SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 — 12,256 Vacancies, Apply Online by 22 June 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CGL 2026 Notification on 21 May 2026 on its official website ssc.gov.in. A total of 12,256 vacancies have been announced for various Group B and Group C posts across Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Organisations.
This is one of the most-awaited government job notifications of the year. The SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 is a national-level exam that attracts over 25 lakh candidates annually. Eligible graduates can submit their online applications from 21 May 2026 to 22 June 2026 through the official SSC portal.
Candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying. This year, SSC has introduced sectional timing in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 examinations — a significant change from previous years. The Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) / Assistant Accounts Officer post has also been re-introduced in this cycle.
SSC CGL 2026 Recruitment Overview
Detail — Information
- Exam Name — SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
- Conducting Body — Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Official Website — ssc.gov.in
- Notification Release Date — 21 May 2026
- Total Vacancies — 12,256 (Tentative)
- Post Category — Group B and Group C (Central Government)
- Application Mode — Online
- Application Start Date — 21 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online — 22 June 2026 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date to Pay Fee — 23 June 2026
- Application Correction Window — 29 June – 1 July 2026
- Exam Mode — Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Stages of Exam — Tier 1 (Qualifying) and Tier 2 (Merit-Based)
- Language — English and Hindi
- Minimum Qualification — Bachelor’s Degree from a Recognised University
- Age Limit (General) — 18 to 32 years (varies by post; as on 01 August 2026)
Important Dates — SSC CGL 2026
Detail — Date
- Notification Release Date — 21 May 2026
- Online Application Start Date — 21 May 2026
- Online Application Start Date — 22 June 2026 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date to Pay Application Fee — 23 June 2026
- Application Form Correction Window — 29 June 2026 – 1 July 2026
- Tier 1 Admit Card Release — To be announced
- SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date — August – September 2026 (Tentative)
- Tier 1 Answer Key — To be announced
- Tier 1 Result — To be announced
- SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Date — December 2026 (Tentative)
- Tier 2 Result / Final Merit List — To be announced
- Document Verification — To be announced
Note: The Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam dates mentioned above are tentative as per the official notification. Exact exam dates, shift timings, and admit card release dates will be notified separately on the official SSC website.
Application Fee
Category — Fee Amount
- General / OBC / EWS — ₹100
- SC / ST — Nil
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) — Nil
- Women Candidates (all categories) — Nil
- Ex-Serviceman — Nil
- Payment Mode — Online — BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa / Mastercard / Maestro / RuPay Debit or Credit Card
Vacancy Details — SSC CGL 2026
Detail — Information
- Total Vacancies Announced — 12,256 (Tentative)
- Post Categories — Group B and Group C
- Vacancy Nature — Tentative. Final post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be updated on the official SSC website under: ssc.gov.in → For Candidates → Tentative Vacancy
Popular Posts Notified Under SSC CGL 2026:
Post Name
- Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)
- Assistant Accounts Officer
- Assistant Section Officer
- Assistant Section Officer
- Inspector (Income Tax)
- Inspector (Central Excise)
- Inspector (Preventive Officer)
- Inspector (Examiner)
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
- Sub Inspector
- Inspector
- Auditor
- Accountant / Junior Accountant
- Tax Assistant
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Department / Ministry
- Indian Audit & Accounts Dept.
- Indian Audit & Accounts Dept.
- Central Secretariat Service (CSS)
- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
- CBDT
- CBIC
- CBIC
- CBIC
- Directorate of Enforcement, Dept. of Revenue
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Central Bureau of Narcotics
- C&AG, CGDA, CGA
- Various Departments
- CBDT, CBIC
- M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation
- Registrar General of India
Pay Level
- Pay Level 8
- Pay Level 8
- Pay Level 7
- Pay Level 7
- Pay Level 7
- Pay Level 7
- Pay Level 7
- Pay Level 7
- Pay Level 7
- Pay Level 7
- Pay Level 7
- Pay Level 5
- Pay Level 5
- Pay Level 4
- Pay Level 6
- Pay Level 6
Age Limit — SSC CGL 2026
Age is calculated as on 01 August 2026. The post-wise age ranges are as follows:
Age Range — Applicable Posts
- 18 to 27 years — Auditor, Tax Assistant, and similar posts
- 18 to 30 years — Inspector (Income Tax, Excise, Preventive Officer, Examiner), Assistant Section Officer (CSS, MEA, etc.), Assistant Enforcement Officer, and similar posts
- 20 to 30 years — Sub Inspector in CBI
- 18 to 32 years — Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit)
Category — Relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — 3 years
- SC / ST — 5 years
- PwBD (General) — 10 years
- PwBD (OBC) — 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST) — 15 years
- Ex-Serviceman (General/OBC) — 3 years after deduction of military service
- Ex-Serviceman (SC/ST) — 8 years after deduction of military service
- Central Govt. Civilian Employees (Group C, min. 3 years service) — Up to 40 years (General), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST)
- Defence Personnel disabled in operations — 3 years (General), 8 years (SC/ST)
Note: Age relaxation is applicable as per government of India rules. The date of birth as recorded in the Class 10 / Matriculation certificate will be accepted as proof. No subsequent alteration will be permitted.
Nationality / Citizenship
A candidate must be one of the following:
- A citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India
Educational Qualification
Post — Required Qualification
- Most Group B and Group C Posts — Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University or equivalent
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) / Statistical Investigator Grade-II — Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects; OR Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12
- Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) / Assistant Accounts Officer — Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognised University. Desirable: CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) / Master’s in Commerce / Master’s in Business Studies
- Sub Inspector in CBI — Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University
- Note: Final year / semester students are also eligible to apply. However, proof of passing the qualifying degree will be required at the time of document verification.
- Only male candidates are eligible for vacancies, if any, reported in the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), as per the official notification.
Selection Process
The selection process for SSC CGL 2026 consists of the following stages:
- Tier 1 — Computer-Based Test (Qualifying Stage)
- Tier 2 — Computer-Based Test (Merit-Based, Main Stage)
- Skill Test / Typing Test (for specific posts only; qualifying in nature)
- Document Verification (for shortlisted candidates after Tier 2)
Important: There is no interview in SSC CGL. Selection is based entirely on marks scored in the Tier 2 examination. Tier 1 is qualifying; it is used only to shortlist candidates for Tier 2. The final merit list and post allotment are based on Tier 2 marks and post preferences submitted by the candidate.
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
1) Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in
2) If you are a new user, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process first:
- Click on “Login / Sign Up” on the homepage
- Provide your Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, and Date of Birth
- Enter your Class 10 examination details (Roll Number, Passing Year, Board Name)
- Provide your Aadhaar Number for Aadhaar-based authentication
- Complete registration and note your Registration ID and Password
3) Log in to the SSC portal using your OTR Registration ID and Password
4) Click on the SSC CGL 2026 Apply Online link
5) Fill in the application form carefully — personal details, educational qualifications, address, category, and post preferences
6) Upload required documents:
- Recent passport-size photograph (as per specified dimensions and file size)
- Signature (as per specified dimensions and file size)
7) Pay the application fee (₹100 for General/OBC/EWS; Nil for others) through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Card
8) Review the filled form carefully before final submission. After submission, changes may only be possible during the correction window (29 June – 1 July 2026).
9) Submit the application and download/print the confirmation page. Keep it for future reference.
Application Correction Window: 29 June 2026 to 1 July 2026. Candidates who have submitted their forms and need to make changes in certain fields can do so during this period.
Important Links
Link — URL / Action
- Official Notification PDF (SSC CGL 2026) — Click Here
- Apply Online — SSC CGL 2026 — Click Here
- Official SSC Website — Click Here
- Tier 1 Admit Card —
- Tier 1 Answer Key —
- Tier 1 Result —