SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026: Photo ID Rules and Checklist
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 runs from 30 September to 30 October 2026, and each candidate's admit card is released 2-3 days before their own exam date. Print your Admission Certificate, and if you skipped Aadhaar-based authentication at OTR, also carry two passport-size colour photographs and an original photo ID showing your date of birth.
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SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 is a computer-based exam running from 30 September to 30 October 2026, and SSC makes each candidate's admit card available for download 2-3 days before their own exam date, so candidates in the first shifts can download theirs now. Everyone must print the Admission Certificate, and candidates who did not opt for Aadhaar-based authentication during OTR must also carry two recent passport-size colour photographs plus an original photo ID showing the same date of birth printed on the admit card.
When your SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card is out
SSC's notice of 21 September 2026 says the Admission Certificate will tentatively be available 2-3 days before the respective date of examination, through the login module on ssc.gov.in, and that your exam city can already be viewed there. Since Tier 1 spans a full month, admit cards go out in batches rather than on a single day. Log in at ssc.gov.in to check whether yours is up yet, and if your exam is later in the 30 September to 30 October window, expect your download link a few days closer to your own date rather than right now.
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Certificate | PDF, printed on paper | - | - | Download from ssc.gov.in login, 2-3 days before your exam date; must be carried to the exam hall |
| Passport-size photograph (only if not Aadhaar-authenticated) | Physical colour print | - | Standard passport size | Carry at least two recent copies |
| Original photo ID proof | Physical original document | - | - | Aadhaar or e-Aadhaar printout, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, university or college ID, Govt/PSU employer ID, or another govt-issued photo ID; date of birth must match the admit card |
| Additional DOB proof (only if your photo ID has no DOB printed) | Physical original document | - | - | Matriculation certificate, mark sheet issued by CBSE, ICSE or a State Board, birth certificate, category certificate or passport |
Source: SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 Notice, Paras 9.3 and 14.6 to 14.10 (ssc.gov.in, 21 May 2026), and SSC notice on exam city and Admission Certificate (21 September 2026).
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Aadhaar-based authentication: why some candidates carry photos and some don't
SSC's notice explains that candidates who opted for Aadhaar-based authentication during One Time Registration will not be rejected on the ground that their photo or signature does not meet the prescribed standard, and they are also not required to produce recent colour photographs or an original photo ID at the exam venue. Candidates who did not go through Aadhaar authentication get none of that relief: they must report at the centre two hours before the scheduled start, and they must carry the physical photographs and ID listed in the table above, every time. If you are not sure which group you fall into, check your OTR profile on ssc.gov.in, and carry the photographs and ID anyway if in doubt. Whichever group you are in, also carry any other document your admit card itself asks for (para 14.10).
How to download and check your admit card
- Go to ssc.gov.in and log in to the candidate module with your OTR registration number and password.
- Open the Admission Certificate section for CGL 2026 Tier 1; if it is not there yet, your exam date is more than 2-3 days away.
- Download the PDF and print it clearly; a faded or unreadable printout can cause problems at entry.
- Check your name, roll number, exam date, reporting time and venue address carefully against your application details.
- If you were not Aadhaar-authenticated, set aside two recent passport-size colour photographs and your original photo ID today, not on exam morning.
- If your photo ID does not carry your date of birth, add one more original document (matriculation certificate, birth certificate or similar) that does.
- Keep both the printed admit card and your ID together in one folder so nothing is missing on exam day.
The notice lists appearing in the exam with a forged admit card or forged identity proof as a punishable malpractice, and any mismatch between the date of birth on your admit card and the ID or supporting document you bring means you will not be allowed to appear at all. Double check both well before you leave for the centre.
Checklist before exam day
- Admission Certificate downloaded, printed clearly, and details matched against your application.
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs packed, only if you were not Aadhaar-authenticated.
- Original photo ID with a date of birth that matches your admit card exactly.
- An extra original DOB document ready, if your chosen photo ID does not print a date of birth.
- Reporting time and centre address rechecked, with travel time planned for the two-hour early reporting rule if it applies to you.
For the earlier stage of this same exam, our SSC CGL photo and signature size guide covers what was uploaded at application time, and our SSC live photo capture tips post covers the webcam step in the application module, in case you are helping someone who is still at that stage for a different SSC exam.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card 2026 released?
SSC releases each candidate's Tier 1 admit card 2-3 days before their own exam date, through the login module on ssc.gov.in. The Tier 1 computer-based exam runs from 30 September to 30 October 2026, so admit cards come out in batches across that month.
Do I need to carry photographs to the SSC CGL exam hall?
Only if you did not complete Aadhaar-based authentication during OTR. In that case, carry at least two recent passport-size colour photographs along with your original photo ID. Aadhaar-authenticated candidates do not need to carry photographs.
What if my photo ID does not show my date of birth?
Carry one additional original document that does, such as a matriculation certificate, mark sheet, birth certificate, category certificate or passport. If the date of birth on your admit card does not match what you can prove at the centre, you will not be allowed to appear.
What happens if my admit card is not showing on the SSC website?
SSC's notice says that if you cannot find your details on the Commission's website one week before your exam date, you must immediately contact the Regional Office concerned with proof of having submitted your application. Failing to do so forfeits your claim.
Can I still correct my photo or signature now that the admit card is out?
No. SSC CGL 2026's paid correction window ran from 29 June to 1 July 2026 and is now closed, so no further changes to your uploaded signature or application details are possible.
Can I change my application photo now?
No. The live photo was captured during the online application, which we cover in our SSC live photo capture guide, and the correction window has closed. On exam day, carry your printed admit card, the ID documents that apply to you, and follow the identity checks at the centre.
Sources
- Staff Selection Commission, Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 Notice (checked 2026-09)
- Staff Selection Commission, Information regarding exam city and Admission Certificate, CGL 2026 Tier-I (21.09.2026) (checked 2026-09)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.