Big news for SSC aspirants! The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the official notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 by next week. This year, the commission is likely to announce a massive recruitment drive with over 15,000 vacancies.

SSC CGL 2026: Expected Highlights

Event Details / Expected Dates
Notification Release 2nd Week of May 2026
Total Vacancies 15,000+ Posts
Eligibility Bachelor's Degree (Graduation)
Tier-I Exam Date August / September 2026
Exam Mode Computer Based Test (CBT)


Post-wise Details and Salary

SSC CGL recruitment includes prestigious Group B and Group C posts such as:

  • Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)
  • Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
  • Income Tax Inspector
  • Central Excise Inspector
  • Sub-Inspector in CBI
  • Tax Assistant and Upper Division Clerks

Selection Process

  1. Tier-I: Objective Multiple Choice Exam (Qualifying in nature).
  2. Tier-II: Merit-based exam including Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, and General Awareness.
  3. Data Entry Speed Test (DEST): Mandatory for most posts.

Important Official Links

Note: Candidates are advised to keep their OTR (One Time Registration) updated on the new SSC portal to avoid any last-minute rush once the notification is out.