{"id":120724,"date":"2026-02-17T16:49:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=120724"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:49:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:19:45","slug":"ssc-gd-shift-timings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-gd-shift-timings\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC GD Shift Timings 2026: Check Reporting &amp; Gate Closing Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/category\/ssc-gd-constable\/\">SSC GD Constable<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">SSC GD Shift Timings 2026<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wait is finally over. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the exam dates for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC GD Constable 2026<\/a><\/strong>. The exam is scheduled to start from 23rd February 2026 onwards. If you are appearing for this exam, knowing your Shift Timing is the most important thing right now. You don&#8217;t want to study for months only to reach the center late and face a closed gate. For the 2026 cycle, the exam is expected to be conducted in 4 Shifts daily to accommodate the huge number of candidates. In this blog, we have provided detailed SSC GD shift timings 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-gd-constable-test-series\/?ref=12236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Take a Free Mock Test Before Appearing in the Exam<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSC GD 2026 Shift Timings (Official Schedule)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check this table carefully. You must focus on the <strong>Reporting Time<\/strong>, not just the Exam Start Time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Shift<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reporting Time (Reach by)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Gate Closing Time (Entry Stops)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Exam Start Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Exam End Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Shift 1<\/strong><\/td><td>07:45 AM<\/td><td>08:30 AM<\/td><td>09:00 AM<\/td><td>10:00 AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shift 2<\/strong><\/td><td>10:30 AM<\/td><td>11:15 AM<\/td><td>11:45 AM<\/td><td>12:45 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shift 3<\/strong><\/td><td>01:15 PM<\/td><td>02:00 PM<\/td><td>02:30 PM<\/td><td>03:30 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shift 4<\/strong><\/td><td>04:00 PM<\/td><td>04:45 PM<\/td><td>05:15 PM<\/td><td>06:15 PM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Crucial Warning:<\/strong> The gates close strictly at the mentioned &#8220;Gate Closing Time.&#8221; Even if you are 1 minute late, they will <strong>NOT<\/strong> let you enter. Please reach the center at least <strong>15 minutes before<\/strong> the Reporting Time to be safe.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Update: SSC GD Slot Booking 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the 2026 exam, there is a buzz about <strong>&#8220;Self Slot Booking&#8221;<\/strong>. This means candidates might get the chance to choose their own exam date and shift, similar to banking exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What to do?<\/strong> Keep an eye on the official website <strong>ssc.gov.in<\/strong>. If this link activates, book your slot immediately as it works on a &#8220;First Come, First Serve&#8221; basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admit Card:<\/strong> Your final Admit Card will be released <strong>4 days before<\/strong> your exam date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Exam Day Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid any panic at the center, keep these 3 things ready in your bag the night before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Admit Card:<\/strong> Print 2 copies (Color or B\/W) just to be safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Original ID Proof:<\/strong> You <strong>MUST<\/strong> carry an original ID like <strong>Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID<\/strong>. (The Date of Birth on ID must match your Admit Card).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Photos:<\/strong> Carry 2 recent passport-size photographs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t stress! Just reach on time, stay calm, and give your best shot!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fs1pricing%2Findex.php%3Fc%3Dsscpro&amp;ref=12236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1141\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SSC-Packages.png\" alt=\"Budget-friendly online courses for SSC, Railways, and State exams, detailing 'SSC Pro' and 'SSC Prime' features.\" class=\"wp-image-183927\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Join our exclusive Telegram group for expert guidance, personalized tips, and real-time solutions to boost your SSC exam prep. [<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/practicemockssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click here to join now!<\/a>]<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Other Blogs Related to SSC GD 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-gd-vacancy-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC GD Vacancy<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/documents-required-for-ssc-gd-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Documents Required for SSC GD<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-gd-previous-year-question-papers-download-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC GD Previous Year Question Paper<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-gd-preparation-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC GD Preparation 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