The Staff Selection Commission has commenced the recruitment cycle for the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026, with the release of the official SSC CGL Notification 2026 today, 21st May 2026.
The SSC CGL 2026 recruitment aims to hire eligible candidates for 12,256 vacancies, and registrations are now open on the official SSC website at www.ssc.gov.in. This is a year-long opportunity to get a Government Job in a Central Govt Ministry/Department/Institution, so aspirants are advised to read all recruitment conditions and then apply.
SSC CGL Notification 2026 Out
The CGL Notification has been released in PDF format, which can be downloaded from the official SSC website. It contains details related to post-wise vacancy, eligibility, selection process, application process, and important dates, so, read it before starting your preparation for the exam.
What’s new in SSC CGL 2026 this year?
For the year 2026-27, SSC has released 12,256 vacancies for 40 graduate-level Group B and C posts in different departments.
The Commission has added sectional timing in Tier 1 and Tier 2 Exam Pattern.
SSC CGL 2026 Exam – Highlights
SSC CGL is a graduation-level examination that is conducted to fill various Group B and C services in Indian Ministries and Central Govt Departments. This exam is conducted every year and for this year 2026-27, online registrations has started today, 21st May 2026. Check other highlights of the recruitment here.
| Highlight | Details |
| Recruitment Details |
Exam Name: Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026
Post Name: Various (Group B and C) Vacancy: 12,256 Exam Level: Pan India |
| Application Process | Application Mode: Online Application Dates: 21st May to 20th June 2026 Apply at: www.ssc.gov.in Application Fee: Rs. 100/- One-Time Registration (OTR) Required? Yes |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Age Limit: 18 to 32 years (as per post)
Age Relaxation: Applicable Qualification: Graduation (Minimum) (Stream as per post) Nationality: Indian |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 (Qualifying) (Computer-Based Test) Tier 2 (Merit-making) (Computer-Based Test) Document Verification |
| Salary | 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 |
SSC CGL 2026: Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Date | 21st May 2026 |
| Online Application Started | 21st May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20th June 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Online Applications | 22nd June 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 23rd June 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Application Form Correction Window (Including Online Payment) | 29th June 2026 to 1st July 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | August to September 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | December 2026 |
| Answer Key | 7-10 days after exam |
What is the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam date?
The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted from August to September 2026.
SSC CGL Vacancy 2026
The Commission has announced 12,256 vacancies for Combined Graduate Level Posts. The post-wise vacancies will be notified by SSC soon, but before that check the available posts and departments here.
SSC CGL Vacancy Trends (Previous Year)
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.
| CGL Year | Vacancies |
| SSC CGL 2026 | 12,256 |
| SSC CGL 2025 | 14,582 |
| SSC CGL 2024 | 17,727 |
| SSC CGL 2023 | 8,415 |
| SSC CGL 2022 | 37,409 |
| SSC CGL 2021 | 7,621 |
| SSC CGL 2020 | 7,035 |
| SSC CGL 2019 | 8,428 |
| SSC CGL 2018 | 11,271 |
| SSC CGL 2017 | 9,276 |
SSC CGL 2026 Posts
In the table below, you can check SSC CGL post names, Ministry/Department, Group, pay leve, and salary. Now, you can check the complete list of posts and apply according to your preference and eligibility.
| Sr. No. | Post Name | Ministry/Department | Classification | Pay Level | Salary |
| 1 | Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | Level-8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |
| 2 | Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Level-8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 | |
| 3 | Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Level-8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 | |
| 4 | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | Group “B” | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| 5 | Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | |
| 6 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railways | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | |
| 7 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | |
| 8 | Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | |
| 9 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics & IT | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | |
| 10 | Assistant/Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/Departments | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | |
| 11 | Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | |
| 12 | Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | |
| 13 | Inspector (Preventive Officer) | CBIC | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | |
| 14 | Inspector (Examiner) | CBIC | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | |
| 15 | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | |
| 16 | Sub Inspector | CBI | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | |
| 17 | Inspector Posts | Department of Posts | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | |
| 18 | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | |
| 19 | Assistant/Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/Departments | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | |
| 20 | Executive Assistant | CBIC | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | |
| 21 | Research Assistant | NHRC | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | |
| 22 | Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | |
| 23 | Sub Inspector | NIA | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | |
| 24 | Sub-Inspector/Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | |
| 25 | Junior Statistical Officer | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | |
| 26 | Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Ministry of Home Affairs | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | |
| 27 | Office Superintendent | CBDT | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | |
| 28 | Section Head | DGFT | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | |
| 29 | Auditor | Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| 30 | Auditor | Offices under CGDA | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | |
| 31 | Auditor | Other Ministries/Departments | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | |
| 32 | Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | |
| 33 | Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | |
| 34 | Accountant/Junior Accountant | Other Ministries/Departments | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | |
| 35 | Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant | Department of Posts | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | |
| 36 | Senior Secretariat Assistant/UDC | Central Govt. Offices/Ministries | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | |
| 37 | Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | |
| 38 | Tax Assistant | CBDT | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | |
| 39 | Tax Assistant | CBIC | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | |
| 40 | Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
SSC CGL 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The Eligibility criteria mainly include age limit, qualification, and nationality. From the table below, aspirants can get the eligibility criteria and age limit, and also check the Nationality.
Post-Wise Age Limit (As on 1/8/2026)
The age limit is different for different posts, and relaxations are provided to reserved category candidates.
| Age Limit | Posts Covered |
| 18-27 years |
Auditor, Accountant, Junior Accountant, Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Senior Administrative Assistant, Tax Assistant, Sub-Inspector (CBN)
|
| 18-30 years |
Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO), Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner), Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO), Inspector Posts, Executive Assistant, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Sub Inspector (NIA), Junior Intelligence Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade-II, Office Superintendent, Section Head
|
| 20-30 years |
Assistant Section Officer (CSS, Railways, MEA, AFHQ), Sub Inspector (CBI)
|
| 18-32 years | Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) |
How many attempts are allowed in SSC CGL?
There is no fixed number of attempts in SSC CGL. Candidates can apply till they meet the age limit and eligibility criteria.
Post-wise Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
Desirable Qualification
|
| Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute |
CA / CMA / Company Secretary / Master’s in Commerce / Business Studies / MBA (Finance) / Business Economics
|
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | Bachelor’s Degree + Proficiency in Regional/Official Language of the State at Matriculation level |
CA / CMA / Company Secretary / Master’s in Commerce / Business Studies / MBA (Finance) / Business Economics
|
| Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | Bachelor’s Degree + Proficiency in Regional/Official Language of the State at Matriculation level |
CA / CMA / Company Secretary / Master’s in Commerce / Business Studies / MBA (Finance) / Business Economics
|
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Bachelor’s Degree with 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12 OR Statistics as a subject at Degree level | – |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics / Demography / Population Studies / Operation Research / IT / Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Computer Technology / Computer Application / Data Science / Artificial Intelligence | – |
| All Other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent | – |
SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process
The Selection Process consists of two examination stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2. There is no Interview in the process.
| Stage | Name | Remarks |
| Stage 1 | Tier 1 – Preliminary Exam |
Qualifying only, used for shortlisting for Tier 2
|
| Stage 2 | Tier 2 – Main Exam |
Marks considered for final selection include English, Maths, Reasoning, GA, Computer, and post-specific papers
|
| Final Stage | Document Verification (DV) |
Eligibility & document check before joining
|
SSC CGL 2026 New Exam Pattern
SSC has introduced sectional timing in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 stages this year.
Tier 1: Preliminary Exam
- Mode: Online
- Type: Objective (MCQs)
- Sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension
- Total Questions: 100 (25 per section)
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 1 hour (15 mins per section)
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
|
Sections
|
No. of Questions
|
Marks
|
Duration
|
|
English Comprehension
|
25
|
50
|
15 Mins
|
|
General Awareness
|
25
|
50
|
15 Mins
|
|
General Intelligence and Reasoning
|
25
|
50
|
15 Mins
|
|
Quantitative Aptitude
|
25
|
50
|
15 Mins
|
|
Total
|
100
|
200
|
60 Mins
|
Tier 2 Mains Exams
- Mode: Online
- Type: Objective (MCQs)
- There is sectional timing in Section 1 and 2 of Tier 2 Paper I as shown below.
|
Paper/Section
|
Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
| Paper I – Section 1 | Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning & General Intelligence | 60 | 180 | 1 Hour (30 Mins each subject) |
| Paper I – Section 2 | English Language & Comprehension + General Awareness | 70 | 210 | 1 Hour (40 Mins for English and 20 Mins for GA) |
| Paper I – Section 3 | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 Minutes |
| Paper I – Section 4 | Data Entry Speed Test | 1 Task | Qualifying | 15 Minutes |
| Paper II | Statistics (JSO only) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper III | General Studies (Finance & Economics) (AAO only) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026?
- Visit the official SSC website at SSC Official Website.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process using your basic details.
- Login with your Registration ID and Password and fill out the SSC CGL 2026 application form carefully.
- Upload scanned photographs, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Download and print the final application form for future reference.
SSC CGL 2026 Application Fee
The application fee for SSC CGL 2026 is Rs. 100/- for General and OBC candidates.
Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempted from fee payment.
The fee can be paid online through UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Cards till 23rd June 2026 (11:00 PM).
SSC CGL Apply Link 2026
Here, is the direct link through which candidates can do their OTR, fill out the application form, upload documents, and pay the application fee. Note that 20th June 2026 is the last date to apply, so do not wait for the deadline and apply now!
SSC CGL Apply Online 2026 Link – Active
Post-wise SSC CGL Salary
The names of posts and departments has been mentioned above along with pay level and salary. Basically, the CGL posts are filled under 5 different pay levels i.e., Pay Level 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
| Pay Level | Salary Structure |
| Level 8 | Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100 |
| Level-7 | Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 |
| Level-6 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Level-5 | Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 |
| Level-4 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
Is SSC CGL a good career option after graduation?
Yes, SSC CGL offers stable government jobs, attractive salary, promotions, allowances, and job security in Central Government departments.
SSC CGL 2026 Preparation
Mock tests are an essential part of SSC CGL preparation. They help you get familiar with the exam pattern and improve your time management skills. By taking regular mock tests, you can identify your weak areas and work on them. SSC CGL Mock test also helps in building confidence and reducing exam anxiety, making you better prepared for the actual exam.
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