SSC CGL 2026 Notification – Complete Guide to Combined Graduate Level Examination
The Staff Selection Commission has officially released the notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. This is one of the biggest government recruitment examinations in India conducted for filling Group “B” and Group “C” posts in various Ministries, Departments, and Government Organizations.
Candidates who are graduates and preparing for central government jobs can apply online through the official SSC website.
Overview of SSC CGL 2026
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Release Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 June 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | August–September 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam Date | December 2026 |
| Official Website | SSC Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 June 2026 (11 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 June 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 29 June to 01 July 2026 |
| Tier-I Examination | August–September 2026 |
| Tier-II Examination | December 2026 |
SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy Details
SSC has announced approximately 12,256 vacancies for various posts under different ministries and departments of the Government of India.
Major Posts Included
Pay Level-8 Posts
- Assistant Audit Officer
- Assistant Accounts Officer
Pay Level-7 Posts
- Assistant Section Officer
- Inspector of Income Tax
- Inspector (Central Excise)
- Inspector (Examiner)
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
- Sub Inspector in CBI
- Inspector Posts
Pay Level-6 Posts
- Executive Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Divisional Accountant
- Junior Statistical Officer
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Pay Level-5 Posts
- Auditor
- Accountant
- Junior Accountant
Pay Level-4 Posts
- Postal Assistant
- Sorting Assistant
- Tax Assistant
- Senior Secretariat Assistant
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
Special Qualifications for Certain Posts
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
Candidate must have:
- 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12
OR - Statistics as a subject in graduation.
Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Bachelor’s degree in:
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Related disciplines.
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)
| Post Category | Age Limit |
| 18–27 Years | Various Group C Posts |
| 20–30 Years | ASO, CBI SI, etc. |
| 18–30 Years | Inspector & Other Posts |
| 18–32 Years | JSO |
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 | As per rules |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM | Exempted |
Payment can be made online via:
- UPI
- Net Banking
- Debit Card
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026
Candidates can apply online through the official SSC portal.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the SSC official website.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
- Fill the online application form.
- Upload signature and required documents.
- Pay application fee.
- Submit and print application form.
SSC CGL 2026 Exam Pattern
Tier-I Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
Total
- 100 Questions
- 200 Marks
- Duration: 1 Hour
Negative Marking
- 0.50 marks deducted for every wrong answer.
Tier-II Examination
Paper-I (Compulsory for All)
Sections include:
- Mathematical Abilities
- Reasoning & General Intelligence
- English Language
- General Awareness
- Computer Knowledge Test
- Data Entry Speed Test
Paper-II
For:
- Junior Statistical Officer
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Paper-III
For:
- Assistant Audit Officer
- Assistant Accounts Officer
SSC CGL 2026 Exam Centres Region-Wise
| SSC Region | States Covered | Major Exam Centres |
| Central Region (CR) | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar | Agra, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Patna, Gaya |
| Eastern Region (ER) | West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Kolkata, Siliguri, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Gangtok |
| Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR) | Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep | Bengaluru, Mysuru, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR) | Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh | Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Raipur, Bilaspur |
| North Eastern Region (NER) | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | Guwahati, Silchar, Dibrugarh, Shillong, Agartala |
| Northern Region (NR) | Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand | Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Dehradun, Roorkee |
| North Western Region (NWR) | Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Chandigarh | Chandigarh, Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, Jalandhar |
| Southern Region (SR) | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry | Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Coimbatore |
| Western Region (WR) | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Surat |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Aadhaar-based authentication is recommended.
- Photograph must be captured live during application.
- Candidates should carefully verify all details before final submission.
- Correction window will be available for limited days only.
- Applications with incorrect photos/signatures may be rejected.
Why SSC CGL is Important?
SSC CGL is considered one of the best government job examinations because it offers:
- Central Government Jobs
- Attractive Salary
- Job Security
- Promotion Opportunities
- Pension & Allowances
- Posting Across India
Popular departments include:
- Income Tax Department
- CBI
- CBIC
- Ministry of External Affairs
- Central Secretariat
- Enforcement Directorate
Preparation Tips for SSC CGL 2026
- Focus on Quantitative Aptitude daily.
- Improve English vocabulary and grammar.
- Practice reasoning mock tests.
- Read current affairs regularly.
- Solve previous year question papers.
- Attempt online mock tests frequently.
Final Words
The SSC CGL 2026 recruitment is a golden opportunity for graduates seeking prestigious central government jobs. With more than 12,000 vacancies, candidates should start their preparation early and complete the application process before the deadline.
Interested candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification and apply online through the SSC website.
Official Notification & Apply Link
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
| Apply Link | https://ssc.gov.in/candidate-portal/one-time-registration/home-page https://ssc.gov.in/login |
| Official Notification | Notice_of_adv_cgl_2026.pdf |
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