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.
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.
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.
