SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online For 12,200+ Combined Graduate Level (CGL Exam) Posts | Free Job Alert @ ssc.gov.in

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the job notification regarding filling of Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 Job Vacancies. The Government organization invites Online application from eligible candidates have required qualifications. These 12,256 (approximately) Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 Posts are Across India. The eligible candidates can apply for the post through Online from 21.05.2026 to 22.06.2026.

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 - Highlights

• Organization Name : Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
• Post Name : Combined Graduate Level (CGL Exam)
• Job Type : Central Govt
• Recruitment Type : Direct
• Adv No : N/A
• Vacancies : 12,256 (approximately)
• Job Location : Across India
• Salary : Rs.25,500 - Rs.1,42,400 (Per Month)
• Mode of Application : Online
• Application Start : 21.05.2026
• Last Date : 22.06.2026

Job Details Descriptions

Important Dates : SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

• Starting Date to Apply : 21 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply : 22 June 2026
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment : 23 June 2026 (23:00 hours)
• Window for Application Form Correction (with online payment) : 29 June 2026 to 01-07-2026 (23:00 hours)
• Age Calculated As On : 01 August 2026
• Educational Qualification Cut-off Date : 01 August 2026
• Tier-I Computer Based Examination (Tentative) : August – September, 2026
• Tier-II Computer Based Examination (Tentative) : December, 2026

Vacancy Details : SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

• Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre)
• Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre)
• Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre)
• Assistant Section Officer
• Assistant Section Officer
• Inspector of Income Tax
• Inspector (Central Excise)
• Inspector (Preventive Officer)
• Inspector (Examiner)
• Assistant Enforcement Officer
• Sub Inspector
• Inspector
• Assistant / Assistant Section Officer
• Executive Assistant
• Research Assistant
• Divisional Accountant
• Sub Inspector
• Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer
• Junior Statistical Officer
• Statistical Investigator Grade-II
• Office Superintendent
• Section Head
• Auditor
• Accountant
• Accountant/ Junior Accountant
• Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant
• Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks
• Senior Administrative Assistant
• Tax Assistant
• Sub-Inspector

Total : 12,256 Posts (approximately)

Salary Details : SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

• Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) : Pay Level-8 (Rs.47,600 to Rs.1,51,100)
• Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) : Pay Level-8 (Rs.47,600 to Rs.1,51,100)
• Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) : Pay Level-8 (Rs.47,600 to Rs.1,51,100)
• Assistant Section Officer : Pay Level-7 (Rs.44,900 to Rs.1,42,400)
• Assistant Section Officer : Pay Level-7 (Rs.44,900 to Rs.1,42,400)
• Inspector of Income Tax : Pay Level-7 (Rs.44,900 to Rs.1,42,400)
• Inspector (Central Excise) : Pay Level-7 (Rs.44,900 to Rs.1,42,400)
• Inspector (Preventive Officer) : Pay Level-7 (Rs.44,900 to Rs.1,42,400)
• Inspector (Examiner) : Pay Level-7 (Rs.44,900 to Rs.1,42,400)
• Assistant Enforcement Officer : Pay Level-7 (Rs.44,900 to Rs.1,42,400)
• Sub Inspector : Pay Level-7 (Rs.44,900 to Rs.1,42,400)
• Inspector : Pay Level-7 (Rs.44,900 to Rs.1,42,400)
• Assistant / Assistant Section Officer : Pay Level-6 (Rs.35,400 to Rs.1,12,400)
• Executive Assistant : Pay Level-6 (Rs.35,400 to Rs.1,12,400)
• Research Assistant : Pay Level-6 (Rs.35,400 to Rs.1,12,400)
• Divisional Accountant : Pay Level-6 (Rs.35,400 to Rs.1,12,400)
• Sub Inspector : Pay Level-6 (Rs.35,400 to Rs.1,12,400)
• Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer : Pay Level-6 (Rs.35,400 to Rs.1,12,400)
• Junior Statistical Officer : Pay Level-6 (Rs.35,400 to Rs.1,12,400)
• Statistical Investigator Grade-II : Pay Level-6 (Rs.35,400 to Rs.1,12,400)
• Office Superintendent : Pay Level-6 (Rs.35,400 to Rs.1,12,400)
• Section Head : Pay Level-6 (Rs.35,400 to Rs.1,12,400)
• Auditor : Pay Level-5 (Rs.29,200 to Rs.92,300)
• Accountant : Pay Level-5 (Rs.29,200 to Rs.92,300)
• Accountant/ Junior Accountant : Pay Level-5 (Rs.29,200 to Rs.92,300)
• Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant : Pay Level-4 (Rs.25,500 to Rs.81,100)
• Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks : Pay Level-4 (Rs.25,500 to Rs.81,100)
• Senior Administrative Assistant : Pay Level-4 (Rs.25,500 to Rs.81,100)
• Tax Assistant : Pay Level-4 (Rs.25,500 to Rs.81,100)
• Sub-Inspector : Pay Level-4 (Rs.25,500 to Rs.81,100)

Age Limit : SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

• Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
• Maximum Age limit: 30 Years

For 18-27 years: Born between 02-08-1999 and 01-08-2008.
For 20-30 years: Born between 02-08-1996 and 01-08-2006.
For 18-30 years: Born between 02-08-1996 and 01-08-2008.
For 18-32 years: Born between 02-08-1994 and 01-08-2008.

Age Relaxations Permissible Beyond Upper Limit:

• SC/ST : 05 years
• OBC : 03 years
• PwBD (Unreserved) : 10 years
• PwBD (OBC) : 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST) : 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM) : 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered.

Qualification : SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

1. Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre)

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
• Desirable Qualifications: Chartered Accountant or Cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics.
• Note: Selected candidates must qualify the “Subordinate Audit/ Accounts Service Examination” in respective branches during their probation period for confirmation.

2. Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre)

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
• Proficiency in the Regional/official language of the State (ability to read, write, speak and understand the language with proficiency at matriculation level). Candidates must possess a certificate of proficiency in the Regional/official language of the State concerned at the level of Secondary School Examination from a recognized State/Central Board of Education.
• Desirable Qualifications: Chartered Accountant or Cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics.

3. Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre)

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
• Proficiency in the Regional/official language of the State (ability to read, write, speak and understand the language with proficiency at matriculation level). Candidates must possess a certificate of proficiency in the Regional/official language of the State concerned at the level of Secondary School Examination from a recognized State/Central Board of Education.

4. For All Other Posts

• Graduation / Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.

Application Fee : SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

• UR/OBC/EWS : Rs. 100/-
• SC/ST/PwBD/ESM : Nil
• Female (All Category) : Nil

Pay the Examination Fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or Pay Offline Through E Challan.

Selection Process : SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

• Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (Objective)
• Tier-II: Computer-Based Examination (Objective)
• Tier-III: Descriptive Paper (Pen & Paper Mode)
• Tier-IV: Computer Proficiency Test/Data Entry Skill Test/Document Verification

Examination Centres and Centre Code (Kerala) : SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

• Ernakulam (9213)
• Kollam (9210)
• Kottayam (9205)
• Kozhikode (9206)
• Thrissur (9212)
• Thiruvananthapuram (9211)
• Kannur (9202)

How to Apply : SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026,. click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 21 May 2026 to 22 Jun 2026

Follow the steps given below to Apply Online

• Open the official website www.ssc.nic.in
• Find the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
• Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
• Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
• Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
• Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
• Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
• Finally, after verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
• Next, if Staff Selection Commission (SSC) requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
• Take a printout of it and keep it safe

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

FAQ 1: What are the important registration dates and the exam schedule for SSC CGL 2026?

• Answer: * Online Application Window: 21.05.2026 to 22.06.2026 (up to 23:00 hours).
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 23.06.2026 (up to 23:00 hours).
• Application Correction Window: 29.06.2026 to 01.07.2026 (up to 23:00 hours).
• Tier-I Exam (Computer Based): Tentatively scheduled for August–September, 2026.
• Tier-II Exam (Computer Based): Tentatively scheduled for December, 2026.

FAQ 2: What is the application fee, and who is exempted from paying it?

• Answer: The standard application fee is ₹100/- (Rupees one hundred only). However, the following categories are completely exempted from paying the fee:
• Women candidates (all categories)
• Scheduled Castes (SC)
• Scheduled Tribes (ST)
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation

FAQ 3: What is the crucial cut-off date for meeting the educational qualifications?

• Answer: The crucial cut-off date to acquire and prove all essential educational qualifications is 01.08.2026.
• For all general posts, the candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a recognized university by this date.
• For specialized posts like Assistant Audit/Accounts Officer, specific language proficiency or desirable qualifications (like CA/MBA/M.Com) apply, but the degree completion deadline remains the same.

FAQ 4: Is there an option for online application correction if I make a mistake?

• Answer: Yes. The commission will open a 'Window for Application Form Correction' from 29.06.2026 to 01.07.2026 (23:00 hours). During this period, candidates can correct/modify their online application parameters and re-submit. Correction charges and online payment provisions will apply as per rules during this 3-day window.

FAQ 5: What are the general age limits for the posts, and what is the crucial date for age calculation?

• Answer: The crucial date for determining the age limit is 01.08.2026. The age limits vary depending on the post level:
• 18 to 27 years: Candidate must be born between 02-08-1999 and 01-08-2008.
• 20 to 30 years: Candidate must be born between 02-08-1996 and 01-08-2006.
• 18 to 30 years: Candidate must be born between 02-08-1996 and 01-08-2008.
• 18 to 32 years: Candidate must be born between 02-08-1994 and 01-08-2008. (Standard category relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen beyond these upper limits).