sscAdvt. No: F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1
SSC CGL 2026 — Apply Online for 12,256 Vacancies | Combined Graduate Level Examination | CEN Notification
Staff Selection Commission
12,256
Vacancies
22 Jun 2026
Last Date
27 May 2026
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 to fill approximately 12,256 Group B and Group C vacancies across various central government ministries, departments, constitutional bodies, statutory bodies and tribunals. Candidates holding a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university are eligible to apply. Posts offer pay scales ranging from Pay Level 4 (₹25,500) to Pay Level 8 (₹47,600). The online application window is open from 21 May 2026 to 22 June 2026. The Tier-I examination is tentatively scheduled for August–September 2026 and Tier-II for December 2026.
New OTR Registration Mandatory
SSC has migrated to a new website (ssc.gov.in). All candidates must complete a fresh One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website. Registrations from the old portal ssc.nic.in are NOT valid and will not work for this application.
Live Photo Capture — No Pre-existing Photo Upload
The SSC CGL 2026 application requires a live photo capture through the official portal or mSSC mobile app. Do not attempt to upload a pre-existing photograph — such applications will be rejected.
Post Allotment is Final — Choose Carefully
SSC allots posts based on merit and candidate preference. Once a post is allotted, no change is possible. If a candidate fails medical/physical/educational standards for their preferred post, their candidature will be rejected. Verify all post-specific physical and medical requirements before giving your preference.
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Tier I: 100 Questions | 200 Marks | 1 Hour | Negative: -0.50 per wrong answer. Tier II Paper I: Compulsory for all | 4 Sections including DEST (Qualifying). Tier II Paper II: Only for JSO & Statistical Investigator. Tier II Paper III: Only for AAO & Assistant Accounts Officer.
Helpline & Contact
Toll Free Helpline: 1800 309 3063 | Website: https://ssc.gov.in | Address: Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 | Apply only at https://ssc.gov.in |
| Application Last Date | 22 June 2026 | 23:00 hrs — Do not wait till last day |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 23 June 2026 | 23:00 hrs — Online payment only |
| Application Correction Window | 29 June 2026 to 01 July 2026 | 23:00 hrs — Correction charges: ₹200 (1st time), ₹500 (2nd time) |
| Tier-I CBE — Computer Based Examination (Tentative) | August – September 2026 | Exact dates will be announced on ssc.gov.in |
| Tier-II CBE — Computer Based Examination (Tentative) | December 2026 | Exact dates will be announced on ssc.gov.in |
Pay Scale
Pay Level 8
₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 | Posts: Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer
Pay Level 7
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | Posts: ASO, Inspector IT, Inspector Central Excise, AEO, Sub Inspector CBI/NIA, Inspector Posts
Pay Level 6
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | Posts: JSO, Statistical Investigator Gr-II, Divisional Accountant, Section Head DGFT
Pay Level 5
₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | Posts: Auditor, Accountant, Junior Accountant
Pay Level 4
₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | Posts: Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, Tax Assistant, UDC / SSA
Vacancy Details
SSC CGL 2026 — Post-wise Vacancy Overview
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer | 12,256 Total (Post-wise breakup being updated) |
| Assistant Section Officer (CSS, MEA, Railways, AFHQ, IB, MEITY, Other Ministries) | |
| Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT) | |
| Inspector — Central Excise / Preventive Officer / Examiner (CBIC) | |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer (Directorate of Enforcement) | |
| Sub Inspector (CBI) | |
| Sub Inspector (NIA) | |
| Inspector Posts (Department of Posts) | |
| Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) | |
| Junior Statistical Officer — JSO (MoSPI) | |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II (Ministry of Home Affairs) | |
| Executive Assistant / Research Assistant (CBIC / NHRC) | |
| Divisional Accountant (C&AG) / Section Head (DGFT) | |
| Auditor (C&AG, CGDA, Other Ministries) | |
| Accountant / Junior Accountant (C&AG, CGA, Other Ministries) | |
| Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (Department of Posts) | |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk (Central Govt Offices) | |
| Tax Assistant (CBDT / CBIC) | |
| Senior Administrative Assistant (Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence) |
- *Total approximate vacancies: ~12,256 — subject to revision by SSC.
- *Final post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup will be published at ssc.gov.in under 'For Candidates > Tentative Vacancy'.
- *Zone-wise or State-wise vacancies are NOT collected by SSC — contact the respective User Departments directly.
- *ESM (Ex-Servicemen) reservation is applicable for Group C posts only.
- *Women candidates are encouraged to apply — Government aims for a gender-balanced workforce.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Educational Qualifications required as on 01 August 2026:
- **Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer:** Any graduation from a recognized university. CA / CMA / CS / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / Masters in Business Economics is an added advantage (desirable, not mandatory).
- **Junior Statistical Officer (JSO):** Graduation in any subject with minimum 60% marks in Mathematics at Class 12 level — OR — Graduation with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
- **Statistical Investigator Grade-II:** Graduation must be in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics / Computer Science / IT / Data Science / AI / Demography / Population Studies / Operations Research / Computer Application.
- **All Other Posts:** Graduation in any stream from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Final year students can also apply — but must complete graduation by 01 August 2026.
- Degrees from Open & Distance Learning (ODL / correspondence) are valid — provided the university and programme are approved by the UGC Distance Education Bureau for the relevant period.
- Candidates with equivalent qualifications must carry an Equivalence Certificate from the competent authority at the time of Document Verification.
- Nationality: Must be an Indian Citizen. Subjects of Nepal / Bhutan and persons of Indian origin who have migrated from specified countries (Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam) with intent to permanently settle in India are also eligible — subject to eligibility certificate from Government of India.
- Only male candidates are eligible for vacancies in the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), if any.
Age Limit
Age limits as on 01 August 2026:
- 18–27 years: Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, Tax Assistant, UDC/SSA (Group C posts)
- 18–30 years: Inspector IT, Inspector Posts, AEO, Sub Inspector NIA, ASO (IB, MEITY, Other Ministries)
- 20–30 years: ASO in CSS / Railways / MEA / AFHQ, Sub Inspector CBI
- 18–32 years: Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
- SC / ST: 5 years relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation
- PwBD (General): 10 years relaxation
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years relaxation
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years relaxation after deduction of military service rendered
- Central Govt Civilian Employees (Group C): Relaxation up to 40 years (45 years for SC/ST) with minimum 3 years regular service
- Widows / Divorced Women (not remarried): Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST)
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100 |
| Women (All Categories) | Nil — Exempted |
| SC / ST | Nil — Exempted |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | Nil — Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation | Nil — Exempted |
| Application Correction — 1st Time | ₹200 (applicable to all candidates) |
| Application Correction — 2nd Time | ₹500 (applicable to all candidates) |
Selection Process
1
Stage 1 — Tier I: Computer Based Examination (CBE) | 100 Questions | 200 Marks | 1 Hour | Subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning (25Q), General Awareness (25Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25Q), English Comprehension (25Q) | Negative Marking: 0.50 per wrong answer
2
Stage 2 — Tier II: Computer Based Examination (CBE) | Paper I (Compulsory for all), Paper II (JSO / Statistical Investigator only), Paper III (AAO / Assistant Accounts Officer only)
3
Tier II Paper I — Session I: Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning (60Q, 180 marks, 1 hr) + English & Comprehension + General Awareness (70Q, 210 marks, 1 hr) + Computer Knowledge Test (20Q, 60 marks, 15 min) | Negative Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer
4
Tier II Paper I — Session II: Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) — 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes — Qualifying in nature
5
Tier II Paper II — Statistics: 100 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 Hours | Negative Marking: 0.50 per wrong answer
6
Tier II Paper III — General Studies (Finance & Economics): 100 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 Hours | Negative Marking: 0.50 per wrong answer
7
Stage 3 — Document Verification: By respective User Departments after Tier II
8
Stage 4 — Medical Examination: For specific posts like Inspector (Central Excise / Preventive Officer / Examiner), Sub Inspector CBI / NIA / NCB etc.
How to Apply
- 1Step 1: Visit the official SSC website https://ssc.gov.in or download the mSSC mobile app from Google Play Store
- 2Step 2: Complete fresh One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website — old ssc.nic.in OTR is NOT valid
- 3Step 3: Opt for Aadhaar-based authentication during OTR for smoother processing (photo/signature norms relaxed for Aadhaar-authenticated candidates)
- 4Step 4: Login and fill the online application form carefully
- 5Step 5: Capture a live photo through the portal/app — do NOT upload a pre-existing photograph
- 6Step 6: Upload scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format — size 10 to 20 KB — dimensions 6.0 cm (width) × 2.0 cm (height)
- 7Step 7: Pay application fee online via BHIM UPI / Net Banking / Visa / Mastercard / Maestro / RuPay Debit Card (if applicable)
- 8Step 8: Preview all details carefully before final submission
- 9Step 9: Submit application before 22 June 2026 (23:00 hrs) and save printout for at least 3 years
- 10Step 10: If correction needed — use the Correction Window from 29 June to 01 July 2026 (correction charges applicable)
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