Verified from official source on 04 Jun 2026
SSC CGL 2026 — Combined Graduate Level Examination (12,256 Posts)
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)Central Govt Jobs
- Total Posts
- 12256
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university (final-year students may apply)
- Age Limit
- 18–32 years (varies by post) as on 01 August 2026; relaxation for reserved categories per rules
- Application Fee
- ₹100 (General/OBC); free for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, ESM
Overview
The Staff Selection Commission has invited online applications for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026, offering 12,256 vacancies for Group B and Group C posts across central ministries and departments (such as Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Auditor, and Tax Assistant). Selection is through a Tier-1 (Prelims) and Tier-2 (Mains) computer-based examination.
Eligibility
* Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university (final-year students may apply, must qualify before the cut-off).
* Age 18–32 years as on 01 August 2026 (varies by post); relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and others per rules.
* Some posts have additional subject requirements — check the post-wise eligibility in the notification.
Important Dates
Application Start
21 May 2026
Last Date
22 Jun 2026
Last Date for Fee
23 Jun 2026
Correction Window Start
29 Jun 2026
Correction Window End
01 Jul 2026
Application Fee
₹100 (General/OBC); free for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, ESM
Salary
Pay Level 4 to Level 8 (approx. ₹25,500 – ₹1,51,100), varies by post
How to Apply
1. Register/log in at ssc.gov.in (one-time registration is required).
2. Open the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 notification.
3. Fill the form, upload photo and signature, and pay the ₹100 fee (exempt for women and SC/ST/PwBD/ESM).
4. Submit before 22 June 2026; pay fee by 23 June. Use the correction window if needed.
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