SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 12256 Group B & Group C Posts
The latest SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 has been announced for various Group B and Group C posts across Government of India Ministries, Departments, and Organizations! Published on 21-05-2026 at the official website of Staff Selection Commission (https://ssc.gov.in), this major recruitment drive offers approximately 12,256 vacancies. Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University as on 01-08-2026 and meeting the age requirements of 18 to 32 years (depending on the post) can apply online from 21-05-2026 to 22-06-2026. Find all details about SSC CGL 2026, including post-wise eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, application fee, and notification PDF here.
SSC CGL 2026 Notification PDF
Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003, has officially released the Notice for Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 vide F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1 dated 21-05-2026. The notification covers complete details on post-wise vacancies, eligibility, age limits, reservation, scheme of examination, syllabus, exam centres, application procedure, and important instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification before applying.
SSC CGL 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC), New Delhi |
| Examination Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (SSC CGL 2026) |
| Advertisement No. | F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1 dated 21-05-2026 |
| Post Name | Various Group B (Gazetted/Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts including Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (IT/CE), Sub Inspector (CBI/NIA), Junior Statistical Officer, Assistant Audit Officer, Tax Assistant, Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant, and more |
| Total Vacancies | Approximately 12,256 (tentative; updated vacancies will be on https://ssc.gov.in) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) to Pay Level 8 (Rs. 47,600–1,51,100) depending on the post |
| Application Mode | Online only at https://ssc.gov.in or via mY SSC mobile app |
| Selection Mode | Tier-I (Computer Based Examination) + Tier-II (Computer Based Examination including DEST/CKT) |
| Tier-I Exam (Tentative) | August – September, 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam (Tentative) | December, 2026 |
| Toll Free Helpline | 1800 309 3063 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 21-05-2026 |
| Opening of Online Applications | 21-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Applications | 22-06-2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 23-06-2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Window for Application Form Correction (with online payment) | 29-06-2026 to 01-07-2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-08-2026 |
| Educational Qualification Cut-off Date | 01-08-2026 |
| Tier-I Computer Based Examination (Tentative) | August – September, 2026 |
| Tier-II Computer Based Examination (Tentative) | December, 2026 |
SSC CGL 2026 – Post-wise Vacancy Details
A total of approximately 12,256 vacancies are available across Group B and Group C posts spread over multiple Pay Levels. Post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be updated on the SSC website. State-wise/Zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission; candidates may approach the concerned User Departments for such details.
Pay Level 8 (Rs. 47,600–1,51,100) – Group B Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)
| S.No. | Post Name | Department / Ministry | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | 18–30 years |
| 2 | Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | 18–30 years |
| 3 | Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | 18–30 years |
Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400) – Group B
| S.No. | Post Name | Department / Ministry | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | 20–30 years |
| 2 | Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | 18–30 years |
| 3 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railways | 20–30 years |
| 4 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | 20–30 years |
| 5 | Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | 20–30 years |
| 6 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 18–30 years |
| 7 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries / Departments / Organizations | 18–30 years |
| 8 | Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | 18–30 years |
| 9 | Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | 18–30 years |
| 10 | Inspector (Preventive Officer) | CBIC | 18–30 years |
| 11 | Inspector (Examiner) | CBIC | 18–30 years |
| 12 | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Dept. of Revenue | 18–30 years |
| 13 | Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | 20–30 years |
| 14 | Inspector Posts | Dept. of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18–30 years |
| 15 | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18–30 years |
Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) – Group B
| S.No. | Post Name | Department / Ministry | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries / Departments / Organizations | 18–30 years |
| 2 | Executive Assistant | CBIC | 18–30 years |
| 3 | Research Assistant | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | 18–30 years |
| 4 | Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18–30 years |
| 5 | Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | 18–30 years |
| 6 | Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | 18–30 years |
| 7 | Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | 18–32 years |
| 8 | Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Ministry of Home Affairs | 18–30 years |
| 9 | Office Superintendent | CBDT | 18–30 years |
| 10 | Section Head | Director General of Foreign Trade | 18–30 years |
Pay Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) – Group C
| S.No. | Post Name | Department / Ministry | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditor | Offices under C&AG | 18–27 years |
| 2 | Auditor | Offices under CGDA | 18–27 years |
| 3 | Auditor | Other Ministry / Departments | 18–27 years |
| 4 | Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18–27 years |
| 5 | Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | 18–27 years |
| 6 | Accountant / Junior Accountant | Other Ministry / Departments | 18–27 years |
Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) – Group C
| S.No. | Post Name | Department / Ministry | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant | Dept. of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18–27 years |
| 2 | Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk | Central Govt. Offices / Ministries other than CSCS cadres | 18–27 years |
| 3 | Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | 18–27 years |
| 4 | Tax Assistant | CBDT | 18–27 years |
| 5 | Tax Assistant | CBIC | 18–27 years |
| 6 | Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18–27 years |
SSC CGL 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Citizen of India / Subject of Nepal or Bhutan / Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia), or Vietnam – with eligibility certificate from Govt. of India where applicable. |
| Essential Educational Qualification (as on 01-08-2026) | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent for most posts. |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject 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. |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics / Demography / Population Studies / Operation Research / IT / Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Data Science / Artificial Intelligence from a recognized University. |
| Assistant Audit Officer / Accounts Officer | Bachelor’s Degree (essential); Desirable: CA / CMA / CS / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / M.B.E. During probation must qualify Subordinate Audit/Accounts Service Examination. |
| Appearing Candidates | Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation can also apply but must possess the essential qualification as on 01-08-2026. |
| Distance Learning Degrees | Recognized for Central Govt. employment if approved by Distance Education Bureau, UGC. Candidates must produce DEB approval certificate at Document Verification. |
| BRO Posts | Only male candidates are eligible for vacancies reported in the Border Roads Organization (BRO). |
SSC CGL 2026 – Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01-08-2026. Date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted; no subsequent change will be considered.
| Age Limit (Post-wise) | Date of Birth Range (Both Inclusive) |
|---|---|
| 18 to 27 years | 02-08-1999 to 01-08-2008 |
| 20 to 30 years | 02-08-1996 to 01-08-2006 |
| 18 to 30 years | 02-08-1996 to 01-08-2008 |
| 18 to 32 years (JSO) | 02-08-1994 to 01-08-2008 |
Age Relaxation:
| Code | Category | Relaxation Beyond Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | SC / ST | 5 years |
| 02 | OBC | 3 years |
| 03 | PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| 04 | PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| 05 | PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| 06 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age as on 01-08-2026 |
| 08 | Defence Personnel disabled in operations (General) | 3 years |
| 09 | Defence Personnel disabled in operations (SC/ST) | 8 years |
| 10 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees (3+ years regular service) – Group C posts only | Up to 40 years of age |
| 11 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees SC/ST (3+ years regular service) – Group C posts only | Up to 45 years of age |
| 12 | Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated (not remarried) | Up to 35 years of age |
| 13 | Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated SC/ST (not remarried) | Up to 40 years of age |
SSC CGL 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs. 100/- (Non-Refundable) |
| Women Candidates (All categories) | NIL (Exempted) |
| SC / ST | NIL (Exempted) |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | NIL (Exempted) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation | NIL (Exempted) |
Application Form Correction Window Fee: Rs. 200/- for first correction; Rs. 500/- for second correction (applicable to all candidates regardless of gender/category). Correction window: 29-06-2026 to 01-07-2026.
SSC CGL 2026 – Selection Process
Selection is through a two-tier Computer Based Examination (CBE). Marks scored in CBE conducted in multiple shifts will be normalized as per the procedure published by SSC vide Notice dated 02-06-2025. There is no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of scores at any stage.
Tier-I: Computer Based Examination
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 1 hour (Sectional timer: 15 min per section) 1 hour 20 min for scribe-eligible PwBD candidates |
| B. General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| C. Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| D. English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Tier-I consists of Objective Type / MCQ questions, set in English and Hindi (except English Comprehension). Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer.
Tier-II is conducted in Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III in separate shifts/days.
| Paper | Section / Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Compulsory for all posts) | Section-I: Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30+30 = 60 | 180 | Session-I: 2 hrs 15 min; Section-I: 1 hr timer |
| Section-II: English Language & Comprehension + General Awareness | 45+25 = 70 | 210 | 1 hr timer | |
| Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test (qualifying, mandatory) | 20 | 60 | 15 min | |
| Section-IV: Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) (qualifying, mandatory) | – | – | Session-II: 15 min | |
| Paper-II (JSO / Statistical Investigator only) | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper-III (AAO / AAcO only) | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
Negative marking in Tier-II: 1 mark per wrong answer in Section-I, II, III of Paper-I; 0.50 marks in Paper-II and Paper-III. Section-III (CKT) and Section-IV (DEST) are qualifying in nature. Candidates must qualify all sections of Paper-I separately. Higher standards of CKT and DEST are set for specific posts (CSS, MEA, AFHQ, SFIO, CBIC, Postal etc.). Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is available for PwBD candidates eligible for scribe.
SSC CGL 2026 – Scheme of Examination & Syllabus (Brief)
| Paper / Section | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Tier-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, similarities, space visualization, problem solving, arithmetic reasoning, number series, coding-decoding, Venn diagrams, embedded figures, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, social intelligence |
| Tier-I: General Awareness | Current events, India and neighbouring countries, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, Scientific Research |
| Tier-I: Quantitative Aptitude | Whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratio, averages, SI/CI, profit & loss, discount, time & work, time & distance, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, bar charts, pie charts |
| Tier-I: English Comprehension | Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, writing ability |
| Tier-II Paper-I Sec-I: Mathematical Abilities | Number systems, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, statistics & probability |
| Tier-II Paper-I Sec-II: English Language & Comprehension | Vocabulary, grammar, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, sentence improvement, comprehension passages (current affairs + editorial based) |
| Tier-II Paper-I Sec-III: Computer Knowledge | Computer basics, MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Internet & e-mail, networking & cybersecurity basics |
| Tier-II Paper-II: Statistics | Data collection, frequency distribution, central tendency, dispersion, correlation, regression, probability, sampling theory, statistical inference, ANOVA, time series, index numbers |
| Tier-II Paper-III: General Studies (Finance & Economics) | Part A (Finance & Accounts, 80 marks): Financial accounting, GAAP, books of accounts, depreciation, bank reconciliation. Part B (Economics & Governance, 120 marks): Economic concepts, Indian economy, governance, financial markets, budget basics |