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SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 12256 Group B & Group C Posts

OrganizationStaff Selection Commission (SSC), New Delhi
Post NameVarious Group B (Gazetted/Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts including Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (IT/CE), Sub Inspector (CBI/NIA), Junior Statistical Officer, Assistant Audit Officer, Tax Assistant, Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant, and more
Total VacanciesApproximately 12,256 (tentative; updated vacancies will be on https://ssc.gov.in)
Application ModeOnline
Job LocationIndia
Notification No.F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1 dated 21-05-2026
Last Updated01 Jun 2026
Official Websitehttps://ssc.gov.in
Approximately 12,256 (tentative; updated vacancies will be on https://ssc.gov.in)
Vacancies
22-06-2026 (23:00 hours)
Last Date
Online
Apply Mode
India
Location
SSC is conducting Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 for approximately 12,256 vacancies in Group B and Group C posts under different Ministries, Departments, and Government of India organizations. The application process is online only, and the last date to submit the application form is 22 June 2026.

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply22-06-2026 (23:00 hours)
Event / DateDate
Date Of Notification21-05-2026
Opening Of Online Applications21-05-2026
Correction Date29-06-2026 to 01-07-2026 (23:00 hours)
Age Calculated As On01-08-2026
Educational Qualification Cut-Off Date01-08-2026
Tier-I Computer Based Examination (Tentative)August – September, 2026
Tier-Ii Computer Based Examination (Tentative)December, 2026

Application Fee

General / UR
SC
NIL (Exempted)
Female
NIL (Exempted)
Fee must be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and RuPay debit cards. Fee once paid will not be refunded, and applications without required fee payment will be rejected. | Correction Window Fee: Rs. 200/- for first correction and Rs. 500/- for second correction. This applies to all candidates, including fee-exempt applicants.

Age Limit

Age DetailsDate of Birth Range (Both Inclusive)
DetailsAge will be calculated as on 01-08-2026. The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation or Secondary Examination Certificate will be treated as final.

Qualification / Eligibility

Education QualificationBachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent for most posts, as on 01-08-2026.
Required DegreeAccepted only if approved by Distance Education Bureau, UGC, for Central Government employment. Proof must be produced at document verification.

Vacancy Details

Sr.Post Name
1Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre)
2Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre)
3Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre)
4Assistant Section Officer
5Assistant Section Officer
6Assistant Section Officer
7Assistant Section Officer
8Assistant Section Officer
9Assistant Section Officer
10Assistant / Assistant Section Officer
11Inspector of Income Tax
12Inspector (Central Excise)
13Inspector (Preventive Officer)
14Inspector (Examiner)
15Assistant Enforcement Officer
16Sub Inspector
17Inspector Posts
18Inspector
19Assistant / Assistant Section Officer
20Executive Assistant
21Research Assistant
22Divisional Accountant
23Sub Inspector
24Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer
25Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
26Statistical Investigator Grade-II
27Office Superintendent
28Section Head
29Auditor
30Auditor
31Auditor
32Accountant
33Accountant
34Accountant / Junior Accountant
35Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
36Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk
37Senior Administrative Assistant
38Tax Assistant
39Tax Assistant
40Sub-Inspector

Category-wise Vacancy

CategoryPosts
Post NameSub-Inspector
Department / MinistryCentral Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay ScalePay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) to Pay Level 8 (Rs. 47,600–1,51,100) depending on the post

Selection Process

1Subject No. of Questions Maximum Marks Time
2A. General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 50 1 hour (Sectional timer: 15 min per section) 1 hour 20 min
3B. General Awareness 25 50
4C. Quantitative Aptitude 25 50

Physical Eligibility / Standards

DetailsThe overall competition level for SSC CGL 2026 is expected to remain very high because the examination attracts a massive number of graduate applicants every year across India. Even with around 12,256 vacancies, the effective competition ratio remains extremely tough for high-demand posts. | Applicant volume is huge: SSC CGL is among the most sought-after central government exams, and premium posts receive intense preference from top scorers. Tier-I acts as the main screening stage: With negative marking and sectional timing, both speed and accuracy matter. Candidates targeting top posts generally need a very strong Tier-I score. Tier-II gets post-specific: Specialized posts like JSO and AAO attract a smaller but more qualified pool, making domain preparation more important than raw competition numbers. DEST and CKT can eliminate candidates: Although qualifying in nature, poor performance in these sections can disqualify otherwise strong candidates for certain posts. Physical standards create an extra filter: Certain Inspector and Sub Inspector posts require physical and medical fitness standards that are checked separately by user departments.

How to Apply

  • 1Candidates must apply online only at https://ssc.gov.in or through the mY SSC mobile application (available on Google Play Store). No other mode of application is accepted. Candidates who have not generated OTR on the new website must do so first. Once OTR is generated on the new website, it remains valid for all future examinations on that portal.
  • 2Candidates are advised to opt for Aadhaar-based authentication during OTR. Aadhaar-authenticated candidates get significant exemptions: their applications are not rejected for photograph/signature standards, and they need not carry photo ID at the examination venue.
  • 3Steps to Apply:
  • 4Generate One-Time Registration (OTR) at https://ssc.gov.in (mandatory; use Aadhaar-based authentication if possible)

Important Instructions

  • Final allotment is based on merit-cum-preference, and no alternate post will be offered if a candidate fails post-specific standards after allotment. OBC candidates claiming reservation must not belong to the creamy layer as on the closing date of application. EWS certificate must be valid for FY 2026–27 and should be based on income for FY 2025–26. PwBD candidates must choose the correct sub-category in the application form because no later change is allowed. Scribe rules are strict: the scribe must complete OTR, be Aadhaar-authenticated, and cannot assist more than one candidate. Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is available to eligible PwBD candidates. Tentative answer keys can be challenged online by paying Rs. 100 per question within the specified period only. No re-evaluation or re-checking of scores is available at any stage. Candidates should preserve the application form and related documents for at least 3 years. Candidature remains provisional until certificates and documents are verified by the Appointing Authority. Fraudulent claims of reservation status may lead to debarment from all SSC examinations. Any update in exam schedule or process will be communicated through the SSC website only. Applications without the required fee, unless exempted, or incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.