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


1. SSC CGL 2026 Examination Overview

FeatureDetails
Organization NameStaff Selection Commission (SSC), New Delhi
Examination NameCombined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (SSC CGL 2026)
Advertisement No.F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1 dated 21-05-2026
Total VacanciesApproximately 12,256 (Tentative)
Post ClassificationVarious Group B (Gazetted/Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts
Pay Scale RangePay Level 4 ($Rs. 25,500–81,100$) to Pay Level 8 ($Rs. 47,600–1,51,100$)
Application ModeOnline only
Official Websitessc.gov.in

2. Important Dates

EventDate / Deadline
Date of Notification21-05-2026
Opening of Online Applications21-05-2026
Last Date for Application Submission22-06-2026 (23:00 hours)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment23-06-2026 (23:00 hours)
Application Form Correction Window29-06-2026 to 01-07-2026 (23:00 hours)
Crucial Date for Age & Qualification01-08-2026
Tier-I Computer Based Exam (Tentative)August – September, 2026
Tier-II Computer Based Exam (Tentative)December, 2026

3. Post-wise Vacancy, Department, & Age Criteria

Pay Level 8 ($Rs. 47,600–1,51,100$) – Group B Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)

S.No.Post NameDepartment / MinistryAge Limit
1Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre)Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG18–30 years
2Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre)Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG18–30 years
3Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre)Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG18–30 years

Pay Level 7 ($Rs. 44,900–1,42,400$) – Group B

S.No.Post NameDepartment / MinistryAge Limit
1Assistant Section OfficerCentral Secretariat Service20–30 years
2Assistant Section OfficerIntelligence Bureau18–30 years
3Assistant Section OfficerMinistry of Railways20–30 years
4Assistant Section OfficerMinistry of External Affairs20–30 years
5Assistant Section OfficerAFHQ20–30 years
6Assistant Section OfficerMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology18–30 years
7Assistant / Assistant Section OfficerOther Ministries / Departments / Organizations18–30 years
8Inspector of Income TaxCBDT18–30 years
9Inspector (Central Excise)CBIC18–30 years
10Inspector (Preventive Officer)CBIC18–30 years
11Inspector (Examiner)CBIC18–30 years
12Assistant Enforcement OfficerDirectorate of Enforcement (ED), Dept. of Revenue18–30 years
13Sub InspectorCentral Bureau of Investigation (CBI)20–30 years
14Inspector PostsDept. of Posts, Ministry of Communications18–30 years
15InspectorCentral Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance18–30 years

Pay Level 6 ($Rs. 35,400–1,12,400$) – Group B

S.No.Post NameDepartment / MinistryAge Limit
1Assistant / Assistant Section OfficerOther Ministries / Departments / Organizations18–30 years
2Executive AssistantCBIC18–30 years
3Research AssistantNational Human Rights Commission (NHRC)18–30 years
4Divisional AccountantOffices under C&AG18–30 years
5Sub InspectorNational Investigation Agency (NIA)18–30 years
6Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence OfficerNarcotics Control Bureau (MHA)18–30 years
7Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation18–32 years
8Statistical Investigator Grade-IIMinistry of Home Affairs18–30 years
9Office SuperintendentCBDT18–30 years
10Section HeadDirector General of Foreign Trade18–30 years

Pay Level 5 ($Rs. 29,200–92,300$) – Group C

S.No.Post NameDepartment / MinistryAge Limit
1AuditorOffices under C&AG18–27 years
2AuditorOffices under CGDA18–27 years
3AuditorOther Ministry / Departments18–27 years
4AccountantOffices under C&AG18–27 years
5AccountantController General of Accounts18–27 years
6Accountant / Junior AccountantOther Ministry / Departments18–27 years

Pay Level 4 ($Rs. 25,500–81,100$) – Group C

S.No.Post NameDepartment / MinistryAge Limit
1Postal Assistant / Sorting AssistantDept. of Posts, Ministry of Communications18–27 years
2Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division ClerkCentral Govt. Offices / Ministries other than CSCS cadres18–27 years
3Senior Administrative AssistantMilitary Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence18–27 years
4Tax AssistantCBDT18–27 years
5Tax AssistantCBIC18–27 years
6Sub-InspectorCentral Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance18–27 years

4. Eligibility Criteria & Post-Specific Qualifications

Criteria / PostEducational Qualification Details
NationalityCitizen of India, or specified subjects of neighboring/migrated countries with eligibility certificate.
Essential (Most Posts)Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent as on 01-08-2026.
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)Bachelor's Degree in any subject with $\ge$ 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th level OR Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
Statistical Investigator Grade-IIBachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Demography, Population Studies, Operation Research, IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence.
Assistant Audit / Accounts Officer

Essential: Bachelor's Degree.


Desirable: CA, CMA, CS, M.Com, MBA (Finance), or M.B.E.

Appearing CandidatesFinal year students can apply but must possess the degree on or before 01-08-2026.
Distance Learning DegreesAllowed if recognized by Distance Education Bureau, UGC, for Central Govt. jobs.
Border Roads Organization (BRO)Only male candidates are eligible for vacancies under BRO.

5. Age Limits & DOB Range

Age LimitDate of Birth Range (Both Dates Inclusive)
18 to 27 years02-08-1999 to 01-08-2008
20 to 30 years02-08-1996 to 01-08-2006
18 to 30 years02-08-1996 to 01-08-2008
18 to 32 years (JSO)02-08-1994 to 01-08-2008

6. Age Relaxation Categories

CodeCategoryRelaxation Beyond Upper Age Limit
01SC / ST5 years
02OBC3 years
03PwBD (General)10 years
04PwBD (OBC)13 years
05PwBD (SC/ST)15 years
06Ex-Servicemen (ESM)3 years after deduction of military service from actual age
08Defence Personnel disabled in operations (General)3 years
09Defence Personnel disabled in operations (SC/ST)8 years
10Central Govt. Civilian Employees (3+ years regular service - Group C only)Up to 40 years of age
11Central Govt. Civilian Employees SC/ST (3+ years regular service - Group C only)Up to 45 years of age
12Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially separated & not remarriedUp to 35 years of age
13Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially separated SC/ST & not remarriedUp to 40 years of age

7. Application Fee Structure

CategoryFee Amount
General / OBC / EWS (Male)Rs. 100/- (Non-Refundable)
Women Candidates (All Categories)NIL (Exempted)
SC / STNIL (Exempted)
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)NIL (Exempted)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)NIL (Exempted)

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