📢 SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released a notification on its official website for the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026. This recruitment is being conducted for 12,256 vacancies. The SSC application process has started on 21 May 2026, and candidates can apply until 22 June 2026.
📢 Important Information:
The minimum age limit is 18 years, while the maximum age limit is 32 years as on 01 August 2026. Candidates are advised to confirm all details from the SSC official website.
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The minimum age limit is 18 years, while the maximum age limit is 32 years as on 01 August 2026. Candidates are advised to confirm all details from the SSC official website.
🗓️ Important Dates - SSC CGL 2026
| Online Apply Start Date | 21 May 2026 ✅ |
| Online Apply Last Date | 22 June 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 23 June 2026 |
| Correction Date | 29 June – 01 July 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | August – September 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam Date | December 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result Date | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
📅 SSC CGL 2026 Examination Schedule
Tier-I: August – September 2026
Tier-II: December 2026
Tier-I: August – September 2026
Tier-II: December 2026
📊 Total Vacancy - SSC CGL 2026
12,256
Total Posts (Various Ministries & Departments)
🏛️ Post Categories:
• Assistant Audit Officer • Assistant Accounts Officer • Assistant Section Officer • Inspector (Income Tax/Central Excise) • Sub Inspector (CBI) • Assistant (Various Ministries) • Statistical Investigator • Junior Statistical Officer • Auditor • Accountant • Upper Division Clerk (UDC) • And many more.
• Assistant Audit Officer • Assistant Accounts Officer • Assistant Section Officer • Inspector (Income Tax/Central Excise) • Sub Inspector (CBI) • Assistant (Various Ministries) • Statistical Investigator • Junior Statistical Officer • Auditor • Accountant • Upper Division Clerk (UDC) • And many more.
💰 Application Fee Structure
💰 General / OBC / EWS : ₹100/-
🎓 SC / ST : ₹0/- (Exempted)
👩 All Category Female : ₹0/- (Exempted)
🩼 PH Candidates : ₹0/- (Exempted)
Payment Mode: Online
Debit Card / Credit Card
Net Banking / IMPS
Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
🎂 Age Limits - SSC CGL 2026 (As on 01 August 2026)
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 32 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per SSC regulations (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwD: 10 years, etc.) |
| All Other Posts | Candidates must have completed their Graduation in any stream from a recognized university. |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th level OR Bachelor's degree with Statistics as one of the subjects. |
| Statistical Investigator (SI) | Bachelor's degree in any stream with Statistics as one of the subjects. |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
📖 Important: Read the official notification carefully before applying. Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply provisionally.
📚 Exam Pattern - SSC CGL 2026
| Tier-I Examination (Objective Multiple Choice) | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension |
| Total Questions | 100 Questions |
| Total Marks | 200 Marks |
| Duration | 60 Minutes (80 Minutes for PwD) |
| Negative Marking | 0.50 marks for each wrong answer |
| Tier-II Examination (Objective + Descriptive) | |
| Papers | Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities, Paper-II: English Language & Comprehension, Paper-III: Statistics (For JSO), Paper-IV: General Studies (For AAO) |
| Duration | 2 Hours per Paper |
📝 How To Apply - SSC CGL 2026 Online Form
| Step 1 | Visit the official website of SSC or click on the apply online link given below |
| Step 2 | Click on "CGL 2026" registration link |
| Step 3 | Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done |
| Step 4 | Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details |
| Step 5 | Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specification |
| Step 6 | Pay the application fee online (if applicable) |
| Step 7 | Preview the form and submit. Take a printout for future reference |
⚠️ Important Note: Candidates must ensure that all details entered are correct before final submission. Correction window will be available from 29 June – 01 July 2026.
📊 Selection Process - SSC CGL 2026
| Stage 1 | Tier-I Examination (Computer Based Test) |
| Stage 2 | Tier-II Examination (Computer Based Test) |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification |
| Stage 4 | Skill Test / Typing Test (as per post requirement) |
🎯 Final Merit List: Based on performance in Tier-I + Tier-II + Skill Test (if applicable).
🔗 Important Links - SSC CGL 2026
ℹ️ Quick Information - SSC CGL 2026
| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026 |
| Vacancies | 12,256 Posts |
| Exam Language | Hindi / English |
| Official Website | ssc.nic.in |