SSC CGL Vacancy 2026:The Staff Selection Commission has officially released the SSC CGL 2026 Notification PDF today, 21 May 2026, announcing 12256 vacancies. The SSC CGL Exam is conducted every year by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit candidates for Group “B” and Group “C” posts in various government departments like Income Tax, Customs, CBI, CBDT & CBEC, etc. Candidates who have been waiting for the official notification can now check all the details, including vacancies, eligibility, exam dates, selection process, and exam pattern below
📊SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 – Overview
📋 Details
📖 Information
🏷️ Conducting Body
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
📰Exam Name
SSC CGL 2026
Advt No.
F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1
👨🔧Total Posts
12,256 Post
📊Apply Start Date
21 May 2026
🗓️Last Date Apply
22 June 2026
⏰Eligibility
Bachelor’s Degree
🎓Salary
Varies post-wise (Pay Level 4 to 7)
🌐Official Site
https://ssc.gov.in/
Important Dates
Apply Start Date : 21-May-2026
Last Date Apply : 22-June-2026
Last Date Payment : 23 June 2026
Online Correction : 29 June to 01 July 2026
Tier I Exam City : Notify Later
Tier I Admit Card: Notify Later
Tier I Exam Date: August / September 2026
Tier II Exam Date: December 2026
Application Fee
For General/ OBC/EWS : ₹ 100/-
For SC & ST Candidates : ₹ 00/-
For PH Candidates : ₹ 00/-
All Category Female : ₹ 00/-
Pay Through E-Challan / Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Bankin
Age Limits As On 01-August-2026
Minimum Age : 18 Years
Maximum Age : 32 Years
SSC provides age relaxation for the CGL position as per their regulations.
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with 60% marks in Maths at 10+2 Level OR Bachelor Degree with Statistics as One of the Subjects.
Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Bachelor Degree in Any Subject with Statistics as One of the Subjects.
Research Assistant in 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.
Mode Of Selection
SSC conducts a two-tier SSC CGL selection process to shortlist candidates for various Group B and C posts under the SSC CGL 2026.
Stage 1 Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (Qualifying in nature).
Stage 2 Tier-II: Paper I (Compulsory for all posts), Paper-II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Final selection is based on merit-cum-preference of posts given by the candidate. Once a post is allotted, no change will be made by the Commission.
🖥️ How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026?
Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in
Click on “Apply” and then “Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026”
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to get your Registration ID
Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and other required details
Capture a live photo via webcam/mobile as per the instructions provided Upload signature and other required documents
Pay the application fee online (if applicable) through the available payment modes Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
