SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 12,256 Posts
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an official employment notification for Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. Through this recruitment, around 12,256 Group B and Group C vacancies will be filled in different Ministries, Departments, Organizations and Government Offices across India.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online Here. If you are a graduate and looking for a Central Government Job, then this can be a great opportunity for you.
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SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 |
| Total Posts | 12,256 Posts (Approx.) |
| Post Type | Group B & Group C Posts |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | Pay Level 4 to Level 8 |
| Pay Scale | ₹25,500/- to ₹1,51,100/- |
| Starting Date | 21st May 2026 |
| Last Date | 22nd June 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam | August – September 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam | December 2026 |
| Helpline Number | 1800 309 3063 (Toll Free) |
SSC CGL Vacancy Details
Under SSC CGL Recruitment 2026, candidates will be recruited for various Group B and Group C posts.
Some important posts are:
- Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)
- Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO)
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
- Inspector
- Sub Inspector
- Inspector of Posts
- Statistical Investigator
- Office Superintendent
- Auditor
- Accountant
- Tax Assistant
- Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
Eligibility Criteria of SSC CGL Recruitment
Age Limit
Different posts have different age limits. The age categories are:
- 18 to 27 Years
- 20 to 30 Years
- 18 to 30 Years
- 18 to 32 Years
Age Relaxation
Category-wise age relaxation is given below:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
Educational Qualification
1. Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
Candidates must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with minimum 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12, OR
- Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a subject.
2. Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Candidates should have a Bachelor Degree in any of these subjects:
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Demography
- Population Studies
- Operation Research
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Application
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
3. All Other Posts
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
Important: Final year graduation students can also apply, but they must complete the required qualification before 1st August 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card, Credit Card, SBI Challan, SBI Net Banking |
SSC CGL Exam Centres in North Eastern Region (NER)
Candidates from North East can choose the following exam centres:
- Itanagar (5001)
- Dibrugarh (5102)
- Guwahati/Dispur (5105)
- Jorhat (5107)
- Silchar (5111)
- Tezpur (5112)
- Dimapur (5301)
- Kohima (5302)
- Shillong (5401)
- Imphal (5501)
- Churachandpur (5502)
- Ukhrul (5503)
- Agartala (5601)
- Aizawl (5701)
SSC CGL Selection Process
The selection process will be completed in two stages:
- Tier-I Examination
- Tier-II Examination
Tier-I Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Important Points of Tier-I Exam
- Exam Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Exam Language: English & Hindi (except English section)
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for every wrong answer
- Exam Duration: 1 Hour
Tier-II Exam
- Paper-I is compulsory for all candidates.
- Paper-II is only for candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Grade-II posts.
How to Apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
Interested candidates can follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official SSC Recruitment Portal.
- Click on Online Application Form.
- Complete the registration process.
- Login with your registration details.
- Fill in all personal and educational information carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future use.
Important Dates of SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 21st May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22nd June 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | August – September 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam Date | December 2026 |
Important Web Links of SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
| Links | Details |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Registration | New Registration |
| Login | Candidate Login |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the starting date to apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
The online application process started on 21st May 2026.
2. What is the last date to apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 22nd June 2026.
3. How many vacancies are available under SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
There are approximately 12,256 vacancies under SSC CGL Recruitment 2026.
4. What is the qualification required for SSC CGL?
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university. Some posts require specific subjects.
