SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 The Staff Selection Commission has officially released the much-awaited SSC CGL 2026 Notification, opening the doors for a massive 12,256 vacancies in various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts across the Government of India.The online application window is now open, so if you are dreaming of a job in a ministry, department, or organisation of the Government of India, this could be your golden ticket
Application and Examination Name/SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
| Name of Recruitment: Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Total Posts: 12256 |
Important Dates/SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Application Fee/SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification/SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Age Limit (01.08.2026)/SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit)
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Total Number of Vacancies/SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
| ⁕ The Staff Selection Commission has announced a total of approximately 12,256 vacancies through this recruitment drive. The category-wise breakdown (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) has not yet been released. However, as per official statements, the detailed category-wise and post-wise vacancy details will be published separately on the official SSC website ssc.gov.in |
How to Apply/SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Selection Process and Examination Phases/SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
| 1. Tier-I Examination (Computer Based Test – CBT): This is a screening and qualifying test. Only candidates who qualify in Tier-I are eligible to appear for Tier-II. |
| 2. Tier-II Examination (Computer Based Test – CBT): This is the main merit-based examination. The final selection is determined by the candidates’ performance in Tier-II. The pattern for Tier-II has undergone a significant change for the 2026 cycle. |
| 3. Document Verification (DV): Candidates who are shortlisted based on their Tier-II performance will be called for document verification to confirm their eligibility |
| 4. Physical/Medical Test (for specific posts only): For a few specific posts like Inspector (CBIC, CBN) and Sub-Inspector (CBI, NIA, NCB), candidates have to pass the Physical Standards Test (PST) and/or Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and a medical examination conducted by the respective department |
Examination Pattern and Syllabus/SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
A. Tier-I Examination (Qualifying in Nature)
This is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) of a total of 200 marks with a duration of 60 minutes.
| Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | (For all sections combined) |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Maths) | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
| ⁕ Marking Scheme: +2 for each correct answer; -0.50 for each incorrect answer |
| ⁕ Syllabus: ⁕ Reasoning: Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction & Distance, Alphabetical Series, etc. ⁕ General Awareness: Current Events, History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science, etc. ⁕ Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation, etc. ⁕ English: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary, etc. |
B. Tier-II Examination (Merit-Based)
| Paper | Session | Section / Module | Subject | No. of Qs | Max Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (For all posts) | Session-I (2 hrs 15 min) | Section-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 180 | 1 hour |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | |||||
| Section-II | English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 210 | 1 hour | ||
| General Awareness | 25 | |||||
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge Module | 20 | 60 | 15 minutes | ||
| Session-II (15 min) | Section-IV | Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) | 1 task | — | 15 minutes (Qualifying) | |
| Paper-II (Only for JSO & SI Grade-II) | – | – | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper-III (New for 2026) (Only for AAO & A/Cs Officer) | – | – | General Studies (Finance & Economics) | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
Pay Scale/SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale (₹) | Approx. Gross Salary (₹/month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) | Level 8 | 47,600 – 1,51,100 | 70,000+ |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Level 7 | 44,900 – 1,42,400 | 75,000 – 80,000 |
| Inspector (Income Tax/Excise) | Level 7 | 44,900 – 1,42,400 | 75,000 – 80,000 |
| Sub Inspector (CBI) | Level 7 | 44,900 – 1,42,400 | 75,000 – 80,000 |
| Divisional Accountant | Level 6 | 35,400 – 1,12,400 | 55,000 – 60,000 |
| Auditor / Accountant | Level 5 | 29,200 – 92,300 | 50,000 – 52,000 |
| Tax Assistant | Level 4 | 25,500 – 81,100 | 40,000 – 45,000 |
| Approximate In-Hand Salary: After including allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA), the in-hand salary typically varies between ₹33,000 to ₹80,000+ per month, depending on the post and the city of posting (X, Y, Z categories) |
Important Link
| APPLY ONLINE | CLICK HERE |
| DOWNLOAD NOTIFICATION | CLICK HERE |
| OFFICIAL WEBSITE | CLICK HERE |
| DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS | SSC CGL TIER I & TIER II |
| FOR MORE VACANCIES | CLICK HERE |
| JOIN TELEGRAM CHANNEL | CLICK HERE |
| JOIN WHATSAPP CHANNEL | CLICK HERE |
1. Can final-year degree students apply for SSC CGL 2026?
A: Yes, candidates who are in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply. However, they must have obtained their degree by the specified cut-off date of 01.08.2026
2. Is there an interview for SSC CGL 2026?
A: No, there is no interview for Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts under SSC CGL. The selection is based solely on the performance in the Tier-I and Tier-II computer-based examinations, followed by document verification
3. What is the negative marking scheme for SSC CGL 2026?
4. What happens if I fail to pay the application fee online on time?
A: Your application will be considered incomplete and will be rejected by the Commission. Ensure that the fee is paid online by the last date, i.e., 23 June 2026, 11:00 PM
5. Are women candidates exempted from paying the application fee?
A: Yes, all female candidates (from any category) are exempted from paying any application fee for SSC CGL 2026
6.Can I change my exam centre after submitting the application form?
A: The SSC allows a correction window (29 June to 01 July 2026) during which you can edit certain details in your application, including your choice of examination centre, by paying a correction fee
7. I am a graduate in Science (B.Sc.). Can I apply for the Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) post?
A: For the AAO post, the essential qualification is graduation. However, possession of a Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost & Management Accountant (CMA), Company Secretary (CS), or Master’s degree in Commerce/Finance is often considered desirable. A B.Sc. degree may be considered, but you should check the detailed notification for specific requirements
8. What is the language of the SSC CGL question paper?
A: The Tier-I and Tier-II (except for the language comprehension section) papers are generally bilingual (English & Hindi). The English section is only in English.
9. How many attempts are allowed for the SSC CGL exam?
A: There is no limit on the number of attempts for the SSC CGL exam as long as the candidate is within the prescribed age limit and fulfills all other eligibility criteria
10. I made a mistake in my date of birth while filling out the form. How can I correct it?
A: Major errors like the date of birth might not be changeable online. You will likely need to contact the SSC Regional Office directly for such corrections. You can also use the application correction window (29 June to 01 July 2026) for certain fields.
