SSCApply Online ActiveFeatured RecruitmentNotice Date: 2026-06-24Verified: 12 Oct 2026
SSC CGL 2026 Official Notification & Application Form
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued the recruitment notification for Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL 2026) for approximately 17,727 Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts across Ministries, Departments, and Constitutional Offices.
Total Openings
17,727 Posts
Application Deadline
2026-07-27
Examination Date
September 12 - 26, 2026 (Tier-1 CBT)
Application Fee
₹100 (Online Payment)
Important Highlights & Notice Summary
- Massive 17,727 vacancies across Ministries of Finance, External Affairs, Defence, and Railways
- New SSC Portal (ssc.gov.in) with live webcam photo verification during registration
- Two-tier selection process entirely on Computer-Based Test (CBT) platform
- Tier-1 consists of 100 questions (200 marks) with 0.50 negative marking per wrong answer
- Tier-2 merit determines final selection with qualifying Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)
Important Dates & Schedule
| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Official Notice Published | June 24, 2026 | Completed |
| Online Registration Commenced | June 24, 2026 | Completed |
| Last Date for Online Application (23:00 hrs) | July 27, 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
| Application Form Correction Window | August 10 - 11, 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
| Tier-1 Hall Ticket / Status Out | August 28, 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
| Tier-1 Computer Based Examination | September 12 - 26, 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
| Tier-2 Mains CBT Examination | December 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
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Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University (Statistical Officer requires Statistics/Maths)
Age Limit Criteria
18 to 30 / 32 years depending on post code (Age relaxation as per central rules)
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Selection Process & Examination Stages
Stage 1
Tier-1 CBT (Screening)
100 Questions (Reasoning, GA, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension)
Stage 2
Tier-2 CBT (Merit)
Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge + DEST
Stage 3
Document Verification
Conducted by User Departments post final allotment
Application Fee Structure
General / OBC / EWS Candidates
₹100 (Online Payment)
SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates
NIL (Exempted for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen)
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