Notice No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1
Approx. 12,256 Vacancies
Last Date: 22 June 2026
SSC Combined Graduate Level CGL Examination 2026 Online Form
Staff Selection Commission has released the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 notice for various Group B and Group C posts in Ministries, Departments, Organizations of Government of India and other constitutional/statutory bodies.
Recruitment Snapshot
SSC CGL 2026 Details
- SSC CGL 2026 will fill various Group B and Group C posts in Central Government departments and offices.
- The notice mentions approximately 12,256 tentative vacancies. Updated post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be available on the SSC website.
- Selection will be through Tier-I and Tier-II Computer Based Examination followed by post/department procedures such as document verification.
- Applications must be submitted online only through https://ssc.gov.in or through the mySSC mobile application.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 21-05-2026 |
| Online Application Start | 21-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 22-06-2026 till 23:00 hrs |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 23-06-2026 till 23:00 hrs |
| Application Form Correction Window | 29-06-2026 to 01-07-2026 till 23:00 hrs |
| Tier-I Exam | August - September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Tier-II Exam | December 2026 (Tentative) |
| SSC Toll Free Helpline | 1800 309 3063 |
Note: Candidates should submit the form well before the closing date to avoid last-minute portal load or connectivity issues.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- | Fee can be paid online. |
| Women Candidates | Exempted | No application fee. |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM | Exempted | Eligible reserved candidates are exempted from fee. |
| Correction Charge - First Time | Rs. 200/- | Applicable during correction window. |
| Correction Charge - Second Time | Rs. 500/- | Applicable if correction is resubmitted second time. |
Online fee can be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro or RuPay debit cards.
Vacancy & Post Details
Tentative vacancies; SSC may update post-wise and category-wise vacancy details later.
Posts are available across several ministries, departments and offices.
Pay Level 8, 7, 6, 5 and 4 posts are included.
Final posting depends on post, department, cadre and preference/allotment rules.
Major Posts Covered
| Pay Level | Examples of Posts | Age Range Mentioned |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Level-8 | Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer | 18-30 Years |
| Pay Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector (Central Excise), Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector CBI, Inspector Posts | 18-30 / 20-30 Years as per post |
| Pay Level-6 | Assistant / ASO, Executive Assistant, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Sub Inspector NIA, Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade-II | 18-30 / 18-32 Years as per post |
| Pay Level-5 | Auditor, Accountant, Junior Accountant | 18-27 Years |
| Pay Level-4 | Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant / UDC, Tax Assistant, Sub-Inspector CBN | 18-27 Years |
Eligibility & Age Limit
All Other Posts
Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
Junior Statistical Officer
Bachelor's Degree with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th level, or Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one subject at degree level.
Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Bachelor degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics / Demography / Population Studies / OR / IT / Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Computer Technology / Computer Application / Data Science / Artificial Intelligence.
AAO / AAO Related Posts
Essential qualification is Bachelor's Degree; desirable qualifications include CA, CMA, CS, M.Com, MBA (Finance) and related finance/economics qualifications for specified posts.
Age Limit as on 01-08-2026
| Post Age Group | Candidate should be born between |
|---|---|
| 18-27 Years | Not earlier than 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008 |
| 20-30 Years | Not earlier than 02-08-1996 and not later than 01-08-2006 |
| 18-30 Years | Not earlier than 02-08-1996 and not later than 01-08-2008 |
| 18-32 Years | Not earlier than 02-08-1994 and not later than 01-08-2008 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 Years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age as on 01-08-2026 |
Selection Process
- 1
Candidate submits online application through SSC portal and appears in Tier-I Computer Based Examination.
- 2
Shortlisted candidates appear in Tier-II Computer Based Examination. Paper-I is compulsory for all posts.
- 3
Paper-II is for candidates shortlisted for JSO / Statistical Investigator posts. Paper-III is for AAO / Assistant Accounts Officer posts.
- 4
Final selection and post allocation will be based on merit-cum-preference, eligibility, document verification and post-specific standards.
Exam Pattern
Tier-I Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 1 Hour with sectional timer of 15 minutes for each subject |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
Tier-I will have objective type multiple choice questions. Negative marking is 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
Tier-II Examination
| Paper / Section | Subjects | Marks / Time | Applicability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I Session-I Section-I | Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning and General Intelligence | 180 Marks / 1 Hour | Compulsory |
| Paper-I Session-I Section-II | English Language & Comprehension + General Awareness | 210 Marks / 1 Hour | Compulsory |
| Paper-I Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test | 60 Marks / 15 Minutes | Mandatory, qualifying in nature |
| Paper-I Session-II Section-IV | Data Entry Speed Test | 15 Minutes | Mandatory, qualifying in nature |
| Paper-II | Statistics | 200 Marks / 2 Hours | Only for JSO / Statistical Investigator shortlisted candidates |
| Paper-III | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 200 Marks / 2 Hours | Only for AAO / Assistant Accounts Officer shortlisted candidates |
Tier-II negative marking: 1 mark in Section-I, Section-II and Section-III of Paper-I; 0.50 marks in Paper-II and Paper-III.
How to Apply
- 1
Visit ssc.gov.in or use the mySSC mobile application and complete One-Time Registration if not already done on the new SSC portal.
- 2
Login using Registration Number and Password and open the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 apply link under Latest Notifications.
- 3
Fill qualification, category, exam centre preference and other required details carefully. Candidates may opt for Aadhaar based authentication during OTR/application process.
- 4
Capture live photograph as instructed and upload signature in JPEG/JPG format of 10 KB to 20 KB. Photo should be without cap, mask or spectacles.
- 5
Preview the application, accept declaration, pay fee if applicable and keep a printout / copy of application form for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online only through the SSC website or mySSC mobile application.
- Old OTR generated on ssc.nic.in will not work for the new SSC website; candidates must use the new SSC portal OTR.
- Women candidates and eligible SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from application fee.
- Final post allocation depends on merit-cum-preference and fulfilment of post-specific physical, medical and educational standards.
- Answer key challenges, if allowed, will be submitted online within the stipulated period with fee as prescribed by SSC.
- There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of scores of any stage/tier of the examination.
- Candidates should verify all details from the official SSC notification before final submission.