Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 for recruitment to various Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts under Ministries, Departments, Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies, and Government of India organizations. Candidates possessing a Bachelor's Degree can apply online through the SSC official website.
The SSC CGL Examination is one of the largest recruitment examinations in India and offers opportunities in multiple Central Government departments. Interested and eligible candidates may submit their online applications within the prescribed dates.
đ Post Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026 |
| Post Type | Group 'B' & Group 'C' Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 12,256 (Tentative) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Qualification | Graduate |
| Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date | 22 June 2026 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
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đ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 21 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 June 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 June 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 29 June 2026 to 01 July 2026 |
| Tier-I Examination | August-September 2026 |
| Tier-II Examination | December 2026 |
đ Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill the educational qualification, age limit, nationality and other eligibility conditions prescribed by the Staff Selection Commission for Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026.
Educational Qualification
- For all posts except Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Grade-II, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
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For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO):
- Bachelor's Degree with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level; OR
- Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
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For Statistical Investigator Grade-II:
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
- Statistics must have been studied as a subject in all three years or all six semesters of graduation.
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For Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) and Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO):
- Essential Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University.
- Desirable Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Cost & Management Accountant (CMA)
- Company Secretary (CS)
- Master in Commerce (M.Com)
- Master in Business Studies (MBS)
- MBA (Finance)
- Master in Business Economics (MBE)
- Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation may also apply. However, they must possess the essential qualification on or before 01 August 2026.
- Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates obtained through Open and Distance Learning mode are acceptable only if recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Distance Education Bureau (DEB).
- Candidates possessing equivalent qualifications must produce the relevant Equivalence Certificate during Document Verification.
Nationality / Citizenship
- A citizen of India; OR
- A subject of Nepal; OR
- A subject of Bhutan; OR
- A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India; OR
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 27 to 32 Years depending upon the post applied.
- Age will be calculated as per SSC notification and post-specific requirements.
- Age relaxation will be applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories as per Government of India rules.
Physical Standards (Where Applicable)
- Certain posts such as Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner), Sub-Inspector and similar enforcement posts may require candidates to satisfy prescribed Physical Standards and Physical Tests.
- Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed Physical Standard Requirements.
Document Verification Requirement
- All candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must produce original educational certificates, mark sheets and other supporting documents.
- Failure to produce required documents during verification will result in cancellation of candidature.
- The result of the qualifying examination must have been declared by the prescribed cut-off date.
đ Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Level-8 | 18-30 Years |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | Level-8 | 18-30 Years |
| Assistant Section Officer (Various Ministries) | Level-7 | 20-30 Years / 18-30 Years |
| Inspector of Income Tax | Level-7 | 18-30 Years |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | Level-7 | 18-30 Years |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | Level-7 | 18-30 Years |
| Inspector (Examiner) | Level-7 | 18-30 Years |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Level-7 | 18-30 Years |
| Sub Inspector (CBI) | Level-7 | 20-30 Years |
| Divisional Accountant | Level-6 | 18-30 Years |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Level-6 | 18-32 Years |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Level-6 | 18-30 Years |
| Auditor | Level-5 | 18-27 Years |
| Accountant | Level-5 | 18-27 Years |
| Tax Assistant | Level-4 | 18-27 Years |
| Upper Division Clerk | Level-4 | 18-27 Years |
đ Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 Years after deduction of military service rendered |
| Central Government Civilian Employees | As per SSC Rules |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Judicially Separated Women | As per SSC Rules |
đ° Salary
| Pay Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Level-8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |
| Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
đĩ Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Women Candidates | Nil |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
đ§Ē Selection Process
Selection under SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 will be conducted through multiple stages including Tier-I Examination, Tier-II Examination, Document Verification and Final Merit Preparation. Candidates must qualify each stage as prescribed by the Staff Selection Commission.
Stage 1: Tier-I Examination (Computer Based Examination)
Tier-I is a qualifying Computer Based Examination conducted for screening candidates for Tier-II. Marks obtained in Tier-I may be used for shortlisting candidates for the next stage as per SSC rules.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.50 mark for each wrong answer.
- Candidates will be shortlisted category-wise for Tier-II.
Stage 2: Tier-II Examination (Computer Based Examination)
Candidates qualified in Tier-I will be eligible for Tier-II Examination. Tier-II consists of multiple papers depending upon the post applied for.
Paper-I (Compulsory for All Candidates)
- Mathematical Abilities
- Reasoning and General Intelligence
- English Language and Comprehension
- General Awareness
- Computer Knowledge Test
- Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)
Paper-II (For Junior Statistical Officer Applicants)
- Statistics
- Only candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) will appear in this paper.
Paper-III (For Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer Applicants)
- General Studies (Finance and Economics)
- Applicable only to candidates applying for AAO/AAO posts.
Negative Marking in Tier-II
- Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning): 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Paper-I (English and General Awareness): 0.50 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Negative marking applicable as prescribed in SSC notification.
Stage 3: Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)
Data Entry Speed Test is mandatory for all candidates appearing in Tier-II. The test is qualifying in nature and candidates must achieve the prescribed typing/data entry speed as specified by SSC.
- DEST will be conducted on a computer.
- Qualifying nature only.
- Failure to qualify DEST may lead to disqualification for applicable posts.
Stage 4: Document Verification (DV)
Candidates shortlisted based on Tier-I and Tier-II performance will be called for Document Verification by the concerned User Department or SSC.
- Original Educational Certificates
- Mark Sheets
- Date of Birth Proof
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)
- Photo Identity Proof
- Any other document required by SSC/User Department
If any information furnished in the application form is found incorrect during verification, candidature will be cancelled immediately.
Stage 5: Final Merit List
- Final merit will be prepared based on Tier-II Examination performance.
- Post preference submitted by candidates will be considered during final allocation.
- Category-wise cut-off marks will be applied.
- Reservation rules of Government of India will be followed.
- Candidates will be allocated posts based on merit, category, medical standards (where applicable), eligibility and preferences exercised by them.
Stage 6: Final Appointment
- Selected candidates will be recommended to the respective Ministry/Department.
- Appointment letters will be issued by the concerned User Departments.
- Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India as all posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL).
Selection Flow
Tier-I CBT → Tier-II CBT → DEST (Qualifying) → Document Verification → Final Merit List → Post Allocation → Appointment
đ How to Apply
- Visit the SSC official website.
- Complete One-Time Registration if not already registered.
- Login using your credentials.
- Fill the SSC CGL 2026 online application form.
- Upload live photograph and signature.
- Pay application fee if applicable.
- Preview and verify all details carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout for future reference.
đ Required Documents
Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must produce original documents along with self-attested photocopies as required by SSC and the concerned User Department. Failure to produce the required documents may lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Printout of SSC CGL 2026 Online Application Form.
- Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, etc.).
- Matriculation / Secondary Examination Certificate showing Date of Birth.
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate from a recognized University.
- Graduation Mark Sheets of all years/semesters.
- Provisional Degree Certificate (if final degree certificate is not available).
- Final Year Result/Marksheet (where applicable).
- Equivalence Certificate for equivalent qualifications (if applicable).
- Caste Certificate in prescribed format for SC/ST candidates.
- OBC Certificate along with Non-Creamy Layer declaration in prescribed format.
- EWS Certificate issued by competent authority in prescribed format.
- PwBD/Disability Certificate in prescribed SSC format (if applicable).
- Scribe-related Certificates and Declarations (where applicable).
- Ex-Serviceman Certificate and relevant discharge documents (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer for candidates already working in Government Departments/PSUs, wherever required.
- Recent Passport Size Photographs.
- Proof of Age Relaxation, if claiming age relaxation under any category.
- Proof of Name Change (Gazette Notification/Marriage Certificate/Affidavit), if applicable.
- Any other certificate/document demanded by SSC or the concerned User Department at the time of Document Verification.
Candidates must ensure that all certificates supporting educational qualification, age, category, reservation benefits, disability status and other claims made in the application form are available in original at the time of Document Verification.
đĸ Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted through the SSC official website only.
- Live photograph capture is mandatory during online application submission.
- Candidates should upload a clear photograph without cap, mask or dark glasses.
- Blurred photographs or incorrect uploads may lead to rejection of the application.
- Candidates should ensure that all information entered in the application form is correct.
- Application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
- SSC reserves the right to modify, cancel or revise vacancies and examination schedules.
- All posts carry All India Service Liability.
- Candidates should retain a copy of the submitted application form and fee receipt.
- Regularly visit the SSC website for notices, admit cards, answer keys and results.
- Any false information or suppression of facts may result in cancellation of candidature.
- Document Verification will be conducted by the concerned User Department.
đĸ Posting & Service Liability
- All posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL).
- Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
- Posting and transfer will be governed by the rules of the respective Ministry, Department or Organization.
- Candidates may be required to serve in any part of India as per administrative requirements.
đ Important Links
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Official Notification | Official Notification |
| Official Website | Official Website |
❓ FAQ
What is the qualification for SSC CGL 2026?
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for submission of online application is 22 June 2026.
Can final year students apply for SSC CGL 2026?
Yes. Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation may apply. However, they must possess the required educational qualification on or before 01 August 2026.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible ESM candidates are exempted.
What is the age limit?
Age limits vary post-wise from 18-27 years to 18-32 years.
What is the selection process?
Selection will be based on Tier-I, Tier-II examinations and document verification.
What is the salary under SSC CGL?
Salary ranges from Pay Level-4 to Pay Level-8 depending on the post.
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