The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the much-awaited Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 notification. This year, the SSC is aiming to fill approximately 12,256 tentative vacancies across Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts. The available roles include highly sought-after positions like Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Assistant Enforcement Officer, and Sub-Inspector in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The online application process will commence on 21st May 2026 and end on June 22, 2026. Interested candidates can apply online from the official website before the last date. In this article, we will provide all details like eligibility criteria, application process, and other key details.
SSC CGL Notification 2026 Overview
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Post Category | Group B (Gazetted / Non-Gazetted) & Group C |
| Selection Process | Various Stages |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Nil) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Before application process kindly check eligibility criteria:
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institute is mandatory.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 32 years of age. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government rules.
Vacancy Breakdown & Hoistorical Trend
| Year | Total Vacancies Announced |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 12,256 |
| 2025 | 15,118 |
| 2024 | 17,727 |
| 2023 | 8,415 |
Exam Pattern & Other Things
SSC CGL is a multi-tier exam. Don’t let that intimidate you, but do understand what you’re signing up for:
- Tier 1 (Computer Based): 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes. Sections General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension. Negative marking of 0.50 per wrong answer.
- Tier 2 (Computer Based): Multiple papers depending on the post you’re targeting. Maths + English are mandatory for all. Additional papers for specific posts.
- Document Verification: Final stage show up with originals of everything.
Important Dates To Remember
| Online Application Starts | May 21, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | June 22, 2026 (up to 11 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | June 23, 2026 (up to 11 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | June 29 to July 1, 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam (CBT) | August–September 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam (CBT) | December 2026 (Tentative) |
How To Apply Online SSC CGL 2026
Follow below steps to complete application process:
- Go to the official website at ssc.gov.in.
- If you haven’t already, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process on ssc.gov.in or the mySSC app.
- On the homepage find active link SSC CGL Link on Latest Notifications”.
- Fill application form with your personal, educational and contact details.
- Pay applicaton fee of Rs. 100.
- Submit and take printout for future reference.
Important Links
| Notification | Check Here |
| Apply Link | Check Here |
