SSC CGL 2026 Notification to be Out Soon
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the SSC CGL 2026 Notification soon on its official website. The SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination is one of the most popular government exams in India for recruiting graduates into Group B and Group C posts in various ministries and departments of the Government of India.
As per, SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27, the SSC CGL 2026 Notification will be released in March 2026, and the Tier-1 exam will be conducted between May and June 2026. Candidates who are preparing for SSC CGL 2026 should carefully check the eligibility, exam pattern, vacancy details, and application process before applying.
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SSC CGL 2026 Notification – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Posts | Group B & Group C Central Government Posts |
| Notification Release | March 2026 |
| Application Last Date | April 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | May – June 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL 2026 Posts List
SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination offers recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts in different Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India. Through the SSC CGL, candidates can get prestigious central government positions such as Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub-Inspector in CBI, Auditor, Tax Assistant, and many more. The table below shows the complete list of SSC CGL posts along with department & pay level.
| S.No. | Post Name | Ministry/Department | Pay Level | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | 7 | Group B |
| 2 | Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | 7 | Group B |
| 3 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railways | 7 | Group B |
| 4 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | 7 | Group B |
| 5 | Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | 7 | Group B |
| 6 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics & IT | 7 | Group B |
| 7 | Assistant/Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | 7 | Group B |
| 8 | Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | 7 | Group C |
| 9 | Inspector, Central Excise | CBIC | 7 | Group B |
| 10 | Inspector (Preventive Officer) | CBIC | 7 | Group B |
| 11 | Inspector (Examiner) | CBIC | 7 | Group B |
| 12 | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Dept. of Revenue | 7 | Group B |
| 13 | Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | 7 | Group B |
| 14 | Inspector Posts | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 7 | Group B |
| 15 | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 7 | Group B |
| 16 | Section Head | Director General of Foreign Trade | 7 | Group B |
| 17 | Assistant/Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | 6 | Group B |
| 18 | Executive Assistant | CBIC | 6 | Group B |
| 19 | Research Assistant | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | 6 | Group B |
| 20 | Divisional Accountant | Offices under CAG | 6 | Group B |
| 21 | Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | 6 | Group B |
| 22 | Sub-Inspector/Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | 6 | Group B |
| 23 | Junior Statistical Officer | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | 6 | Group B |
| 24 | Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Ministry of Home Affairs | 6 | Group B |
| 25 | Office Superintendent | CBDT | 6 | Group B |
| 26 | Auditor | Offices under CAG | 5 | Group C |
| 27 | Auditor | Offices under CGDA | 5 | Group C |
| 28 | Auditor | Other Ministry/Departments | 5 | Group C |
| 29 | Accountant | Offices under CAG | 5 | Group C |
| 30 | Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | 5 | Group C |
| 31 | Accountant/Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/Departments | 5 | Group C |
| 32 | Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 4 | Group C |
| 33 | Senior Secretariat Assistant/UDC | Central Govt. Offices/Ministries (other than CSCS cadres) | 4 | Group C |
| 34 | Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | 4 | Group C |
| 35 | Tax Assistant | CBDT | 4 | Group C |
| 36 | Tax Assistant | CBIC | 4 | Group C |
| 37 | Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 4 | Group C |
SSC CGL 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the SSC CGL 2026 examination, candidates must carefully check the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The eligibility conditions mainly include educational qualification, age limit, nationality, and age relaxation for reserved categories.
Educational Qualifications for SSC CGL 2026
The minimum educational qualification required for SSC CGL posts is graduation from a recognized university or institute.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Bachelor’s Degree with 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12 OR Graduation with Statistics as a subject |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects in all semesters/years |
| All Other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
Candidates who are in the final year of graduation can also apply, provided they complete their degree before the specified cut-off date mentioned in the official notification.
SSC CGL Age Criteria 2026
The age limit for SSC CGL posts varies depending on the post. The general age requirement ranges between 18 years and 32 years.
| SSC CGL Posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Auditor, Tax Assistant, UDC, Postal Assistant and similar posts | 18 – 27 Years |
| Assistant Section Officer and some Group B posts | 20 – 30 Years |
| Inspector posts and several Group B posts | 18 – 30 Years |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | 18 – 32 Years |
The age will be calculated as per the cut-off date mentioned in the official SSC CGL 2026 Notification.
Age Relaxation
| Code | Category | Relaxation Beyond Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | SC/ST | 5 years |
| 02 | OBC | 3 years |
| 03 | PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| 04 | PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| 05 | PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| 06 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deducting military service |
| 08 | Defence Personnel disabled in operations (General) | 3 years |
| 09 | Defence Personnel disabled in operations (SC/ST) | 8 years |
| 10 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees (Group C, 3+ years service) | Up to 40 years |
| 11 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST, Group C) | Up to 45 years |
| 12 | Widows/Divorced Women (not remarried) | Up to 35 years |
| 13 | Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST, not remarried) | Up to 40 years |
Candidates must produce valid category certificates during document verification to claim the age relaxation benefits.
Nationality
To apply for SSC CGL 2026, a candidate must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Candidates belonging to categories other than Indian citizens must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Important Date – SSC CGL 2026
As per SSC Exam Calendar 2026, the tentative schedule for SSC CGL 2026 is:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SSC CGL 2026 Notification | March 2026 |
| Online Application Start | March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 2026 |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam | May – June 2026 |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam | Expected September–October 2026 |
SSC CGL Selection Process 2026
SSC CGL Selection Process 2026 involves two-tier computer-based exams (Tier-I qualifying, Tier-II merit-based), followed by Document Verification (DV) and post-allocation.
Stage 1: SSC CGL Tier 1 Examination 2026
The SSC CGL Tier-I exam is the first stage of the SSC CGL selection process. It is a Computer Based Test conducted mainly for shortlisting candidates for the SSC CGL Tier-II exam.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Important Points
- Duration of SSC CGL Tier 1 is 1 Hour
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
- The exam is conducted in English and Hindi (except English section).
Candidates who score above the cut-off marks in SSC CGL Tier 1 will be shortlisted for the Tier 2 examination.
Stage 2: SSC CGL Tier 2 Examination 2026
The SSC CGL Tier-II exam is the most important stage of the SSC CGL recruitment process because the final merit list is prepared based on Tier 2 scores.
| Session | Section | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I (2hr) | I | Math Abilities | 30 | 90 | 60 (Mod-I), 60 (Mod-II) |
| II | Reasoning & GA | 30+45=75 | 225 | ||
| II | III | English Lang. & Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 60 |
| IV | GA, Finance & Economics | 30+30=60 | 180 | 60 | |
| MCQ Total | 210 | 630 | |||
| II (15min) | Module-II (Sec-III) | DEST (Data Entry Speed Test) | Qualifying (~2000 key strokes) | Qualifying | 15 |
Data Entry Speed Test for SSC CGL 2026
The Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) is conducted for certain posts such as Tax Assistant and similar positions.
Key details:
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Candidates must type approximately 2000 key depressions.
- The test is qualifying in nature.
Candidates who fail to qualify the DEST will not be considered for posts where this test is mandatory.
The final merit list is prepared based on the performance of candidates in Tier 2 examination, and posts are allotted according to the candidate’s merit rank and post preferences.
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026
The SSC CGL 2026 notification has not been released. Once the notification released, candidates following the steps can apply for SSC CGL 2026.
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Login and select SSC CGL 2026.
- Fill the application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload signature and required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
Applications are accepted only through online mode.
Important Link
- Online Apply (Link Not Active)
- SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27
- SSC CGL 2026 Notification (Soon)
- Official Website
FAQs – SSC CGL 2026 Notification
Q1. When will SSC CGL 2026 notification be released?
The SSC CGL 2026 notification is expected to be released in March 2026.
Q2. What is the SSC CGL 2026 exam date?
The SSC CGL Tier‑I exam will be held in May – June 2026, while SSC CGL Tier‑II is scheduled September/October in 2026
Q3. What is the qualification for SSC CGL 2026?
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
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