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What’s new in SSC CGL 2026
- 21 MAYSSC CGL 2026 notification released for 12,256 Group B & C posts across central departments.
- 25 JUNApplication window closed after a re-open; correction window ran 1–3 July.
- JULCity intimation slip & Tier 1 admit card expected. Track admit card →
- AUG–SEPTier 1 (Computer-Based) exam expected in this window; Tier 2 in December 2026.
Exam overview
SSC CGL 2026 at a glance
The Combined Graduate Level exam recruits graduates into Group B & C posts across ministries — Income Tax Inspector, ASO, Auditor, and more.
Conducting body
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Full form
Combined Graduate Level Examination
Vacancies
12,256 (tentative)
Application window
21 May – 25 Jun 2026
Tier 1 exam
Aug – Sep 2026
Tier 2 exam
December 2026
Mode
Online — Computer-Based Test
Stages
Tier 1 → Tier 2 → Document verification
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree (any stream)
Salary range
₹25,500 – ₹1,42,400
Official website
ssc.gov.in
Important dates
The 2026 recruitment timeline
21 MAY 2026
Notification & applications open
25 JUN 2026
Last date to apply
Fee payment by 26 Jun · correction 1–3 Jul
JUL 2026
City slip & Tier 1 admit card
Released ~1 week before the exam
AUG–SEP 2026
Tier 1 — Computer-Based Test
DEC 2026
Tier 2 — Mains
Vacancies
12,256 posts on the table
Vacancy numbers swing hard year to year — worth knowing the trend before you plan your safe-post strategy.
12,256
tentative vacancies for 2026
Post-wise & category-wise split is released later on ssc.gov.in.
Vacancy trend, 2021–2026
The 2022 cycle was an outlier at 37k+ posts.
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Exam pattern
How the exam is scored
SSC CGL runs in two tiers, both computer-based. Tier 1 screens; Tier 2 marks decide your final rank.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 135 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| Computer Knowledge (qualifying) | 20 | 60 |
| Paper 1 total | 150 | 450 |
Syllabus
What you’ll be tested on
Four subjects in Tier 1. Tap any subject to see the high-weightage topics.
PercentageRatio & ProportionAveragesTime & WorkTime, Speed & DistanceProfit & LossSI & CIGeometryMensurationTrigonometryAlgebraData Interpretation
AnalogyClassificationSeriesCoding-DecodingSyllogismVenn DiagramsNon-verbalPaper foldingMatrixWord building
Current AffairsHistoryPolityGeographyEconomicsStatic GKGeneral ScienceSchemesSportsBooks & Authors
Reading ComprehensionCloze TestFill in the BlanksError SpottingSynonyms & AntonymsIdioms & PhrasesOne-word SubstitutionSentence ImprovementPara Jumbles
Salary & posts
What you actually take home
Pay depends on the post you’re allotted. Here’s the pay-level breakdown, top to bottom.
Level 8₹47,600+
₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Assistant Accounts Officer
Level 7₹44,900+
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Income Tax Inspector, ASO (CSS/MEA/Rail), Inspector (CBIC), AEO, CBI SI
Level 6₹35,400+
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Assistant, JSO, Divisional Accountant, NIA Sub-Inspector
Level 5₹29,200+
₹29,200 – ₹92,300
Auditor, Accountant (C&AG / CGA)
Level 4₹25,500+
₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Tax Assistant, Postal/Sorting Assistant, UDC
Eligibility
Can you apply?
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (final-year students may apply)
Age limit
18 – 32 years (varies by post)
Age reference date
1 August 2026
Relaxation
OBC +3 yrs · SC/ST +5 yrs · PwBD +10 yrs
Nationality
Indian citizen (or Nepal/Bhutan subject per rules)
Application fee
₹100 (Gen/OBC) · Women, SC/ST, PwBD, ESM exempt
Cut-off
Tier 1 cut-off — 2025 (normalized)
The bar you need to clear to reach Tier 2, by category. Cut-offs move with difficulty and vacancies each year.
UR
136.8
/ 200
OBC
130.4
/ 200
EWS
127.4
/ 200
SC
115.0
/ 200
ST
106.4
/ 200
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FAQ
SSC CGL questions, answered
The Tier 1 Computer-Based exam is tentatively scheduled for August–September 2026. Tier 2 is expected in December 2026. Exact dates are announced on ssc.gov.in.
It ranges from 18 to 32 years depending on the post, calculated as of 1 August 2026. Reserved categories get relaxation — OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10 years.
Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) at Pay Level 8 (₹47,600–₹1,51,100) is the highest, followed by Level 7 posts like Income Tax Inspector and ASO.
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Yes. Final-year graduation students can apply, but must hold the degree as on 1 August 2026.