SSC CGL 2026 — 12,256 Vacancies | Correction Window Open (1–3 July)
SSC CGL 2026 notification released on 21 May 2026 for approximately 12,256 Group B and C posts across Central Government departments (final vacancy collection still in progress; post-wise/category-wise breakdown to follow separately). The original application deadline (22 June 2026) was followed by a reopened window (23–25 June 2026) for candidates who missed it, with the fee payment deadline extended to 26 June 2026. Over 28.5 lakh applications had been received by 22 June. The application correction window is confirmed as 1–3 July 2026 (up to 23:00 hrs), per the official SSC notice dated 23 June 2026. Tier 1 exam is tentatively scheduled for August–September 2026.
12,256
Total Posts
Pay Level 4–8 (₹25,500 – ₹1,51,100/month)
Salary
18–32
Age (yrs)
All India
Location
About This Notification
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CGL 2026 notification on 21st May 2026 for recruiting eligible candidates to 12,256 vacancies in Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts in various Central Government Ministries, Departments and Organisations.
Key posts include: Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (IT/Central Excise/Preventive Officer), Sub-Inspector (CBI/NIA), Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Statistical Investigator, Assistant (CSS/MEA), Tax Assistant, and more.
What's New in 2026: Sectional timing has been introduced in both Tier 1 and Tier 2. A new AAO post has been added with a dedicated Paper III in Tier 2.
Key Details
Organization
Staff Selection Commission
Exam Name
Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
Total Posts
12,256
Job Location
All India
Selection Process
Tier 1 (CBE) → Tier 2 (CBE) → Document Verification
Official Website
https://ssc.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Age/Eligibility Reference Date
Confirmed as 1 August 2026 for calculating age eligibility, per multiple consistent sources. Separately, for candidates who used the reopened application window (23–25 June), the closing date for determining eligibility for THAT window was 25 June 2026 — this is a distinct, narrower reference point and does not override the general 1 August 2026 age cutoff.
Educational Qualification
Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Post-specific qualifications (e.g., specific subjects for Statistical Investigator/JSO) may apply — verify against the official notification for individual post requirements.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. (Post-specific qualifications may vary.)
- AAO: Bachelor's degree + CA/MBA Finance preferred
- JSO/Statistical Investigator: Bachelor's degree with Statistics as one subject
Age Limit
General Category: 18–32 years
- OBC: 3 years relaxation (max age: 35 yrs)
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation (max age: 37 yrs)
- PwBD (GEN): 10 years (max: 42 yrs)
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years (max: 45 yrs)
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years (max: 47 yrs)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
