SSC CGL Notification & dates 2026
Official notification, important dates and exam calendar.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC CGL Notification 2026: key facts
SSC published the CGL 2026 notification on 21 May 2026. It lists about 12,256 tentative vacancies in Group B and Group C posts across departments such as Income Tax, CBI, CBDT and CBIC. The notification PDF is the official source for eligibility, the exam scheme, the post list and the application rules, so read it in full before you apply.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 |
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Notification date | 21 May 2026 |
| Mode of application | Online only |
| Tentative vacancies | 12,256 |
| Selection stages | Tier 1 + Tier 2 (computer-based), then document verification |
| Job type | Central government, Group B and Group C |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL 2026 important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and online form opens | 21 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 22 June 2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Last date for fee payment | 23 June 2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Form correction window | 29 June to 1 July 2026 (23:00 hours) |
| City intimation slip | 22 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 exam | 30 September to 30 October 2026 |
| Tier 2 exam | December 2026 |
| Admit card, answer key, result | Released stage by stage |
The application window has now closed. Admit cards for Tier 1 are being issued 2 to 3 days before each candidate's exam date. Check the SSC CGL admit card page for how to download yours.
Posts listed in the SSC CGL 2026 notification
Group B posts
- Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
- Income Tax Inspector
- Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner)
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
- Sub-Inspector in CBI
- Inspector Posts (Department of Posts)
- Divisional Accountant
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Group C posts
- Auditor and Accountant
- Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant
- Tax Assistant
- Senior Secretariat Assistant and Senior Administrative Assistant
The age limit, pay level and department for each post are on the SSC CGL posts and salary page.
Eligibility in brief
- Nationality: citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from one of the countries named in the notification. Candidates from Nepal, Bhutan and those countries need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India before they can be appointed.
- Qualification: a bachelor's degree in any discipline. JSO needs 60% in Class 12 Maths or Statistics in the degree. Statistical Investigator Grade-II needs a degree with Economics, Statistics or Mathematics.
- Age: 18–27, 20–30, 18–30 or 18–32 years depending on the post. Relaxation applies to OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), PwBD (10–15 years) and other notified groups.
The full tables are on the SSC CGL eligibility page.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, EWS | ₹100 |
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | No fee |
You pay the fee online by UPI, net banking, or debit or credit card.
Selection process and exam scheme
- Tier 1: qualifying CBT with 100 questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes and −0.50 for a wrong answer.
- Tier 2 Paper 1: compulsory for every post. Mathematical Abilities (30 Q), Reasoning (30 Q), English (45 Q) and General Awareness (25 Q) at 3 marks each. A qualifying Computer Knowledge Test and Data Entry Speed Test are also part of it.
- Tier 2 Paper 2 (Statistics) is only for JSO candidates, and Paper 3 (Finance & Economics) is only for AAO candidates.
- Document verification and allotment of posts by merit and preference.
See the SSC CGL exam pattern page for the section-wise breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
When was the SSC CGL 2026 notification released?
SSC released it on 21 May 2026, and the online form opened the same day. The last date to apply was 22 June 2026.
How many vacancies are in the SSC CGL 2026 notification?
The notification lists about 12,256 tentative vacancies in Group B and Group C posts. SSC can revise this number later as departments send in their final requirements.
When is the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam?
Tier 1 is being held as a computer-based test from 30 September to 30 October 2026. Tier 2 is expected in December 2026.
What is the SSC CGL 2026 application fee?
The fee is ₹100 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates pay nothing.
Is there an interview in SSC CGL?
No. Selection is based on the computer-based Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams, followed by document verification and post allotment.
Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.