SSC CGL 2026 Notification: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026, bringing good news for lakhs of government job aspirants across the country. The commission has announced 12,256 tentative vacancies for various Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts in central government ministries, departments, constitutional bodies, statutory organizations, and tribunals.
Those candidates interested in taking these vacancies can now apply online due to the SSC CGL 2026 notification. The date range for the Tier I exam is from 13 to 30 August 2026, whereas the application deadline is on 22 June 2026.
One of India's Largest Graduate-Level Recruitment Drives
One such widely popularized recruiting examination is the SSC CGL examination organized by the Staff Selection Commission. Millions of graduates compete each year to fill up only a few vacancies in various governmental departments due to the lucrative salary packages, job security, prospects for career growth, and additional governmental facilities that come along.
Around 12,000 vacancies have been declared, and hence, it can be expected that there will be an overwhelming response for the present round of recruitment drive. The examination is scheduled in phases, with document verification being held after tier-I and tier-II computer-based examinations.
Important Dates for SSC CGL 2026
Candidates planning to appear for SSC CGL 2026 should take note of the following important dates:
- Notification Release Date: June 6, 2026
- Online Application Start Date: June 6, 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: June 22, 2026
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: June 23, 2026
- Application Correction Window: June 25 to June 27, 2026
- SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Date: August 13 to August 30, 2026
- Tier-II Exam Date: To be announced later
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date and complete their registration process well in advance to avoid technical issues.
SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy Details
Approximately 12,256 job vacancies have been identified through various government ministries and departments as per the notice. The actual number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending upon the requirements of the departments collaborating for this purpose.
Some of the major posts to be filled through SSC CGL 2026 include:
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
- Inspector of Income Tax
- Inspector (Central Excise)
- Inspector (Preventive Officer)
- Examiner
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
- Sub Inspector
- Auditor
- Accountant
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
- Tax Assistant
- Upper Division Clerk and several other administrative positions
The detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup has been provided in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who qualify for the exam SSC CGL 2026 must possess a degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institution. For some jobs such as Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator Grade II, a candidate should have attained a certain academic qualification in either Mathematics or Statistics.
There is also the question of age restriction; this may range between 18 and 32 years of age, depending on the position one wishes to apply for. Age relaxation can be given to candidates from the SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ex-servicemen/other categories of Government of India.
Application Fee
The application fees for candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories for SSC CGL 2026 have been fixed at ₹100 each.
However, it is important to note that the examination fee is waived off for female candidates and candidates belonging to the SC, ST, PwBD, and ex-servicemen categories as well.
The fee may be paid through debit/credit card, UPI, and net banking.
SSC CGL 2026 Exam Pattern
The recruitment process consists of two stages:
Tier-I Examination
The Tier-I examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and will include questions from:
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Comprehension
The examination will carry a total of 200 marks and candidates will be given 60 minutes to complete the test.
Tier-II Examination
Candidates fulfilling the criteria of Tier-I will qualify for Tier-II. As per the job they are seeking, Tier-II will consist of a number of papers. It evaluates the analytical, current affairs, numerical, English language, and subject-wise knowledge of the candidates.
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026
Candidates can submit their applications online through the SSC's official portal. Applicants must complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process before filling out the application form.
The application process includes:
- Registration on the SSC portal
- Filling personal and educational details
- Uploading photograph and signature
- Payment of application fee
- Final submission of the application form
Candidates should carefully verify all details before submission as incorrect information may lead to rejection of the application.
