The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CGL Notification 2026 on its official website for 12,256 vacancies for various Group B and Group C posts in Central Government Ministries, Departments, Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies, and Tribunals.
The online application process is active at www.ssc.gov.in and candidates can submit their applications until 22 June 2026 (11:00 PM) through the official website, ssc.gov.in. Candidates who possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification are eligible to apply for the SSC CGL 2026 examination.
SSC CGL Notification 2026 PDF
The detailed notification contains information regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, selection process, salary structure, reservation policy, and application instructions. Candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before submitting their application forms.
Download SSC CGL Notification 2026 PDF
The registrations for SSC CGL 2026 Exam end today, 22 June 2026. So do not miss this chance and submit your form now. Check all the details and apply here.
What’s New in SSC CGL in 2026?
The two major changes made by SSC that have attracted widespread attention are: reintroduction of AAO post after a few years, and introduction of sectional timing; other than that, the selection process, salary, and exam pattern remain the same.
New Changes Introduced by SSC for CGL 2026 Exam:
| Change | Details |
| AAO Posts Added |
SSC has reintroduced the posts of Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) and Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) under the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG). These posts fall under Pay Level 8, offering a higher salary.
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| Sectional Timing in Tier 1 |
Each section in Tier 1 has separate sectional timing of 15 minutes (total 60 mins)
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| Sectional Timing in Tier 2 | Like Tier 1, Tier 2 also has sectional timings. |
| Paper III for AAO Posts |
Candidates applying for AAO and Assistant Accounts Officer posts must appear for Paper III (General Studies – Finance & Economics) in Tier 2.
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| New Streams for Statistical Investigator |
SSC has expanded eligibility for the Statistical Investigator Grade-II post by including candidates from Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, and related streams.
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SSC CGL 2026 – Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | SSC CGL 2026 |
| Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission
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| Vacancy | 12,256 |
| Posts |
Group B & Group C
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| Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit |
18 to 32 Years (Post-wise)
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| Application Dates |
21 May to 22 June 2026
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| Selection Process |
Tier 1, Tier 2, DV
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| Tier 1 Exam |
August–September 2026
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| Tier 2 Exam | December 2026 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
22 June 2026 (11:00 PM)
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| Last Date for Fee Payment |
23 June 2026 (11:00 PM)
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| Application Correction Window |
29 June to 1 July 2026 (11:00 PM)
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| City Intimation |
TBA
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| Admit Card |
TBA
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| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam |
August–September 2026
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| SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam | December 2026 |
SSC CGL Vacancy 2026
The Commission has released 12,256 vacancies for AAO, ASO, JSO, SI, Examiner, Sub Inspector, Divisional Accountant, Auditor, etc. posts. All fall under Group B and C categories and selected candidates will be posted in Central Ministries and Departments.
As per the official notification, complete details about post-wise vacancy will be compiled and released soon by SSC.
Last 9 Years Vacancy Trends
This year (2026), the vacancy is slightly lower compared to 2025 and 2024. The table below mentions the year-wise data, so you can analyse for yourself.
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CGL Year
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Vacancies
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2026
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12,256
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2025
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14,582
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2024
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17,727
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2023
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8,415
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2022
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37,409
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2021
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7,621
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2020
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7,035
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2019
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8,428
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2018
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11,271
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2017
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9,276
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SSC CGL 2026 Post Names
| Group B Posts (26 Posts) | Group C Posts (11 Posts) |
| Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) | Auditor |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) | Accountant |
| Assistant Section Officer (CSS) |
Accountant/Junior Accountant
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| Assistant Section Officer (Intelligence Bureau) |
Postal Assistant (PA)
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| Assistant Section Officer (Ministry of Railways) |
Sorting Assistant (SA)
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| Assistant Section Officer (Ministry of External Affairs) |
Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA)
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| Assistant Section Officer (AFHQ) |
Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
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| Assistant Section Officer (MeitY) |
Senior Administrative Assistant
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| Assistant/Assistant Section Officer (Other Ministries/Departments) |
Tax Assistant (CBDT)
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| Inspector of Income Tax |
Tax Assistant (CBIC)
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| Inspector (Central Excise) |
Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)
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| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | |
| Inspector (Examiner) | |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO) | |
| Sub-Inspector (CBI) | |
| Inspector Posts | |
| Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) | |
| Executive Assistant | |
| Research Assistant | |
| Divisional Accountant | |
| Sub-Inspector (NIA) | |
| Sub-Inspector/Junior Intelligence Officer (NCB) | |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | |
| Office Superintendent | |
| Section Head |
SSC CGL 2026 Age Limit
For SSC CGL 2026, candidates must be in the age group of 18 to 32 years (depending on the post) as of 1/8/2026.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is provided to reserved categories as mentioned below:
| Code No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
| 1 | SC/ST | 5 years |
| 2 | OBC | 3 years |
| 3 | PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| 4 | PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| 5 | PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| 6 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) |
3 years after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age as on 01.08.2026
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| 8 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 years |
| 9 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST) | 8 years |
| 10 | Central Government Civilian Employees with at least 3 years of regular and continuous service as on the closing date of application (Group ‘C’ posts) |
Up to 40 years of age
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| 11 | Central Government Civilian Employees (SC/ST) with at least 3 years of regular and continuous service as on the closing date of application (Group ‘C’ posts) |
Up to 45 years of age
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| 12 | Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated and not remarried (UR/OBC) |
Up to 35 years of age
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| 13 | Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated and not remarried (SC/ST) |
Up to 40 years of age
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SSC CGL Qualification Required
The minimum qualification for most SSC CGL posts is a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University or equivalent. However, some posts have specific educational requirements like Mathematics in Class 12, a Bachelor’s degree with Statistics, or CA, CMA, MBA (Finance), etc. Check official notification full details.
SSC CGL Selection Process
The Selection Process consists of two examination stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2. There is no Interview in the process.
Stage 1: Tier 1/Prelims Exam
- The Tier 1 exam is a computer-based test.
- This stage is qualifying in nature, and marks are not added to the final list.
- Only those who qualify in Tier 1, will be called for Tier 2.
Stage 2: Tier 2/Mains Exam
- Like Tier 1, this is also a CBT mode test, and candidates who pass Tier 1, will be eligible for Tier 2.
- It consists of both an Objective paper and a Typing/Skill Test.
- Tier 2 consists of Papers I, II, and III. Paper I is compulsory for all posts, and others are post-specific.
- This stage decides the final merit list.
Stage 3: Answer Key & Objection Process
- SSC will release provisional answer keys and response sheet for both Tier 1 and Tier 2.
- Candidates can check official answers to the questions asked in the exam.
- An objection window will opened and after considering the answer key objections, a final answer key will be released by SSC.
Stage 4: Document Verification (DV)
- SSC will verify educational certificates, category certificates, ID proof, and other required documents.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern
The tier 1 and tier 2 exam patterns have been discussed in detail below. Candidates are advised to go through the latest pattern and start preparing accordingly.
Tier 1 Exam Pattern
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Sections
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Sectional Timing
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No. of Questions
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Marks
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Remarks |
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English Comprehension
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15 Mins
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25
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50
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General Awareness
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15 Mins
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25
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50
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General Intelligence and Reasoning
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15 Mins
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25
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50
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Quantitative Aptitude
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15 Mins
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25
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50
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Total
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60 Mins
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100
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200
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Tier 2 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Session | Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Weightage |
| Paper I | Session I | Section I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 30 minutes | 23% |
| Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | 30 minutes | 23% | |||
| Section II | English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 40 minutes | 35% | ||
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 20 minutes | 19% | |||
| Section III | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 minutes | – | ||
| Session II | Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | Qualifying | 15 minutes | – | ||
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Paper II |
For JSO only | Statistics | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours | – |
| Paper III | for AAO only | General Studies | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours | – |
How Sectional Timing Will Impact SSC CGL Preparation?
For the first time, SSC has introduced sectional timing in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 examinations. In Tier 1, candidates will get 15 minutes for each section. Once the allotted time for a section ends, the system will automatically move to the next section.
This change makes balanced preparation more important, as candidates will no longer be able to spend extra time on stronger sections to compensate for weaker ones
SSC CGL Salary
| Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Level 8 |
Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100
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| Level 7 |
Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400
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| Level 6 |
Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400
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| Level 5 |
Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300
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| Level 4 |
Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100
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How to Apply?
Applying online for CGL Notification 2026 is easy, and it can be done through a mobile phone, PC, or laptop. Candidates need a stable internet connection, a valid phone number, an email ID, an Aadhaar Card, and personal details.
Follow these steps to fill out the SSC CGL Online form:
- Go to the SSC website at www.ssc.gov.in.
- If you are new to it, then first complete your One-Time Registration process.
- After that, read the instructions carefully and log in to the Candidates’ Dashboard using the ID provided by SSC.
- Now, upload live photo, signature, and other documents.
- Carefully fill out name, category, address, qualification, and other details.
- Fill your post preference carefully.
- Pay the application fee.
- Take a final view and submit the form.
SSC CGL Application Fee
- Women,SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM: Fee exempted
- Others: Rs. 100/-
Last Date to Apply
The last date to submit the SSC CGL 2026 application form is 22nd June 2026 (11:00 PM). Candidates are advised to complete the registration process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
SSC CGL Post Preference
Here are some factors to consider while deciding post preferences:
Work Profile: It depends on whether you prefer office-based administrative work or field duties. Based on job profile and location you can choose as per your suitability.
Promotion Opportunities: Must review the promotion hierarchy for each before making a choice.
Posting Location: If you prefer fixed working hours and fixed job location, then prefer Ministry jobs
Work-Life Balance: Administrative posts usually offer fixed working hours and a better work-life balance compared to field-oriented jobs.
Salary and Allowances: Although most SSC CGL posts provide attractive salaries, allowances and benefits may vary depending on the department and posting location.
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| SSC CGL Previous Year Paper | SSC CGL Eligibility |
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