SSC CGL Notification 2026 has been officially released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), announcing 12,256 vacancies for 40 Group B and Group C posts across Central Government Ministries and Departments. This is one of the most sought-after national-level recruitment exams for graduates in India, attracting over 25 lakh applicants each year.
Read the complete details below — including exam dates, eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, salary, and how to apply.
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SSC CGL notification 2026- Exam Summary
| Exam Name | SSC CGL 2026 |
| Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level |
| Notification No. | F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 | 12256 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Registration Dates | 21st May to 22nd June 2026 |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University/Institute |
| Age Limit | 18 to 32 Years |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 (Qualifying)Tier 2 (Scoring) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM exempted) |
| Salary | Varies post-wise (Pay Level 4 to 7) |
| Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
| Helpline (Toll Free) | 1800 309 3063 |
SSC CGL notification 2026 Important Dates
The online registration dates for the SSC CGL notification 2026 exam have been released on 21st May 2026, along with the notification PDF. Check all important dates below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 21st May 2026 |
| SSC CGL Apply Online Starts | 21st May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22nd June 2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 22nd June 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Dates | 29th June to 1st July 2026 (23:00 hours) |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date | August-September 2026 |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Date | December 2026 |
SSC CGL NOTIFICATION 2026 PDF WITH COMPLETE DETAILS
SSC CGL notification 2026 Posts Classification
Staff Selection Commission of India to recruit Group B and Group C posts in various government ministries, departments, and organisations through the SSC CGL Exam
| SSC CGL Post | Classification of Post | Department/Ministry |
| Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Group “B” | Officer (Central Cadre) Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG |
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | |
| Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Railway, Ministry of External Affairs, AFHQ | |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | |
| Junior Statistical Officer | M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation | |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Registrar General of India | |
| Inspector of Income Tax | Group “C” | CBDT |
| Auditor | Offices under C&AG, CGDA | |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres | |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT/ CBIC |
SSC CGL notification 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Not everyone can appear in the SSC CGL Exam, as the commission has set parameters for minimum eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, age limit, and nationality. As per this year’s notification, the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria are as follows-
Education Qualification (as on 01/08/2026)
- For Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer: Bachelor’s Degree (Essential). Desirable: Chartered Accountant, Cost & Management Accountant, Company Secretary, Masters in Commerce, MBA, or Master’s in Business Studies.
- For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)- Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised University with a minimum 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th
or in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation. - For Statistical Investigator Grade-II- Graduation Degree from any recognised University with Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics as a compulsory or Elective Subject.
- For 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 remaining posts- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026)
The candidates must fall in the age group of 18 to 32 years. Candidates can check the post-wise age limit by checking the table below.
| Posts | Age Limit |
| Pay Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100) | |
| Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) in Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | 18-30 years |
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) in Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) in Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | |
| Pay level-7 (Rs. 44900 to Rs. 142400) | |
| Assistant Section Officer in Central Secretariat Service | 20–30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer in the Intelligence Bureau | 18–30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer in the Ministry of Railways | 20–30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer in the Ministry of External Affairs | 20–30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer in AFHQ | 20–30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 18–30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer in Other Ministries/Dept./Org. | 18–30 years |
| Assistant/Assistant Section Officer in Other Ministries/Dept./Org. | 18–30 years |
| Inspector of Income Tax in CBDT | 18–30 years |
| Inspector (Central Excise) in CBIC | 18–30 years |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) in CBIC | 18–30 years |
| Inspector (Examiner) in CBIC | 18–30 years |
| Asst. Enforcement Officer, Dept. of Revenue | 18–30 years |
| Sub-Inspector in CBI | 20–30 years |
| Inspector Posts in DOP | 18–30 years |
| Inspector in the Central Narcotics Bureau | 18–30 years |
| Section Head in the Director General of Foreign Trade | 18-30 years |
| Pay level- 6 (Rs. 35400 to Rs. 112400) | |
| Assistant/Assistant Section Officer in Other Ministries/Dept./Org | 18-30 years |
| Executive Assistant in CBIC | 18–30 years |
| Research Assistant in NHRC | 18–30 years |
| Divisional Accountant in Offices C & AG | 18–30 years |
| Sub-Inspector in NIA | 18–30 years |
| Sub-Inspector in NCB- MHA | 18–30 years |
| Junior Statistical Officer in the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | 18–32 years |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II in MHA | 18–30 years |
| Office Superintendent in CBDT | 18-30 years |
| Pay level- 5 (Rs. 29200 to Rs. 92300) | |
| Auditor in C & AG | 18–27 years |
| Auditor in Other Ministries/Dept. | 18–27 years |
| Auditor in CGDA | 18–27 years |
| Accountant in C & AG | 18–27 years |
| Accountant in the Controller General of Accounts | 18-27 years |
| Accountant/Junior Accountant in Other Ministry Dept. | 18–27 years |
| Pay level- 4 (Rs. 25500 to Rs. 81100) | |
| Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant | 18–27 years |
| Sr. Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerks in CGO/CSOs | 18–27 years |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant in CBDT | 18–27 years |
| Tax Assistant in CBIC | 18–27 years |
| Sub Inspector in CBN | 18–27 years |
Upper Age Relaxation
Below, we have discussed the upper-age relaxation provided to various categories in the SSC CGL notification 2026 Exam.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Physically Handicapped (General) | 10 years |
| Physically Handicapped (OBC) | 13 years |
| Physically Handicapped (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General-Group B) | 5 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC-Group B) | 8 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST-Group B) | 10 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General Group C) | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC-Group C) | Up to 43 years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (St/SC-Group C) | Up to 45 years of age |
| Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (OBC) | 8 years |
| Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (SC/ST) | 10 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/General | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/OBC | Up to 38 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/SC&ST | Up to 40 years of age |
| Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-General | 5 years |
| Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-OBC | 8 years |
| Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-SC/ST | 10 years |
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How to Apply for SSC CGL notification 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online for SSC CGL notification 2026:
- Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) at https://ssc.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process by clicking on the registration portal and providing basic details like name, email ID, and phone number.
- Log in using your registered credentials (Registration Number and Password) to access the online application dashboard.
- Under the “Latest Notifications” tab, select the link for Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 and click on “Apply”.
- Fill out the application form with correct personal, communication, educational, and preferred exam center details.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, and other necessary documents matching the official size guidelines.
- Make the payment of Rs. 100 application fee online (if applicable to your category) and click on the submit button.
- Download and save the application confirmation printout for future reference.
