SSC CGL 2026: Notification, Vacancy, Exam Dates & Complete Recruitment Guide
Track the complete SSC CGL 2026 recruitment cycle, including the official notification, 12,256 tentative vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, document requirements, Tier-I updates, admit card, answer key, result and future official notices.
SSC CGL 2026 Recruitment Status
Track the complete SSC CGL 2026 lifecycle from notification to final selection. This section will be updated whenever SSC publishes a new official notice.
SSC is expected to publish examination-city information and e-admit-card access before the Tier-I examination.
Last updated: 12 July 2026- Keep SSC registration and application details safe.
- Check the official SSC notice board regularly.
- Prepare valid photo ID and examination-day documents.
- Continue Tier-I preparation.
Check Official SSC Updates
Do not rely on unofficial admit-card links or unverified exam-date claims.
Check Official SSC Notices ↗Lifecycle update policy: When SSC releases the e-admit card, answer key, result or final selection notice, only this status component and the relevant official-resource card need to be updated.
SSC CGL 2026 Key Details
Review the most important dates, vacancies, eligibility and selection details from the official SSC CGL 2026 notification. Select any card to jump to the detailed section on this page.
Application Schedule
Online applications closed on 22 June 2026 at 11:00 PM.
View Complete Timeline →SSC CGL 2026 Vacancies
Approximately 12,256 tentative Group B and Group C vacancies are mentioned.
Check Vacancy Details →Educational Eligibility
Most posts require graduation, while certain statistical and audit posts have additional qualifications.
Check Complete Eligibility →Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 1 August 2026 and differs according to the post.
View Age & Relaxation Rules →Fee Details
Women, eligible SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.
Check Fee & Exemptions →Selection Process
Final allocation follows qualifying requirements, post preference and document verification.
View Selection Process →Tier-I Examination
Tier I is tentatively scheduled as a Computer Based Examination.
Check Exam Pattern →Tier-II Examination
Tier II will be conducted for candidates shortlisted through Tier I.
Understand Tier-II Structure →SSC CGL 2026 Notification
Read the complete official notification for all post-wise conditions and instructions.
Download Official Notification →Verify Every Future Update on the SSC Website
Exam dates, admission certificates, answer keys, results and vacancy revisions will be confirmed through later official SSC notices.
Keep Your SSC CGL 2026 Documents Ready
The application window is closed, but candidates should preserve their application records and prepare the identity documents, certificates and digital files that may be needed during the examination, document verification and final allocation stages.
Save Your Submitted Application Copy
Keep the submitted application form, registration number, payment confirmation, registered email and mobile number safely stored for future reference.
Keep a Valid Photo ID Ready
Verify that your Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID, driving licence or other permitted photo ID is valid, readable and matches the details in your application.
Organise Certificates Before They Are Requested
Keep matriculation proof, graduation certificates, category documents, reservation certificates and any post-specific records arranged in advance.
OTR Is the Starting Point for SSC Applications
Candidates must complete registration on the new SSC portal before applying for an examination. The SSC master hub contains the detailed OTR preparation checklist, including the latest registration, photograph and signature guidance.
Exam Photo & Signature Resizer
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Prepare Exam Image →Compress Image
Reduce signature, ID or certificate image size.
Compress Image →JPG to PDF
Turn scanned certificates or ID images into PDF files.
Convert JPG to PDF →Merge PDF
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Merge PDF Files →Do not alter official certificates or application records. QuickPDFNow tools should only be used to resize, compress, convert, merge or protect genuine documents without changing their factual content.
SSC CGL 2026 Vacancies, Posts, Salary & Fee
SSC CGL 2026 covers multiple Group B and Group C posts across Central Government Ministries, Departments, Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies and Tribunals. The vacancy figure remains tentative until SSC publishes the final post-wise and category-wise position.
Approximately 12,256 Vacancies
The official notification mentions approximately 12,256 tentative vacancies. Updated post-wise and category-wise vacancies may be published later by SSC after receiving revised requirements from participating departments.
Higher-Level Group B Posts
Includes notified posts such as Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer in applicable cadres.
Assistant & Inspector Posts
Includes posts such as Assistant Section Officer, Income Tax Inspector, Central Excise Inspector, Assistant Enforcement Officer and other notified posts.
Specialised Group B Posts
Includes posts such as Divisional Accountant, Research Assistant, Junior Statistical Officer and other notified positions.
Auditor & Accountant Posts
Includes Auditor, Accountant, Junior Accountant and related Group C posts across participating departments.
Assistant & Tax Posts
Includes Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant, Tax Assistant and other notified Group C posts.
Check Post-Specific Conditions
Some Inspector, Sub-Inspector, CBN, NCB, CBI, NIA and BRO-related posts may carry physical, medical or other post-specific requirements.
₹100
The application fee for candidates not covered by an exemption was ₹100, payable through the permitted online payment modes.
- Women candidates
- Scheduled Caste candidates
- Scheduled Tribe candidates
- Eligible PwBD candidates
- Eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates
Category Benefits Follow Government Rules
Reservation is applicable for eligible SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates wherever admissible for the notified posts.
- Claims must be supported by valid prescribed certificates.
- OBC candidates must satisfy the non-creamy-layer condition.
- EWS candidates must possess the required Income and Asset Certificate.
- Category and relaxation claims remain subject to document verification.
- Final vacancy distribution depends on participating departments.
Vacancy and salary note: Salary figures above represent the notified basic pay ranges for the relevant pay levels. Actual in-hand salary depends on the post, posting location, allowances and applicable deductions. Vacancies may increase, decrease or be redistributed through later official updates.
SSC CGL 2026 Eligibility, Qualification & Age Limit
Eligibility differs by post. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed nationality, age, educational qualification and any post-specific physical, medical, language or subject requirements.
Bachelor’s Degree for Most SSC CGL Posts
For most notified posts, candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification by the prescribed cut-off date.
Who Can Apply?
A candidate must satisfy one of the nationality or citizenship conditions specified in the official notification.
- Citizen of India
- Subject of Nepal
- Subject of Bhutan
- Certain persons of Indian origin intending to permanently settle in India, subject to eligibility-certificate requirements
SSC CGL 2026 Post-Wise Age Limits
There is no single age limit for all SSC CGL posts. The applicable band depends on the post and department selected.
Candidate must generally have been born between 2 August 1999 and 1 August 2008.
Candidate must generally have been born between 2 August 1996 and 1 August 2006.
Candidate must generally have been born between 2 August 1996 and 1 August 2008.
Candidate must generally have been born between 2 August 1994 and 1 August 2008.
Major Category Relaxations
Some Posts Need More Than Graduation
Bachelor’s degree in any subject with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at Class 12 level, or Statistics as a subject at degree level.
Degree in specified statistical, mathematical, economic, demographic, technology, computer or related disciplines.
Bachelor’s degree is essential. Certain finance, commerce, accounting or professional qualifications are listed as desirable.
Some posts also require proficiency in the relevant State’s regional or official language.
Appearing Candidates Could Apply, Subject to the Cut-Off Date
Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation could submit an application, but they must possess the required qualification by 1 August 2026. Mere processing of a university result is not enough; the result must have been officially declared by the prescribed date.
Some Inspector, Sub-Inspector, CBN, NCB, CBI, NIA and BRO-related posts carry physical, medical or other specific standards. If a candidate receives a post preference but later fails its required standards, the candidature may be rejected without allocation to another post.
SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I, Tier-II & Final Selection
SSC CGL 2026 is conducted through two Computer Based Examination tiers. Tier-I is used for shortlisting, while final merit and post allocation depend mainly on Tier-II performance, qualifying standards and submitted post preferences.
Tier-I Examination
Candidates appear in an objective Computer Based Examination covering reasoning, general awareness, quantitative aptitude and English comprehension.
Tier-II Examination
Paper-I is compulsory for all shortlisted candidates. Additional papers apply only to candidates shortlisted for specified statistical and audit/accounts posts.
Online Option Form
Candidates submit final post and department preferences. Options become final after submission and directly affect post allocation.
Document Verification
Educational, age, category, reservation and post-specific documents are verified by the concerned department or organisation.
Merit & Post Allocation
Final selection is based on Tier-II performance, category, qualifying conditions, post preferences and available vacancies.
100 Questions · 200 Marks · 1 Hour
Tier-I contains four sections. Each section has a separate 15-minute timer under the notified scheme.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Comprehension
Paper-I Is Compulsory for All Shortlisted Candidates
Tier-II carries the main weight in final selection. Candidates must qualify all applicable sections and any additional paper required for their selected posts.
Applicable to All Posts
- Mathematical Abilities
- Reasoning and General Intelligence
- English Language and Comprehension
- General Awareness
- Computer Knowledge Test
- Data Entry Speed Test
Statistics
Required only for candidates shortlisted for Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator Grade-II posts.
General Studies: Finance & Economics
Required only for candidates shortlisted for Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer posts.
Accuracy Matters More in Tier-II
Tier-I Shortlists Candidates; Tier-II Drives Final Selection
Final selection is based on overall Tier-II performance and the final post preferences submitted by the candidate. Preferences are treated as final and irreversible after submission.
Post-preference warning: A candidate who receives a preferred post but fails its physical, medical, educational or skill requirements may lose candidature and may not be shifted automatically to another post.
How SSC CGL 2026 Applications Were Submitted
The SSC CGL 2026 application window has closed. The steps below explain the official submission process so candidates can understand their saved application records and prepare correctly for future SSC recruitments.
Online Application and Correction Windows Are Closed
Candidates cannot submit a new SSC CGL 2026 application now. Existing applicants should preserve their application copy, payment record and registration details for later stages.
Complete SSC One-Time Registration
Candidates without an OTR on the new SSC website had to create one before filling the examination form. OTR created on the old SSC website was not valid.
Fill Personal and Educational Information
Applicants entered personal details, communication information, educational qualifications, category claims, examination-centre preferences and other required information.
Capture Photograph Through the Application Module
Candidates were not required to upload a pre-existing photograph. The application module captured a live frontal photograph using the device camera.
- Good lighting and plain background
- Camera positioned at eye level
- Face fully inside the marked area
- No cap, mask or spectacles
- No photograph of an existing photograph
Upload the Scanned Signature
The signature had to be uploaded in JPEG/JPG format in the prescribed size and approximate dimensions.
Pay the Application Fee Where Applicable
Non-exempt candidates paid the ₹100 fee through the permitted online payment modes. Exempt candidates were not required to pay.
Review Every Field Before Submission
Candidates were instructed to use the preview or print option and verify personal details, category, photograph, signature, examination centres and fee status.
Submit and Save the Application Copy
After final submission, candidates were advised to keep a copy of the completed application and related records for future reference.
Prepare Files for Future SSC Applications
The SSC CGL 2026 form is closed, but these tools remain useful for future SSC applications, document verification and preserving recruitment records.
Application Portal Retained for Candidate Access
Although new applications are closed, registered candidates may still need the SSC portal to access candidate services, notices or future recruitment stages.
Do not use unofficial application links. New SSC CGL 2026 applications are no longer accepted. Any claim that the normal application window is still open should be verified directly from the official SSC notice board.
SSC CGL 2026 Official Links & Important Instructions
Use only official SSC sources for examination dates, admission certificates, answer keys, results, vacancy updates and candidate services. QuickPDFNow provides document-preparation guidance but does not issue recruitment decisions.
SSC CGL 2026 Notification PDF
Read the full official notice covering dates, vacancies, eligibility, application instructions, examination scheme and selection rules.
Download Official Notification → Official AuthoritySSC Official Website
Access candidate services, official notices, examination updates, regional information and future recruitment stages.
Visit SSC Website ↗ Latest UpdatesSSC Notice Board
Check corrigenda, exam-date notices, city information, admission certificates, answer keys, results and official recruitment updates.
Check Latest Notices ↗ Internal ResourceSSC Exams Hub
Explore major SSC examinations, calendar windows, image requirements and application resources from one central page.
Open SSC Hub → Image RequirementsSSC Photo & Signature Guide
Review current SSC live-photo instructions, signature size requirements and exam-wise application guidance.
Check SSC Image Rules → Platform ResourceDocument Preparation Hub
Access document guides, image preparation tools and PDF utilities for exams, forms and online submissions.
Explore Document Resources →What Candidates Must Remember
SSC does not individually guarantee every update through SMS or email. The official SSC website remains the primary source of recruitment information.
Admission certificates are issued online. Candidates should regularly monitor the SSC website and the regional office applicable to their exam centre.
Candidates must ensure that their personal details match the matriculation certificate and that all eligibility claims can be proved with valid documents.
Post preferences become final after submission. Candidates should verify physical, medical, educational and skill requirements before choosing a post.
Candidates should preserve their application form, registration details, result records, response sheets and related documents for future reference.
Source priority: If any information on this page differs from a later SSC notice, corrigendum, admission certificate or official result document, the latest official SSC document will prevail.
SSC CGL 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
These answers cover the most important practical questions candidates may have about the SSC CGL 2026 recruitment cycle, examination stages, vacancies, eligibility, document requirements and future official updates.
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This is a continuously updated recruitment page. Future official updates relating to the Tier-I schedule, admission certificate, answer key, Tier-II, result, cut-off, document verification and final merit will be added to this same URL rather than published as separate thin pages.