SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: 12,256 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility & Last Date

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Notification for approximately 12,256 vacancies across various Ministries, Departments, and Government Organizations of India. Candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree can apply online through the SSC portal.

If you are preparing for a Central Government job, SSC CGL 2026 offers one of the biggest recruitment opportunities of the year. In this article, you will find complete details regarding SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Vacancy, Eligibility, Qualification, Age Limit, Selection Process, Application Dates, and Online Application Procedure.

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name	Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
Notification Year	2026
Recruitment Type	Central Government Jobs
Total Vacancies	Approx. 12,256
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	09 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	22 June 2026 (11:00 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date	23 June 2026
Qualification	Bachelor's Degree
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates must remember the following important dates before applying:

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	09 June 2026
Online Application Start Date	09 June 2026
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Last Date	22 June 2026
Fee Payment Last Date	23 June 2026
Application Correction Window	29 June 2026 to 01 July 2026
Tier-I Exam	As per SSC Schedule

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

According to the official SSC CGL 2026 notification, there are approximately 12,256 vacancies available for recruitment across various ministries and departments of the Government of India.

Major Posts Included

Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)
Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO)
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Inspector (Income Tax)
Inspector (Central Excise)
Inspector (Preventive Officer)
Inspector (Examiner)
Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
Sub Inspector (CBI)
Sub Inspector (NIA)
Tax Assistant
Auditor
Accountant
Postal Assistant
Sorting Assistant
Executive Assistant
Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
And various other Group B & Group C posts

Total Tentative Vacancies: Approx. 12,256

SSC CGL Recruitment Qualification 2026

Educational Qualification

For most SSC CGL posts, candidates must possess:

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institute.

Special Qualification for JSO

Candidates must have:

60% Marks in Mathematics in Class 12th

Statistics as a subject at Degree Level.

Statistical Investigator Grade-II

Bachelor's Degree in:

Statistics
Mathematics
Economics
Demography
Population Studies
Computer Science
Information Technology
Data Science
Artificial Intelligence
Related Fields

SSC CGL Recruitment Eligibility

Candidates must:

Be an Indian Citizen.
Possess the required educational qualification.
Fulfill age requirements for the post applied.
Meet departmental eligibility conditions.

SSC CGL Recruitment Age Limit

Age Limit as on 01 August 2026

Post Category	Age Limit
18–27 Years	Certain Group C Posts
20–30 Years	Selected Posts
18–30 Years	Various Posts
18–32 Years	Higher Responsibility Posts

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules for:

SC
ST
OBC
EWS
PwBD
Ex-Servicemen

SSC CGL Recruitment Process

The SSC CGL Recruitment Process consists of the following stages:

Tier-I Examination

Subjects:

General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Comprehension

Total Questions: 100

Total Marks: 200

Negative Marking: 0.50 Marks

Tier-II Examination

Paper-I (Compulsory)

Mathematical Abilities
Reasoning
English Language
General Awareness
Computer Knowledge Test
Data Entry Speed Test

Paper-II

Statistics (For JSO & Statistical Investigator)

Paper-III

Finance & Economics (For AAO/AAO Posts)

SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process

The final selection will be based on:

Tier-I Examination
Tier-II Examination
Document Verification
Medical Examination (where applicable)

How to Apply Online for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps:

Step 1

Visit SSC Official Website.

Step 2

Complete One Time Registration (OTR).

Step 3

Step 4

Fill SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Online Application Form.

Step 5

Upload:

Photograph
Signature
Required Documents

Step 6

Pay Application Fee.

Step 7

Submit the application and take a printout.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General/OBC/EWS	₹100
SC/ST	Nil
Female Candidates	Nil
PwBD	Nil
Ex-Servicemen	Nil

Documents Required

Graduation Certificate
Mark Sheets
Aadhaar Card
Passport Size Photograph
Signature
Category Certificate (if applicable)
EWS Certificate (if applicable)
Disability Certificate (if applicable)

Important Links	Link
Recruitment Notification PDF	Click Here
Official website	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here
Home Page	Click Here
Join the Facebook Channel	Click Here
Join the Telegram Channel	Click Here
Join the WhatsApp Group	Click Here

FAQ – SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the total vacancy in SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?

SSC has announced approximately 12,256 vacancies under SSC CGL Recruitment 2026.

Q2. What is the SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 apply online date?

Online applications start from 09 June 2026.

Q3. What is the SSC CGL Recruitment last date 2026?

The last date to submit online applications is 22 June 2026 (11 PM).

Q4. What is SSC CGL Recruitment Qualification 2026?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.

Q5. What is SSC CGL Recruitment Age Limit?

The age limit varies by post from 18 to 32 years.

Q6. What is the SSC CGL Recruitment Process?

The recruitment process includes:

Tier-I Exam
Tier-II Exam
Document Verification
Medical Examination (if applicable)

Q7. Can final-year students apply for SSC CGL 2026?

Yes, provided they acquire the required qualification before the prescribed cutoff date.