The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 notification for approximately 12,256 vacancies across various Group B and Group C posts in Central Government ministries and departments. Eligibility: Graduate candidates can submit their online application forms via the official SSC website. SSC CGL 2026

Source: Official Notification Details

Particuler	Details
Organisation	Staff Selection Commission
Exam	Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam 2026
Total Vacancies	Approx. 12,256
Application Start Date	21 May 2026
Application Deadline	22 June 2026
Payment Deadline	23 June 2026
Correction Window	29 June to 21 July 2026
Tier 1 Exam Date	August-September 2026
Tier 2 Exam Date	December 2026

SSC CGL 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all key events related to SSC CGL 2026  

Notification Release Date: 21 May 2026

Online application start date: 21 May 2026

Last date for application: 22 June 2026

Last date for payment: 23 June 2026

Correction window: 29 June to 1 July 2026

SSC CGL 2026 Prelims exam date: August-September 2026

Tier 2 exam date: December 2026

Source: Official SSC notice.

SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy Details

According to the official notification for SSC CGL 2026, the SSC has announced approximately 12,256 vacancies.

These include posts such as

Assistant Section Officer, Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Income Tax Inspector, Central Excise Inspector, Examiner, Preventive Officer, Assistant Enforcement Officer, CBI Sub-Inspector, NIA Sub-Inspector, Junior Statistical Officer, Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, and Postal Assistant.

SSC CGL 2026 Eligibility and Education

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.

Certain posts (such as Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator) require additional subject-specific qualifications. SSC CGL 2026

Age Limit

Age will be calculated as of August 1, 2026. Age limits for various posts: 18–27 years for many Group C posts; 18–30 years for some Group B posts; 18–32 years for many Inspector-level posts.

Age relaxation:

• SC/ST 5 years,
• OBC 3 years,
• PwBD 10 years,
• PwBD+OBC 13 years,
• PwBD+SC/ST 15 years.

Application Fee

• ₹100 for General, OBC, and EWS categories.
• No fee (₹0) for SC, ST, PwBD, and female candidates.

How to apply online for SSC CGL 2026

• 1. Visit the official SSC website.
• 2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR).
• 3. Log in using registration details.
• 4. Fill out the SSC CGL 2026 application form.
• 5. Upload the required documents.
• 6. Download the printout of the final application.

SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process

Tier-1

• General Intelligence
• Quantitative Aptitude
• English Language
• General Awareness

Tier-2

• Mathematical Ability
• Reasoning
• English
• General Awareness
• Computer Knowledge

SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude

• Percentage
• Time and Work
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry

English Language

• Reading Comprehension
• Synonyms-Antonyms
• Error Detection

Reasoning

• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Analogy
• Classification

General Awareness

• History
• Geography
• Polity
• Current Affairs

SSC CGL 2026 Salary

Selected candidates will receive a salary based on the post level

• Level 8: ₹47,600 – ₹2,15,100
• Level 7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
• Level 6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
• Level 5: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300  

SSC CGL 2026 Recruitment FAQs

Q1.What is the last date to apply for SSC CGL 2026?

Ans: The last date to submit the online application form is June 22, 2026.

Q2.What is the date for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 exam?

Ans: The Tier-1 exam is scheduled for August-September 2026

Q3.How many vacancies are there for SSC CGL 2026?

Ans: Approximately 1,256 vacancies have been announced.

Q4.What is the eligibility for SSC CGL 2026?

Ans: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.