SSC CGL 2026 Notification
The SSC CGL 2026 notification was released by the Staff Selection Commission on 21 May 2026. The notification contains important details about the Combined Graduate Level examination, including the available posts, eligibility requirements, application process, examination scheme, syllabus, and selection process.
Candidates interested in SSC CGL 2026 should read the official notification carefully before applying. It provides the complete rules and instructions that candidates need to follow throughout the recruitment process.
The SSC CGL 2026 Notification PDF can be checked on the official SSC website. Candidates should also regularly check for official updates or changes related to the examination.
SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy
The SSC CGL 2026 vacancy has been announced for a total of 12,256 posts. These vacancies are distributed across various Group B and Group C posts in different ministries, departments, and offices of the Government of India.
The post-wise vacancy details may vary depending on the requirements of the concerned departments. Candidates can check the available posts and their respective eligibility requirements before choosing their preferences during the recruitment process.
The Staff Selection Commission may update or revise the vacancy figures during the recruitment process. Candidates should check the latest official SSC updates for any changes in the SSC CGL 2026 vacancy.
SSC CGL 2026 Eligibility Criteria
SSC CGL 2026 Educational Qualification
The SSC CGL 2026 educational qualification depends on the post. The required qualification must be obtained by 1 August 2026.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Bachelor’s Degree + proficiency in the regional/official language for State Cadre posts. |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Bachelor’s Degree with 60% marks in Mathematics at Class 12 level, or a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a subject. |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Demography, Population Studies, Operations Research, IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology, Computer Applications, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence. |
| Other SSC CGL Posts | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute or equivalent. |
Final-year students can also apply, provided they obtain the required qualification by 1 August 2026.
Candidates must produce valid educational certificates during document verification. Equivalent qualifications must be supported by the required Equivalence Certificate.
SSC CGL 2026 Age Limit
The SSC CGL 2026 age limit varies depending on the post. The age will be calculated as on 1 August 2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer | 18–30 Years |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | 18–30 Years |
| Assistant Section Officer | 18–30 / 20–30 Years |
| Inspector of Income Tax | 18–30 Years |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | 18–30 Years |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | 18–30 Years |
| Inspector (Examiner) | 18–30 Years |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | 18–30 Years |
| Sub Inspector (CBI) | 20–30 Years |
| Inspector Posts | 18–30 Years |
| Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) | 18–30 Years |
| Executive Assistant | 18–30 Years |
| Research Assistant | 18–30 Years |
| Divisional Accountant | 18–30 Years |
| Sub Inspector (NIA) | 18–30 Years |
| Sub-Inspector/Junior Intelligence Officer (NCB) | 18–30 Years |
| Junior Statistical Officer | 18–32 Years |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | 18–30 Years |
| Office Superintendent | 18–30 Years |
| Section Head | 18–30 Years |
| Auditor / Accountant | 18–27 Years |
| Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant | 18–27 Years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant / UDC | 18–27 Years |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | 18–27 Years |
| Tax Assistant | 18–27 Years |
| Sub-Inspector (CBN) | 18–27 Years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 Years after deduction of military service |
Additional relaxation is available for certain eligible government employees, widows/divorced women, and defence personnel as per SSC rules.
SSC CGL 2026 Nationality
Candidates must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from the countries specified in the official notification with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Candidates from Nepal, Bhutan, and the specified Indian-origin category must have the required eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
SSC CGL 2026 Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL 2026 exam pattern consists of Tier-I and Tier-II. Candidates should understand the paper structure, marking scheme, and duration before starting their preparation.
| Tier | Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | 4 Subjects | 100 | 200 | 60 Min |
| Tier-II | Paper-I | 150* | 450* | 2 Hr 30 Min |
| Tier-II | Paper-II (Statistics) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Tier-II | Paper-III (Finance & Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Tier-I Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 15 Min |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 Min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 Min |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | 15 Min |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Min |
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
Tier-II Exam Pattern
Paper-I is compulsory for all posts.
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 |
| Section-I | Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 |
| Section-II | English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 135 |
| Section-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 |
| Section-IV | Data Entry Speed Test | Qualifying | — |
Paper-II: Statistics — 100 Questions, 200 Marks, for JSO and Statistical Investigator Grade-II candidates.
Paper-III: General Studies (Finance & Economics) — 100 Questions, 200 Marks, for candidates shortlisted for Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer posts.
Note: Tier-II Paper-II and Paper-III are applicable only to the respective posts.
SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus
The SSC CGL 2026 syllabus covers subjects such as Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English, Computer Knowledge, Statistics, and Finance & Economics. The syllabus varies between Tier-I and Tier-II.
SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Awareness | Quantitative Aptitude | English Comprehension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semantic Analogy | Current Affairs | Number System | Vocabulary |
| Symbolic Operations | History | Percentages | Grammar |
| Number Analogy | Culture | Ratio & Proportion | Sentence Structure |
| Figural Analogy | Geography | Square Roots | Synonyms |
| Classification | Economic Scene | Averages | Antonyms |
| Venn Diagrams | General Policy | Interest | Spot the Error |
| Series | Scientific Research | Profit & Loss | Fill in the Blanks |
| Coding-Decoding | India & Neighbouring Countries | Discount | Spellings |
| Space Orientation | — | Partnership | Idioms & Phrases |
| Drawing Inferences | — | Mixture & Alligation | One Word Substitution |
| Punched Hole / Folding | — | Time & Distance | Sentence Improvement |
| Embedded Figures | — | Time & Work | Active & Passive Voice |
| Critical Thinking | — | Algebra | Direct & Indirect Speech |
| Problem Solving | — | Geometry | Cloze Test |
| Emotional Intelligence | — | Mensuration | Comprehension |
| Social Intelligence | — | Trigonometry | — |
| Numerical Operations | — | Statistics & Probability | — |
SSC CGL Tier-II Syllabus
| Mathematical Abilities | Reasoning & General Intelligence | English Language & Comprehension | General Awareness | Computer Knowledge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number System | Analogy | Vocabulary | Current Affairs | Computer Basics |
| Arithmetic Operations | Classification | Grammar | History | CPU |
| Algebra | Series | Sentence Structure | Culture | Input/Output Devices |
| Geometry | Coding-Decoding | Synonyms & Antonyms | Geography | Computer Memory |
| Mensuration | Venn Diagrams | Error Spotting | Economic Scene | Windows |
| Trigonometry | Figural Questions | Fill in the Blanks | General Policy | Keyboard Shortcuts |
| Statistics | Problem Solving | Idioms & Phrases | Scientific Research | MS Word |
| Probability | Critical Thinking | One Word Substitution | India & Neighbouring Countries | MS Excel |
| — | Emotional Intelligence | Sentence Improvement | — | MS PowerPoint |
| — | Social Intelligence | Active/Passive Voice | — | Internet & E-mail |
| — | Numerical Operations | Direct/Indirect Speech | — | E-Banking |
| — | — | Cloze Test | — | Networking |
| — | — | Comprehension | — | Cyber Security |
SSC CGL Tier-II Paper-II: Statistics
| Statistics Topics |
|---|
| Collection, Classification & Presentation of Data |
| Measures of Central Tendency |
| Measures of Dispersion |
| Moments, Skewness & Kurtosis |
| Correlation & Regression |
| Probability Theory |
| Probability Distributions |
| Sampling Theory |
| Statistical Inference |
| Analysis of Variance |
SSC CGL Tier-II Paper-III: Finance & Economics
| Finance & Accounts | Economics & Governance |
|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | CAG |
| Accounting Concepts | Finance Commission |
| Journal & Ledger | Microeconomics |
| Trial Balance | Demand & Supply |
| Bank Reconciliation | Production |
| Depreciation | Market Forms |
| Financial Statements | Indian Economy |
| — | National Income |
| — | Poverty & Unemployment |
| — | Economic Reforms |
| — | Infrastructure |
Note: Paper-II is applicable to candidates shortlisted for Junior Statistical Officer/Statistical Investigator Grade-II, while Paper-III is applicable to candidates shortlisted for Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer posts. The topic lists above are a concise presentation of the syllabus given in the SSC CGL 2026 notification.
SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process
The SSC CGL 2026 selection process includes the following stages:
| Stage | Process |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tier-I Examination |
| 2 | Tier-II Examination |
| 3 | Computer Test / DEST, if applicable |
| 4 | Document Verification |
| 5 | Final Selection & Post Allotment |
Final selection is based on merit and post preferences. Candidates must also meet the required physical, medical, and educational standards for posts where applicable.
SSC CGL 2026 Posts
The SSC CGL 2026 recruitment offers multiple Group B and Group C government posts across central ministries, departments and offices. Posts are available under Pay Level 4 to Pay Level 8, with different salary ranges and age limits.
SSC CGL 2026 Post-Wise Details
| Post | Pay Level | Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Level 8 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | Level 8 | Bachelor’s + Regional Language | 18–30 Years |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | Level 8 | Bachelor’s + Regional Language | 18–30 Years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Level 7 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 / 20–30 Years |
| Inspector of Income Tax | Level 7 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | Level 7 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | Level 7 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Inspector (Examiner) | Level 7 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Level 7 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Sub Inspector (CBI) | Level 7 | Bachelor’s Degree | 20–30 Years |
| Inspector Posts | Level 7 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Inspector (CBN) | Level 7 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Level 6 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Executive Assistant | Level 6 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Research Assistant | Level 6 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Divisional Accountant | Level 6 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Sub Inspector (NIA) | Level 6 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer (NCB) | Level 6 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Level 6 | Degree + Maths/Statistics requirement | 18–32 Years |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Level 6 | Relevant Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Office Superintendent | Level 6 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Section Head | Level 6 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–30 Years |
| Auditor | Level 5 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–27 Years |
| Accountant / Junior Accountant | Level 5 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–27 Years |
| Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant | Level 4 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–27 Years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant / UDC | Level 4 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–27 Years |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | Level 4 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–27 Years |
| Tax Assistant | Level 4 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–27 Years |
| Sub-Inspector (CBN) | Level 4 | Bachelor’s Degree | 18–27 Years |
Important: Final SSC CGL post allotment is based on merit and the preferences submitted by candidates. Some posts also require specific physical, medical or other post-specific standards, so candidates should check the requirements before choosing their post preferences.
SSC CGL 2026 Salary & Pay Scale
The SSC CGL 2026 salary depends on the post and pay level. Selected candidates receive basic pay along with applicable Central Government allowances and benefits.
| Pay Level | Pay Scale | Major Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 | Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer |
| Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ASO, Income Tax Inspector, AEO, CBI Sub-Inspector |
| Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | JSO, Divisional Accountant, Executive Assistant |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | Auditor, Accountant |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | Tax Assistant, Postal Assistant, UDC |
SSC CGL Salary Per Month
The actual SSC CGL in-hand salary varies based on the post, place of posting, allowances and applicable deductions. Common salary components include Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance.
Note: The pay scale is not the same as monthly in-hand salary. Actual earnings vary according to the candidate's post and posting location.
SSC CGL 2026 Admit Card
The SSC CGL 2026 Admit Card has not been released yet. The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card online before the examination. Candidates can download the SSC CGL Hall Ticket 2026 from the official SSC website using their registration details.
| Exam | Admit Card Status |
|---|---|
| SSC CGL Tier-I | Not Released Yet |
| SSC CGL Tier-II | Not Released Yet |
SSC CGL Admit Card 2026: Candidates should regularly check the official SSC website for the admit card release date, exam centre, reporting time and exam instructions.
SSC CGL 2026 Answer Key
The SSC CGL 2026 Answer Key will be released by the Staff Selection Commission after the examination. Candidates will be able to check the SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 online and compare their responses to estimate their marks.
| Exam | Answer Key Status |
|---|---|
| SSC CGL Tier-I | To Be Released |
| SSC CGL Tier-II | To Be Released |
Note: The answer key will be released after the respective examination. SSC may also provide a provisional answer key and response sheet for candidates to check and raise objections, as applicable.
SSC CGL 2026 Result
The SSC CGL 2026 Result will be released online by the Staff Selection Commission after the respective examination stages. Candidates can check the SSC CGL Result 2026 using their registration details.
| Exam | Result Status |
|---|---|
| SSC CGL Tier-I | To Be Released |
| SSC CGL Tier-II | To Be Released |
Note: The result will be published on the official SSC website after completion of the respective examination stage. Candidates should check the official website for the SSC CGL result date, scorecard and merit list.
SSC CGL 2026 Cut Off
The SSC CGL 2026 Cut Off will be released by the Staff Selection Commission along with the result. The cut-off marks are published for different categories and post groups. Until the official 2026 cut-off is announced, candidates can use the previous-year marks to understand the SSC CGL cut-off trend and expected qualifying marks.
SSC CGL Previous Year Tier-I Cut Off
| Category | Finance / AAO | JSO | Statistical Investigator Gr. II | All Other Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 169.67168 | 168.53975 | 172.36025 | 150.04936 |
| EWS | 167.18331 | 166.06750 | 158.76802 | 143.44441 |
| OBC | 166.28763 | 165.86857 | 152.42184 | 145.93743 |
| SC | 154.29292 | 148.50911 | — | 126.68201 |
| ST | 148.98918 | 146.65109 | 127.32602 | 118.16655 |
| OH | 147.95269 | 132.72381 | — | 115.98466 |
| HH | 126.86400 | 80.99998 | 49.14875 | 77.72754 |
| Others-PwD | 109.82718 | — | 40.00000 | 57.45303 |
| VH | — | 114.60998 | 82.56201 | 121.59662 |
| ESM | — | — | — | 100.29326 |
Important: The table above represents previous-year SSC CGL Tier-I cut-off marks and is provided only as a reference. The SSC CGL 2026 cut off, category-wise cut off, and post-wise cut off will be updated here after their official release.
SSC CGL Cut Off 2026
Candidates should not treat previous-year marks as the final SSC CGL 2026 qualifying score. The actual cut-off may vary depending on vacancies, candidate performance, difficulty level of the examination and competition.
SSC CGL 2026 Exam Centres
Candidates must select three examination centres in order of preference from the same SSC Region while filling out the SSC CGL application form.
| SSC Region | States / UTs | Examination Centres (with Codes) |
|---|---|---|
| CR | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar | Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206), Gaya (3203), Agra (3001), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi (3008), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3003), Varanasi (3013), Chapra (3208), Saharsa (3210), Darbhanga (3202), Purnea (3209), Munger (3211) |
| ER | A&N Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal | Dhanbad (4206), Jamshedpur (4207), Ranchi (4205), Balasore (4601), Berhampore (4602), Bhubaneswar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Rourkela (4610), Sambalpur (4609), Gangtok (4001), Asansol (4417), Burdwan (4422), Durgapur (4426), Kolkata (4410), Siliguri (4415), Sri Vijaya Puram (4802), Suri (4416), Dhenkanal (4611), Bokaro (4201), Malda (4412), Kalyani (4419) |
| KKR | Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep | Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Ernakulam (9213), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212), Thiruvananthapuram (9211), Kannur (9202), Kavaratti (9401) |
| MPR | Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh | Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205) |
| NER | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati/Dispur (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Tezpur (5112), Imphal (5501), Churachandpur (5502), Ukhrul (5503), Shillong (5401), Aizwal (5701), Dimapur (5301), Kohima (5302), Agartala (5601) |
| NR | Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand | Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Roorkee (2006), Delhi (2201), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Sikar (2411), Udaipur (2409) |
| NWR | Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh, Punjab | Chandigarh/Mohali (1601), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Samba (1010), Srinagar (1007), Leh (1005), Amritsar (1404), Jalandhar (1402), Patiala (1403), Bathinda (1401) |
| SR | Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana | Chirala (8011), Guntur (8001), Kakinada (8009), Kurnool (8003), Nellore (8010), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupati (8006), Vizianagaram (8012), Vijayawada (8008), Visakhapatnam (8007), Puducherry (8401), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Madurai (8204), Salem (8205), Tiruchirappalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Vellore (8208), Hyderabad (8601), Karimnagar (8604), Warangal (8603), Srikakulam (8015), Eluru (8016), Krishnagiri (8209), Ongole (8014), Theni (8211), Siddipet (8605) |
| WR | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Panaji (7801), Ahmedabad (7001), Gandhinagar (7012), Mehsana (7013), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Vadodara (7002), Amravati (7201), Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (7202), Jalgaon (7214), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208) |
Important: SSC may add, cancel or change examination centres depending on administrative requirements. Candidates should select their preferences carefully, as requests for changing the examination centre after application submission are generally not considered.
FAQs — SSC CGL
Q. What is SSC CGL 2026?
SSC CGL 2026 is the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination for recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts.
Q. When will SSC CGL 2026 be conducted?
SSC CGL Tier-I 2026 is tentatively scheduled for August-September 2026, while Tier-II is scheduled for December 2026.
Q. How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL 2026?
SSC has announced 12,256 tentative vacancies for SSC CGL 2026.
Q. What is the eligibility for SSC CGL 2026?
Candidates generally need a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university or institute. The age limit varies by post, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories.
Q. What is the SSC CGL 2026 application fee?
The application fee is ₹100. Women candidates and eligible SC, ST, PwBD and ESM candidates are exempted from the fee.
Q. What is the SSC CGL 2026 exam pattern?
SSC CGL is conducted through Tier-I and Tier-II examinations. Tier-I consists of objective-type questions with a total duration of 60 minutes.
Q. What is the SSC CGL salary?
SSC CGL salary depends on the post and pay level. The notified posts range from Pay Level 4 to Pay Level 8, along with applicable allowances.
Q. Has the SSC CGL 2026 admit card been released?
No. The SSC CGL 2026 admit card has not been released yet. It will be available before the respective examination.
Q. When will the SSC CGL 2026 result and cut off be released?
The SSC CGL 2026 result and cut off will be released after the respective examination stage. The exact dates have not been announced yet.
Q. Can final-year students apply for SSC CGL 2026?
Yes. Final-year candidates can apply if they possess the required educational qualification by the prescribed cut-off date.