The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 for recruitment to approximately 12,256 vacancies under various Ministries, Departments, Constitutional Bodies, and Tribunals of the Government of India. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official SSC portal.
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Examination | Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Total Posts | 12,256 Posts (Approx.) |
| Post Type | Group B & Group C |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | Pay Level 4 to Pay Level 8 |
| Pay Scale | ₹25,500 – ₹1,51,100 |
| Official Helpline | 1800 309 3063 (Toll Free) |
SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy Details
SSC CGL 2026 recruitment includes various prestigious Group B and Group C posts such as:
- Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)
- Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO)
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
- Inspector
- Sub Inspector
- Inspector of Posts
- Statistical Investigator
- Office Superintendent
- Auditor
- Accountant
- Tax Assistant
- Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
- And many more
Eligibility Criteria for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Age Limit
Candidates must fall under one of the following age categories:
- 18 to 27 years
- 20 to 30 years
- 18 to 30 years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
Educational Qualification
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
Candidates must possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th level
- OR Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects
Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following subjects:
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Demography
- Population Studies
- Operation Research
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Application
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
All Other Posts
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or institute.
Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation can also apply, provided they obtain the essential qualification before 01 August 2026.
SSC CGL 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Payment can be made through:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- SBI Challan
- SBI Net Banking
SSC CGL 2026 Exam Centres in North Eastern Region (NER)
- Itanagar (5001)
- Dibrugarh (5102)
- Guwahati (Dispur) (5105)
- Jorhat (5107)
- Silchar (5111)
- Tezpur (5112)
- Dimapur (5301)
- Kohima (5302)
- Shillong (5401)
- Imphal (5501)
- Churachandpur (5502)
- Ukhrul (5503)
- Agartala (5601)
- Aizawl (5701)
How to Apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official SSC Recruitment Portal.
- Click on the Online Application Form link.
- Complete the registration process.
- Login using your registration credentials.
- Fill in personal and educational details carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates of SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Online Application | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 22 June 2026 |
| Tier-I Examination | August – September 2026 |
| Tier-II Examination | December 2026 |
SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Exam Pattern
Tier-I Examination will be conducted in Computer Based Mode.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
Important Points
- Questions will be objective type MCQs.
- Exam will be available in English and Hindi except English section.
- Negative marking of 0.50 marks for every wrong answer.
- Exam duration: 1 hour.
- Normalization process will be applied for multiple shifts.
SSC CGL Tier-II Examination
- Paper-I is compulsory for all candidates.
- Paper-II is only for candidates applying for JSO and Statistical Investigator Grade-II posts.
- Tier-II will be conducted in separate shifts/days.
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Final Words
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for graduates seeking a secure and prestigious government job in India. With over 12,000 vacancies across multiple departments, candidates should start their preparation early and complete the application process before the deadline.
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