SSC CGL 2026 Notification — Exam Date, Vacancy, Eligibility, Apply Online

SSC CGL 2026 Notification has been released by Staff Selection Commission on its official website ssc.gov.in. This recruitment is for various Group B and Group C posts across central government ministries and departments. Candidates who have completed graduation and are aged between 18 to 32 years can apply online once the application window opens.

## SSC CGL 2026 Highlights

Exam Name: SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Type: Group B and Group C
Total Vacancies: 17,000+ (Expected)
Notification Date: March 2026
Application Start: March 2026
Last Date to Apply: April 2026
Tier 1 Exam Date: May to June 2026
Official Website: ssc.gov.in

## SSC CGL 2026 Important Dates

Notification Release: March 2026
Online Application Start: March 2026
Last Date to Apply: April 2026
Application Correction Window: April 2026
Tier 1 Admit Card: May 2026
Tier 1 Exam Date: May to June 2026
Tier 1 Result: July 2026
Tier 2 Exam Date: August to September 2026
Final Result: December 2026

## SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy

The exact vacancy count will be announced with the official notification. Based on previous years SSC CGL 2025 had 14,582 vacancies and SSC CGL 2024 had 17,727 vacancies. For 2026 the expected total is 17,000 plus posts across departments like Income Tax Department, Central Bureau of Investigation CBI, Central Excise and Customs, Ministry of External Affairs, Central Secretariat Service and Enforcement Directorate.

## SSC CGL 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.

Special requirements:
Junior Statistical Officer JSO: Bachelor degree with 60 percent marks in Mathematics at Class 12 OR graduation with Statistics as a subject.
Statistical Investigator Grade 2: Graduation with Statistics as one of the subjects.

Age Limit as on 01 August 2026:
Most posts: 18 to 32 years
Some posts: 20 to 30 years
Assistant Audit Officer: 18 to 30 years

Age Relaxation:
SC and ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwD General: 10 years
Ex-Servicemen: 3 years

Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.

## Application Fee

General and OBC and EWS: Rs 100
SC and ST and Female and PwD and Ex-Servicemen: Nil Free
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card Credit Card UPI Net Banking

## SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process

The selection process has the following stages:

Stage 1: Tier 1 Computer Based Examination which is qualifying in nature
Stage 2: Tier 2 Computer Based Examination where marks are counted for final merit
Stage 3: Skill Test and Document Verification for selected posts only

Tier 1 Exam Pattern:
General Intelligence and Reasoning: 25 questions 50 marks
General Awareness: 25 questions 50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions 50 marks
English Comprehension: 25 questions 50 marks
Total: 100 questions 200 marks 60 minutes

## SSC CGL 2026 Salary

Assistant Audit Officer: Pay Level 8, salary Rs 47,600 to Rs 1,51,100 per month
Income Tax Inspector: Pay Level 7, salary Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400 per month
Assistant Section Officer: Pay Level 6, salary Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 per month
Sub Inspector CBI: Pay Level 6, salary Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 per month
Tax Assistant: Pay Level 4, salary Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100 per month

## How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026

Step 1: Go to the official website ssc.gov.in
Step 2: Click on Apply section
Step 3: Complete One Time Registration OTR if not already done
Step 4: Fill in the SSC CGL 2026 application form
Step 5: Upload photograph and signature as per specifications
Step 6: Pay the application fee online
Step 7: Submit the form and save the confirmation page

## Official Links

Official Website: ssc.gov.in
Official Notification PDF: Will be available in March 2026
Apply Online: Will be available in March 2026

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When will SSC CGL 2026 notification come out?
A: The SSC CGL 2026 notification is expected in March 2026 on ssc.gov.in.

Q: How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL 2026?
A: The exact vacancies will be announced with the notification. Expected to be 17,000 plus posts based on previous years.

Q: What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2026?
A: The age limit is generally 18 to 32 years as on 1 August 2026. Reserved categories get standard age relaxation.

Q: What is the qualification required for SSC CGL 2026?
A: A Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university is required.

Q: What is the application fee for SSC CGL 2026?
A: The application fee is Rs 100 for General and OBC candidates. SC ST Female and PwD candidates are exempt from paying the fee.

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