SSC CGL 2026 · post details
Assistant Section Officer
Recruited through the Combined Graduate Level Examination. Pay, age limit and qualification below are as printed in the official notice.
Pay level
Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
Age limit
20–30 years
Classification
Group B
Apply window
21 May 2026 – 22 June 2026 (11 pm)
Departments recruiting this post
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Secretariat Service | Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) | Group B | 20–30 years |
| Intelligence Bureau | Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) | Group B | 18–30 years |
| Ministry of Railways | Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) | Group B | 20–30 years |
| Ministry of External Affairs | Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) | Group B | 20–30 years |
| AFHQ | Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) | Group B | 20–30 years |
| Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) | Group B | 18–30 years |
| Other ministries / departments (Assistant / ASO) | Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) | Group B | 18–30 years |
| Other ministries / departments (Assistant / ASO) | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Group B | 18–30 years |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (final-year students may apply if they qualify by 1 August 2026).
Age limit
20–30 years as on 1 August 2026, with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.
Exam stages for this post
Tier-I, then Tier-II Paper-I (all posts).
See the full SSC CGL exam pattern →SSC CGL 2026 important dates
| Online application | 21 May 2026 – 22 June 2026 (11 pm) |
|---|---|
| Last date for fee payment | 23 June 2026 (11 pm) |
| Form correction window | 29 June – 1 July 2026 |
| Tier-I (CBT), tentative | August–September 2026 |
| Tier-II (CBT), tentative | December 2026 |
Source: Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 21 May 2026). Apply only on ssc.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary (pay level) of Assistant Section Officer through SSC CGL?
Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) in the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix (see the table for each department), as printed in the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 — Notice. In-hand pay also depends on allowances such as DA and HRA.
What is the age limit for SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer 2026?
20–30 years (varies by department — see the table), with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for Assistant Section Officer?
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (final-year students may apply if they qualify by 1 August 2026).
Which exam stages apply to Assistant Section Officer?
Tier-I, then Tier-II Paper-I (all posts).