SSC CGL Vacancy 2026: 12,256 Group B & Group C Posts Notification Released

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is a central recruitment body under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India. It conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination every year to fill Group B and Group C posts in multiple ministries, departments, constitutional bodies, and statutory organisations. SSC CGL is widely regarded as one of the most competitive and prestigious graduate-level government examinations in the country. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 The SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 notification was officially released on 21st May 2026 at ssc.gov.in. A total of 12,256 vacancies have been announced for the recruitment cycle 2026–27 for positions spread across departments such as the Income Tax Department, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Central Bureau of Narcotics, Customs and Excise, Ministry of External Affairs, Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), and other central government institutions. A notable change in this cycle is the introduction of sectional timing in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 examinations. Candidates are also required to capture a live photograph during One Time Registration using a webcam or smartphone; pre-existing photographs will not be accepted. Online registration is open from 21st May 2026, and the last date to submit the completed application is 22nd June 2026. Eligible graduate candidates are urged to apply well before the deadline to avoid technical difficulties. 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 – 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 Pay Level-8 1.Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) 2.Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) 3.Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) Pay Level-7 4. Assistant Section Officer – Central Secretariat Service 5. Assistant Section Officer – Intelligence Bureau 6. Assistant Section Officer – Ministry of Railways 7. Assistant Section Officer – Ministry of External Affairs 8. Assistant Section Officer – AFHQ 9. Assistant Section Officer – Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology 10. Assistant / Assistant Section Officer – Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations 11. Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT) 12. Inspector (Central Excise) – CBIC 13. Inspector (Preventive Officer) – CBIC 14. Inspector (Examiner) – CBIC 15. Assistant Enforcement Officer – Directorate of Enforcement (ED) 16. Sub-Inspector – Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) 17. Inspector Posts – Department of Posts 18. Inspector – Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) Pay Level-6 19. Assistant / Assistant Section Officer – Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations 20. Executive Assistant – CBIC 21. Research Assistant – National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) 22. Divisional Accountant – Offices under C&AG 23. Sub-Inspector – National Investigation Agency (NIA) 24. Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer – Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) 25. Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) 26. Statistical Investigator Grade-II 27. Office Superintendent – CBDT 28. Section Head – Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Pay Level-5 29. Auditor – Offices under C&AG 30. Auditor – Offices under CGDA 31. Auditor – Other Ministries/Departments 32. Accountant – Offices under C&AG 33. Accountant – Controller General of Accounts 34. Accountant / Junior Accountant – Other Ministries/Departments Pay Level-4 35. Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant 36. Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) 37. Senior Administrative Assistant – Military Engineering Services 38. Tax Assistant – CBDT 39. Tax Assistant – CBIC 40. Sub-Inspector – Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) 1. Pay Level-4 – ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month 2. Pay Level-5 – ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 per month 3. Pay Level-6 – ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month 4. Pay Level-7 – ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month 5. Pay Level-8 – ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 per month 📅 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 1· Notification Released : 21st May 2026 2· Online Application Opens : 21st May 2026 3· Last Date to Apply (Regular) : 20th June 2026 4· Last Date to Apply (Extended / Late) : 22nd June 2026 5· Last Date for Online Fee Payment : 23rd June 2026 6· Application Correction Window : 29th June – 1st July 2026 7· Tier 1 Computer-Based Exam : August – September 2026 8· Tier 2 Computer-Based Exam : December 2026 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen. Nationals of Nepal, Bhutan, or other specified countries need a Government of India eligibility certificate. Educational Qualification: · General Posts: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. · AAO / AAcO: Bachelor's degree (preference for Commerce/Economics or CA). · Junior Statistical Officer: Bachelor's with Statistics as a subject, or Master's in Statistics. · Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor's with Statistics in all years. · Final-year students may apply subject to producing their degree at document verification. Age Limit (as on 01st August 2026): · Most posts: 18 to 32 years · Tax Assistant / Junior Accountant: 18 to 27 years · Inspector (CBI), Sub-Inspector: 18 to 30 years Age Relaxation: · OBC: 3 years | SC/ST: 5 years | PwBD (UR): 10 years | PwBD (OBC): 13 years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years | ESM: as per central govt rules 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 1· General / OBC / EWS Candidates : ₹100/- 2· SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Women Candidates : Nil 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 Step 1: Visit ssc.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not done previously. Step 2: Log in and fill the application form with personal, educational, and post preference details. Step 3: Capture a live photograph via webcam or smartphone (mandatory in 2026; pre-existing photos not accepted). Step 4: Pay the application fee online using available payment methods. Step 5: Review all entries, submit the form, and save a copy of the confirmation page. Step 6: Use the correction window (29 June – 1 July 2026) if any edits are needed. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 SSC CGL is one of the broadest central government recruitment exercises conducted in India each year. A single examination opens access to over 40 distinct posts across agencies such as the Income Tax Department, Customs, the Central Bureau of Investigation, and the Comptroller and Auditor General. These are not routine desk jobs – Inspector-level posts carry regulatory authority in taxation and narcotics, while audit roles with C&AG contribute directly to public financial oversight. With 12,256 vacancies this cycle, this recruitment represents a major employment opportunity for graduates seeking stable careers in public administration and government services.

Selection Process SSC CGL 2026 uses a two-tier computer-based examination followed by document verification. There is no interview round. Final selection is entirely merit-based. 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩) Step 1 – Tier 1 (Computer-Based Qualifying Exam): · 100 Questions | 200 Marks | 60 Minutes (Sectional timing applies in 2026) · Sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension (25 questions each) · Negative Marking: 0.5 marks per wrong answer · Shortlisting: Approx. 15–20 times the vacancy count advance to Tier 2 Step 2 – Tier 2 (Merit-Based Computer Exam): · Session 1: Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning & General Intelligence · Session 2: English Language & Comprehension + General Awareness + Computer Knowledge · Paper II (JSO posts): Statistics | Paper III (AAO posts): Finance & Economics · Negative Marking: 0.5 marks per wrong answer (applicable sections) Step 3 – Skill / Computer Proficiency Test (Post-specific, qualifying in nature): Applicable to Tax Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant, and Data Entry Operator posts. Step 4 – Document Verification: All original certificates must be produced at the time of verification. Step 5 – Final Merit and Posting: Based on Tier 2 marks, candidates are allocated posts as per their merit and preference.