SSC CGL Vacancies 2026
Post-wise and category-wise vacancy details.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC CGL vacancy 2026
SSC has announced 12,256 tentative vacancies in SSC CGL 2026, spread across Group B and Group C posts in central ministries, departments and organisations. The post-wise and category-wise split is given in the official notification. SSC can revise the total as departments confirm their needs.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 12,256 (tentative) |
| Post types | Group B and Group C |
| Selection | Tier 1 and Tier 2 (computer-based) |
| Tier 1 exam | 30 September to 30 October 2026 |
| Tier 2 exam | December 2026 (expected) |
SSC CGL vacancy trend (2017–2026)
| Exam year | Total vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 12,256 (tentative) |
| 2025 | 15,118 |
| 2024 | 18,174 |
| 2023 | 8,415 |
| 2022 | 37,409 |
| 2021 | 7,621 |
| 2020 | 7,035 |
| 2019 | 8,428 |
| 2018 | 11,271 |
| 2017 | 9,276 |
The 2025 and 2024 figures are final counts. They were first notified as 14,582 and 17,727 and went up later. The highest intake was 37,409 in 2022, and the lowest was 7,035 in 2020. The numbers depend on how many staff the participating departments need each year.
SSC CGL 2025 final vacancies by category
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 6,183 |
| OBC | 3,721 |
| SC | 2,167 |
| ST | 1,088 |
| EWS | 1,423 |
| Total | 15,130 |
The category table adds up to 15,130, a little above the 15,118 candidates who were finally shortlisted for allocation.
SSC CGL 2025 post-wise vacancies (major posts)
| Post | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Office Superintendent | CBDT | 6,626 |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | 1,306 |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT | 1,294 |
| Auditor | CGDA | 1,174 |
| Assistant Section Officer (CSS) | DoPT | 982 |
| Tax Assistant | CBIC | 771 |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | 412 |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | CBIC | 353 |
| Junior Statistical Officer | MoSPI | 249 |
| Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | 197 |
| Executive Assistant | CBIC | 183 |
| Accountant / Junior Accountant | C&AG | 180 |
| Inspector (Examiner) | CBIC | 137 |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | RGI | 118 |
| Assistant / ASO | Ministry of External Affairs | 110 |
Finance-related departments, mainly CBDT and CBIC, made up most of the 2025 intake, followed by the Controller General of Defence Accounts and DoPT.
Department-wise posts in SSC CGL
| Ministry / department | Main posts |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Finance (CBDT, CBIC) | Inspector, Tax Assistant, Executive Assistant |
| Ministry of Home Affairs | Assistant Section Officer, Sub-Inspector |
| Ministry of External Affairs | Assistant Section Officer |
| Ministry of Statistics & PI | Junior Statistical Officer |
| Ministry of Defence (CGDA) | Auditor |
| Ministry of Communications | Accountant, Postal Assistant |
| Ministry of Railways | Assistant Section Officer |
| Directorate of Enforcement | Assistant Enforcement Officer |
Pay and job profiles for each post are on the SSC CGL posts and salary page.
Option-cum-preference for posts
Candidates who clear Tier 2 rank the posts and departments they want on the SSC portal. In the 2025 cycle, the preference window was open from 9 March to 12 March 2026.
- Log in at ssc.gov.in with your registration ID and password.
- Open the Option-cum-Preference section.
- Rank the posts and departments you want, in order.
- Submit before the deadline and save a copy.
How many vacancies there are directly affects the SSC CGL cut-off. More posts usually mean a lower cut-off. Read the SSC CGL notification for the latest figures.
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are in SSC CGL 2026?
SSC has announced 12,256 tentative vacancies for SSC CGL 2026 in Group B and Group C posts. The final number may change as departments confirm their requirements.
Can SSC CGL vacancies increase after the notification?
Yes. SSC often revises the count. For example, the 2025 cycle was notified with 14,582 posts and finished with 15,118.
Which department has the most SSC CGL vacancies?
CBDT and CBIC usually have the largest share. In 2025, Office Superintendent in CBDT alone had 6,626 posts.
Which year had the highest SSC CGL vacancies?
SSC CGL 2022 had the most vacancies, at 37,409. SSC CGL 2020 had the fewest, at 7,035.
Where can I see the post-wise SSC CGL vacancy list?
SSC publishes the post-wise and category-wise vacancy table in the notification and in later vacancy notices on ssc.gov.in. Check it before you fill your post preferences.
Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.