SSC CGL 2026 - 12,256 Group B & C Vacancies | Application Closed, Tier 1 in August-September

⚡ Status: Application Window Closed — Correction Window Open Now

The Staff Selection Commission has closed the online application window for SSC CGL 2026 as of 25 June 2026 (fee payment closed 26 June 2026). If you already applied, here is what is still actionable:

• Correction Window: 1 July to 3 July 2026 — fix errors in your submitted application (name, photo, category, etc.)
• Tier 1 Exam: Expected August-September 2026 — start your preparation immediately
• If you missed the application window entirely, there is no current option to apply for this cycle. Bookmark this page and check ssc.gov.in for the SSC CGL 2027 notification, typically released around May.

Overview

Detail	Information
Exam Name	SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Total Vacancies	12,256
Post Type	Group B and Group C Central Government Posts
Application Mode	Online (ssc.gov.in)
Exam Mode	Online (CBT)
Tier 1 Exam Date	August-September 2026

12,256 Vacancies — Posts Covered

SSC CGL covers a wide range of prestigious central government posts including:

Group B (Gazetted)

• Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) — Indian Audit & Accounts Department
• Assistant Accounts Officer — Various Departments
• Assistant Section Officer — MEA, MHA, Railways, AFHQ, IB, Other Ministries

Group B (Non-Gazetted)

• Inspector (Central Excise / Income Tax / Preventive Officer / Examiner) — CBIC
• Inspector Posts
• Assistant Enforcement Officer — Directorate of Enforcement

Group C

• Sub-Inspector — CBI, NIA
• Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) — M/o Statistics
• Statistical Investigator Grade-II — Registrar General of India
• Auditor — CAG, CGDA
• Upper Division Clerk (UDC) — Various Departments
• Tax Assistant — CBDT, CBIC
• Compiler — Registrar General

Eligibility

Age (as on 1 January 2026)

• 18-27 years for most posts
• 18-30 years for Inspector/AAO/ASO level posts
• 18-32 years for Statistical posts
• Relaxation: OBC 3 yrs | SC/ST 5 yrs | PwD 10 yrs | Ex-servicemen as applicable

Education

• Graduation in any stream from a recognized university
• For JSO (Junior Statistical Officer): B.Sc (Statistics) or Graduation with Statistics as a subject
• For AAO: Graduation + Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant preferred (or Economics/Commerce/Mathematics)

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹100
SC / ST / Ex-servicemen / PwD / Female (all categories)	Nil

Exam Pattern

Tier 1 — Computer Based Test (Qualifying)

Subject	Questions	Marks	Time
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Comprehension	25	50
Total	100	200	60 min

• 0.50 mark deducted per wrong answer
• Tier 1 is qualifying only — not counted in final merit

Tier 2 — Computer Based Test (Merit-based)

Paper 1 (Compulsory for all):

• Module 1: Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning (30+30 = 60 qs, 180 marks)
• Module 2: English & Computer Knowledge (45+20 = 65 qs, 195 marks)

Paper 2 (for JSO/Statistical Investigator posts): Statistics (100 qs, 200 marks)

Paper 3 (for AAO posts): Finance & Accounts + Economics/Governance (100 qs, 200 marks)

Salary Range (Post-wise)

Post	Pay Level	Basic Pay
AAO / ASO Group B Gazetted	Level 8	₹47,600
Inspector (CBI, CBDT, CBIC)	Level 7	₹44,900
ASO, Inspector Posts	Level 6	₹35,400
JSO, Statistical Investigator	Level 6	₹35,400
Auditor, UDC, Tax Assistant	Level 4-5	₹25,500-₹29,200

Additional: DA, HRA, TA, medical allowance, children education allowance, and pension under NPS.

Key Posting Ministries

Selected candidates are allotted to ministries including:

• Ministry of Finance (CBDT, CBIC)
• Ministry of Home Affairs
• Ministry of External Affairs
• Ministry of Defence (AFHQ)
• Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG)
• Registrar General of India
• CBI, NIA, Enforcement Directorate

Preparation Strategy

Tier 1 Focus:

• Reasoning: Practice puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogisms daily
• Quant: Master percentages, profit/loss, time-work, data interpretation
• English: Grammar rules, reading comprehension, vocabulary
• GK: Daily newspaper + SSC GK capsules (focus on static + current)

Recommended Resources:

• Kiran Publication SSC CGL books
• Lucent’s General Knowledge
• Rakesh Yadav’s Arithmetic
• Neetu Singh’s English grammar

How to Apply

1. Go to ssc.gov.in
2. Click “Apply” → “Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026”
3. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done
4. Fill application, upload photo and signature
5. Pay fee via SBI challan / Net Banking / UPI / Card
6. Submit before 25 June 2026 (11:00 PM)

The application window closes 25 June 2026. Fee payment closes 26 June 2026. This is a final extension — no further extension is expected.