The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) 2026 examination is one of the most popular competitive exams conducted for recruitment to various Group “B” and Group “C” posts in central government departments, ministries, and organizations. Every year, lakhs of graduates across India apply for this examination to secure prestigious government jobs with attractive salaries, allowances, and career growth opportunities.
SSC CGL 2026 is expected to offer vacancies for posts such as Assistant Section Officer, Income Tax Inspector, Central Excise Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, and more. The selection process includes Tier 1, Tier 2, and document verification stages. Candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university are eligible to apply. The exam tests candidates on subjects like General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness. SSC CGL is considered an excellent opportunity for aspirants aiming for a stable and respected career in the central government sector.
SSC CGL 2026 Notification: Overview Table
| Particulars | Details |
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| Exam Name | SSC CGL 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Post Name | Combined Graduate Level (CGL) |
| SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 | 12,256 (Tentative) |
| SSC CGL Apply Online Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| SSC CGL Last Date to Apply | 22 June 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Eligibility | Graduate (Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Discipline) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 32 Years (Post Wise) |
| Selection Process | - Tier 1 (Qualifying)
- Tier 2
- Document Verification
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| Salary | Varies Post-wise (Pay Level 4 to 7) - Level 4: Rs. 25,500 – 81,100
- Level 5: Rs. 29,200 – 92,300
- Level 6: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400
- Level 7: Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400
- Level 8: Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100
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| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL 2026 Notification: Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
| Submission of online applications | 21.05.2026 to 22.06.2026 |
| Last date and time for receipt of online applications | 22.06.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Last date and time for online fee payment | 23.06.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Window for Application Form Correction | 29.06.2026 to 01.07.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Tentative Schedule of Tier-I Exam | August-September, 2026 |
| Tentative Schedule of Tier-II Exam | December, 2026 |
SSC CGL 2026 Notification: Vacancy in Detail
The Staff Selection Commission has announced approximately 12,256 vacancies under the SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 for various Group B and Group C posts. The Commission has mentioned that vacancy collection is still in progress, and updated SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 details may be released later on the official website. The post-wise and category-wise vacancy list will be updated separately after receiving final data from departments.
SSC CGL Vacancy Trends [2026-2017]
| Year | Vacancies |
| 2026 | 12,256 |
| 2025 | 15,118 |
| 2024 | 17,727 |
| 2023 | 8,415 |
| 2022 | 37,409 |
| 2021 | 7,621 |
| 2020 | 7,035 |
| 2019 | 8,428 |
| 2018 | 11,271 |
| 2017 | 9,276 |
SSC CGL 2026 Notification: Eligibility Criteria
| Name of Post | Essential Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute. (Desirable qualifications include CA, CMA, CS, or Masters in Commerce/Business Administration) . |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level OR Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level. |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Bachelor degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Demography, Population Studies, Operation Research, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology, Computer Application, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence from a recognized University/Institute. |
| All Other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. |
SSC CGL 2026 Notification: Age Relaxation
Category | Age-Relaxation Permissible |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on 01.08.2026 |
SSC CGL 2026 Notification: Exam Pattern
Tier-I Examination:
The Tier-I exam consists of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allowed |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 1 hour total (with sectional timer of 15 minutes for each subject) |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
Tier-Il Examination:
Paper-I is compulsory for all posts. Paper-II is strictly for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) / Statistical Investigator Grade-II candidates, and Paper-III is exclusively for Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer candidates. There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Sections I, II, and III of Paper-I, and 0.50 marks for Paper-II and Paper-III.
| Paper | Session / Section | Subject | Qs | Marks | Time Allowed |
| Paper-I | Session-I: Section-I | A: Mathematical Abilities, B: Reasoning and General Intelligence | 60 | 180 | 1 hour (30 min per subject) |
| Session-I: Section-II | A: English Language and Comprehension, B: General Awareness | 70 | 210 | 1 hour (40 min English, 20 min GA) |
| Session-I: Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 Minutes |
| Session-II: Section-IV | Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) | – | – | 15 Minutes |
| Paper-II | | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper-III | | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
SSC CGL 2026 Notification: Application Process
- Step 1: One-Time Registration (OTR) Applications must be submitted online at the new SSC Headquarters website (https://ssc.gov.in) or via the “my SSC” mobile application. If you haven’t generated an OTR on the new website, you must do so first; older OTR profiles from the previous website will not function.
- Step 2: Live Photograph Capture You do not need a pre-existing photo. The application module will prompt you to capture a live photograph using your webcam or mobile device. Ensure you are in good light with a plain background, and do not wear a cap or spectacles.
- Step 3: Signature Upload Upload a scanned copy of your signature in JPEG/JPG format (10 to 20 KB), with dimensions of about 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height).
- Step 4: Fee Payment After filling out the form, submit the application fee of ₹100 online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay) before 23-06-2026 (23:00 hours). Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and eligible ESM candidates are exempt from this fee.
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