The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has invited applicants for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026, announcing 12,256 Vacancies for various Group B and Group C officers in various departments of the Central Government. Apply link is available at the bottom of the page.
| Start Date | 21st May 2026 |
| Last Date | 22nd June 2026 |
| Vacancy | 12256 |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Age | 18 – 32 years |
| Fee | ₹ 100/- (for gen cat) |
| Exam Stage | Tier I, Tier II |
| Exam Date Tier I (CBT) | August & September 2026 |
| Exam Date Tier II (CBT) | December 2026 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
| Apply Click | |
| Quick Links Click | |
Note: Notification Date 21.05.2026
SSC CGL Exam 2026: Important Dates
The eligible applicant can apply online for the recruitment of 12256 vacancies for the posts of Group B and Group C in various departments of the Central Government of India. under the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) 2026. The online application has started on 21st May 2026 on the official website of the Staff Selection Commission. The last date for the application as per the notification of SSC – 2026 is 22nd June 2026.
• Last date for making online application fee payment is 23rd June 2026.
• Applicants are advised to apply before the last date, as the server may have some technical issues due to a lot of traffic on the last date of the application.
• Application forms submitted only may be downloaded/printed up to 01st July 2026, till 23:59 hrs.
SSC CGL Exam 2026 Educational Qualification
• Junior Statistical Officer (JSO):
◦ Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from any recognized University/Institute with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard level.
• Statistical Investigator Grade 2:
◦ Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any subject with statistics as one of the subjects from any recognized University/ Institute.
• Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
◦ Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from any recognized University/ Institute OR
◦ Minimum 01 years of research experience in any recognized University/ Research Institute.
◦ Candidates must have a Law degree in Law/ Human Rights from a recognized university.
• All Other Posts:
◦ Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from any recognized University/ Institute.
◦ Candidates possessing equivalent educational qualifications shall also produce relevant equivalence certificates from the authorities concerned at the time of Document verification.
Details of Posts:
SSC CGL Pay Level -07 (₹ 44900/- to ₹ 142400/-)
| SI.No | Name of Post | Department | Age Limit |
| 01. | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | 20-30 Years |
| 02. | Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | 18-30 Years |
| 03. | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railways | 20-30 Years |
| 04. | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | 20-30 Years |
| 05. | Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | 20-30 Years |
| 06. | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics and IT | 18-30 Years |
| 07. | Assistant/Assistant Section Officer | Others Ministries | 18-30 Years |
| 08. | Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | 18-30 Years |
| 09. | Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | 18-30 Years |
| 10. | Inspector (Preventive Officer) | CBIC | 18-30 Years |
| 11. | Inspector (Examiner) | CBIC | 18-30 Years |
| 12. | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Dept. of Revenue | 18-30 Years |
| 13. | Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | 20-30 Years |
| 14. | Inspector Posts | Dept. of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18-30 Years |
| 15. | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18-30 Years |
SSC CGL Pay Level -06 (₹ 35400/- to ₹ 112400/-)
| SI.No | Name of post | Department | Age Limit |
| 16. | Assistant/ Assistant Section Officer | Other Departments | 20-30 Years |
| 17. | Executive Assistant | CBIC | 18-30 Years |
| 18. | Research Assistant | NHRC | 18-30 Years |
| 19. | Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-30 Years |
| 20. | Sub Inspector | NIA | 18-30 Years |
| 21. | Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer | MHA | 18-30 Years |
| 22. | Junior Statistical Officer | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | 18-32 Years |
SSC CGL Pay Level -05 (₹ 29200/- to ₹ 92300/-)
| SI.No | Name of post | Department | Age Limit |
| 23. | Auditor | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 Years |
| 24. | Auditor | Offices under CGDA | 18-27 Years |
| 25. | Auditor | Other Ministry/Departments | 18-27 Years |
| 26. | Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 Years |
| 27. | Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | 18-27 Years |
| 28. | Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Dept. | 18-27 Years |
SSC CGL Pay Level -04 (₹ 25500/- to ₹ 81100/-)
| SI.No | Name of post | Department | Age Limit |
| 29. | post-Assistant/Sorting Assistant | Dept of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18-27 Years |
| 30. | Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. | 18-27 Years |
| 31. | Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services | 18-27 Years |
| 32. | Tax Assistant | CBDT | 18-27 Years |
| 33. | Tax Assistant | CBIC | 18-27 Years |
| 34. | Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | 18-27 Years |
SSC CGL Exam 2026: Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026):
• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 27 years – 32 years (different post)
◦ Age relaxation under the Guidelines of the Staff Selection Commission CGL Recruitment 2026.
SSC CGL Exam 2026 Application Fee / How to pay
The applicant pays the application fee online only using a debit card/ credit card/ Net banking. “FEE ONCE PAID SHALL NOT BE REFUNDED”
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹ 100/- |
| SC/ST PWBD/All Female | Nil |
| Correction fee 1st time | ₹ 200/- |
| Correction fee 2nd time | ₹ 500/- |
SSC CGL Exam 2026: Selection Process
• Tier I – Preliminary Examination.
• Tier II – Main Examination.
• Documentation Verification.
Quick Links
Photo & Sign:
| Documents Name | Documents Size | Format |
| Photo (Colour) | 20kb to 50kb | JPEG Only |
| Signature (Black Ink pen) | 10kb to 20kb | JPEG Only |
How to Apply for SSC CGL Examination 2026
Step 01: Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). https://ssc.gov.in/
Step 02: Click on the link ‘Apply.’ It will lead to a new website.
Step 03: If you have not registered before, click on “Register now”, if you have registered yourself before then click on “Login”.
Step 04: After filling the form properly, click on the “Submit” button. Login ID and Password will be generated and will be send to the registered e-mail ID and mobile number. Please note down the Login ID and Password for future reference.
Step 05: To upload a photo & sign, candidates must login using their Login ID and Password. Check the size of the photo & sign.
Step 06: Next, make the payment using the available options. Check the application fee.
Step 07: Please preview the application form and check all the information you have filled/entered before final submission, as after submitting the form in this step, the candidate will not be able to edit/modify the application form.
Step 08: After submitting the application in Step 07, candidates are required to take a printout of the application form. Click on “Application printout/reprint”. Check the last date to print the application.
