SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Post Date: 22 May 2026
The Staff Selection Commission has officially released the notification for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. Through this recruitment drive, a total of 12,256 vacancies will be filled across various Group-B and Group-C posts in different central government departments and ministries.
The online application process began on 21 May 2026 and interested candidates can submit their forms till 22 June 2026. Candidates must be between 18 to 32 years of age as on 01 August 2026. However, age relaxation will be applicable for reserved category candidates according to SSC rules.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying online.
SSC CGL Online Form 2026 – Overview
Particulars Details
Organization Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name SSC CGL Examination 2026
Total Vacancies 12,256 Posts
Application Mode Online
Online Form Start Date 21 May 2026
Last Date to Apply 22 June 2026
Fee Payment Last Date23 June 2026
Correction Window 29 June to 01 July 2026
Tier-I Exam August – September 2026
Tier-II Exam December 2026
Application Fee
Category Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹100/-
SC / ST / Female Candidates No Fee
PH Candidates No Fee
Payment Methods
Candidates can pay the application fee using:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Mobile Wallet / Cash Card
SSC CGL 2026 Age Limit
(As on 01 August 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
Age relaxation will be provided as per government norms and SSC guidelines.
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The SSC CGL exam recruits candidates for several prestigious Group-B and Group-C posts under different ministries and departments.
Major Group-B Posts
- Assistant Audit Officer
- Assistant Accounts Officer
- Assistant Section Officer
- Inspector of Income Tax
- Central Excise Inspector
- Preventive Officer Inspector
- Examiner
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
- Sub Inspector
- Executive Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Divisional Accountant
- Junior Statistical Officer
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II
- Office Superintendent
- Section Head
Major Group-C Posts
- Auditor
- Accountant
- Junior Accountant
- Postal Assistant
- Sorting Assistant
- Senior Secretariat Assistant
- Upper Division Clerk
- Senior Administrative Assistant
- Tax Assistant
- Sub-Inspector
Educational Qualification
Post Name Eligibility
All Other Posts Candidates must have completed Graduation in any stream from a recognized university.
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) Candidates must have either secured at least 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12 OR studied Statistics as a subject during graduation.
How To Apply For SSC CGL 2026
Candidates who want to apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 can complete the online application process by following these steps:
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Complete the registration process.
- Fill in all required personal and educational details carefully.
- Upload necessary documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form before 22 June 2026.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.
नोट: छात्रों को सलाह दी जाती है कि आवेदन करने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यानपूर्वक अवश्य पढ़ें। विशेष रूप से Last Date, Age Limit एवं Educational Qualification की जानकारी को सही तरीके से जांच लें।
SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 includes:
- Tier-I Examination
- Tier-II Examination
Candidates qualifying in both stages will be considered for final selection based on merit and post preference