SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 Notification Out for 12,256 Posts
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 on May 21, 2026. This prestigious nationwide entrance drive offers approximately 12,256 vacancies across various Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts in central government ministries, constitutional bodies, and statutory organizations. Eligible male and female graduates can apply online through the official portal. The online application link is currently active and will close on June 22, 2026, with online fee payments permitted until June 23, 2026. The selection methodology incorporates a multi-tier computer-based test framework, with Tier I tentatively mapped for August-September 2026, followed by Tier II in December 2026.
12,256
Total Posts
₹25,500 - ₹1,51,100 per month (Pay Matrix Level-4 to Level-8 depending on designated post allocation)
Salary
18–32
Age (yrs)
All India
Location
About This Notification
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially commenced the application cycle for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. Functioning as one of the largest competitive recruitment frameworks in India, the exam selects qualified individuals for esteemed administrative, executive, and secretarial profiles within the Central Government.
A massive pool of 12,256 tentative vacancies has been designated for the 2026 cycle. Registration lines opened on May 21, 2026, and interested candidates must finalize their online submissions by the closing date of June 22, 2026. Selection relies entirely on clearing objective-type computer-based testing parameters spread across successive Tier levels.
Key Details
Organization
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Department
Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India
Exam Name
Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026
Total Posts
12,256
Job Location
All India
Selection Process
Stage 1: Tier-I Computer Based Examination (Qualifying Screening) → Stage 2: Tier-II Computer Based Examination (Merit Scoring) + Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) → Stage 3: Document Verification (DV) at respective Allotted Departments
Official Website
https://ssc.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality baseline Rules
Must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who permanently migrated before Jan 1, 1962.
Age Target Cutoff Date
Calculated definitively as of August 1, 2026. Applicants must carefully check individual post brackets (e.g., 18-27, 18-30, 20-30, or 18-32 years).
Educational Qualification
- Academic Baseline: Must hold a valid Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent educational institute.
- Assistant Audit/Accounts Officer (Desirable): Chartered Accountant or Cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce/Business Studies.
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Bachelor's Degree in any subject with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at Class 12 level, OR Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as a major core subject at graduation level.
Age Limit
General Category: 18–32 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years upper age relaxation extension.
- SC / ST Category: 5 years upper age relaxation extension.
- PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years cumulative age relaxation.
- Baseline age criteria vary explicitly by individual post and will be calculated precisely as of August 1, 2026.
