SSC CGL 2026 Recruitment Out

The Staff Selection Commission has officially released the much-awaited Combined Graduate Level recruitment notification on May 21, 2026, announcing an impressive 12,256 tentative vacancies for Group B and Group C posts. If you are an aspiring graduate looking to secure a prestigious central government job, the online application window is now active. Eligible candidates can apply online now through the direct registration link provided below. In this comprehensive guide, we have broken down the critical registration dates, updated exam patterns, eligibility criteria, and step-by-step instructions to complete your application before the fast-approaching deadline of June 22, 2026.

At a Glance: SSC CGL 2026 Overview

Recruitment Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name: Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026
Notification No.: F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1
Total Vacancies: 12,256 (Tentative) Group 'B' & 'C' posts
Application Mode: Online Only
Exam Type: National Level
Nationality/Citizenship: A candidate must be either: a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

SSC CGL 2026 Eligibility Criteria

SSC CGL 2026 Essential Educational Qualifications (As on 01-08-2026):

For Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer: Bachelor's Degree (Essential). Desirable: Chartered Accountant, Cost & Management Accountant, Company Secretary, Masters in Commerce, MBA, or Master's in Business Studies.
For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)- Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised University with a minimum 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th
or in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation.
For Statistical Investigator Grade-II- Graduation Degree from any recognised University with Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics as a compulsory or Elective Subject.
For Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute with a minimum of one year of research experience in any recognized university or recognised Research Institution.
For remaining posts- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.

SSC CGL 2026 Age limit (As on 01/08/2026)

18-27 years (Auditor, Accountant, Junior Accountant, Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Senior Administrative Assistant, Tax Assistant, Sub-Inspector (CBN))
20-30 years (Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO), Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Inspector of Income Tax , Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner), Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO), Inspector Posts, Executive Assistant, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Sub Inspector (NIA), Junior Intelligence Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade-II, Office Superintendent, Section Head)
18-30 years (Assistant Section Officer (CSS), Assistant Section Officer (Railways), Assistant Section Officer (MEA), Assistant Section Officer (AFHQ), Sub Inspector (CBI))
18-32 years (Junior Statistical Officer (JSO))

SSC CGL 2026 Application Fee

The candidates have to pay Rs. 100/- while submitting their SSC CGL Application Form online at www.ssc.gov.in. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM are eligible for reservation and are exempted from the application fee payment. Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa / Mastercard / Maestro / RuPay Debit cards. Last date for online fee payment: 23 June 2026 (23:00 hours). Fee once paid is non-refundable.

SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process

SSC conducts a two-tier SSC CGL selection process to shortlist candidates for various Group B and C posts under the SSC CGL 2026.

Stage 1 Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (Qualifying in nature).
Stage 2 Tier-II: Paper I (Compulsory for all posts), Paper-II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, and Paper-III for candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) and Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO).

Final selection is based on merit-cum-preference of posts given by the candidate. Once a post is allotted, no change will be made by the Commission.

SSC CGL 2026 How to Apply

Candidates having requisite educational qualification can apply for the SSC CGL Exam 2026 after following the guidelines mentioned on the notification. Remember that the application process is available on the official website of the Staff Selection Commission at ssc.gov.in. Follow the simple steps below to complete the application process.

First of All Complete One Time Registration (OTR): Register on the SSC website or mySSC app.
Need to Verify Your Identity: Use Aadhaar authentication or upload another valid ID proof.
Provide All Credentials: Enter personal, category, exam centre and educational details.
As per The Guidelines, Upload Documents: Upload your photograph and signature as per the guidelines.
Pay Requisite Application Fee: Make the payment online through UPI, net banking or debit/credit card.
Submit the Form: Review all entries minutely and submit the application
Download the Form: Download or print the application form for future reference.