📅 Updated: April 17, 2026 | Staff Selection Commission
📝 SSC CGL 2026 Notification
Combined Graduate Level – 15,000+ Group B & C Vacancies!
Notification: April 2026 | Apply by: 30 April 2026 | Exam: May–June 2026 | ssc.gov.in
- 🔴 Notification Status: Released on 31 March 2026 ✅
- 🔴 Last Date to Apply: 30 April 2026 — Apply NOW!
- 🔴 Tier 1 Exam Date: May – June 2026
- 🔴 Total Vacancies: 15,000+ Group B & C Posts
- 🔴 Apply @ ⬇ ssc.gov.in
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the most awaited SSC CGL 2026 Notification for 15,000+ Group B and Group C vacancies across various central government ministries and departments. SSC CGL is the most popular government exam for graduates in India with over 25 lakh candidates appearing every year. If you are a graduate looking for a prestigious central government job — this is your biggest opportunity of 2026!
📝 SSC CGL 2026 – Complete Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC CGL – Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Category | Group B & Group C (Central Govt) |
| Total Vacancies | 15,000+ (Expected) |
| Notification Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 April 2026 ⚠ |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | May – June 2026 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) |
| Age Limit | 18–32 years (post-wise) |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (General/OBC) | Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/Women) |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
📅 SSC CGL 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 31 March 2026 ✅ |
| Application Start Date | 31 March 2026 ✅ |
| Last Date to Apply ⚠ | 30 April 2026 |
| Last Date Fee Payment | 30 April 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | May – June 2026 |
| Tier 1 Admit Card | 1 week before exam |
| Tier 1 Result | After Tier 1 exam |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | To be announced |
📊 SSC CGL 2026 Posts List & Vacancies
SSC CGL recruits for prestigious Group B and Group C posts across various central government departments. Here are the major posts:
| Post Name | Department | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) | Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. | Level 8 |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | MEA, AFHQ, CSS | Level 7 |
| Inspector (Income Tax) | CBDT | Level 7 |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | Level 7 |
| Sub Inspector (CBI) | Central Bureau of Investigation | Level 7 |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement | Level 7 |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | M/o Statistics & PI | Level 6 |
| Auditor | CAG, CGDA | Level 5 |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT, CBIC | Level 4 |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Various Depts. | Level 4 |
✅ SSC CGL 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Most Posts: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a subject OR 60% in Maths in Class 12th
- Statistical Investigator Grade II: Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one subject
- Assistant Audit Officer: Degree in any discipline + knowledge of Finance/Accounts preferred
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
| Post Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Most Group B & C Posts | 18 – 30 years |
| ASO, Inspector, Sub-Inspector posts | 20 – 30 years |
| AAO, Statistical Officer | Up to 30 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years |
| PwBD (General) | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt rules |
📄 SSC CGL 2026 Exam Pattern
Tier 1 – Qualifying (CBT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 Min |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Language | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Min |
❌ Negative Marking Tier 1: 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer | Tier 1 is Qualifying in nature
Tier 2 – Merit Based (CBT)
| Paper | Sections | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Module 1: Maths + Reasoning | Module 2: English + GK | Module 3: Computer | 390+ | 2 hrs 15 min |
| Paper II (JSO) | Statistics | 200 | 2 hrs |
| Paper III (AAO) | General Studies (Finance & Economics) | 200 | 2 hrs |
📚 SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction, Syllogism, Matrix, Venn Diagram, Puzzle |
| General Awareness | History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Tech, Current Affairs, Awards, Sports, Books, Important Days |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Percentage, Ratio, Profit-Loss, SI/CI, Time-Speed-Distance, Time & Work, Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, DI |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Fill in Blanks, Error Detection, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, One-word substitution, Cloze Test |
💸 SSC CGL 2026 Salary Structure
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay | Gross Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAO / Assistant Section Officer | Level 8 | ₹47,600 | ₹65,000–80,000 |
| Inspector IT/Excise/Customs, SI CBI | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹55,000–70,000 |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹45,000–55,000 |
| Auditor / Accountant | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹38,000–48,000 |
| Tax Assistant / UDC | Level 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹33,000–42,000 |
🏆 SSC CGL Benefits: DA | HRA | Transport Allowance | Medical | LTC | Children Education Allowance | Pension | Job Security | Promotions
📥 How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026
- 🔗 Visit ssc.gov.in
- 📝 Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done
- 🔑 Login with Registration Number and Password
- 📄 Click on SSC CGL 2026 Apply Online link
- 📷 Fill personal details, educational qualification, post preference
- 💸 Upload Photograph and Signature
- 💳 Pay application fee ₹100 via UPI/Net Banking/Debit Card
- 📤 Submit and download confirmation page
💡 SSC CGL 2026 Preparation Tips
| Subject | Strategy |
|---|---|
| Maths / Quant | Practice 50 questions daily. Focus on Percentage, Ratio, Geometry, Trigonometry. Use R.S. Aggarwal book |
| Reasoning | Most scoring section! Practice puzzles, coding-decoding, series daily. Aim 23+ out of 25 |
| English | Read English newspaper daily. Learn 10 new words every day. Practice comprehension and error detection |
| General Awareness | Read Lucent GK book + last 6 months current affairs. Focus on Science, History, Polity |
| Mock Tests | Give 1 full mock test daily in last month. Analyze mistakes. Target 150+ in Tier 1 |
❓ SSC CGL 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
⚠ Last Date: 30 April 2026 — Apply NOW!
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