Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published a fresh official notification for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 through the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination. This recruitment offers opportunities for various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in different ministries, departments, and government organizations under the Advertisement No.F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1. The application from filling has started on 21 May 2026 and apply last date is 22 June 2026. Candidates minimum age is required 18 years and maximum age is required between 27 and 32 years depending on the post. Before applying read the official notification to check eligibility criteria, selection process, salary details, and all other instructions.
Important Date
- Notification Released : 21 May 2026
- Application Start : 21 May 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 22 June 2026 upto 11 PM Only
- Last Date for fee Payment : 23 June 2026
- Correction Date : 29 June 2026 to 01 July 2026
- Exam Date Tier I : August / September 2026
- Admit Card Available : Before Exam
- Exam Date Tier II : December 2026
- Result Date : Notify Soon
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: 100/-
- SC / ST / PH : 0/- (Nil)
- All Category Female : 0/- (Exempted)
- Correction Fee First Time : 200/-
- Correction Fee Second Time : 500/-
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 18 Years.
- Maximum Age : 27-32 Years (Post Wise)
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
Vacancy Details
Pay Level 8 (Rs. 47,600–1,51,100) – Group B Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)
| S.No. | Post Name | Department / Ministry | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | 18–30 years |
| 2 | Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | 18–30 years |
| 3 | Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | 18–30 years |
Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400) – Group B
| S.No. | Post Name | Department / Ministry | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | 20–30 years |
| 2 | Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | 18–30 years |
| 3 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railways | 20–30 years |
| 4 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | 20–30 years |
| 5 | Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | 20–30 years |
| 6 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 18–30 years |
| 7 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries / Departments / Organizations | 18–30 years |
| 8 | Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | 18–30 years |
| 9 | Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | 18–30 years |
| 10 | Inspector (Preventive Officer) | CBIC | 18–30 years |
| 11 | Inspector (Examiner) | CBIC | 18–30 years |
| 12 | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Dept. of Revenue | 18–30 years |
| 13 | Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | 20–30 years |
| 14 | Inspector Posts | Dept. of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18–30 years |
| 15 | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18–30 years |
Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) – Group B
| S.No. | Post Name | Department / Ministry | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries / Departments / Organizations | 18–30 years |
| 2 | Executive Assistant | CBIC | 18–30 years |
| 3 | Research Assistant | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | 18–30 years |
| 4 | Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18–30 years |
| 5 | Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | 18–30 years |
| 6 | Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | 18–30 years |
| 7 | Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | 18–32 years |
| 8 | Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Ministry of Home Affairs | 18–30 years |
| 9 | Office Superintendent | CBDT | 18–30 years |
| 10 | Section Head | Director General of Foreign Trade | 18–30 years |
Pay Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) – Group C
| S.No. | Post Name | Department / Ministry | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditor | Offices under C&AG | 18–27 years |
| 2 | Auditor | Offices under CGDA | 18–27 years |
| 3 | Auditor | Other Ministry / Departments | 18–27 years |
| 4 | Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18–27 years |
| 5 | Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | 18–27 years |
| 6 | Accountant / Junior Accountant | Other Ministry / Departments | 18–27 years |
Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) – Group C
| S.No. | Post Name | Department / Ministry | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant | Dept. of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18–27 years |
| 2 | Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk | Central Govt. Offices / Ministries other than CSCS cadres | 18–27 years |
| 3 | Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | 18–27 years |
| 4 | Tax Assistant | CBDT | 18–27 years |
| 5 | Tax Assistant | CBIC | 18–27 years |
| 6 | Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18–27 years |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Citizen of India, or subjects/persons of specified neighboring and migrated countries as permitted under Government of India rules, with eligibility certificate wherever required. |
| Essential Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent for most posts, as on 01-08-2026. |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th level; or Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level. |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Demography, Population Studies, Operation Research, IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence. |
| Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer | Bachelor’s Degree is essential. Desirable qualifications include CA, CMA, CS, M.Com, MBA (Finance), or M.B.E. |
| Appearing Candidates | Final year candidates may apply, but they must possess the essential qualification on or before 01-08-2026. |
| Distance Learning Degrees | Accepted only if approved by Distance Education Bureau, UGC, for Central Government employment. Proof must be produced at document verification. |
| BRO Posts | Only male candidates are eligible for vacancies reported in Border Roads Organization. |
- For More Eligibility Details Read the Official SSC CGL Recruitment Notification PDF.
Salary
- Pay Scale : Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) to Pay Level 8 (Rs. 47,600–1,51,100) depending on the post.
Selection Process
- Tier 1 (Qualifying) (Computer-Based Test)
- Tier 2 (Merit-making) (Computer-Based Test)
- Document Verification
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://ssc.gov.in/) of SSC. Candidate Can Apply Between 21 May 2026 to 22 June 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “SSC CGL Recruitment“.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.