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SSC CGL 2026 · Notification & recruitment

SSC CGL Notification 2026: Recruitment, Vacancy, Dates, Fee and How to Apply

The latest SSC CGL notice is "Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 — Notice", published 21 May 2026. Applications closed on 22 June 2026.

Official notice: Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 — Notice →

Dates, vacancies, fee, eligibility and selection process, copied from the latest official notice. Nothing here is estimated; the official notice is the final word.

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SSC CGL 2026 important dates

Applications closed on 22 June 2026.

Online application21 May 2026 – 22 June 2026 (11 pm)
Last date for fee payment23 June 2026 (11 pm)
Form correction window29 June – 1 July 2026
Tier-I (CBT), tentativeAugust–September 2026
Tier-II (CBT), tentativeDecember 2026

Source: Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 21 May 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.

SSC CGL vacancy 2026

Vacancies: Approx. 12,256 (tentative; post- and category-wise list on ssc.gov.in)

  • Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts in central ministries, departments and constitutional / statutory bodies
  • Examples named in the notice: Assistant Audit Officer, Junior Statistical Officer and other Group B/C posts

Source: Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 21 May 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.

SSC CGL 2026 vacancies

The notice gives a total of approximately 12,256 vacancies. This figure is tentative and can change. The notice itself does not print a post-wise or category-wise breakdown; instead, SSC publishes the tentative post- and category-wise vacancies on its website under the 'Tentative Vacancy' link, so check that list before you rank your post preferences.

SSC does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancy figures. If you want to know how many posts a department has in a particular region, the notice asks you to contact that user department directly.

SSC CGL eligibility summary

Age limit: Varies by post: 18–27, 18–30, 20–30 or 18–32 years (as on 1 August 2026).

  • Bachelor's degree from a recognised university for most posts
  • Junior Statistical Officer: 60% in 12th-level Mathematics, or Statistics as a degree subject; Statistical Investigator Gr-II: degree in a listed subject
  • Qualification must be held as on 1 August 2026
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SSC CGL application fee

₹100

Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from the fee.

Source: Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 21 May 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.

SSC CGL selection process

  1. Tier-I: computer-based test (qualifying/shortlisting)
  2. Tier-II: computer-based test (Paper-I for all posts; Paper-II for JSO; Paper-III for specified posts)
  3. Document verification and post preference
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How to apply for SSC CGL 2026

  1. 1

    Complete One-Time Registration

    Register on ssc.gov.in. An OTR made on the old ssc.nic.in website does not work on the new site. Aadhaar-based authentication is recommended.

  2. 2

    Capture your photo live

    The photograph is taken live during the application. Choose good light and a plain background, and do not wear a cap, mask or spectacles.

  3. 3

    Upload your signature

    Scan your signature as a JPEG/JPG of 10–20 KB, about 6.0 cm wide by 2.0 cm high.

  4. 4

    Submit by the closing date

    Applications are accepted from 21 May 2026 to 22 June 2026 (11 pm). Fill your post preferences with the pay level and age band of each post in mind.

  5. 5

    Pay the fee

    The fee is ₹100, paid online by BHIM UPI, net banking or Visa, Mastercard, Maestro or RuPay debit card until 23 June 2026 (11 pm). Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation are exempt.

  6. 6

    Use the correction window if needed

    Corrections are allowed from 29 June to 1 July 2026 (11 pm): ₹200 for the first resubmission and ₹500 for the second. SSC's toll-free helpline is 1800 309 3063.

Check the official notice before applying: https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_of_adv_cgl_2025.pdf

Frequently asked questions

When can I apply for SSC CGL?

Online application: 21 May 2026 – 22 June 2026 (11 pm), as per the notice published on 21 May 2026. Applications are made only on ssc.gov.in.

How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL?

Approx. 12,256 (tentative; post- and category-wise list on ssc.gov.in), according to the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 — Notice.

What is the application fee for SSC CGL?

₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from the fee. (as per the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 — Notice).

How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL 2026?

About 12,256, a tentative figure. Post-wise and category-wise tentative vacancies are published on the SSC website.

Can final-year students apply for SSC CGL?

Yes, but the degree result must be declared by 1 August 2026.

What is the SSC CGL application fee?

₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation pay no fee.

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