The SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Staff Selection Commission for approximately 12,256 Group B and Group C vacancies in different Ministries, Departments, Constitutional Bodies, and Tribunals under the Government of India. Candidates who have completed graduation or are appearing in their final year can apply online through the official SSC portal.

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This recruitment drive offers opportunities for posts such as Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Inspector, Tax Assistant, Auditor, Accountant, Statistical Investigator, Postal Assistant, and many more. Interested candidates must complete the online application process before the last date.

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Name	Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission
Total Vacancies	12,256 Posts
Post Type	Group B & Group C
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Across India
Pay Scale	₹25,500 to ₹1,51,100
Official Website	SSC Official Website

SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy Details

The recruitment includes several important posts in central government departments and ministries.

Major Posts Included

Assistant Audit Officer
Assistant Accounts Officer
Assistant Section Officer
Inspector
Sub Inspector
Auditor
Accountant
Tax Assistant
Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant
Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Office Superintendent

These posts come under different pay levels ranging from Pay Level 4 to Pay Level 8.

Important Dates of SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Starting Date of Online Application	21 May 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	22 June 2026
Tier-I Examination	August to September 2026
Tier-II Examination	December 2026

Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid technical issues.

Eligibility Criteria for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

Age Limit

The age limit varies depending on the post category.

Category	Age Limit
General Posts	18 to 27 Years
Selected Posts	20 to 30 Years
Other Posts	18 to 30 Years

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC	3 Years
PwD (UR)	10 Years
PwD (OBC)	13 Years
PwD (SC/ST)	15 Years

Educational Qualification

Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)

Candidates must have:

Bachelor’s Degree with at least 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12
OR
Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a subject.

Statistical Investigator Grade-II

Candidates should possess a degree in:

Statistics
Mathematics
Economics
Demography
Population Studies
Computer Science
Data Science
Artificial Intelligence
Information Technology

SSC CGL 2026 Application Fee

Category	Fee
General/OBC	₹100
SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen	No Fee

Payment Methods

Candidates can pay the application fee through:

Debit Card
Credit Card
SBI Net Banking
SBI Challan

SSC CGL Exam Centres in North Eastern Region

Candidates from Northeast India can select the following examination centres:

State/Region	Exam Centre
Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar
Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
Nagaland	Dimapur, Kohima
Meghalaya	Shillong
Manipur	Imphal, Churachandpur, Ukhrul
Tripura	Agartala
Mizoram	Aizawl

How to Apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

Visit the official SSC recruitment portal.
Complete the registration process.
Login using registration credentials.
Fill in personal and educational details.
Upload required documents.
Pay the application fee.
Submit the form and download the confirmation copy.

Applicants should keep a printout of the submitted application form for future use.

Important Web-Links of SSC CGL Vacancy

Online Application Form	Registration \| Login
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SSC CGL Tier-I Examination Pattern

The Tier-I examination will be conducted in online mode with objective-type multiple-choice questions.

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Comprehension	25	50

Key Details of Tier-I Exam

Total Duration: 1 Hour
Negative Marking: 0.50 Marks
Question Type: Objective MCQs
Language: English and Hindi

SSC CGL Tier-II Examination

Tier-II includes Paper-I and Paper-II.

Paper-I is compulsory for all candidates.
Paper-II is only for JSO and Statistical Investigator Grade-II posts.

The examination will be conducted in separate shifts or days.

Candidates should carefully read the official notification for the detailed syllabus and marking scheme.

Salary Structure Under SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

The SSC CGL posts offer attractive salary packages and additional government benefits.

Pay Level	Salary Range
Pay Level 4	₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Pay Level 6	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Pay Level 7	₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Pay Level 8	₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100

Employees also receive allowances such as HRA, DA, Travel Allowance, and Medical Benefits.

Documents Required for SSC CGL Application

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling out the application form:

Passport Size Photograph
Signature
Educational Certificates
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Identity Proof
Mobile Number and Email ID

FAQs of SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

What is the starting date to apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?

The online application process started on 21 May 2026.

What is the last date to apply online?

The last date to submit the application form is 22 June 2026.

How many vacancies are available under SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?

There are approximately 12,256 vacancies.

Who can apply for SSC CGL 2026?

Graduates from recognized universities and final-year students are eligible to apply.

Is there negative marking in SSC CGL Tier-I Exam?

Yes, 0.50 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

What is the application fee for General category candidates?

General and OBC candidates need to pay ₹100.

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 12,256 Posts

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Overview