Which SSC CGL post has the highest salary?

Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) posts under Pay Level-8 offer the highest salary in SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy.

Can final year students apply for SSC CGL 2026?

Final year students can apply only if they complete their graduation before the document verification stage and meet all eligibility conditions.

How many vacancies are announced in SSC CGL Exam?

A total of 12,256 vacancies have been announced for various Group B and Group C posts.

Can candidates use old SSC OTR for SSC CGL application form?

No, candidates registered on the old SSC website must create a new OTR on the new SSC portal.

Is there any interview in SSC CGL Exam?

No, there is no interview in the SSC CGL selection process.

Does SSC CGL have negative marking?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every wrong answer in Tier 1 and 1 in Tier 2.

Which posts in SSC CGL require physical standards?

Posts like Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Examiner), Preventive Officer, Sub-Inspector in CBI/NIA, and Inspector in Narcotics require physical standards.

Which SSC CGL posts come under Group B?

Posts like AAO, ASO, Inspector of Income Tax, Assistant Enforcement Officer, and Sub Inspector (CBI) come under Group B category.

Is there any descriptive paper in SSC CGL Exam?

No, SSC CGL 2026 will be conducted in objective-type Computer-Based mode only.

SSC CGL Notification 2026 Out (12,256 Vacancies), Download Official PDF

Q: Is there sectional timing in SSC CGL Exam?

Yes, SSC has introduced sectional timing in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 examinations.

The Staff Selection Commission has commenced the SSC CGL Recruitment 2026-27 for the Combined Graduate Level posts, announcing 12,256 vacancies across 40 Group B and Group C posts. Graduates between 18 and 30 years of age can apply online through the SSC portal.

The registration process is currently underway, and interested candidates must submit their applications by 22 June 2026 (11:00 PM).

If you wish to appear for this exam, then apply before the deadline ends. There is no limit of number of attempts, but candidates must adhere to the age limit criteria. For more details and apply link, read this article till the end.

SSC CGL Notification 2026 Out

SSC CGL 2026 offers an annual opportunity for graduates seeking Group B and Group C positions in various Central Government ministries, departments, and organisations. The selection process comprises Tier 1 and Tier 2 examinations, with no interview stage.

For the 2026 cycle, SSC has reintroduced the AAO post in various departments. Candidates should carefully review the official notification to understand the eligibility criteria, exam structure, and other important updates.

SSC CGL 2026- Highlights

The CGL Exam includes popular posts such as Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Income Tax Inspector, Examiner, Sub-Inspector, Auditor, Tax Assistant, and several others. Check highlights below:

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 Level 8: Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100

New Changes Introduced by SSC:

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 posts, Paper 2 is for JSO and Paper 3 is for AAO).
Aadhaar Authentication is mandatory.

SSC CGL 2026 Important Dates

Events	Dates
Notification Date	21st May 2026
Online Application Started	21st May 2026
Last Date to Submit the 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

The table below provides detailed information on all SSC CGL posts, including the post name, concerned ministry/department, group classification, pay level, and salary structure. Candidates can review the complete list of vacancies and choose their preferred posts based on their qualifications, eligibility, and career goals.

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 SSC CGL 2026 online application process has begun on the official SSC website. Before submitting their applications, candidates should carefully review the instructions provided in the notification. The official guidelines include detailed information regarding document uploads, form completion, fee payment, and other important requirements to ensure successful registration.

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

Candidates applying for SSC CGL 2026 must meet the required age limit, educational qualification, and nationality criteria. The table below shows the complete eligibility details, including age limits, qualifications, and nationality requirements for the exam.

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.

Post Group	Age Limit
Group B	18 To 32 years (For some posts minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 30 years. Refer to official notification for post-wise age limit)
Group C	18 To 27 years

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 in any discipline from a recognised University Desirable: CA/CMA/Company Secretary/Master’s in Commerce/Business Studies/MBA (Finance)/Business Economics 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 the 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 recognised 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

Nationality

A candidate must be either:

a citizen of India, or
a subject of Nepal, or
a subject of Bhutan, or
a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

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	Process	Details
Stage 1	Tier 1 (Prelims Exam)	Computer-Based Test (CBT). This stage is qualifying in nature, and marks are not counted in the final merit list. Candidates who qualify Tier 1 are shortlisted for Tier 2.
Stage 2	Tier 2 (Mains Exam)	Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of Objective Papers and a Typing/Skill Test. Paper I is compulsory for all candidates, while Papers II and III are post-specific. Marks obtained in Tier 2 are considered for the final merit list.
Stage 3	Answer Key & Objection Process	SSC releases provisional answer keys and response sheets for Tier 1 and Tier 2. Candidates can review answers and submit objections within the specified period. After reviewing objections, SSC publishes the final answer key.
Stage 4	Document Verification (DV)	Candidates shortlisted through Tier 2 must undergo document verification. SSC verifies educational qualifications, category certificates, identity proof, and other required documents before final selection.

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%
		Section I	Reasoning and General Intelligence	30	90	30 minutes	23%
		Section II	English Language and Comprehension	45	135	40 minutes	35%
		Section II	General Awareness	25	75	20 minutes	19%
		Section III	Computer Knowledge Test	20	60	15 minutes	–
	Session II	Section III	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

Practising mock tests is one of the best ways to prepare for SSC CGL. Mock tests help candidates understand the exam pattern, improve speed and accuracy, and develop effective time-management skills. They also highlight strengths and weaknesses, allowing aspirants to focus on areas that need improvement.

Regular practice through SSC CGL Mock test boosts confidence and helps candidates perform better in the actual examination.

SSC CGL Online Coaching 2026 – Click to Check

SSC CGL Examination Centre List

The State/Union Territory-wise exam city list is mentioned below. While filling out the application form, candidates are advised to choose the Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam centre carefully, as no request for centre change will be entertained later.

State/UT	Examination Centres (Tier 1 and Tier 2)
Andhra Pradesh	Chirala, Guntur, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vizianagaram, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Eluru, Ongole
Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar
Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
Bihar	Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Gaya, Chapra, Saharsa, Darbhanga, Purnea, Munger
Chandigarh	Chandigarh/Mohali
Chhattisgarh	Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg-Bhilai
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu	–
Delhi	Delhi
Goa	Panaji
Gujarat	Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
Haryana	–
Himachal Pradesh	Hamirpur, Shimla
जम्मू & Kashmir	Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
Jharkhand	Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Bokaro
Karnataka	Belagavi, Bengaluru, Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi
Kerala	Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram, Kannur
Ladakh	Leh
Lakshadweep	Kavaratti
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Sagar, Ujjain
Maharashtra	Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune
Manipur	Imphal, Churachandpur, Ukhrul
Meghalaya	Shillong
Mizoram	Aizawl
Nagaland	Dimapur, Kohima
Odisha	Balasore, Berhampore, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Dhenkanal
Puducherry	Puducherry
Punjab	Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Bathinda
Rajasthan	Bikaner, Jaipur, Sikar, Udaipur
Sikkim	Gangtok
Tamil Nadu	Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Krishnagiri, Theni
Telangana	Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Siddipet
Tripura	Agartala
Uttar Pradesh	Agra, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Prayagraj, Varanasi
Uttarakhand	Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
West Bengal	Asansol, Burdwan, Durgapur, Kolkata, Siliguri, Suri, Malda, Kalyani
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	Sri Vijaya Puram