The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Recruitment 2026 to fill Group-B and Group-C posts in various ministries, departments, and government organizations of India. This is one of the most popular central government recruitment exams for graduate candidates.
The SSC CGL 2026 notification is expected in March 2026, and the online application process will run for about one month. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university can apply for posts such as Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, Auditor, and others.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | March 2026 (Expected) |
| Application Start Date | March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 2026 |
| Tier-1 Exam Date | May – June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Tier-2 Exam Date | To Be Announced |
The SSC recruitment cycle for 2026 begins in March, with CGL being one of the first major exams of the year.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen / PH: No Fee
- Payment Method: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI / SBI Challan.
Post Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Age Limit | Minimum Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL Various Group-B & Group-C Posts | To Be Announced | 18 – 32 Years (Post Wise) | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
Age relaxation will be provided according to Government of India rules for reserved categories.
Some Popular Posts under SSC CGL
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
- Income Tax Inspector
- Central Excise Inspector
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
- Auditor / Accountant
- Tax Assistant
Category Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | To Be Announced |
| EWS | To Be Announced |
| OBC | To Be Announced |
| SC | To Be Announced |
| ST | To Be Announced |
| Total | Notified Soon |
The final vacancy distribution will be released with the official SSC CGL 2026 notification.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL 2026 selection process consists of two stages of Computer-Based Exams.
Tier-1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- Exam Duration: 60 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
Tier-2 Exam
Tier-2 includes:
- Mathematical Abilities
- Reasoning & General Intelligence
- English Language & Comprehension
- General Awareness
- Computer Knowledge & Data Entry Test (DEST) for some posts.
Final selection is mainly based on Tier-2 marks.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post Level | Salary (Approx) |
|---|---|
| Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
SSC CGL offers high-pay central government jobs with allowances and promotion opportunities.
Important Links
| Online Post Preference Form Link | Click Here |
| Check Post Preference Form Notice | Click Here |
| Download Preference Form Sample | Click Here |
| Download Tier-II Answer Key | Click Here |
| Check Tier-II Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Tier-II Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Tier-II Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Check Tier-II Exam City Notice | Click Here |
| Check Tier-II Revised Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Check Tier-II Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Tier-I Final Answer Key | Click Here |
| Check Tier-I Final Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Tier-I Result | List-I | List-II | List-III |
| Download Tier-I Cutoff | Click Here |
| Download Tier-I Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Tier-I Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Tier-I Re-Exam Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Tier-I Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Check Exam City & Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Check Exam City Details Notice | Click Here |
| Check Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Tentative Vacancy Details | Click Here |
| Online Correction Link | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Registration | Login |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| SSC Official Website | Click Here |