SSC CGL 2026 Notification; The official SSC CGL 2026 Notification PDF has been officially released by the Staff Selection Commission today, on 21 May 2026, announcing 12256 vacancies. The SSC CGL Exam is conducted every year by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit candidates for Group “B” and Group “C” posts in various government departments like Income Tax, Customs, CBI, CBDT & CBEC, etc.
Candidates who have been waiting for the official notification can now check all the details, including vacancies, eligibility, exam dates, selection process, and exam pattern below.
SSC CGL Notification 2026 Out
The detailed notification for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 has been released for 12256 vacancies at www.ssc.gov.in, inviting lakhs of SSC aspirants to apply. The official SSC CGL Notification 2026 pdf with all details, including vacancy, selection process, exam pattern, and important dates, has been released at the official portal of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), and the direct link will also be shared here.
SSC CGL 2026 Exam- Summary
| Exam Name | SSC CGL 2026 |
| Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level |
| Notification No. | F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 | 12256 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Registration Dates | 21st May to 22nd June 2026 |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University/Institute |
| Age Limit | 18 to 32 Years |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 (Qualifying)Tier 2 (Scoring) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM exempted) |
| Salary | Varies post-wise (Pay Level 4 to 7) |
| Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
| Helpline (Toll Free) | 1800 309 3063 |
SSC CGL 2026 Registration Dates
The online registration dates for the SSC CGL 2026 exam have been released on 21st May 2026, along with the notification PDF.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 21st May 2026 |
| SSC CGL Apply Online Starts | 21st May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22nd June 2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 22nd June 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Dates | 29th June to 1st July 2026 (23:00 hours) |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date | August-September 2026 |
SSC CGL Vacancy 2026
| Exam Name | Vacancy | Qualfication |
|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL 2026 | 12256 | Any Gradaute |
SSC CGL 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Not everyone can appear in the SSC CGL Exam, as the commission has set parameters for minimum eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, age limit, and nationality. As per this year’s notification, the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria are as follows-
Education Qualification (as on 01/08/2026)
- For Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer: Bachelor’s Degree (Essential). Desirable: Chartered Accountant, Cost & Management Accountant, Company Secretary, Masters in Commerce, MBA, or Masters in Business Studies.
- For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)- Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised University with a minimum 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th
or in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation. - For Statistical Investigator Grade-II- Graduation Degree from any recognised University with Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics as a compulsory or Elective Subject.
- For Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute with a minimum of one year of research experience in any recognized university or recognised Research Institution.
- For remaining posts- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026)
The candidates must fall in the age group of 18 to 32 years. Candidates can check the post-wise age limit by checking the table below.
| Posts | Age Limit |
| Pay Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100) | |
| Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) in Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | 18-30 years |
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) in Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) in Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | |
| Pay level-7 (Rs. 44900 to Rs. 142400) | |
| Assistant Section Officer in Central Secretariat Service | 20–30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer in the Intelligence Bureau | 18–30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer in the Ministry of Railways | 20–30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer in the Ministry of External Affairs | 20–30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer in AFHQ | 20–30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 18–30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer in Other Ministries/Dept./Org. | 18–30 years |
| Assistant/Assistant Section Officer in Other Ministries/Dept./Org. | 18–30 years |
| Inspector of Income Tax in CBDT | 18–30 years |
| Inspector (Central Excise) in CBIC | 18–30 years |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) in CBIC | 18–30 years |
| Inspector (Examiner) in CBIC | 18–30 years |
| Asst. Enforcement Officer, Dept. of Revenue | 18–30 years |
| Sub-Inspector in CBI | 20–30 years |
| Inspector Posts in DOP | 18–30 years |
| Inspector in the Central Narcotics Bureau | 18–30 years |
| Section Head in the Director General of Foreign Trade | 18-30 years |
| Pay level- 6 (Rs. 35400 to Rs. 112400) | |
| Assistant/Assistant Section Officer in Other Ministries/Dept./Org | 18-30 years |
| Executive Assistant in CBIC | 18–30 years |
| Research Assistant in NHRC | 18–30 years |
| Divisional Accountant in Offices C & AG | 18–30 years |
| Sub-Inspector in NIA | 18–30 years |
| Sub-Inspector in NCB- MHA | 18–30 years |
| Junior Statistical Officer in the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | 18–32 years |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II in MHA | 18–30 years |
| Office Superintendent in CBDT | 18-30 years |
| Pay level- 5 (Rs. 29200 to Rs. 92300) | |
| Auditor in C & AG | 18–27 years |
| Auditor in Other Ministries/Dept. | 18–27 years |
| Auditor in CGDA | 18–27 years |
| Accountant in C & AG | 18–27 years |
| Accountant in the Controller General of Accounts | 18-27 years |
| Accountant/Junior Accountant in Other Ministry Dept. | 18–27 years |
| Pay level- 4 (Rs. 25500 to Rs. 81100) | |
| Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant | 18–27 years |
| Sr. Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerks in CGO/CSOs | 18–27 years |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant in CBDT | 18–27 years |
| Tax Assistant in CBIC | 18–27 years |
| Sub Inspector in CBN | 18–27 years |
SSC CGL 2026 Application Fee
The candidates have to pay Rs. 100/- while submitting their SSC CGL Application Form online at www.ssc.gov.in. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM are eligible for reservation and are exempted from the application fee payment. Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa / Mastercard / Maestro / RuPay Debit cards. Last date for online fee payment: 23 June 2026 (23:00 hours). Fee once paid is non-refundable.
SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process
SSC conducts a two-tier SSC CGL selection process to shortlist candidates for various Group B and C posts under the SSC CGL 2026.
Stage 1 Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (Qualifying in nature).
Stage 2 Tier-II: Paper I (Compulsory for all posts), Paper-II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Final selection is based on merit-cum-preference of posts given by the candidate. Once a post is allotted, no change will be made by the Commission.
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026?
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in
- Click on “Apply” and then “Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026”
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to get your Registration ID
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and other required details
- Capture a live photo via webcam/mobile as per the instructions provided
Upload signature and other required documents - Pay the application fee online (if applicable) through the available payment modes
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
| SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 | NOTIFICATION |
| SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 | APPLY ONLINE |
