SSC CGL 2026

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Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

SSC CGL recruits Group B and C officers (Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Auditor and more) into central government departments through a multi-tier computer-based exam. Also searched: ssc gov in notification, oliveboard ssc cgl, ssc gov in 2025 notification, ssc cgl form fill up 2025.

10,731 (tentative, as on 24 September 2026)Vacancies

GraduationEligibility

25 June 2026Last date

30 September 2026 – 30 October 2026Exam date

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Last verified 2026-09-26

About Exam

Conducting body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Eligibility: Graduation
Current cycle: CGL 2026
Official source: SSC official portal

Highlights

Vacancies: 10,731 (tentative, as on 24 September 2026)
Application deadline: 25 June 2026
Exam schedule: 30 September 2026 – 30 October 2026
Selection stages: 3 stages in the current guide
Negative marking: 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes, negative marking 0.5

Important Dates

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21 May 2026Notification
21 May 2026Applications open
25 June 2026Last date to apply
30 September 2026 – 30 October 2026Tier 1 (CBE)
December 2026 (tentative, per CGL 2026 notice)Tier 2 (CBE)

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CGL 2026

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SSC CGL exam date 2026

Tier 1 (CBE): 30 September 2026 – 30 October 2026 (announced)
Tier 2 (CBE): December 2026 (tentative, per CGL 2026 notice) (expected)

Eligibility summary

Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (specific posts may need a related subject)
Age limit: Typically 18-32 years depending on the post, with standard SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ex-servicemen relaxations

Process

Selection process

Tier 1 — Computer-Based Test (objective, common for all posts).
Tier 2 — Computer-Based Test (paper structure varies by the specific post applied for).
Document verification and, for some posts, a skill/typing test, followed by the final merit list and post allocation.

Exam pattern

Tier 1: 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes, negative marking 0.5
Tier 2: Multiple papers depending on post; check current scheme on the official notification

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SSC official portalNotifications, admit card and result links (region-wise)CGL 2026 Tier-I schedule notice (12.09.2026)Tier-I computer-based exam: 30 September to 30 October 2026 CGL 2026 notice (21.05.2026)Application dates and tentative Tier-I/Tier-II schedule CGL 2026 application window reopening notice (23.06.2026)Applications reopened 23–25 June 2026; corrections 1–3 July 2026 CGL 2026 exam-city and admission certificate notice (21.09.2026)Exam-city details live; admission certificate two to three days before each exam date CGL 2026 tentative vacancies as on 24.09.2026 (PDF)Total 10,731 tentative vacancies

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SSC CGL FAQ

How many tiers does SSC CGL currently have?

SSC CGL currently runs Tier 1 and Tier 2, both computer-based. SSC has revised this structure before (it previously had up to 4 tiers), so always confirm the current scheme in that year's official notification.

When does SSC usually release the CGL notification?

Timing varies by year — check ssc.gov.in's notice board directly for the current cycle's exact notification date rather than assuming a fixed month.