The Staff Selection Commission has released the official notification for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026-27 on its official website at www.ssc.gov.in. Candidates who are graduates in any discipline can apply from 21st May to 22nd June 2026.
The recruitment is to be done to fill vacancies in Group B and C categories, and this year, the vacancy includes Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer as well, along with others.
Also, the Commission has made some changes in the SSC CGL Exam Pattern, which applicants must know of before starting their preparation. Check everything you need to know about the notification here.
SSC CGL Notification 2026 Out @ssc.gov.in
With the release of the official notification, the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 process has commenced. The registrations will remain open till 22nd June 2026 (11 PM), and the Tier 1 exam will be held in August-September 2026. Candidates who have been waiting for this government job opportunity can submit their application form before the deadline. But before that, read the important details here.
SSC CGL Exam Notification – Highlights
- This year, 12,256 vacancies will be filled under the CGL category.
- Candidates who are graduates and within the age limit of 18 to 32 years (as on 1/8/2026) are eligible.
- SSC has introduced sectional timing criteria for Tier 1 and Tier 2.
- This year, there will be 3 papers in Tier 2 (Paper 1 is common for all post, Paper 2 is for JSO and Paper 3 is for AAO).
- Aadhaar Authentication is mandatory.
- The online application process is active from 21st May to 22nd June 2026.
- The salary pay scale ranges from Level 4 to 8.
- Tier 1 Exam will be held in August-September 20266, across more than hundreds of exam centres.
SSC CGL Exam Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Date | 21st May 2026 |
| Online Application Started | 21st May 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit form | 22nd 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 |
SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 Details
Total vacancy for Graduate level posts is 12,256 across various Central Govt Ministries/Departments/Institutions. This year, SSC has also included the Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Account Officer post in the list.
Combined Graduate Level Post Names
In the table below, you can check post names, Ministry/Department, Group, pay level, 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 |
| 1 | Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG |
Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)
|
| 2 | Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | |
| 3 | Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | |
| 4 | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service |
Group “B”
|
| 5 | Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | |
| 6 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railways | |
| 7 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | |
| 8 | Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | |
| 9 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics & IT | |
| 10 | Assistant/Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/Departments | |
| 11 | Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | |
| 12 | Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | |
| 13 | Inspector (Preventive Officer) | CBIC | |
| 14 | Inspector (Examiner) | CBIC | |
| 15 | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement | |
| 16 | Sub Inspector | CBI | |
| 17 | Inspector Posts | Department of Posts | |
| 18 | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | |
| 19 | Assistant/Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/Departments | |
| 20 | Executive Assistant | CBIC | |
| 21 | Research Assistant | NHRC | |
| 22 | Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | |
| 23 | Sub Inspector | NIA | |
| 24 | Sub-Inspector/Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau | |
| 25 | Junior Statistical Officer | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | |
| 26 | Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Ministry of Home Affairs | |
| 27 | Office Superintendent | CBDT | |
| 28 | Section Head | DGFT | |
| 29 | Auditor | Offices under C&AG |
Group “C”
|
| 30 | Auditor | Offices under CGDA | |
| 31 | Auditor | Other Ministries/Departments | |
| 32 | Accountant | Offices under C&AG | |
| 33 | Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | |
| 34 | Accountant/Junior Accountant | Other Ministries/Departments | |
| 35 | Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant | Department of Posts | |
| 36 | Senior Secretariat Assistant/UDC | Central Govt. Offices/Ministries | |
| 37 | Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services | |
| 38 | Tax Assistant | CBDT | |
| 39 | Tax Assistant | CBIC | |
| 40 | Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics |
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.
| CGL Year | Vacancies |
| 2026 | 12,256 |
| 2025 | 14,582 |
| 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 Online Form
The registrations for SSC CGL 2026 is now active at www.ssc.gov.in. The portal will remain active till 22nd June 2026 (11 PM). Candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully and then fill out the application form. The guidelines are clearly mentioned in the notification about document upload, details fill up, and application fee.
Those who do not have any SSC Candidate account are advised to first complete the OTR and aadhaar authentication is mandatory. Click on the link here to know more and get apply link.
SSC CGL Apply Online 2026 Link – Active
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.
SSC CGL 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 Included |
| 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)
• Assistant Section Officer (Railways) • Assistant Section Officer (MEA) • Assistant Section Officer (AFHQ) • Sub Inspector (CBI) |
| 18-32 Years |
• Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
|
Post-wise Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
| Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) |
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University/Institute
Desirable: CA/CMA/Company Secretary/Master’s in Commerce/Business Studies/MBA (Finance)/Business Economics |
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) |
Bachelor’s Degree + Proficiency in the Regional/Official Language of the State at the matriculation level
|
| Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) |
Bachelor’s Degree + Proficiency in the Regional/Official Language of the State at the matriculation level
|
| 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
|
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of military service |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation (SC/ST) | 8 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees | Up to 40 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) | Up to 45 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated | Up to 35 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years |
How many attempts are allowed in SSC CGL?
There is no fixed number of attempts in SSC CGL. Candidates can appear till they meet the age limit and eligibility criteria.
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 2026 Exam Pattern (New)
SSC has introduced sectional timing in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 stages this year. Check the tier-wise exam pattern below.
Tier 1 Exam Pattern
- Exam Mode: Online
- Question Type: Objective (MCQs)
- 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 Exam Pattern
- This year, there will be 3 papers in total: Paper 1 is compulsory for all and Paper 2 and 3 are for JSO and AAO post only, respectively.
- The exam mode is completely online
- Questions in Tier 2 are asked in MCQ format only
- There is no descriptive paper in CGL Tier 2 Exam.
- There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer.
- There is sectional timing in Sections 1 and 2 of Paper I as shown below.
| 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 | – | ||
|
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 | – |
SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus
The Commission has officially released the Syllabus for Tier 1 and Tier 2 in the official notification which means the candidates doesnt have to refer to anything else. Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 consists of General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and General English. Other than this Tier 2 also consists of Computer Knowledge and Data Speed Entry Test. Here, we have shared the syllabus most scoring subjects in both stages.
| Section |
Topics To Cover
|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Space Visualization, Spatial Orientation, Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Figural Classification, Arithmetic Number Series, Non-verbal Series, Coding-Decoding, Statement Conclusion, Syllogistic Reasoning, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Word Building, Numerical Operations, Symbolic Operations, Trends, Venn Diagrams, Drawing Inferences, Pattern Folding & Unfolding, Embedded Figures, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence
|
| General Awareness |
Current Affairs, General Awareness of Environment & Society, Everyday Science, India & Neighboring Countries, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, Scientific Research
|
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture & Alligation, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Algebra, Surds, Linear Equations, Geometry, Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Mensuration, Cone, Cylinder, Sphere, Pyramid, Trigonometry, Heights & Distances, Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram, Pie Chart
|
| English Comprehension |
English Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Sentence Structure, Writing Ability, Correct Usage of English, Basic Understanding & Communication Skills
|
SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 – Click to Check
SSC CGL Pay Level and Salary
The SSC CGL Pay Level ranges from 4 to 8 and the post that has the highest salary are Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) and Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) i.e., Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100. Check salary range for other posts as well.
| Pay Level | Salary Range |
| 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 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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