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SSC CGL 2026 Notification (CGLE-2026): 12,256 Vacancies, Apply Online — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 12,256 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility |
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| Age Limit | 18–32 years (as on 01 August 2026 (post-wise upper limit varies between 27 and 32 years; reference date is the application close month per recent SSC CGL notifications)) |
| Pay Scale | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (per month — 7th CPC) |
| Important Dates | 21 May 2026 to 22 Jun 2026 |
हिंदी में सारांश (Hindi Summary)
कर्मचारी चयन आयोग (SSC) ने संयुक्त स्नातक स्तरीय परीक्षा 2026 (Combined Graduate Level) की अधिसूचना जारी कर दी है। यह परीक्षा केंद्र सरकार के Assistant, Inspector, Auditor, Tax Assistant, Junior Statistical Officer सहित Group B और C के विभिन्न पदों के लिए होती है। न्यूनतम शैक्षणिक योग्यता स्नातक डिग्री है, और आयु सीमा 18 से 32 वर्ष (पद अनुसार) है। आवेदन ssc.gov.in पर ऑनलाइन स्वीकार किए जाते हैं। चयन Tier 1 → Tier 2 → Document Verification के माध्यम से होता है।
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 21 May 2026 |
| Application Start | 21 May 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 22 June 2026 Last Date |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 23 June 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | To be announced — see official notification |
| Tier-I Admit Card | August 2026 (≈14 days before Tier-I, TBA) |
| Tier-I Exam | August–September 2026 (exact date awaited — see official notification) |
| Tier-I Answer Key | September 2026 (TBA) |
| Tier-I Result | September–October 2026 (TBA) |
| Tier-II Exam | December 2026 (per SSC notice) |
| Tier-II Result | February–March 2027 (TBA) |
| Final Selection | 2027 (TBA) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 | Online (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | ₹0 | Exempt |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹0 | Exempt |
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 12,256
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies (CGLE-2026) | 12,256 |
| Major posts covered | 40 |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit: 18–32 years as on 01 August 2026 (post-wise upper limit varies between 27 and 32 years; reference date is the application close month per recent SSC CGL notifications)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwBD: +10 years (UR), +13 years (OBC), +15 years (SC/ST), Ex-Servicemen: as per Ministry of Personnel rules.
Educational Qualification:
- Most posts: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- Junior Statistical Officer: Bachelor's degree with Statistics as a subject OR Bachelor's degree with Mathematics (60% in 12th).
- Statistical Investigator Gr-II: Bachelor's degree with Statistics as one of the subjects at graduation.
Nationality: Citizen of India, OR a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, OR a Tibetan refugee who entered India before 1 January 1962, OR a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Selection Process
- Tier-I (Computer-Based Test) — Qualifying paper for shortlisting candidates to Tier-II. 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes. Four sections of 25 questions each. Negative marking 0.50 per wrong answer.
- Tier-II (Computer-Based Test) — Merit-deciding paper. Paper-I is compulsory for all candidates and contains three modules. Paper-II (Statistics) is for Junior Statistical Officer posts only. Paper-III (General Studies — Finance/Economics) is for Assistant Audit / Accounts Officer posts only.
- Document Verification + Skill Test — Document verification at the regional SSC office. Computer Proficiency Test for posts requiring it. Data Entry Skill Test (8,000 key depressions per hour) for Tax Assistant.
- Final Selection — Final merit list published based on Tier-II marks alone. Post + zone allocation is based on rank, candidate preference, and category-wise reservation.
Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer in Tier-I and Tier-II Paper-II / Paper-III. 1 mark per wrong answer in Tier-II Paper-I objective sections; no negative on the Data Entry / Computer modules (qualifying only).
Final merit for SSC CGL is decided entirely on Tier-II marks. Tier-I serves only to shortlist candidates for Tier-II — its marks do NOT count in the final merit list.
| Stage | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Tier-I (CBT) | 0% | Qualifying only. 200 marks → not added to final merit |
| Tier-II (CBT) | 100% | Out of 600 marks (Paper-I objective: 360 + Paper-I descriptive optional + Paper-II/III where applicable) |
Skill tests (Data Entry / Computer Proficiency) and document verification are qualifying — they do not add to the merit score. A candidate must clear sectional cut-offs at every stage to proceed.
SSC CGL 2026 Notification (CGLE-2026): 12,256 Vacancies, Apply Online — Prelims Exam Pattern
Tier-I is the qualifying screening stage for SSC CGL. 100 objective questions across 4 sections in a single 60-minute slot — no sectional time limit, candidates manage time across sections themselves.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Total duration: 60 minutes
- Negative marking: 0.50 per wrong answer
- Language: Bilingual (English + Hindi) for all sections except English Comprehension
SSC CGL 2026 Notification (CGLE-2026): 12,256 Vacancies, Apply Online — Mains Exam Pattern
Tier-II Paper-I is mandatory for all candidates (3 modules + a qualifying skill test). Paper-II is taken only by Junior Statistical Officer aspirants; Paper-III only by Assistant Audit/Accounts Officer aspirants. Final merit is based on Paper-I and Paper-II/III combined where applicable.
| Paper / Section | Type | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module-I: Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning (Paper-I) | Objective | 60 | 180 | 60 min |
| Module-II: English + General Awareness (Paper-I) | Objective | 70 | 210 | 60 min |
| Module-III: Computer Knowledge (Paper-I) | Qualifying | 20 | 60 | 15 min |
| Module-IV: Data Entry Skill Test (Tax Assistant only) | Qualifying | — | 0 | 15 min |
| Paper-II: Statistics (JSO only) | Objective | 100 | 200 | 120 min |
| Paper-III: General Studies (AAO only) | Objective | 100 | 200 | 120 min |
| Total | — | 350 | 850 | 150 min |
- Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Negative marking: 1 per wrong answer in Paper-I objective; 0.50 in Paper-II / Paper-III; no negative on qualifying modules
- Language: Bilingual (English + Hindi)
How SSC CGL 2026 Notification (CGLE-2026): 12,256 Vacancies, Apply Online Final Score is Calculated
Final merit for SSC CGL is decided entirely on Tier-II marks. Tier-I serves only to shortlist candidates for Tier-II — its marks do NOT count in the final merit list.
| Stage | Weight | Marks contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Tier-I (CBT) | 0% | Qualifying only. 200 marks → not added to final merit |
| Tier-II (CBT) | 100% | Out of 600 marks (Paper-I objective: 360 + Paper-I descriptive optional + Paper-II/III where applicable) |
Note: Skill tests (Data Entry / Computer Proficiency) and document verification are qualifying — they do not add to the merit score. A candidate must clear sectional cut-offs at every stage to proceed.
SSC CGL 2026 Notification (CGLE-2026): 12,256 Vacancies, Apply Online — Previous Year Cutoff (Reference)
Previous-cycle cutoffs help calibrate your target Tier-I and Tier-II scores. Tier-II cutoff is the merit-deciding threshold since Tier-I is qualifying only.
| Year | Stage | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Out of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tier-I | 142 | 134.5 | 121.5 | 113.5 | 134 | 200 |
| 2025 | Tier-II | 445.5 | 426 | 388.5 | 365 | 425.5 | 600 |
| 2024 | Tier-I | 138.5 | 130 | 117.5 | 110 | 130 | 200 |
| 2024 | Tier-II | 432 | 414.5 | 376 | 354 | 412.5 | 600 |
How to read this table: Tier-I cutoffs rose 3-4 marks across categories from 2024 to 2025 because vacancy expanded slightly while applicants stayed flat at ~28 lakh. UR aspirants targeting Inspector or ASO posts should aim for 150+ in Tier-I and 470+ in Tier-II to build a comfortable margin above merit cut-off.
Salary & Pay Scale
| Post / Group | Pay Level | Pay Range | Gross / Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group B Gazetted (Inspector, ASO, etc.) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ₹56,000 – ₹62,000 per month plus DA + HRA + TA |
| Group B Non-Gazetted (Auditor, Accountant) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | ₹44,000 – ₹49,000 per month plus DA + HRA + TA |
| Group C (Tax Assistant, JSA) | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | ₹32,000 – ₹35,000 per month plus DA + HRA + TA |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of SSC (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Resultpedia is independent and not affiliated with Staff Selection Commission. The official application link is in the Important Links section at the bottom of this page — verify all details on the official portal before applying.
SSC CGL 2026 Notification (CGLE-2026): 12,256 Vacancies, Apply Online — Exam Centres
The exam is conducted across India in 81 cities spanning 14 states / union territories. You'll choose preferred centres during application — allocation is based on availability and your geographic preference.
| State / UT | Cities |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Kurnool |
| Bihar | Patna, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Darbhanga |
| Delhi NCR | Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Noida |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubli-Dharwad, Belgaum |
| Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kollam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, Sagar |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Solapur, Kolhapur |
| Punjab + HP | Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Patiala, Shimla |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Vellore |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad, Karimnagar |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, Allahabad, Meerut, Bareilly, Aligarh |
| West Bengal + NE | Kolkata, Howrah, Asansol, Durgapur, Siliguri, Guwahati, Shillong |
Important Links
- SSC Recruitment Portal (Apply when notification opens)
- SSC Candidate Login Portal
- SSC Notices & Notifications Page
- View SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
- Download SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers
- Track SSC CGL 2026 Admit Card Release
- Check SSC CGL 2026 Result Updates
- Staff Selection Commission Official Website
- View Corrigendum / Notice Updates
- Online Fee Payment Portal
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SSC CGL 2026 Notification (CGLE-2026): 12,256 Vacancies, Apply Online — Analysis & Trends
2026 cycle status — notification released
SSC released the CGLE-2026 (SSC CGL 2026) notification on 21 May 2026 at ssc.gov.in for 12,256 vacancies across roughly 40 graduate-level Group B and C posts. The online application window runs from 21 May to 22 June 2026, with fee payment open until 23 June 2026. The Tier-I computer-based exam is expected in August–September 2026 and Tier-II in December 2026; SSC has introduced sectional timing in both tiers. The post-wise and department-wise vacancy split has not yet been released and will follow as a separate notice on ssc.gov.in — see the official notification for the final breakdown.
Cut-off direction — what to target
Tier-I cut-offs in the 2024 cycle settled at 138.5 for UR, 130.0 for OBC, 117.5 for SC and 110.0 for ST. The 2025 cycle saw a 3-4 mark rise across categories due to expanded vacancy plus stable applicant volume (~28 lakh). For 2026, UR aspirants targeting Inspector or ASO posts should aim for 150+ in Tier-I and 470+ in Tier-II to build a comfortable margin above merit cut-off.
What to study first
Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning together carry roughly 50 of the 100 Tier-I questions, and they are also the lowest-scoring sections for first-time aspirants. Build basics from NCERT class 8-10 mathematics, then drill speed using previous year papers under timed conditions. General Awareness rewards consistent newspaper reading — focus on the past 6 months of current affairs plus static GK from a Lucent's base. English Comprehension benefits from grammar drills and reading practice; vocab lists alone don't move the needle.
Parallel exams to attempt
Aspirants who clear the SSC CGL Tier-I cut-off but miss the final selection often qualify for parallel openings in the same year — SSC CHSL for clerical roles, IBPS PO for banking, or state PSC Group B exams in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Prep overlap is high — your CGL preparation covers about 70% of the syllabus for these alternatives.
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