SSC CGL 2026

About SSC CGL 2026

SSC CGL 2026 (Combined Graduate Level) notification has been released by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts in Central Government Ministries, Departments and Organizations. The exam is conducted in two tiers — Tier-1 and Tier-2, both online. SSC CGL is one of the most competitive exams in India with lakhs of graduates applying each year for prestigious posts like Income Tax Inspector, CBI Sub-Inspector, Assistant Audit Officer, and more.

📌 Exam Highlights

Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Name	Various Group B & C Posts (IT Inspector, CBI SI, AAO, etc.)
Total Vacancies	17,727 Posts
Exam Mode	Online (Computer Based Test)
Number of Tiers	2 (Tier-1 + Tier-2)
Application Fee	₹100 \| Free for SC/ST/PwD/Women
Qualification	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
Age Limit	18–32 years (varies by post)
Salary (Pay Level)	Pay Level 4 to 8 (₹25,500 – ₹1,12,400)
Official Website	ssc.gov.in
Exam Level	National

📅 Important Dates

Notification Released

Jan 2026

Application Start Date

01 Feb 2026

Last Date to Apply

28 Feb 2026

Last Date for Fee Payment

01 Mar 2026

Tier-1 Exam Date

May–Jun 2026

Tier-1 Result Expected

Jul 2026

Tier-2 Exam Date

Sep–Oct 2026

Final Result

Dec 2026

✅ Eligibility Criteria

🌐 Nationality

Indian Citizen

🎂 Age Limit

18–32 years

🎓 Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University. For some posts (AAO/JSO), specific degree requirements apply.

Category / Post	Min Age	Max Age
General Posts (Group B & C)	18 yrs	32 yrs
Sub-Inspector CBI / NIA	20 yrs	30 yrs
Statistical Investigator Gr-II	18 yrs	32 yrs
Junior Statistical Officer	18 yrs	32 yrs

ℹ️ Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwD +10 years, Ex-Servicemen as per rules.

📊 Exam Pattern

Stage/Tier	Mode	Subjects	Qs	Marks	Duration	Negative
Tier-1	Online CBT	GI & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English	100	200	60 min	-0.50
Tier-2 Paper-I	Online CBT	Module-I: Maths+Reasoning; Module-II: English+GK+Computer	150	450	2 hrs 30 min	-1.00
Tier-2 Paper-II	Online CBT	Statistics (for JSO post only)	100	200	2 hrs	-1.00
Tier-2 Paper-III	Online CBT	General Studies Finance & Economics (for AAO post)	100	200	2 hrs	-1.00

👥 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale
Assistant Audit Officer / AAO	1,604	Pay Level 8 (₹47,600–₹1,51,100)
Income Tax Inspector	2,147	Pay Level 7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400)
Sub-Inspector CBI	292	Pay Level 6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400)
Tax Assistant (CBDT / CBIC)	3,978	Pay Level 4 (₹25,500–₹81,100)
Junior Statistical Officer	677	Pay Level 6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400)
Other Group B & C Posts	9,029	Pay Level 4–7

🔄 Selection Process

Tier-1 CBT: Screening exam (100 Qs / 200 Marks / 60 min) — not counted in merit

Tier-2 CBT: Merit exam — Paper-I mandatory; Paper-II for JSO, Paper-III for AAO

Document Verification: Physical verification of certificates for shortlisted candidates

Medical Examination: For certain posts requiring medical fitness (CBI SI, NIA SI)

📝 How to Apply

💳 Application Fee: ₹100 (UR/OBC/EWS) | Free (SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-SM)

Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in

Click on 'Apply' and find 'SSC CGL 2026 Notification'

Fill the online application form with personal, educational and exam centre details

Upload scanned photograph (20–50 KB) and signature (10–20 KB) in JPEG format

Pay the application fee of ₹100 online (SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-SM — fee exempt)

Submit the form and save/print the confirmation page with your Registration Number

Apply Online at ssc.gov.in →

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

SSC CGL 2026 covers Income Tax Inspector, CBI Sub-Inspector, Assistant Audit Officer, Tax Assistant, Junior Statistical Officer, Accountant and many more across Central Government Ministries and Departments.

The age limit for most SSC CGL posts is 18–32 years. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwD +10 years, Ex-Servicemen as per GoI rules.

SSC CGL 2026 has 2 tiers. Tier-1 is a screening CBT (100 Qs, 200 Marks, 60 min). Tier-2 is merit-based with Paper-I (mandatory), Paper-II (for JSO) and Paper-III (for AAO).

₹100 for General/OBC/EWS. SC, ST, PwD, Women and Ex-Servicemen are exempt from fees.

SSC CGL salaries range from ₹25,500 (Tax Assistant, Pay Level 4) to ₹1,12,400+ (AAO, Pay Level 8). In-hand salary after deductions is approximately ₹40,000–₹85,000 per month depending on location.