SSC CGL 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Apply Online for 12256 Vacancies
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official SSC CGL Notification 2026 for recruiting candidates for 12256 vacanceis for various Graduate Level posts. Eligible candidates can apply online before the last date, 22 June 2026 through the official website or via the direct link provided in the Important Links section below. Check all the key details including eligibility criteria, registration dates, application fee, selection process, exam pattern and apply online.
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Combined Graduate Level Exam 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 12,256 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Online Application Dates | 21 May to 22 June 2026 |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
| Pay Level | Post-wise (Pay Level 4 to 7) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official website | www.ssc.gov.in |
Also Read: RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
Important Dates
The SSC CGL Notification 2026 has been released along with the online registration dates on 21 May 2026 on the official website at ssc.gov.in. Check all important dates below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 21 May 2026 |
| Starting Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date | 22 June 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Fees Last Date | 23 June 2026 (11:00PM) |
| Correction Date | 29 June to 01 July 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | August – September 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam City Out | 15 days before exam (Tentative) |
| Tier-I Admit Card | 4 Days Before Exam |
| Tier-II Exam Date | December 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam City | 15 days before exam (Tentative) |
| Skill Test Date | Available Soon |
Keep checking our site for latest updates or you can also join our telegram or WhatsApp channel to get notifications.
Age Limit
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 / 20 Years. |
| Maximum Age | 27, 30 and 32 Years. (Post Wise age limit check below) |
| Age Limit as on | 01-08-2026 |
Note: You can apply for SSC CGL Application Form 2026 if you fall into the age group of 18 to 32 years as on 01 August 2026. However the different posts requried different age criteria. You will be required to fill the post preference after the clear the exam. You can check the post wise age criteria for various departments in the table below.
| Department | Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Central Secretariat Service | Assistant Section Officer | 20-30 Years |
| Intelligence Bureau (IB) | Assistant Section Officer | 18-30 Years |
| Ministry of Railway | Assistant Section Officer | 20-30 Years |
| Ministry of External Affairs | Assistant Section Officer | 20-30 Years |
| AFHQ | Assistant Section Officer | 20-30 Years |
| Ministry of Electronics and IT | Assistant Section Officer | 18-30 Years |
| Other Ministries / Departments / Organizations | Assistant | 18-30 Years |
| Assistant Section Officer | 18-30 Years | |
| CBDT | Inspector of Income Tax | 18-30 Years |
| Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) | Inspector, (Central Excise) | |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | ||
| Inspector (Examiner) | ||
| Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Assistant Enforcement Officer | 18-30 Years |
| Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | Sub Inspector | 20-30 Years |
| Department of Post | Inspector Posts | 18-30 Years |
| Central Bureau of Narcotics | Inspector | |
| Other Ministries / Departments / Organizations | Assistant | |
| Assistant Section Officer | ||
| Director General of Foreign Trade | Section Head | |
| CBIC | Executive Assistant | |
| National Human Rights Commission | Research Assistant | 18-30 Years |
| Offices under (C & AG) | Divisional Accountant | 18-30 Years |
| National Investigation Agency | Sub Inspector SI | |
| Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | Sub-Inspector | 18-30 Years |
| Junior Intelligence Officer | 18-30 Years | |
| Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | Junior Statistical Officer | 18-32 Years |
| Ministry of Home Affairs | Statistical Investigator Grade-II | 18-30 Years |
| CBDT | Office Superintendent | 18-30 Years |
| Offices under C & AG | Auditor | 18-27 Years |
| Offices under CGDA | Auditor | |
| Other Ministry / Dept. | Auditor | |
| Offices under C & AG | Accountant | |
| Controller General of Accounts | Accountant | 18-27 Years |
| Other Ministry / Department | Accountant/ Junior Accountant | 18-27 Years |
| Department of Post, Ministry of Comm. | Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant | 18-27 Years |
| Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres. | Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | 18-27 Years |
| Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | Senior Administrative Assistant | 18-27 Years |
| CBDT | Tax Assistant | 18-27 Years |
| CBIC | Tax Assistant | 18-27 Years |
| Central Bureau of Narcotics | Sub Inspector | 18-27 Years |
Note: Age Relaxation Extra as per SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026.
Application Fee
The application fee & form correction charges for SSC CGL 2026 is as follows:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gen / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PH / ESM | Rs. 0/- |
| All Category Female | Rs. 0/- |
| Correction Charges | |
| First Time | Rs. 200/- |
| Second Time | Rs. 500/- |
- Payment options: You can pay the exam fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Mode.
SSC CGL 2026 – Eligibility
Interested candidates who want to apply for SSC CGL online form 2026 must check the Eligibility criteria which is given in the below table.
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer |
|
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and either have studied Statistics as a subject in graduation or secured at least 60% in Mathematics in Class 12 |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Graduation Degree from any recognised University with Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics as a compulsory or Elective Subject. |
| Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute with a minimum of one year of research experience in any recognized university or recognised Research Institution. |
| For Other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University. |
SSC CGL 2026 – Selection Process
There will be two tier examination to shortlist candidates for various Group B & C posts in SSC CGL Recruitment 2026. The selection process consists of the following stages.
- Tier-I: Computer Based Exam (Qualifying in nature)
- Tier-II:
- Paper 1: It will be a compulsory exam for all graduate level posts.
- Paper 2: It will be for candidates who apply for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) post in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
- Paper 3: It will be for candidates who apply for Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) and Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) posts.
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Note: Final selection will be based on the merit and post preference filled by the candidate. Once you are selected for a post, there will be no change allowed.
Also Read: RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
SSC CGL 2026 – Exam Pattern (Revised)
The SSC CGL exam will be conducted in two tiers. The exam pattern will be as follows.
SSC CGL – Tier 1 Exam Pattern
The sectional timing is introduced this year in the Tier 1 exam. Previously it was complete 1 hour, so you could take whatever time you want for any question or section. Now you have 15 minutes for each section.
- Exam Mode: CBT (Computer Based Test).
- No. of Questions: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
- Total Marks: 200.
- Exam Duration: 1 Hour (15 minutes for each section/subject).
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark will be decucted for every 4 wrong answers.
- Exam Language: The exam will be bilingual (Both English and Hindi language).
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 01 Hour |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Language | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 01 Hour |
Check Complete SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2026 (Revised): Tier 1 & 2
Important Links:
| Content Type | Content Link |
|---|---|
| Fill Registration Form | Apply-Now |
| SSC CGL Notification 2026 | Notification |
| SSC Official Website | Official-Website |
| Join Telegram | Join-Telegram |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join-WhatsApp |
FAQs
What is SSC CGL Online Registration Start Date?
SSC CGL Online Registration Start Date is 21 May 2026.
What is SSC CGL Online Registration 2026 Last Date?
What is SSC CGL Online Registration 2026 Last Date is 22 June 2026 till 11:00 PM.