The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL 2026 notification soon on its official website, ssc.gov.in. As per SSC’s examination calendar, the notification is scheduled for March 2026, while the application window is expected to remain open through April 2026. The Tier-I exam is tentatively scheduled for May–June 2026.
Candidates who wish to apply should first complete their One-Time Registration (OTR) on the SSC portal. After that, they need to log in, fill out the SSC CGL application form, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form before the deadline. Since the exact dates and post-wise details will be confirmed only in the official notification, candidates should regularly check ssc.gov.in for updates.
SSC CGL Registration – Key Highlights
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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 |
To be notified |
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Mode of Exam |
Online |
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Category |
Govt Jobs |
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Registration Dates |
To be notified |
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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 posts-wise (Pay Level 4 to 7) |
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Official Website |
www.ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL Registration – 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 the application are
- 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 Registration – 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 Registration – FAQs
Q. Is it recommended to keep an SSC CGL admit card after the tier 1 exam?
Applicants are advised to keep the document until the last stage of the recruitment process
Q. Is it possible to change the exam centre after the issuance of the admit card?
It is not possible for candidates to change the exam centre after the admit card has been issued. Applicants are advised to select an exam centre suitable to his/her preference.”
Q.What if your graduation results are awaiting, can you still apply?
Yes, you can apply for the SSC CGL by selecting the “result awaited” category if your final year results are yet to be declared by the college.
