The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CGL 2026 official notification for 12,256 vacancies under various Group B and Group C posts. The online application process is currently underway on ssc.gov.in and will remain open from May 21 to June 22, 2026. Candidates can pay the application fee till June 23, 2026, while the application correction window will be available from June 29 to July 1, 2026. As per the official schedule, the SSC CGL Tier 1 examination will be conducted between August and September 2026.
SSC CGL 2026 – Key Highlights
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
SSC CGL 2026 |
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Full Form |
Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level |
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Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
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SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 |
12,256 |
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Mode of Exam |
Online |
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Category |
Govt Jobs |
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Registration Dates |
May 21 to June 22, 2026 |
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Exam Type |
National Level |
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Eligibility |
Graduate (bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline) |
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Age Limit |
18 to 32 Years |
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Selection Process |
Tier 1 (Qualifying) | Tier 2 |
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Salary |
Varies post-wise (Pay Level 4 to 7) |
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Official Website |
www.ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL 2026 – Important Dates
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Event |
Date |
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Application Start |
May 21, 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
June 22, 2026 (until 11:00 PM) |
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Last Date for Fee Payment |
June 23, 2026 |
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Application Correction Window |
June 29 to July 1, 2026 |
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Tier 1 Exam Date |
August – September 2026 |
SSC CGL 2026 – Application Status
Before we move on with the application process, let’s know the eligibility criteria for appearing in the SSC CGL exam.
- Candidate must be either a citizen of India, a person of Indian origin, a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee
- Candidate should be between 18 and 30 years of age
- Applicant should have completed a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
Application Process
- Login onto the official website of SSC
- Create an account by filling in the details such as name, father’s name, mother’s name, gender, date of birth, etc.
- Create a username and password to log in for accessing the form.
- Upload a scanned photograph and signature on the portal
Provide further details such as education, communication address and move next to pay application fees.
- INR 100 is paid by general category male students whereas women (of all categories)/ Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Persons with Disability (PwD)/ Ex-Servicemen (ESM) are exempted from this fee.
- The application process is completed once you complete the form, upload the required documents, and pay the fees.
Documents Required for SSC CGL 2026
- Class 10th marksheet and Class 12th marksheet
- Scanned photo as per prescribed specifications
- Scanned signature
- Category certificate, if applicable
The SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 for the Tier-I exam will be released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for all regions, including Karnataka Kerala (KKR), Northern (NR), Southern (SR), North Eastern (NER), Eastern (ER), North Western (NWR), Madhya Pradesh (MPR), Western (WR), and Central (CR). The admit card is expected to be announced for this year on the respective regional SSC websites. Candidates who have successfully submitted their applications will be able to download their SSC CGL admit card using their registration ID, roll number, or exam city details.
SSC CGL 2026 – Highlights of the SSC CGL Exam
SSC CGL Exam key features are mentioned in the table given below:
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Name of Government exam |
SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) |
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Organizer |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
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Exam Level |
National Level |
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Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
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How to appear for the exam? |
Online & offline |
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Exam Duration |
Tier-I: 60 minutes Tier II: 120 minutes for each paper Tier III: 60 minutes |
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Exam Purpose |
Selection of candidates for Group B and C posts in ministries/ departments etc in the Government of India |
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Exam Language |
English and Hindi |
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SSC Helpdesk Number |
011-69999845 |
SSC CGL 2026 – FAQs
What is the last date to apply for SSC CGL 2026?
The last date to submit the SSC CGL 2026 application form is June 22, 2026 through the official website, ssc.gov.in.
When was the SSC CGL 2026 application process started?
The online application process for SSC CGL 2026 started on May 21, 2026.
What is the last date to pay the SSC CGL 2026 application fee?
Candidates can pay the SSC CGL 2026 application fee till June 23, 2026.
When will the SSC CGL 2026 correction window open?
The SSC CGL 2026 application correction window will remain open from June 29 to July 1, 2026.
When will the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2026 be conducted?
The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 is scheduled to be held between August and September 2026.
