SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is all set to officially open the registrations for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. This national-level recruitment process is projected to release approximately 15,000+ mega vacancies for prestigious Group 'B' and Group 'C' administrative officers across Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Cadres.

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1. SSC CGL 2026: Tentative Important Schedule

CGL Examination Milestone Expected Timeline / Dates
Official CGL 2026 Notification DateMay / June 2026
Online Registration Form KickstartMay / June 2026
Last Date to Submit Online ApplicationJune 2026
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date (CBT)August - September 2026
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam WindowTo be notified later

2. Top High-Demand Post Distributions & Pay Scales

Candidates will be filtered into highly reputed central portfolios across specific pay matrices:

  • Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 - 1,42,400): Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT), Inspector Central Excise (CBIC), Assistant Section Officer (ASO in CSS, MEA, IB, and Ministry of Railways), Assistant Enforcement Officer (ED), and Sub-Inspector (CBI).
  • Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 - 1,12,400): Executive Assistant (CBIC), Divisional Accountant (C&AG), Sub-Inspector (NIA/NCB), and Junior Statistical Officer (JSO).
  • Pay Level 5 & 4 (₹25,500 - 92,300): Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant (CBDT/CBIC), and Upper Division Clerks (UDC).
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3. Absolute Eligibility Criteria

Educational Profiles: Bachelor's Degree in any field/discipline from a recognized University. (For JSO posts: Graduation with Statistics OR 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th Standard level is compulsory).

Age Limits (Post-Wise Reference Thresholds):

  • Minimum Entry Bound: 18 Years / 20 Years
  • Maximum Cap Limit: 27 / 30 / 32 Years (Depending strictly on target post structures)
  • Relaxation Guidelines: Standard age adjustments stand active—OBC gets 3 years, and SC/ST profiles receive a 5-year relaxation window.

4. Examination Structural Pattern

  1. Tier 1 Phase (Qualifying Objective): Consists of 100 MCQs carrying 200 marks divided evenly across Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, and General Awareness. Features a negative mark reduction of 0.50 per wrong attempt.
  2. Tier 2 Phase (Merit-Deciding Panel): Computer-based evaluation split into detailed mathematical abilities, reasoning structures, English depth, general data processing awareness, and mandatory speed typing checkpoints.

5. Step-by-Step Online Application Process

  1. Go straight to the official main portal index: ssc.gov.in.
  2. Click on the highlighted layout option marked "Register Now" to finish your dynamic OTR (One Time Registration).
  3. Log back inside using your newly generated credentials to access the live dashboard panel.
  4. Select the live text line matching "Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026".
  5. Complete the application sections and capture your live candidate photograph using an integrated webcam terminal.
  6. Upload your clean formal digital signatures in the requested file metrics.
  7. Clear the application balance fee processing billing screen (₹100 for UR/OBC, completely FREE for Women/SC/ST) and download your acknowledgment sheet.

Official SSC Master Application Window Link

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