The Staff Selection Commission has officially released the notification for the Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) Examination 2026 for recruitment to various Group “B” and Group “C” posts in different Ministries, Departments, and Government Organizations.
Eligible graduates can apply online from 21st May 2026 through the official SSC website.
SSC CGL 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 June 2026 |
| Correction Window | 29 June to 1 July 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | August–September 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam Date | December 2026 |
| Official Website | SSC Official Website |
SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy Posts
Recruitment will be conducted for multiple posts under different pay levels.
No of posts: 12,256 posts (approximately)
Pay Level-8 Posts (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100)
- Assistant Audit Officer
- Assistant Accounts Officer
Pay Level-7 Posts (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
- Assistant Section Officer
- Inspector of Income Tax
- Inspector (Central Excise)
- Inspector (Preventive Officer)
- Inspector (Examiner)
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
- Sub Inspector in CBI
- Inspector Posts
- Inspector in Narcotics
Pay Level-6 Posts (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
- Executive Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Divisional Accountant
- Sub Inspector (NIA)
- Junior Statistical Officer
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II
- Office Superintendent
- Section Head
Pay Level-5 Posts (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)
- Auditor
- Accountant
- Junior Accountant
Pay Level-4 Posts (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
- Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
- Senior Secretariat Assistant
- Tax Assistant
- Senior Administrative Assistant
- Sub-Inspector (Narcotics)
SSC CGL 2026 Age Limit
Age limit will be calculated as on 01 August 2026.
| Category of Posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| 18–27 Years | Born between 02-08-1999 and 01-08-2008 |
| 20–30 Years | Born between 02-08-1996 and 01-08-2006 |
| 18–30 Years | Born between 02-08-1996 and 01-08-2008 |
| 18–32 Years | Born between 02-08-1994 and 01-08-2008 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 Years after deduction of military service |
Educational Qualification
For Most Posts
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
- Bachelor’s Degree with at least 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12
OR - Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a subject at degree level.
For Statistical Investigator Grade-II
- Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics / Data Science / Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence or related subjects.
For Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com candidates will get preference as desirable qualification.
SSC CGL 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women | Exempted |
Payment can be made through:
- UPI
- Net Banking
- Debit/Credit Card
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026?
- Visit the official SSC portal.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
- Fill out the online application form carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process
The examination will be conducted in two tiers:
Tier-I Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Negative Marking: 0.50 Marks per wrong answer
Tier-II Examination
Tier-II includes:
- Mathematical Abilities
- Reasoning
- English Language
- General Awareness
- Computer Knowledge Test
- Data Entry Speed Test
- Statistics
- Finance & Economics
Examination Centres in North Eastern Region
Candidates from Assam and Northeast can choose centres such as:
- Guwahati
- Dibrugarh
- Jorhat
- Silchar
- Tezpur
- Shillong
- Agartala
- Dimapur
- Kohima
- Aizawl
- Imphal
