The SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination), 2026 process has officially started with the release of the SSC CGL Notification 2026. This year (for 2026-27), the Commission has announced 12,256 vacancies, including AAO in Group B and C categories.
Interested candidates who possess the required qualification can apply on the official website at www.ssc.gov.in (the last date to apply is 22nd June 2026) .
The SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 is tentatively scheduled for August-September 2026, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.
SSC CGL 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | CGL Exam, 2026 |
| Vacancies | 12,256 (Tentative) |
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Apply Fee | ₹100 |
| Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date | 22 June 2026 |
MODE OF EXAM
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Exam Stages | Tier I, Tier II |
| Exam Duration | Tier I – 1 hour Tier II (Paper 1) – 2 hours 30 Minutes Tier II (Paper 2) – 2 hours |
Important Links of SSC CGL Recruitment
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Install Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| AssamCarrer | Click Here |
Important Dates of SSC CGL Recruitment
| Notification Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Apply End Date | 22 June 2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Correction Window | 29 June 2026 to 1 July 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | August to September 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam Date | December 2026 |
Tier-I Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 1 Hour (15 min per section) |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Tier-I questions are Objective Type, Multiple Choice, and set in both English and Hindi, except for English Comprehension. Negative marking of 0.50 marks applies for each wrong answer.
Tier-II Exam Pattern
Tier-II has three papers. Paper-I is compulsory for all posts and includes Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge Test (qualifying), and Data Entry Speed Test (qualifying). Paper-II is for Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator Grade-II candidates only. Paper-III is for Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer candidates. Negative marking is 1 mark for Paper-I (Section I, II, III) and 0.50 marks for Paper-II and Paper-III.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD, ESM | Exempted (No Fee) |
Fee payment can be made online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Debit Cards. The last date for online fee payment is 23 June 2026 (23:00 hours). Fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances.
SSC has also notified a correction window from 29 June 2026 to 1 July 2026. A correction charge of ₹200 applies for the first correction and ₹500 for the second correction, regardless of category.
SSC CGL Recruitment Details
Examination Name: Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026
Post Name: Multiple Group B and Group C Posts (Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Sub-Inspector, Junior Statistical Officer, Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, Postal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, etc.)
Total Vacancies: 12,256 (Tentative). Updated post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be published by SSC.
Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India
Pay Scale: Pay Level 4 to Pay Level 8 (₹25,500 to ₹1,51,100 per month, depending on the post)
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute. Specific posts such as Junior Statistical Officer require at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level OR Statistics as a subject at degree level. Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer have desirable qualifications like CA, CMA, CS, M.Com or MBA (Finance). Candidates in the final year of graduation may also apply, but must possess the qualification as on 1 August 2026.
Age Limit (as on 01-08-2026): The age range varies by post: 18 to 27 years, 18 to 30 years, 20 to 30 years, or 18 to 32 years. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years), Ex-Servicemen, and other reserved categories as per government rules.
Selection Process: Two-tier Computer-Based Examination: Tier-I and Tier-II. Tier-II includes Paper-I (compulsory), Paper-II for JSO and Statistical Investigator candidates, and Paper-III for AAO/AAO candidates. Computer Knowledge Test (CKT) and Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) are part of Tier-II Paper-I and are qualifying in nature.
Pay Level-Wise Posts
| Pay Level | Pay Range (₹) | Key Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Level-8 | 47,600 to 1,51,100 | Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer (under C&AG) |
| Pay Level-7 | 44,900 to 1,42,400 | Assistant Section Officer (CSS, IB, Railways, MEA, AFHQ), Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector (CBIC), Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub-Inspector (CBI), Inspector Posts |
| Pay Level-6 | 35,400 to 1,12,400 | Executive Assistant (CBIC), Research Assistant (NHRC), Divisional Accountant, Sub-Inspector (NIA, NCB), Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade-II |
| Pay Level-5 | 29,200 to 92,300 | Auditor (under C&AG, CGDA, others), Accountant, Junior Accountant |
| Pay Level-4 | 25,500 to 81,100 | Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant/UDC, Tax Assistant (CBDT & CBIC), Sub-Inspector (CBN) |
How to Apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
Applications must be submitted only in online mode through the SSC portal or the my SSC mobile app. Candidates who do not already have a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website must complete OTR first, as OTRs from the old website will not work.
| Open the official SSC application link from the Important Links section below. |
| Click on the One-Time Registration (OTR) option and complete registration using a valid mobile number, email ID, and Aadhaar-based authentication. |
| Log in with the OTR credentials and select the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 from the active recruitments list. |
| Fill in personal, educational, and post-preference details carefully. The application module will capture a live photograph, so make sure you are seated in good light without a cap or spectacles. |
| Upload a clear scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10–20 KB). |
| Choose your preferred examination centres — three options within the same Region, in order of priority. |
| Pay the application fee of ₹100 online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay). Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM candidates are exempted. |
| Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference. |
Note: Applications without fee payment (where applicable) will be marked Incomplete and rejected. The correction window is open only from 29 June to 1 July 2026, and corrections are limited to two attempts on payment of ₹200 and ₹500, respectively.
SSC CGL Vacancy Trends [2026-2017]
SSC CGL Vacancy Trends from 2017 to 2026 show how the number of posts changed between these years. By checking these trends, candidates can understand their level of preparation and plan their preparation strategy accordingly.
| Year | Vacancies |
| 2026 | 12256 |
| 2025 | 15118 |
| 2024 | 17727 |
| 2023 | 8415 |
| 2022 | 37409 |
| 2021 | 7621 |
| 2020 | 7035 |
| 2019 | 8428 |
| 2018 | 11271 |
| 2017 | 9276 |
SSC CGL Syllabus 2026
To start the preparation, the foremost thing to do is to go through the SSC CGL Syllabus and know the topics from which questions are asked in the exam. Since the syllabus of the SSC CGL Exam is quite vast, we have provided the syllabus in brief in the table below.
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | General Awareness/ GK | Quantitative Aptitude | English Comprehension |
| Coding-Decoding | Current Affairs | Averages | Spellings |
| Classification | Static General Knowledge (Indian History, Culture etc.) | Simplification | Reading Comprehension |
| Analogy | Science | Interest | Fill in the Blanks |
| Word Formation | Sports | Percentage | Idioms and Phrases |
| Series | Indian Geography | Mensuration | Cloze Test |
| Matrix | Books and Authors | Ratio and Proportion | One word Substitution |
| Important Schemes | Problem on Ages | Sentence Correction | |
| Non-Verbal | Current CM & Governors | DI | Synonyms & Antonyms |
Post-wise SSC CGL Salary
The names of posts and departments has been mentioned above along with pay level and salary. Basically, the CGL posts are filled under 5 different pay levels i.e., Pay Level 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
| Pay Level | Salary Structure |
| Level 8 | Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100 |
| Level-7 | Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 |
| Level-6 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Level-5 | Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 |
| Level-4 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
FAQ
Q1. What is the last date to apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the SSC CGL 2026 online application form is 22 June 2026 (11 PM) through the official SSC portal.
Q2. How many vacancies are announced in SSC CGL Notification 2026?
SSC has announced a total of 12,256 tentative vacancies under Group B and Group C posts in SSC CGL Recruitment 2026.
Q3. What is the qualification required for SSC CGL 2026?
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university. Some posts require additional qualifications.
Q4. What is the application fee for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, while Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM candidates are exempted.
Q5. When will SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 be conducted?
The SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 2026 is tentatively scheduled between August and September 2026.
Q6. What is the age limit for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
The age limit varies by post, ranging from 18 to 32 years, with relaxation for reserved categories as per government rules.