SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026 notification for recruitment to various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in Ministries, Departments, Organizations and Constitutional Bodies of Government of India. Approximately 12,256 vacancies have been announced for posts including Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, Junior Statistical Officer and many others. Eligible candidates can apply online from 21 May 2026 to 22 June 2026 through the official SSC website. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 |
| Total Vacancy | Approx. 12,256 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date of Application | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 22 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 June 2026 |
| Application Correction Dates | 29 June 2026 to 01 July 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | August-September 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam Date | December 2026 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent for most posts. |
| Junior Statistical Officer Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level OR Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level. |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II Qualification | Bachelor degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics or Demography or Population Studies or Operation Research or Information Technology or Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Computer Technology or Computer Application or Data Science or Artificial Intelligence. |
| Assistant Audit Officer Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University. Desirable qualifications include CA, CMA, CS, MBA (Finance), M.Com etc. |
| Final Year Candidates | Candidates appearing in final year of graduation can also apply, provided they possess essential qualification by 01 August 2026. |
| Nationality | Citizen of India, Subject of Nepal/Bhutan or specified categories of persons of Indian origin. |
| Tier-I Examination | Computer Based Objective Type Examination. |
| Tier-I Subject-wise Distribution | General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 Questions (50 Marks) | General Awareness: 25 Questions (50 Marks) | Quantitative Aptitude: 25 Questions (50 Marks) | English Comprehension: 25 Questions (50 Marks) |
| Tier-I Total Questions & Marks | 100 Questions for a total of 200 Marks. |
| Tier-I Duration | 1 Hour with sectional timing of 15 minutes for each section. |
| Tier-II Examination | Computer Based Objective Type Examination consisting of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III depending upon the post applied for. |
| Tier-II Subject-wise Distribution | Paper-I: Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness and Computer Knowledge Test | Paper-II: Statistics | Paper-III: General Studies (Finance & Economics) |
| Negative Marking | 0.50 marks deduction for each wrong answer in Tier-I and specified papers of Tier-II. |
| Selection Process | Selection will be through Tier-I Examination, Tier-II Examination and Document Verification. |
| Post | Pay Level |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Level-8 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Level-8 |
| Assistant Section Officer | Level-7 |
| Inspector of Income Tax | Level-7 |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | Level-7 |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | Level-7 |
| Inspector (Examiner) | Level-7 |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Level-7 |
| Sub Inspector (CBI) | Level-7 |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Level-6 |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Level-6 |
| Auditor | Level-5 |
| Accountant | Level-5 |
| Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant | Level-4 |
| Tax Assistant | Level-4 |
| Tier-I Examination | Qualifying computer based examination. |
| Tier-II Examination | Main computer based examination for post selection. |
| Document Verification | Verification of original certificates and eligibility documents. |
| Medical/Physical Test | Required for specific posts such as Inspector, Sub-Inspector and BRO posts. |
| Final Merit List | Prepared based on Tier-II examination marks. |
| Pay Level | Salary Range |
| Pay Level-8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |
| Pay Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Pay Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Pay Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Pay Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Complete Salary Breakdown | Check SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Salary 2026 |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | No Fee |
| Women Candidates | No Fee |
| Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Step 1 | Visit the official SSC website https://ssc.gov.in. |
| Step 2 | Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC portal. |
| Step 3 | Login using registration credentials. |
| Step 4 | Fill SSC CGL 2026 online application form carefully. |
| Step 5 | Upload photograph, signature and required certificates. |
| Step 6 | Pay application fee through online payment mode. |
| Step 7 | Submit application form and download printout for future reference. |
| How many vacancies are available in SSC CGL Recruitment 2026? | Approximately 12,256 vacancies have been announced. |
| What is the last date to apply for SSC CGL 2026? | The last date to apply online is 22 June 2026. |
| What is the application fee for SSC CGL 2026? | General/OBC/EWS candidates need to pay ₹100 while SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted. |
| What is the qualification required for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026? | Candidates should possess Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University for most posts. |
| When will SSC CGL Tier-I Examination 2026 be conducted? | SSC CGL Tier-I Examination is tentatively scheduled during August-September 2026. |
