The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for various Group B and Group C posts across different government departments.
Highlights
- Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Exam Name: Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam 2026
- Total Vacancies: 12,256 Posts
- Application Mode: Online
1. Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 22 June 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 23 June 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Correction Date | 29 June to 01 July 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Exam Date | August / September 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Before Exam |
| Result Date | Notify Soon |
2. Application Fees
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs.100/- |
| SC / ST / PH | : Rs.00/- |
| All Category Female | Candidates : Rs.00/- |
| Payment Mode | Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Fee Mode. |
4. Vacancy Details
New Vacancy Table
| Post Name | Age Limit | Eligibility Criteria as on 01-08-2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer in India Audit & Account | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Assistant Account Officer in India Audit & Account | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Assistant Section Officer in Central Secretariat Service | 20-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Assistant Section Officer in Intelligence Bureau | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Assistant Section Officer in Ministry of Railway | 20-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Assistant Section Officer in Ministry of External Affairs | 20-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Assistant Section Officer in AFHQ | 20-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Assistant in Other Ministries / Dept. / Org. | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Assistant in Other Ministries / Dept. / Org. | 20-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Assistant Section Officer in Other Ministries / Dept. / Org. | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Inspector of Income Tax in CBDT | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Inspector (Central Excise) in CBIC | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) in CBIC | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Inspector (Examiner) in CBIC | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer Dept. of Revenue | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Sub Inspector in CBI | 20-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Inspector Posts in DOP | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Inspector in Central Bureau of Narcotics | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Assistant / Superintendent in Indian Coast Guard | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Assistant in NCLAT | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Research Assistant (NHRC) | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Divisional Accountant in Offices C & AG | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Sub Inspector in NIA | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Junior Statistical Officer in MSPI | 18-32 Yrs | Bachelor Degree with 60% Marks in Mathematics in 12th OR Bachelor Degree with Statistics Subject. |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II in RGI | 18-30 Yrs | Bachelor Degree with Statistics as a Subject. |
| Auditor in C & AG | 18-27 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Auditor in Other Ministries / Dept. | 18-27 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Auditor in CGDA | 18-27 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Accountant in C & AG | 18-27 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Accountant / Junior Accountant in Other Ministry Dept. | 18-27 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Senior Secretarial Assistant in Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 18-27 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Senior Secretarial Assistant / UDC in CGO / CSCS | 18-27 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Tax Assistant in CBDT | 18-27 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Tax Assistant in CBIC | 18-27 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Sub Inspector in CBN | 18-27 Yrs | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
Note: Category Wise Vacancy Details as per Official Notification.
6. Salary
- As Per Rule.
7. Selection Process
Selection on the Basis of Tier-I→ Tier-II Exam
8. How to Apply
- Visit the official website ssc.gov.in.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not done already (provide personal details, mobile number & email).
- Login using your Registration ID and Password.
- Click on the “SSC CGL 2026” or “Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026” application link.
- Fill the online application form carefully (personal details, educational qualification, post preferences etc.).
- Upload scanned photograph, signature and other required documents in prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
- Note: Application fee is exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates. Always apply before the last date and keep a copy of the submitted form. Contact SSC helpline in case of any issue.
9. Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| CGL 2026 Exam Pattern/ Syllabus | Click Here |
| Answer Key | Coming Soon |
| Result | Coming Soon |
⚠️ Note: Read the official notification carefully before applying.
