SSC GD Constable 2026: City Intimation Slips Released; Final Schedule Confirmed

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially moved into the final execution phase for one of India's largest recruitment drives. As of April 20, 2026, the ssc gd constable city intimation slips are live on the official portal. This advance information is vital for the 48 lakh candidates who now have exactly one week to finalize their travel plans before the exams begin.

1. How to Check Your SSC GD City and Shift

Unlike previous years, the SSC has integrated the city check directly into the new unified login module.

1. Visit the official website: ssc.gov.in.

2. Log in using your Registration Number and Password.

3. Click on the 'Candidate Dashboard' and select the Constable (GD) 2026 tab.

4. Download the City Intimation Slip to view your allotted city, exam date, and shift.

2. Official Exam Schedule 2026

The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for 25,487 vacancies will be conducted in four distinct phases to manage the massive candidate volume.

Phase / Week	Dates
Phase 1	April 27 to May 2, 2026
Phase 2	May 4 to May 9, 2026
Phase 3	May 18 to May 23, 2026
Phase 4	May 25 to May 30, 2026

3. Understanding Shift Timings

The SSC GD exam will be conducted in four shifts daily. Each paper consists of 80 questions to be solved in 60 minutes.

• Shift 1: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Reporting: 7:45 AM)

• Shift 2: 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM (Reporting: 10:30 AM)

• Shift 3: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Reporting: 1:15 PM)

• Shift 4: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM (Reporting: 4:00 PM)

Important: Intimation Slip vs. Admit Card

Many candidates confuse these two documents. Please note:

• The City Intimation Slip (released today) tells you the City and Date. It is for travel planning and cannot be used for entry to the exam hall.

• The Admit Card (Hall Ticket) will be released exactly 3–4 days before your specific exam date. It will contain the full address of your exam center and your roll number.

FAQs: SSC GD 2026 Exam Logistics

Q1. My registration number isn't working on the portal. What should I do?

Ans: Ensure you are using the new registration ID generated on the ssc.gov.in portal. If you still face issues, use the "Forgot Password" feature or check your registered email for the 2026 cycle credentials.

Q2. Can I change my exam date if it clashes with my university exams?

Ans: No. The SSC does not allow any changes to the allotted date, shift, or city under any circumstances.

Q3. Is negative marking applicable in the 2026 CBT?

Ans: Yes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

Conclusion

The countdown to the SSC GD 2026 exam has officially begun. With the ssc gd constable city intimation now available, candidates should check their dates immediately and ensure they have a valid photo ID ready for the exam day.