SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 notification to recruit candidates for various Group “B” and Group “C” posts in different ministries, departments, and government organizations of India. This recruitment offers a great opportunity for graduates seeking a stable and prestigious government job. Through the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, candidates can apply for posts such as Assistant Section Officer, Income Tax Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, and more. The selection process generally includes Tier-I, Tier-II, and document verification stages. Interested candidates must check the eligibility criteria, important dates, and application process before applying online.
| Commission | Staff Selection Commission |
| Post | Group “B” and Group “C” |
| Total Vacancy | 12,256 |
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SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
SSC CGL 2026 has released approximately 12,256 tentative vacancies. The Commission is still in the process of collecting vacancy details, so the number of vacancies may be updated later. Updated post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be released on the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in. Candidates should note that SSC does not release state-wise or zone-wise vacancies separately. If any candidate wants information regarding state-wise or zone-wise vacancies, they will need to contact the respective user department.
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 : Eligibility
| Post Name | Essential Educational Qualification | Additional / Desirable Qualification | Important Note |
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| Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute. | Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) or Company Secretary (CS) or Master’s Degree in Commerce / Business Studies / Business Administration (Finance) / Business Economics. | During probation, candidates must qualify the “Subordinate Audit/Accounts Service Examination” for confirmation and regular appointment. |
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute. Candidates must also have proficiency in the Regional/Official Language of the concerned State, including reading, writing, speaking and understanding the language at Matriculation level. A valid language proficiency certificate from a recognized State/Central Board is required. | ||
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| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized UniversityORInstitute with at least 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12th. OR Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects at Degree level. | — | — |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics / Demography / Population Studies / Operation Research / Information Technology / Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Computer Technology / Computer Application / Data Science / Artificial Intelligence from a recognized University or Institute. | — | — |
| All Other Posts | Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification. | — | Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation can also apply, but they must possess the essential qualification on or before 01 August 2026. |
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process
| Tier | Examination | Description |
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| Tier-I | Computer Based Examination (CBE) | Tier-I will be conducted as a qualifying examination. |
| Tier-II | Computer Based Examination (CBE) | Tier-II will be conducted for the preparation of the final merit list. |