SSC Combined Graduate Level CGL Recruitment 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the
Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 for recruitment
to various Group B and Group C posts in Central Government Ministries,
Departments and Offices. A total of 12,256 tentative vacancies
have been reported. The online application process was conducted from
21 May 2026 to 22 June 2026. The SSC CGL Tier-I examination
is scheduled from 30 September to 30 October 2026 in
Computer Based Examination mode. Tier-II is tentatively scheduled for
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Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release Date |
21 May 2026 |
| Online Form Apply Start Date |
21 May 2026 |
| Online Form Apply Last Date |
22 June 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date |
23 June 2026 |
| Application Correction Window |
29 June – 01 July 2026 |
| Tier-I Admit Card |
Expected / Released Before Exam |
| Tier-I Exam Date |
30 September – 30 October 2026 |
| Tier-I Result |
Expected: November 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam Date |
December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Final Result |
To Be Announced |
Application Fee Details
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General / UR |
₹100/- |
| OBC |
₹100/- |
| EWS |
₹100/- |
| SC |
₹0/- |
| ST |
₹0/- |
| PwBD |
₹0/- |
| Ex-Servicemen |
₹0/- |
| All Female Candidates |
₹0/- |
Age Limit Details
| Post / Category |
Age Limit |
| Minimum Age |
18 Years |
| Maximum Age |
27 Years |
| Other Posts |
Maximum 30 Years |
| Selected Posts |
Maximum 32 Years |
| SC / ST |
5 Years Relaxation |
| OBC |
3 Years Relaxation |
| PwBD |
10–15 Years Relaxation as applicable |
| Ex-Servicemen |
As Per SSC Rules |
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Post Name |
Vacancy |
Eligibility |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
12,256* |
Bachelor's Degree / Graduation from a recognized University or equivalent,
subject to the specific educational requirement of the post.
|
| Inspector of Income Tax |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer |
| Sub Inspector |
| Inspector |
| Divisional Accountant |
| Junior Statistical Officer |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II |
| Auditor |
| Accountant / Junior Accountant |
| Total Tentative Vacancies |
12,256* |
Graduation / Post-specific qualification as applicable |
Special Educational Qualification
| Post |
Additional Qualification |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) |
Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics at 12th level and Statistics as one of
the subjects at Degree level, or qualification prescribed in the notification.
|
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II |
Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized
University.
|
| Other CGL Posts |
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent, subject to
post-specific requirements.
|
How to Apply Online & Required Documents
Candidates can apply online through the official SSC website. First, visit
ssc.gov.in and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if
required. Login using the registered credentials and select the Combined
Graduate Level Examination 2026. Fill in personal details, educational
qualification, category and post preferences carefully. Upload the required
photograph/signature or complete the live photograph process as prescribed
by SSC. Check the application preview before final submission. Pay the
applicable examination fee online and download the submitted application
form. Candidates should keep Aadhaar/valid ID proof, graduation marksheets
and certificate, category/EWS certificate where applicable, PwBD certificate
where applicable, photograph, signature and other supporting documents
ready for future Document Verification.
Important Links
| Link / Information |
Status |
| Tier-I Admit Card |
Coming Soon |
| Tier-I Exam City / Status |
Click Here
|
| Tier-I Exam Date |
30 September – 30 October 2026
|
| Apply Online |
Click Here |
| Official Notification |
Click Here
|
| Tier-II Exam |
December 2026 (Tentative)
|
| Result |
To Be Updated
|
| SSC Official Website |
Click Here
|
SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process
| Stage |
Examination |
Status |
| Tier-I |
Computer Based Examination |
30 September – 30 October 2026 |
| Tier-II |
Computer Based Examination |
December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification |
Document Verification |
After Tier-II |
| Final Selection |
Based on applicable SSC selection rules |
To Be Announced |
SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Exam Pattern
| Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
| General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
| English Comprehension |
25 |
50 |
| Total |
100 |
200 |