Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination - 2026 (12256 Vacancies)
Short Information
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released notification for Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination - 2026 (12256 Vacancies). Those candidates who are interested in this recruitment can apply Online Form from 21 May, 2026 to 22 June, 2026 Till 11:00 PM. Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, posts, selection procedure, pay scale, and all other information.
Important Dates
6
- Application Start Date
- 21 May, 2026
- Last Date For Applying Online
- 22 June, 2026 Till 23:00
- Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
- 23 June, 2026 Till 23:00
- Dates of „Window for Application Form Correction‟ including online payment.
- 29 June, 2026 to 01 July, 2026 Till 23:00
- Tier-I (Computer Based Test) Exam Date
- August-September, 2026
- Tier-II (Computer Based Test) Exam Date
- December, 2026
Application Fee
3
- General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates
- 100 Rs./-
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Women Candidates
- 0 Rs./-
- Payment Mode
- Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
Age Limit & Eligibility
3
- Minimum Age
- 18-20 Years (As on 01 August, 2026)
- Maximum Age
- Read Notification.
- Age Relaxation
- As Per Rules.
Vacancy Details
12256 posts
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination - 2026 (12256 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Post Name | Total Post | Qualification |
| Various Graduate Level Vacancy 2026 | 12256 (Tentative) | Bachelor’s Degree |
Department Wise Vacancy Details | ||
|---|---|---|
Pay Level-8 (Rs. 47600 to 151100/-) | ||
Post Name | Department | Age Limit |
Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | 18-30 years |
Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | 18-30 years |
Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | 18-30 years
|
Pay Level-7 (Rs. 44900 to 142400/-) |
| |
Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | 20-30 years |
Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | 18-30 years |
Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railways | 20-30 years |
Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | 20-30 years |
Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | 20-30 years |
Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 18-30 years |
Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | 18-30 years |
Inspector of Income Tax | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | 18-30 years |
Inspector, (Central Excise) | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
| 18-30 years
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Inspector (Preventive Officer) | ||
Inspector (Examiner) | ||
Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Department of Revenue | 18-30 years |
Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | 20-30 years |
Inspector Posts | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18-30 years |
Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18-30 years |
Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35400 to 112400/-) | ||
Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | 18-30 years |
Executive Assistant | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | 18-30 years |
Research Assistant | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | 18-30 years |
Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-30 years |
Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | 18-30 years |
Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | 18-30 years |
Junior Statistical Officer | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation. | 18-32 years |
Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Ministry of Home Affairs | 18-30 years |
Office Superintendent | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | 18-30 years |
Section Head | Director General of Foreign Trade | 18-30 years |
Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29200 to 92300/-) | ||
Auditor | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 years |
Auditor | Offices under CGDA | 18-27 years |
Auditor | Other Ministry/ Departments | 18-27 years |
Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 years |
Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | 18-27 years |
Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | 18-27 years |
Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25500 to 81100/-) | ||
Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18-27 years |
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres. | 18-27 years |
Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | 18-27 years |
Tax Assistant | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | 18-27 years |
Tax Assistant | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | 18-27 years |
Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18-27 years |
Tier-I Exam Pattern | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Negative Marking : 1/4th Exam Mode : Objective Type (CBT) | |||
Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
01 Hour |
General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
Grand Total | 100 | 200 | 01 Hour |
Tier-II Exam Pattern | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Negative Marking Paper-I (Section-I, II & III) : 1 Marks Negative Marking (Paper-II & III) : 0.50 Marks | ||||||
Paper | Session | Section | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
Paper-I (Compulsory)-For All Posts | Session-I (02:15 Hours) | Section-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 180 | 01 Hour |
Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | |||||
Section-II | English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 210 | 01 Hour | ||
General Awareness | 25 | |||||
Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 Mins | ||
Session-II (15 Minutes) | Section-IV | Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | – | ||
Paper-II (Only For JSO & Statistical Investigator) | – | – | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 02 Hours |
| Paper-III (For Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer) | – | – | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | 02 Hours |
How to Apply? | ||||||
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Selection Process | ||||||
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Important Links
To Check Exam Date / City Details
To Download Tier-I (CBE) Exam Date Notice
To Download Form Re-Open Notice
To Visit Official Website
For Downloading Notification
For Applying Online
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination - 2026?
The last date to apply online is 22 June, 2026 Till 23:00.
When does the online application for Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination - 2026 start?
The online application starts on 21 May, 2026.
What is the application fee for Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination - 2026?
The application fee is as follows: General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates: 100 Rs./-; SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Women Candidates: 0 Rs./-; Payment Mode: Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
What is the age limit for Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination - 2026?
The age limit is as follows: Minimum Age: 18-20 Years (As on 01 August, 2026); Maximum Age: Read Notification. Age relaxation applies as per the official notification.
How many vacancies are there in Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination - 2026?
A total of 12256 posts have been announced.
How can I apply for Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination - 2026?
Read the official notification first, then use the apply online link in the Important Links section on this page to fill in the form on the official website before the last date.
When will the exam for Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination - 2026 be held?
Exam date: August-September, 2026.
Age Limit & Eligibility
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