The notification for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 has been released for 12,256 posts of Group B and Group C in various Ministries and Departments across India. The candidates completed their bachelor’s degree from a recognized university can apply online.
The Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 is one of the most prestigious government examinations in India. In this article we will explain you about details of vacancy, eligibility criteria, pattern of exam, application fees and important dates of SSC CGL Recruitment 2026.
Overview of SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 12,256 Posts |
| Post Category | Group B & Group C |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Selection Process | Tier-I, Tier-II, Document Verification |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates of SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
| Dates for submission of online applications | 21.05.2026 to 22.06.2026 |
| Last date and time for receipt of online applications | 22.06.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Last date and time for making online fee payment | 23.06.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Dates of Window for Application Form Correction (including online payment) | 29.06.2026 to 01.07.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Tentative Schedule of Tier-I (Computer Based Examination) | August–September, 2026 |
| Tentative Schedule of Tier-II (Computer Based Examination) | December, 2026 |
Details of the Posts of SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Total available 12,256 posts of Group B and Group C can be divided according to different pay levels.
Pay Level-8 (₹ 47600 to 151100)
| S. No. | Name of Post | Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Post | Age Limit |
| 1 | Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | 18–30 Years |
| 2 | Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | 18–30 Years |
| 3 | Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | 18–30 Years |
Pay Level-7 (₹ 44900 to 142400)
| S. No. | Name of Post | Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Post | Age Limit |
| 1 | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | Group “B” | 20–30 Years |
| 2 | Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 3 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railways | Group “B” | 20–30 Years |
| 4 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | Group “B” | 20–30 Years |
| 5 | Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ (Armed Forces Headquarters) | Group “B” | 20–30 Years |
| 6 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 7 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 8 | Inspector of Income Tax | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 9 | Inspector (Central Excise) | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 10 | Inspector (Preventive Officer) | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 11 | Inspector (Examiner) | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 12 | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Department of Revenue | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 13 | Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | Group “B” | 20–30 Years |
| 14 | Inspector Posts | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 15 | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
Pay Level-6 (₹ 35400 to 112400)
| S. No. | Name of Post | Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Post | Age Limit |
| 1 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 2 | Executive Assistant | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 3 | Research Assistant | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 4 | Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 5 | Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 6 | Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 7 | Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) | Group “B” | 18–32 Years |
| 8 | Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Ministry of Home Affairs | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 9 | Office Superintendent | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
| 10 | Section Head | Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) | Group “B” | 18–30 Years |
Pay Level-5 (₹ 29200 to 92300)
| S. No. | Name of Post | Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Post | Age Limit |
| 1 | Auditor | Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | 18–27 Years |
| 2 | Auditor | Offices under CGDA | Group “C” | 18–27 Years |
| 3 | Auditor | Other Ministries/Departments | Group “C” | 18–27 Years |
| 4 | Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | 18–27 Years |
| 5 | Accountant | Controller General of Accounts (CGA) | Group “C” | 18–27 Years |
| 6 | Accountant / Junior Accountant | Other Ministries/Departments | Group “C” | 18–27 Years |
Pay Level-4 (₹ 25500 to 81100)
| S. No. | Name of Post | Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Post | Age Limit |
| 1 | Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | Group “C” | 18–27 Years |
| 2 | Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Central Government Offices/Ministries other than CSCS Cadres | Group “C” | 18–27 Years |
| 3 | Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services (MES), Ministry of Defence | Group “C” | 18–27 Years |
| 4 | Tax Assistant | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | Group “C” | 18–27 Years |
| 5 | Tax Assistant | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | Group “C” | 18–27 Years |
| 6 | Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Group “C” | 18–27 Years |
Eligibility for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Eligibility for SSC CGL recruitment 2026 is divided in two parts educational qualification and age limit.
Essential Educational Qualifications (As on 01.08.2026)
Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer
Essential Qualifications: Bachelor‟s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
Desirable Qualifications: Chartered Accountant or Cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics.
Junior Statistical Officer
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level Or Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Bachelor 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 from a recognized University or recognized Institute.
All other Posts
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
Important: The candidates who have appeared in their final year of their graduation can also apply, however they must possess Essential qualification as on 01.08.2026.
Age limit (As on 01-08-2026)
| S. No. | Age Limit | Date of Birth Criteria (Candidate should be born between) |
| (i) | 18–27 Years | Not earlier than 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008 |
| (ii) | 20–30 Years | Not earlier than 02-08-1996 and not later than 01-08-2006 |
| (iii) | 18–30 Years | Not earlier than 02-08-1996 and not later than 01-08-2008 |
| (iv) | 18–32 Years | Not earlier than 02-08-1994 and not later than 01-08-2008 |
Age Relaxation
| Code No. | Category | Age Relaxation Beyond Upper Age Limit |
| 1 | SC/ST | 5 Years |
| 2 | OBC | 3 Years |
| 3 | PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | 10 Years |
| 4 | PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| 5 | PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| 6 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age as on 01.08.2026 |
| 8 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 Years |
| 9 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST) | 8 Years |
Additional permissible relaxation in upper age limit for Group C Posts
| Code No. | Category | Age Relaxation Beyond Upper Age Limit |
| 1 | Central Government Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on the closing date for receipt of application | Up to 40 years of age |
| 2 | Central Government Civilian Employees (SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on the closing date for receipt of application | Up to 45 years of age |
| 3 | Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated and who are not remarried | Up to 35 years of age |
| 4 | Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
Application Fee for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
- Fee payable: ₹100/- (Rs one hundred only).
- Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of fee.
- Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit cards.
- Online fee can be paid by candidates up to 23-06-2026 (23:00 hours).
Examination Pattern of SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
The Computer Based Examination is conducted in two tiers, Tier-I and Tier-II as indicated below:
Pattern of Tier-I
| Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 1 hour (with sectional timer of 15 minutes for each subject) |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Pattern of Tier-II
| Paper | Section / Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I | Section-I: Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 + 30 = 60 | 180 | 1 hour (with sectional timer of 30 minutes for each subject) |
| Section-II: English Language & Comprehension + General Awareness | 45 + 25 = 70 | 210 | 1 hour (with sectional timer of 40 minutes for Subject A i.e. English Language & Comprehension and 20 minutes for Subject B i.e. General Awareness) | |
| Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 Minutes | |
| Section-IV: Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) | — | — | Session-II: 15 Minutes | |
| Paper-II | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-III | General Studies (Finance & Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Important Links For SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
| Action / Service | Link |
| Official Website of SSC | Click here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click here |
| Youtube Channel | Click here |
FAQs on SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies have been announced under SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
Ans: SSC has released notification for 12,256 Group B and Group C vacancies under SSC CGL Recruitment 2026.
Q2. What is the educational qualification required for SSC CGL 2026?
Ans: Minimum qualification is a candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university. Apart from the minimum qualification some desirable qualifications are requires for different vacancies.
Q3. What is the selection process for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The selection process includes Tier-I Exam, Tier-II Exam, and Document Verification.
Q4. Can final-year students apply for SSC CGL 2026?
Ans: Yes, the candidates who have appeared in their final year of their graduation can also apply, however they must possess Essential qualification as on 01.08.2026.
Q5. What is the application fees for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Application fee for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 is ₹100/- (Rs one hundred only). Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of fee.