Table of Contents
- 1 SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 12,256 Posts
- 1.1 SSC CGL 2026 – Quick Details
- 1.2 SSC CGL 2026 – Overview
- 1.3 Pay Level-wise Posts & Key Positions
- 1.4 Eligibility Criteria
- 1.5 SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern
- 1.6 SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern
- 1.7 Application Fee
- 1.8 Important Dates
- 1.9 How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026
- 1.10 Important Links
- 1.11 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 12,256 Posts
Staff Selection Commission | CGLE 2026 | Group B & C Posts | Pay Level 4 to 8 | All India
Total Posts
Application Fee
Last Date
Tier-I Exam
The SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for approximately 12,256 vacancies in Group B and Group C posts across various Central Government Ministries and Departments. Eligible graduates can apply online at ssc.gov.in from 21 May 2026 to 22 June 2026. The selection process involves a Two-tier Computer-Based Examination (Tier-I and Tier-II), with the Tier-I exam tentatively scheduled for August–September 2026. Successful candidates will be placed in Pay Levels 4 to 8, with salary scales ranging from ₹25,500 to ₹1,51,100 per month.
SSC CGL 2026 – Quick Details
SSC CGL 2026 – Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (CGLE 2026). SSC will fill approximately 12,256 vacancies across various Group B and Group C posts in different Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India. Online applications are open from 21 May 2026 till 22 June 2026.
SSC CGL is one of India’s largest and most prestigious central government recruitment exams. Posts include Inspector of Income Tax, Sub-Inspector CBI/NIA, Assistant Section Officer, Junior Statistical Officer, Auditor, Tax Assistant, and many more — covering Pay Level 4 to Pay Level 8.
Pay Level-wise Posts & Key Positions
₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer (under C&AG)
₹44,900 – ₹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
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Executive Assistant (CBIC), Research Assistant (NHRC), Divisional Accountant, Sub-Inspector (NIA, NCB), Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Statistical Investigator Grade-II
₹29,200 – ₹92,300
Auditor (under C&AG, CGDA, others), Accountant, Junior Accountant
₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant/UDC, Tax Assistant (CBDT & CBIC), Sub-Inspector (CBN)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern
SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern
Tier-II has three papers with different requirements:
Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness + Computer Knowledge Test (qualifying) + Data Entry Speed Test (qualifying). Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer (Sections I, II, III).
Statistics paper. Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer.
Finance & Economics paper. Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer.
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Application Fee
Important Dates
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026
Applications are online only via the official SSC portal or the my SSC mobile app. You must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website first (old OTR won’t work).
Click the Application Form link in the Important Links section below. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) using your mobile number, email ID, and Aadhaar-based authentication.
Log in with OTR credentials and select Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 from the active recruitments list.
Fill in personal, educational, and post-preference details. The application module will capture a live photograph — sit in good light, without a cap or spectacles.
Upload scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10–20 KB).
Choose 3 preferred exam centres within the same SSC Region, in order of priority.
Pay the application fee of ₹100/- via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Card. Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: no fee.
Submit and download the confirmation page for future reference. Applications without fee payment (where applicable) will be marked Incomplete and rejected.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
SSC has notified approximately 12,256 tentative vacancies across Group B and Group C posts. Final post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be updated on the SSC website.
The last date for online application is 22 June 2026 (11:00 PM). The last date for fee payment is 23 June 2026 (11:00 PM).
The application fee is ₹100/-. Women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD/ESM applicants are fully exempted from paying the fee.
A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University is the basic qualification. JSO requires 60% in Maths at Class 12 or Statistics at degree level. AAO/AAO posts have desirable CA/CMA/CS/M.Com/MBA (Finance). Final-year students can apply if they hold the degree by 1 August 2026.
The Tier-I exam is tentatively scheduled for August–September 2026. Tier-II is tentatively scheduled for December 2026.
Yes. Tier-I: 0.50 marks per wrong answer. Tier-II Paper-I (Sections I, II, III): 1 mark per wrong answer. Paper-II & Paper-III: 0.50 marks per wrong answer.
OTR (One-Time Registration) is a mandatory one-time registration on the new SSC website (ssc.gov.in) using your mobile number, email, and Aadhaar authentication. OTRs from the old SSC website are NOT valid. You must complete OTR before applying for SSC CGL 2026.
Apply Online Now – Last Date: 22 June 2026
Download Official SSC CGL 2026 Notification PDF
SSC | Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 | 12,256 Posts | Tier-I: Aug-Sep 2026 | Last Date: 22 June 2026 | ssc.gov.in
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