The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), a major body under the Government of India, has released the recruitment notification for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL), 2026. This examination is conducted for filling up approximately 12,256 vacancies for various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts across different Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India.
Prospective candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree are encouraged to apply online through the official SSC website. The online application process opens on May 21, 2026, and the last date for submission is June 22, 2026.
SSC CGL Examination 2026 : Key Highlights
| Organization Name: | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination Name: | Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL), 2026 |
| Total Vacancies (Approx.): | 12,256 |
| Eligibility (General Posts): | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Classification of Posts: | Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ |
| Apply Mode: | Online (https://ssc.gov.in) |
| Application Start Date | 21.05.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply: | 22.06.2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline: | 23.06.2026 (23:00 hours) |
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Detailed Posts and Pay Levels:
The examination fills posts across four main Pay Levels. Below is a summary of the posts and their corresponding Pay Levels and Age Limits (as of 01.08.2026):
| Pay Level | Example Post Names | Classification | Age Limit |
| Pay Level-8 | Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | 18-30 years |
| Pay Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer (CSS, IB, Railways, MEA, AFHQ, etc.), Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector (Central Excise) | Group “B” | Varies (e.g., 20-30 years or 18-30 years) |
| Pay Level-6 | Executive Assistant, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Sub Inspector (NIA, NCB), Junior Statistical Officer | Group “B” | Varies (e.g., 18-30 years, JSO is 18-32 years) |
| Pay Level-5 | Auditor, Accountant/Junior Accountant | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
| Pay Level-4 | Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant/UDC, Tax Assistant, Sub-Inspector (CBN) | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualifications (As on 01.08.2026):
- For All Other Posts: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Bachelor’s Degree with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level, OR a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor’s 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/Assistant Accounts Officer (Pay Level-8): Essential is a Bachelor’s Degree. Desirable is a CA, CMA, CS, M.Com, MBA (Finance), or Masters in Business Economics/Studies.
- Note: Candidates in their final year of graduation can apply, but must possess the essential qualification as of 01.08.2026.
Age Limit (As on 01.08.2026):
- Age Limits vary by post, generally ranging from 18-27 years up to 18-32 years, depending on the Pay Level.
- Age Relaxation: Relaxations are available for reserved categories (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10/13/15 years, ESM: 3 years after deduction of military service) as per Government of India norms.
Selection Process:
The selection is based on a Computer Based Examination conducted in two Tiers:
- Tier-I
- Tier-II
- Normalization: Marks scored in the Computer Based Examination (if conducted in multiple shifts) will be normalized.
Application Fee (Non-Refundable):
| Category of Applicant | Application Fee |
| General, EWS & OBC | ₹100/- |
| Women, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen | Exempted (No Fee) |
Procedure to Apply (Online Application):
Applications must be submitted in online mode only at the new SSC website:
- Candidates who have not generated a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website (https://ssc.gov.in) must do so.
- Fill the application form, ensuring the photograph is captured directly using the application module (no pre-existing photos) and the scanned signature is uploaded correctly.
- Submit the application and pay the requisite fee online by the deadline of 23.06.2026.
- A window for application form correction will be available from 29.06.2026 to 01.07.2026, subject to a correction charge.
Important Dates:
- Opening date for submission of Online application: 21.05.2026
- Closing date for submission of Online application: 22.06.2026 (23:00 hours)
- Dates of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’: 29.06.2026 to 01.07.2026
- Tentative Tier-I Schedule: August-September, 2026
- Tentative Tier-II Schedule: December, 2026
Important Links
| SSC Official Portal | SSC Portal |
| Download Official Notice | Notice of Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 |
| Online Application Link | Apply Online |
