are exempt under paragraph 10 |
| Official application destination | SSC candidate portal only |
Records submitted candidates should retain
Submitted application
Keep the final PDF or printout showing application details and status.
Payment record
Retain the official transaction/receipt where a fee applied.
OTR credentials
Keep login details private; never send passwords or OTPs to a help account.
Eligibility documents
Prepare degree, date-of-birth and category/post-specific evidence matching the notice.
Frequently asked questions
Can I submit a late CGL 2026 application now?
No official late window was identified at 13 August 2026, 08:10 IST. Use only a later SSC notice if the Commission publishes one.
Did the reopening change age and qualification dates?
The reopening notice says clauses tied to the closing date use 25 June. The main notice separately fixes age and essential educational qualification as on 1 August 2026.
Where can I correct an error now?
The official correction window ended on 3 July 2026. Follow only a new SSC notice or the official contact route; do not use third-party correction offers.
Continue through the CGL journey
Source audit: SSCExam.in Research Desk
Checked against the official CGL 2026 notice and the 23 June reopening notice at 13 August 2026, 08:10 IST. A named author/reviewer profile will be attached before broad indexing.
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