The Staff Selection Commission has officially released the SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 notification for various Group B and Group C posts under central government departments and ministries. The online registration process has started from May 21, 2026, and eligible graduates can now apply through the official SSC portal.
According to the official notice, the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 will be conducted for approximately 12,256 vacancies across multiple departments, including CBDT, CBIC, CBI, the Ministry of External Affairs, the Intelligence Bureau, CAG, NIA, and several other ministries.
The Commission has also confirmed that Tier 1 examinations are tentatively scheduled for August and September 2026, while Tier 2 examinations are expected to be held in December 2026.
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SSC CGL 2026 Registration Dates
Candidates preparing for SSC CGL 2026 should keep track of the major deadlines announced in the official notification.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SSC CGL 2026 Notification Release | May 21, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 22, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | June 23, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | June 29 to July 1, 2026 |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date | August–September 2026 |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Date | December 2026 |
SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy Details
The Staff Selection Commission stated that around 12,256 tentative vacancies are currently available under SSC CGL Recruitment 2026. The final category-wise and post-wise vacancy list will be updated later on the official SSC website.
Some of the major posts included in SSC CGL 2026 are:
- Assistant Audit Officer
- Assistant Accounts Officer
- Assistant Section Officer
- Inspector of Income Tax
- Inspector (Central Excise)
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
- Sub Inspector in CBI
- Inspector Posts
- Junior Statistical Officer
- Statistical Investigator Grade II
- Auditor
- Accountant
- Tax Assistant
- Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant
The notification includes posts across Pay Level 4 to Pay Level 8, with salaries ranging from ₹25,500 to ₹1,51,100 depending on the position and department.
SSC CGL 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. However, certain posts have additional subject-related requirements.
For Junior Statistical Officer posts, candidates should either have at least 60% marks in Mathematics at the Class 12 level or Statistics as a subject in graduation. Statistical Investigator Grade-II posts require degrees related to Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
The age limit varies according to the post category. Most posts fall under 18-27 years, 18-30 years, or 20-30 years age brackets. Reserved category candidates will receive age relaxation as per government norms.
SSC CGL 2026 Application Fee
The SSC CGL 2026 application fee has been fixed at ₹100 for General and OBC category candidates. Women candidates, along with SC, ST, PwBD, and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates, are exempted from fee payment.
The fee can be paid through UPI, Net Banking, or debit cards. SSC clarified that incomplete applications due to non-payment of fees will be rejected automatically.
How to Apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Candidates can complete the application process online through the official SSC website or the MySSC mobile application. SSC has also made Aadhaar-based authentication available for applicants.
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Log in using registration credentials.
- Fill out the SSC CGL 2026 application form.
- Upload the required documents and signature.
- Pay the application fee if applicable.
- Submit and download the final application form.
SSC has advised candidates not to wait until the final date due to possible server load issues during the last days of registration.
SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process
The SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 selection process will be conducted in two stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Computer-Based Examinations. Tier 1 will be qualifying in nature, while Tier 2 marks will play a major role in the final merit list.
SSC will use normalisation for exams conducted in multiple shifts before preparing results and cut-offs. Candidates qualifying for Tier 2 will be called for document verification by the concerned departments.
Key stages in SSC CGL 2026 selection include:
- Tier 1 Computer-Based Test
- Tier 2 Computer-Based Test
- Document Verification
- Physical/Medical Tests for selected posts
Candidates applying for posts like CBI Sub-Inspector, Inspector, or enforcement-related roles must also meet physical and medical standards prescribed by departments. Final selection will depend on Tier 2 performance, post preference, category-wise cut-off, and successful document verification.
