SSC CGL Recruitment 2026; The detailed notification for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 will be released on 31st March 2026 at www.ssc.gov.in for thousands of vacancies. The official SSC CGL Notification 2026 pdf with all details, including vacancy, selection process, exam pattern, and important dates, will be released at the official portal of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and the direct link will also be shared here.
SSC CGL 2026- Exam Summary
CGL stands for the Combined Graduate Level exam, which means that only graduate candidates can apply for the SSC CGL exam. The SSC CGL exam is highly competitive, with more than 25 lakh candidates appearing this year, making it one of the most sought-after government job exams in India. Check further details in the table below.
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Summary
| Exam Name | SSC CGL 2026 |
| Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 | To be notified |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Registration Dates | 31st March 2026 to 30th April 2026 |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Eligibility | Graduate (bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 32 Years |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 (Qualifying)Tier 2 |
| Salary | Varies posts wise (Pay Level 4 to 7) |
| Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 31st March 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Apply Online Starts | 31st March 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30th April 2026 (Thursday) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | April 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Dates | — |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date | May-June 2026 |
SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy Details and Age Limit
The candidates must fall in the age group of 18 to 32 years. Candidates can check the post-wise age limit by checking the official notification given below.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Group B & C Post | Bachelor’s Degree |
SSC CGL 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Not everyone can appear in the SSC CGL Exam, as the commission has set parameters for minimum eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, age limit, and nationality. As per this year’s notification, the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria are as follows-
Education Qualification
- For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)- Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised University with a minimum 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th
or in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation. - For Statistical Investigator Grade-II- Graduation Degree from any recognised University with Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics as a compulsory or Elective Subject.
- For Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute with a minimum of one year of research experience in any recognized university or recognized Research Institution.
- For remaining posts- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.
SSC CGL 2026 Application Fee
The candidates have to pay Rs. 100/- while submitting their SSC CGL Application Form online at www.ssc.gov.in. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM are eligible for reservation and are exempted from the application fee payment. The application fee has to be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit cards only.
SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process
SSC conducts a two-tier SSC CGL selection process to shortlist candidates for various Group B and C posts under the SSC CGL 2026.
Stage 1 Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (Qualifying in nature).
Stage 2 Tier-II: Paper I (Compulsory for all posts), Paper-II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
SSC CGL 2026 Exam Pattern
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has revised the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam pattern. The Examination will be conducted in 2 tiers as indicated below:
| Tier | Type | Mode |
| Tier – I (Qualifying) | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer-Based (online) |
| Tier – II (Paper I, II) | Paper I (Compulsory for all posts), Paper II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation | Computer-Based (online) |
Steps for SSC CGL 2026 Apply Online
SSC CGL Application Process must be carried out only in online mode at the new website of SSC Headquarters, i.e., https://ssc.gov.in or through the my SSC mobile application (which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store)
Candidates are supposed to apply online to register and appear for SSC CGL 2026. Given below are the steps that a candidate would need to take for successful online registration for the exam:
The process of filling online application for the examination consists of four parts:
Part I. SSC One-Time Registration (OTR)
Part II. Filling out Online Application for the Examination
Part III. Uploading of Documents
Part IV. Fee Submission
Important Links
| SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 | NOTIFICATION |
| SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 | APPLY ONLINE |
How to Apply For SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Apply For SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 from the official website of SSC.
