Key Takeaways
- The SSC CGL 2026 Notification was released on May 21, 2026, requiring candidates to select three preferred exam centres within the same SSC Region.
- Candidates must choose carefully as requests for changing exam centres will not be accepted later.
- SSC will strive to accommodate candidates at one of their chosen centres, but allotment depends on administrative feasibility.
- Exam centres may vary in candidate turnout, with bigger cities usually being more crowded.
- Check the official SSC website about 10 days before the exam for final city and centre details.
The SSC CGL 2026 Notification was released by the Staff Selection Commission on 21 May 2026. While filling out the application form, candidates were required to select three preferred examination centres in order of priority within the same SSC Region. Candidates should select their centres carefully, as SSC will not consider requests for changing the exam centre later. The complete region-wise list of SSC CGL Exam Centres 2026 is provided below.
SSC CGL 2026 Exam Centers – Region Wise List
SSC has released the official list of examination centres for SSC CGL 2026 Exam. Candidates have to select three centres from the same Region while submitting the application form. The Commission will try to allot one of the preferred centres, subject to administrative feasibility and availability.
| S. No. | SSC Region | States/UTs Covered | SSC CGL 2026 Exam Centres |
| 1 | Central Region (CR) | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh | Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206), Gaya (3203), Agra (3001), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi (3008), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3003), Varanasi (3013), Chapra (3208), Saharsa (3210), Darbhanga (3202), Purnea (3209), Munger (3211) |
| 2 | Eastern Region (ER) | Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal | Dhanbad (4206), Jamshedpur (4207), Ranchi (4205), Balasore (4601), Berhampore (Odisha) (4602), Bhubaneswar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Rourkela (4610), Sambalpur (4609), Gangtok (4001), Asansol (4417), Burdwan (4422), Durgapur (4426), Kolkata (4410), Siliguri (4415), Sri Vijaya Puram (4802), Suri (4416), Dhenkanal (4611), Bokaro (4201), Malda (4412), Kalyani (4419) |
| 3 | Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR) | Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Kerala | Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi/Gulbarga (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Ernakulam (9213), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212), Thiruvananthapuram (9211), Kannur (9202), Kavaratti (9401) |
| 4 | Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR) | Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205) |
| 5 | North Eastern Region (NER) | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati/Dispur (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Tezpur (5112), Imphal (5501), Churachandpur (5502), Ukhrul (5503), Shillong (5401), Aizwal (5701), Dimapur (5301), Kohima (5302), Agartala (5601) |
| 6 | Northern Region (NR) | Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand | Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Roorkee (2006), Delhi (2201), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Sikar (2411), Udaipur (2409) |
| 7 | North Western Region (NWR) | Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab | Chandigarh/Mohali (1601), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Samba (1010), Srinagar (J&K) (1007), Leh (1005), Amritsar (1404), Jalandhar (1402), Patiala (1403), Bathinda (1401) |
| 8 | Southern Region (SR) | Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana | Chirala (8011), Guntur (8001), Kakinada (8009), Kurnool (8003), Nellore (8010), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupati (8006), Vizianagaram (8012), Vijayawada (8008), Visakhapatnam (8007), Puducherry (8401), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Madurai (8204), Salem (8205), Tiruchirapalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Vellore (8208), Hyderabad (8601), Karimnagar (8604), Warangal (8603), Srikakulam (8015), Eluru (8016), Krishnagiri (8209), Ongole (8014), Theni (8211), Siddipet (8605) |
| 9 | Western Region (WR) | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra | Panaji (7801), Ahmedabad (7001), Gandhinagar (7012), Mehsana (7013), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Vadodara (7002), Amravati (7201), Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (7202), Jalgaon (7214), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208) |
Please note any changes in the exam center list will be communicated through the official website of SSC.
How to choose the Best SSC CGL Exam Centre?
Candidates are required to provide three exam centre preferences within the same SSC Region. Since requests for changing the centre will not be considered later, it is important to select all three options carefully. While selecting your preferences:
- Choose cities that are convenient to travel to.
- Consider railway, bus, and other transport connectivity.
- Keep travel time and accommodation requirements in mind.
- Select all three preferences carefully instead of choosing cities randomly.
- Make sure all three selected centres belong to the same SSC Region.
- Double-check your centre choices before finally submitting the application.
SSC CGL Exam Centre Change Rules
SSC has clearly stated that candidates must select three examination centres in order of priority within the same Region. Candidates searching “Can I Change SSC CGL exam centre” should note that requests for changing the Centre of Examination will not be considered later under any circumstances. Candidates should also know that:
- SSC will try to accommodate candidates at their selected centres.
- The Commission can add new examination centres if required.
- SSC can cancel an existing centre.
- Candidates may be diverted from one centre to another if administrative circumstances require it.
SSC CGL Exam Centres: Zone-Wise Competition Insight
While the difficulty level of the exam remains the same everywhere, the overall environment can differ from place to place.
- Cities like Delhi, Lucknow, and Patna usually see higher candidate turnout
- Cities like Bhopal or Indore may have moderate crowd levels
- Smaller cities are often less crowded and easier to manage on exam day
SSC CGL Exam Centres State-Wise
To make things easier, here are some examples of popular exam centres across states:
- Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj
- Bihar: Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur
- Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur
Always try to select centres within your region to avoid unnecessary travel complications.
SSC CGL Exam Day Guidelines (Centre Related)
On the day of the exam, small mistakes can create big problems. Make sure you follow these basic guidelines:
- Reach the centre well before time (at least 1–1.5 hours early)
- Carry your Admit Card and a valid ID proof without fail
- Do not bring restricted items like phones, smartwatches, or calculators
- Be ready for biometric verification and security checks
- It is always a good idea to visit or check the location a day before
SSC CGL Exam Centre Allotment Process
SSC CGL candidates have to submit three centre preferences within one SSC Region. The final allotment is handled by the Staff Selection Commission. The process can be understood as follows:
- Candidates select three centres in order of priority.
- All three centres must belong to the same SSC Region.
- SSC will endeavour to accommodate candidates in one of their preferred centres.
- Allotment is subject to administrative requirements and availability.
- SSC may add, cancel, or change centres if necessary.
- The final exam city and centre details will be communicated by SSC before the examination.
SSC also states that information regarding the time table and city/centre of examination will be uploaded around 10 days before the examination.
SSC CGL Exam Centres – FAQs
Candidates have to select three examination centres in order of priority, and all three must belong to the same SSC Region.
No. SSC has stated that requests for changing the Centre of Examination will not be considered later under any circumstances.
Not necessarily. SSC will try to accommodate candidates at one of their preferred centres, but allotment depends on administrative feasibility. The Commission may also add, cancel, or reallocate examination centres.
SSC states that information regarding the examination timetable and city/centre will be uploaded on its website about 10 days before the examination.
The facility to download the Admission Certificate is expected to be available 2–3 days before the examination on the SSC website.
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