📋 SSC📍 All India✓ Verified Notice

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026

Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Advt No: F.No. SSC/CGL/01/2026-HRD-I

Quick Summary: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) invites applications for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 for various Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts in different Ministries/Departments/Organizations of the Government of India. This is a highly competitive examination for graduates seeking central government jobs. The selection process involves multiple tiers of computer-based examinations followed by skill tests and document verification.

📅 Important Dates

Notification Date	N/A
Apply Start Date	15/03/2026
Apply Last Date	14/04/2026
Exam Date	20/07/2026

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC	₹100
SC / ST	Free
Female	Free

🎓 Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Required: Graduate

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent. For specific posts like Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) or Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), additional specific educational qualifications may be required.

Age Limits: 18 to 30 years.

⚡ Selection Process

1Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (CBE)

2Tier-II: Computer Based Examination (CBE)

3Skill Test (Data Entry Speed Test/Computer Proficiency Test) where applicable

4Document Verification

📎 Required Documents

Scanned Photograph (not older than three months)
Scanned Signature
Class 10th Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
Bachelor's Degree Marksheet/Provisional Certificate
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable
Disability Certificate if applicable

✍️ How to Apply Online

Candidates must apply online through the official website ssc.nic.in. The process involves one-time registration, filling up the application form with personal and educational details, uploading scanned copies of photograph and signature, and paying the application fee online. Applicants are advised to read the detailed notification carefully before applying.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the age relaxation for OBC candidates?

OBC candidates are eligible for an age relaxation of 3 years over the prescribed upper age limit.

Can final year students apply for SSC CGL 2026?

Yes, candidates who are in their final year of Bachelor's Degree are eligible to apply, provided they possess the essential qualification on or before the crucial cut-off date mentioned in the official notification.

Are there any posts where a specific degree is required apart from a general Bachelor's Degree?

Yes, for posts like Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), a Bachelor's Degree in any subject with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th standard or a Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level is required. For Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)/Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO), a Bachelor's Degree is mandatory, but desirable qualifications include Chartered Accountant, Cost & Management Accountant, Company Secretary, Masters in Commerce, Masters in Business Studies, Masters in Business Administration (Finance), or Masters in Business Economics.