The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially published the recruitment notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. Aspirants looking forward to securing a prestigious central government job can review the essential guidelines, comprehensive eligibility criteria, department-wise post breakdowns, and step-by-step application instructions outlined below. With an impressive count of 12,256 vacancies, this year's drive offers exceptional opportunities across diverse government ministries and departments.
Important Dates & Examination Schedule
Candidates must adhere strictly to the vital timeline announced by the commission. Make sure to complete all application formalities well before the deadlines:
- Application Begin Date: 21/05/2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 25/06/2026 up to 11 PM only
- Online Fee Payment Last Date: 26/06/2026
- Application Form Correction Dates: 01-07 July 2026
- Tier I Exam Date: 30 September to 30 October 2026
- Admit Card Availability: Available before the exam
- Tier II Exam Date: December 2026
For official documentation regarding the schedule and reopening notices, you can check the Click Here link to download the Exam Schedule or review the Click Here link for the Re Open Notice. You can also explore the complete notification via Click Here.
Application Fee Structure
The processing fee structure varies by category, and fee corrections carry additional charges:
- General / OBC / EWS: 100/-
- SC / ST / PH: 0/- (Nil)
- All Category Female: 0/- (Exempted)
- Correction Fee First Time: 200/-
- Correction Fee Second Time: 500/-
- Payment Modes: Accepted strictly via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, and UPI Fee Mode Only.
Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria (As on 01/08/2026)
The minimum age requirement is 18 years, while the maximum age limit ranges between 27 to 32 years depending on the specific post. Age relaxations are applicable as per SSC CGL recruitment guidelines.
Post-Wise Educational Qualifications
- Junior Statistical Officer: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream / Subject with 60% marks in Mathematics at 10+2 Inter Level OR Bachelor Degree in Any Subject with Statistics as One of the Subjects in Degree level.
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor Degree in Any Subject with Statistics as One of the Subjects.
- Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.
- All other Posts: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.
Checklist of Documents and Details to Collect Before Applying
Ensure you have the following information and scanned assets ready before initiating your online submission:
- Hand Writing proof
- Eligibility documents
- ID Proof
- Address Details
- Basic Details
- Scanned Photo
- Scanned Signature
- Scanned ID
- Scanned Thumb impression
- Other relevant proofs
If you need assistance formatting your files, you can utilize external resources like for image resizing, resume creation, or age calculations.
How to Fill SSC CGL 2026 Exam Online Form
Follow this systematic procedural guide to complete your registration and online form submission without errors:
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new official website ssc.gov.in if not done already.
- Read the SSC CGL 2026 official notification carefully before applying.
- Check and collect all required documents including handwriting proof, eligibility documents, ID proof, address details, and basic details.
- Keep scanned copies of required documents ready, such as photo, signature, ID, thumb impression, and proof.
- Log in and fill out the online application form via Click Here.
- Upload a live photo via webcam or the official SSC App, ensuring you look straight ahead against a light/white background.
- Review the application form and check all columns carefully in the preview before final submission.
- Pay the required application fee if applicable to complete the submission process.
- Take a print out of the final submitted application form.
For visual walkthroughs, you can watch video tutorials on Click Here (How to Fill Form in Hindi) and Click Here (How to SSC OTR Registration in Hindi).
Next Steps for Candidates
Once your application form is successfully submitted and fee payment is confirmed, download and securely archive your final printout. Keep track of official portal announcements for Tier I admit card releases ahead of the September-October 2026 testing window. Focus on structured revision and mock tests to prepare for both Tier I and Tier II examinations.
SSC CGL Recruitment Data & Post-Wise Department Details
| Name Of Post | Details |
|---|---|
| Name Of Post : | SSC Combined Graduate Level CGL Recruitment 2026 Exam Schedule for 12256 Post |
| Post Date / Update : | 12 September 2026 | 06:18 |
| Short Information | Staff Selection Commission SSC has released the notification for Combined Graduate Level CGL Examination 2026. Those Candidates Are Interested with Vacancy Can Apply Online from 21/05/2026 to 25/06/2026. Before applying, candidates must read the complete advertisement in which selection procedure, exam syllabus, pattern, exam date and other information will be available. |
| Post Name | Department | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer ASO | Central Secretariat Service | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer ASO | Intelligence Bureau | 18-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer ASO | Ministry of Railways | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer ASO | Ministry of External Affairs | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer ASO | AFHQ | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer ASO | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 18-30 years |
| Assistant / Assistant Section Officer ASO | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | 18-30 years |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | 18-30 years |
| Inspector, (Central Excise) | CBIC | 18-30 years |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | CBIC | 18-30 years |
| Inspector (Examiner) | CBIC | 18-30 years |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer AEO | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | 18-30 years |
| Sub Inspector SI | Central Bureau of Investigation CBI | 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 |
| Section Head | Director General of Foreign Trade | 18-30 Years |
| Executive Assistant | CBIC | 18-30 Years |
| Research Assistant RA | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | 18-30 Years |
| Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-30 Years |
| Sub Inspector SI | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | 18-30 Years |
| Sub-Inspector SI / Junior Intelligence Officer JIO | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | 18-30 Years |
| Junior Statistical Officer JSO | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation. | 18-32 Years |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Ministry of Home Affairs | 18-30 Years |
| Office Superintendent | CBDT | 18-30 Years |
| Auditor | Offices under C&AG / CGDA / Other Ministries | 18-27 Years |
| Accountant | Offices under C&AG / CGA | 18-27 Years |
| Postal Assistant PA / Sorting Assistant SA | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18-27 Years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant SSA / UDC | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries | 18-27 Years |
| Senior Administrative Assistant SAA | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | 18-27 Years |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT & CBIC | 18-27 Years |
| Sub Inspector SI | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18-27 Years |
Official Website Link: Visit the SSC Official Website for additional updates.
