Introduction
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) for recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts in different Ministries, Departments and Organizations of the Government of India.
SSC CGL 2026 is a national-level competitive examination conducted in two tiers. Candidates who meet the prescribed educational qualification and age requirements can apply for the examination through the official SSC website.
The examination offers recruitment to posts such as Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector in CBIC, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant and several other posts.
Exam Summary
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Post | Various Group B & Group C Posts |
| Vacancy | Approx. 12,256 |
| Exam Year | 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–27 / 18–30 / 18–32 years |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University/Institute |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Examination (CBE) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All India |
| Salary | ₹25,500 – ₹1,51,100 |
| Selection Process | Tier-I and Tier-II |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SSC CGL 2026 Notification | 21 May 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 June 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 29 June – 01 July 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam | August–September 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam | December 2026 |
Vacancy
| Category | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,256 Approx. |
Eligibility
Application Fee
Selection Process
Syllabus
Salary
Exam Pattern
SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Minutes |
SSC CGL Tier-II Paper-I Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 1 Hour |
| Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | 1 Hour |
| English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 1 Hour |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 1 Hour |
| Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 Minutes |
| Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | Qualifying | 15 Minutes |
SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process
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FAQs
SSC CGL 2026 is the Combined Graduate Level Examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts under the Government of India.
The official notification mentions approximately 12,256 tentative vacancies. Detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be updated by SSC.
For most posts, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institute. Specific qualifications apply to posts such as Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator Grade-II.
The age limit varies according to the post and is generally 18–27, 18–30 or 18–32 years as on 01 August 2026.
The application fee is ₹100. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from payment of the fee.
Tier-I consists of 100 objective questions carrying 200 marks. It includes General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension, with 25 questions and 50 marks for each subject.
Yes. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I. In Tier-II Paper-I, 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in Sections I, II and III, while Paper-II and Paper-III have 0.50 mark negative marking per wrong answer.