SSC CGL 2026 Notification — 12,256 Posts
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is set to conduct the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 Examination 2026 for a total of 12256 posts. The examination will take place from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026.
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Important Dates
Here are the key dates for the SSC CGL Recruitment 2026.
- Notification Date: 21 May 2026
- Application Start Date (Tier-1): 21 May 2026
- Apply Online Last Date (Tier-1): 25 June 2026
- Fee Payment Date (Tier-1): 26 June 2026
- Correction Date (Tier-1): 01 to 03 July 2026
- Exam City Details (Tier-1): 21 September 2026
- Admit Card Date (Tier-1): 26 September 2026
- Exam Date (Tier-1): 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026
- Exam Date (Tier-2): December 2026
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Category Wise Vacancy
The total number of vacancies for different categories is as follows.
- Total Posts: 12256 Posts
Age Limit
The age limit for applicants as of 01.08.2026 is specified below.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 27 to 32 Years
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Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for the SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 is detailed below.
- General Awareness: Questions 25, Marks 50
- English Comprehension: Questions 25, Marks 50
- Quantitative Aptitude: Questions 25, Marks 50
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: Questions 25, Marks 50
- Total: Questions 100, Marks 200
- Negative Marking: 0.50 Marks for Each Incorrect Answer
- Exam Duration: 60 Minutes
Salary Details
The salary structure for various pay levels in SSC CGL is as follows.
- Pay Level 4: ₹25,500/- to ₹81,100/- Per Month
- Pay Level 5: ₹29,200/- to ₹92,300/- Per Month
- Pay Level 6: ₹35,400/- to ₹1,12,400/- Per Month
- Pay Level 7: ₹44,900/- to ₹1,42,400/- Per Month
- Pay Level 8: ₹47,600/- to ₹1,51,100/- Per Month
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Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for various posts under SSC CGL are as follows.
- Junior Statistical Officer: Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream with at Least 60% Marks in Mathematics at the 12th Standard Level
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor’s Degree in Any Subject with Statistics as One of the Subjects
- Research Assistant in the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
- All Other Posts: Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
Selection Process
The selection process for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 includes the following phases.
- Tier-1 Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Tier-2 CBT + Skill Test (DEST) + CPT (for selected posts)
- Interview Test (If Required)
- Skill Test (If Required)
- Document Verification
- Final Selection based on merit and post preference