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Published: May 2026 Notification Released: 21 May 2026
A Little About SSC and CGL Exam
The Staff Selection Commission, better known as SSC, is one of the most well known government bodies in India responsible for recruiting candidates into various central government departments and ministries. It conducts several important examinations every year including CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, and many others.
Among all SSC exams, the Combined Graduate Level exam or CGL is considered the most prestigious one. It opens doors to some of the most sought-after government positions in India including Income Tax Officer, Excise Inspector, CBI Sub Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, and many other Group various graduate-level vacancies in different ministries and government offices across India. Every year over 20 lakh graduates appear for this exam making it one of the most competitive examinations in the country.
SSC CGL 2026 – Quick Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission SSC |
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 14582 Posts |
| Post Category | Group B and Group C Central Government Posts |
| Notification Release Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 June 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | August to September 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | December 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Helpline | 1800 309 3063 Toll Free |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Posts Available Under SSC CGL 2026
SSC CGL 2026 offers vacancies across a wide range of central government departments. Some of the most popular posts available this time include:
| Post Name | Department | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | CSS, MEA, AFHQ | Group B |
| Inspector Income Tax | CBDT | Group B |
| Inspector Central Excise | CBIC | Group B |
| Inspector Examiner | CBIC | Group B |
| Sub Inspector CBI | CBI | Group B |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts | Group B |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts | Group B |
| Junior Statistical Officer | M/o Statistics | Group B |
| Statistical Investigator Grade II | Registrar General of India | Group B |
| Auditor | CAG, CGDA, CGA | Group C |
| Accountant | CAG, CGA | Group C |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT, CBIC | Group C |
| Upper Division Clerk | Various Ministries | Group C |
| Junior Accountant | Various | Group C |
Eligibility Criteria
Before you apply it is very important to check your eligibility properly. There are two things you need to check — your age and your educational qualification.
Age Limit as on 01 January 2026:
| Post Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Most Group B and C Posts | 18 to 32 years |
| Assistant Audit Officer | 18 to 30 years |
| Sub Inspector CBI | 20 to 30 years |
| Inspector Posts | 18 to 30 years |
| Tax Assistant, UDC | 18 to 27 years |
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD General | 10 years |
| PwBD OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt rules |
Educational Qualification:
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Most Posts | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Assistant Audit Officer / Accounts Officer | Bachelor’s Degree — preference for CA/CMA/CS or M.Com |
| Statistical Investigator Grade II | Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics studied as a subject during all three years of graduation. |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 60% in Maths at Class 12 level OR Statistics at graduation level |
| Compiler | Bachelor’s Degree with Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as main subject |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women | No Fee — Fully Exempted |
Payment must be made online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit cards. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Selection Process – Two Stages
SSC CGL 2026 selection happens in two stages — Tier 1 and Tier 2. Both are Computer Based Tests.
Tier 1 — Preliminary Examination:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | — |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | — |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | — |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | — |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Minutes |
Important points about Tier 1 — The exam will be available in both Hindi and English except for the English Comprehension section which will be in English only. A deduction of 0.50 marks will be applied for each incorrect answer in the examination. Tier 1 is qualifying in nature, and marks will be counted for final merit.
Tier 2 — Main Examination:
Tier 2 is more detailed and contains papers specific to the post you have applied for. It tests Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge. Candidates who qualify Tier 1 will be called for Tier 2.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 June 2026 at 11:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 June 2026 at 11:00 PM |
| Application Edit and Correction Facility | 29 June 2026 to 01 July 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam | August to September 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam | December 2026 |
| Helpline Number | 1800 309 3063 Toll Free |
Steps to Complete the Online Application Process
Step 1: Go to the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in and complete your One Time Registration or OTR if you have not done it already. This is mandatory before you can apply for any SSC exam.
Step 2: After completing OTR log in to your account using your registration number and password. Go to the Apply section and click on SSC CGL 2026.
Step 3: Read the complete official notification carefully before filling the form. Check your eligibility for the specific post you want to apply for — age, educational qualification, and any special requirements.
Step 4: Fill in the online application form carefully with your personal details, educational qualification, and preferred exam centre. Select the posts you wish to be considered for from the available list.
Step 5: Upload your recent passport size photograph and signature in the correct format and size as specified in the notification.
Step 6: Candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 100 through the online payment options available on the portal. However, applicants belonging to SC, ST, PwBD categories and all female candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
Step 7: Review your complete application form carefully before final submission. Once submitted you cannot make major changes so double check everything.
Step 8: Submit the application and take a printout of the final submitted form and keep it safely for future reference including admit card and document verification.
Exam Centres
SSC CGL 2026 exam will be conducted across exam centres in all states and union territories of India. Candidates can select their preferred exam centre region while filling the application form. The centre allotment will be done based on availability and preference. Some major exam centre regions include Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Patna, Lucknow, Jaipur, Bhopal, and many more cities across India.
| SSC Region | States Covered | Exam Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Central Region (CR) | Bihar and Uttar Pradesh | Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Gaya, Agra, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Chapra, Saharsa, Darbhanga, Purnea, Munger |
| Eastern Region (ER) | Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal | Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Balasore, Berhampore, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Gangtok, Asansol, Kolkata, Siliguri, Bokaro, Malda |
| Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR) | Karnataka and Kerala | Belagavi, Bengaluru, Hubballi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kannur |
| Madhya Pradesh Sub Region (MPR) | Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Sagar, Ujjain, Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg Bhilai |
| North Eastern Region (NER) | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | Itanagar, Dibrugarh, Guwahati Dispur, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur, Imphal, Shillong, Aizawl, Dimapur, Kohima, Agartala |
| Northern Region (NR) | Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee, Delhi, Bikaner, Jaipur, Sikar, Udaipur |
| North Western Sub Region (NWR) | Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab | Chandigarh, Hamirpur, Shimla, Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Bathinda |
| Southern Region (SR) | Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana | Chennai, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Warangal |
| Western Region (WR) | Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Vadodara, Nagpur, Nashik, Panaji |
Assam candidates can select Guwahati as their preferred exam Centre region.
Important Note- Candidates must select three exam Centre choices in order of priority from within the same region only. Once submitted the Centre preference cannot be changed under any circumstances so please choose carefully.
Why SSC CGL is Worth Applying For
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Prestigious Government Posts | Income Tax, CBI, Excise, Audit departments |
| Job Security | Permanent central government employment |
| Good Salary | Pay Level 4 to Pay Level 8 as per 7th CPC |
| Pan India Posting | Opportunities across all states |
| Career Growth | Promotions and departmental exams available |
| Additional Allowances | HRA, DA, TA and other government benefits |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official SSC Website | ssc.gov.in |
| Apply Online | ssc.gov.in/login |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
Contact Details
Staff Selection Commission — Headquarters Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 Official Website: ssc.gov.in
SSC CGL 2026 is one of the biggest and most awaited government job opportunities of the year with 14,582 vacancies across some of the most respected central government departments in India. Whether you want to become an Income Tax Inspector, a CBI Sub Inspector, an Auditor, or a Tax Assistant — this is your chance to build a stable and respected government career. The application window has already opened so make sure you complete your One Time Registration, check your eligibility carefully, and submit your application well before the deadline. Keep visiting the official SSC website regularly for admit card updates, exam schedule changes, and result notifications.
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