Short Detail:
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Tier-I timetable for Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026. The exam will be organised from 30/09/2026 to 30/10/2026 for the vacancy drive covering nearly 12,256 posts. Applicants should use their SSC login for candidate-specific date, shift and admission details when released.
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Exam Date Out
Advt No.: HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 21/05/2026 |
| Online Application Started | 21/05/2026 |
| Reopened Application Last Date | 25/06/2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Online Fee Payment Last Date | 26/06/2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Correction Window | 01/07/2026 to 03/07/2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Tier-I Admit Card | Notify soon |
| Tier-I Examination | 30/09/2026 to 30/10/2026 |
| Tier-II Examination | December 2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹0/- |
| Women Candidates | ₹0/- |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | ₹0/- |
Payment Mode: The fee was accepted through BHIM UPI, Net Banking and supported debit cards.
SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/08/2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years; 20 Years for selected posts |
| Maximum Age | 27, 30 or 32 Years, post-wise |
| Notified Age Bands | 18–27, 20–30, 18–30 and 18–32 Years |
| Remarks | Reserved-category relaxation applies under SSC rules. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation / Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
| Eligible disabled Defence Personnel | 3 Years |
| Eligible disabled Defence Personnel (SC / ST) | 8 Years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees with 3 years’ service — Group C | Up to 40 Years |
| Such Employees (SC / ST) | Up to 45 Years |
| Widows / Divorced / Judicially separated Women — Group C | Up to 35 Years |
| Such Women (SC / ST) | Up to 40 Years |
SSC CGL Vacancy 2026
Total Posts: Approx. 12,256
| Vacancy Point | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Groups | Group B and Group C |
| Vacancy Status | Tentative |
| Detailed Distribution | Post-wise and category-wise figures will be released separately |
| State / Zone Count | Not collected by SSC |
Post-Wise Eligibility & Age Limit
| Pay Level | Post & Department | Age Limit | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level-8 | Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) — C&AG | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised institution. CA, CMA, CS, M.Com, MBA Finance or related postgraduate qualifications are desirable. |
| Level-8 | Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) — C&AG | 18–30 Years | Graduation plus a matriculation-level certificate showing proficiency in the concerned State’s regional or official language. |
| Level-8 | Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) — C&AG | 18–30 Years | Graduation plus a matriculation-level certificate showing proficiency in the concerned State’s regional or official language. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer — Central Secretariat Service | 20–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer — Intelligence Bureau | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer — Ministry of Railways | 20–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer — Ministry of External Affairs | 20–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer — AFHQ | 20–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer — Ministry of Electronics and IT | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-7 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer — Other Central Ministries or Organisations | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-7 | Inspector of Income Tax — CBDT | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-7 | Inspector (Central Excise) — CBIC | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-7 | Inspector (Preventive Officer) — CBIC | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-7 | Inspector (Examiner) — CBIC | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Enforcement Officer — Directorate of Enforcement | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-7 | Sub-Inspector — CBI | 20–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-7 | Inspector Posts — Department of Posts | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-7 | Inspector — Central Bureau of Narcotics | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-6 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer — Other Central Ministries or Organisations | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-6 | Executive Assistant — CBIC | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-6 | Research Assistant — NHRC | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-6 | Divisional Accountant — Offices under C&AG | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-6 | Sub-Inspector — NIA | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-6 | Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer — NCB | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-6 | Junior Statistical Officer — Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | 18–32 Years | Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th level, or Statistics studied during graduation. |
| Level-6 | Statistical Investigator Grade-II — Ministry of Home Affairs | 18–30 Years | Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Demography, Population Studies, Operations Research, IT, Computer Science/Engineering/Technology, Computer Applications, Data Science or AI. |
| Level-6 | Office Superintendent — CBDT | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-6 | Section Head — Directorate General of Foreign Trade | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-5 | Auditor — Offices under C&AG | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-5 | Auditor — Offices under CGDA | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-5 | Auditor — Other Ministries / Departments | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-5 | Accountant — Offices under C&AG | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-5 | Accountant — Controller General of Accounts | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-5 | Accountant / Junior Accountant — Other Ministries / Departments | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-4 | Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant — Department of Posts | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-4 | Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk — Central Government Offices | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-4 | Senior Administrative Assistant — Military Engineering Services | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-4 | Tax Assistant — CBDT | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-4 | Tax Assistant — CBIC | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Level-4 | Sub-Inspector — Central Bureau of Narcotics | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
Physical Eligibility
| Applicable Post | Male Standard | Female Standard | Vision |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBIC Inspector posts and Inspector / SI in CBN | 157.5 cm height; 81 cm expanded chest with 5 cm expansion | 152 cm height; 48 kg weight | Departmental standard |
| Sub-Inspector in CBI | 165 cm height; 76 cm chest with expansion | 150 cm height; no chest condition | Distant 6/6 & 6/9; Near 0.6 & 0.8 |
| Sub-Inspector in NIA | 170 cm height; 76 cm chest with expansion | 150 cm height; no chest condition | Distant 6/6 & 6/9; Near 0.6 & 0.8 |
| SI / Junior Intelligence Officer in NCB | 165 cm height; 76 cm unexpanded chest with 5 cm expansion | 152 cm height; no chest condition | Distant 6/6 & 6/9; Near 0.6 & 0.8 |
BRO Regional Physical Standards
| Region | Height | Chest | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Himalayan | 158 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm expansion | 47.5 kg |
| Eastern Himalayan | 152 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm expansion | 47.5 kg |
| West Plain | 162.5 cm | 76 cm + 5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Eastern Plain | 157 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Central | 157 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Southern | 157 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Gorkhas (Indian Domicile) | 152 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm expansion | 47.5 kg |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Details
| Candidate / Post | Walking or Running | Cycling |
|---|---|---|
| CBIC / CBN physical posts — Male | 1600 metres in 15 minutes | 8 km in 30 minutes |
| CBIC / CBN physical posts — Female | 1 km in 20 minutes | 3 km in 25 minutes |
| BRO Group C posts | One-mile run in 10 minutes | Not Applicable |
Cycling does not apply to Sub-Inspector in CBN. The BRO run is qualifying and must be cleared before the medical examination.
SSC CGL 2026: Salary Details
| Pay Level | Pay Scale | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Level-8 | ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 | Assistant Audit / Accounts Officer |
| Level-7 | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 | ASO, Inspectors, AEO and CBI SI |
| Level-6 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | Assistants, Divisional Accountant, NIA SI, JSO |
| Level-5 | ₹29,200–₹92,300 | Auditor and Accountant |
| Level-4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 | Postal Assistant, SSA/UDC, Tax Assistant and CBN SI |
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SSC CGL 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection Stages
- Tier-I Computer Based Examination for shortlisting.
- Tier-II Computer Based Examination with compulsory and post-specific papers.
- Qualifying Computer Knowledge Test and Data Entry Speed Test.
- Document verification by the allotted department.
- Physical and medical assessment for posts carrying these conditions.
Tier-I Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Sectional Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Minutes |
- Objective MCQs are provided in English and Hindi, except the English section.
- Each wrong answer reduces the score by 0.50 marks.
- Eligible scribe candidates receive 80 minutes, divided into 20 minutes per subject.
- Multi-shift scores are normalised before cut-offs are prepared.
Tier-II Examination
| Component | Applicability | Marks / Task | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I Section-I: Maths and Reasoning | All qualified candidates | 180 | 60 Minutes |
| Paper-I Section-II: English and General Awareness | All qualified candidates | 210 | 60 Minutes |
| Paper-I Section-III: Computer Knowledge | All qualified candidates; qualifying | 60 | 15 Minutes |
| Paper-I Section-IV: DEST | All qualified candidates; qualifying | One task | 15 Minutes |
| Paper-II: Statistics | JSO / Statistical Investigator candidates only | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-III: Finance and Economics | AAO / Assistant Accounts Officer candidates only | 200 | 2 Hours |
- Tier-II deducts 1 mark in Sections I, II and III of Paper-I. Papers II and III deduct 0.50 marks.
- Minimum qualifying marks are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS and 20% for other categories.
- Final merit mainly uses the scored Tier-II sections after the qualifying modules are cleared.
SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Exam Date: Important Questions & Answers
What are the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I exam dates?
The first-stage computer test is scheduled between 30/09/2026 and 30/10/2026. This is the overall examination period. Individual dates, shifts and centre information will be shown separately in each candidate’s official admission details.
How many vacancies were notified through SSC CGL 2026?
Around 12,256 tentative openings were announced for Group B and Group C positions. The Commission may update the number after departments complete their vacancy reporting. A detailed post-wise and category-wise breakup will be issued separately.
Which age limit applies to SSC CGL 2026 vacancies?
The required age depends on the selected post. The four notified ranges are 18–27, 20–30, 18–30 and 18–32 years. Age is calculated on 01/08/2026, with relaxation available to eligible reserved categories.
What degree is required for SSC CGL 2026 posts?
A recognised Bachelor’s degree is enough for most positions. JSO and Statistical Investigator posts need specified Mathematics, Statistics or related subjects. State Cadre audit and accounts posts also require proof of proficiency in the concerned regional or official language.
How will SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I be conducted?
The online paper contains 100 MCQs worth 200 marks. Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English each contain 25 questions. The total time is 60 minutes, divided into four separate 15-minute sectional timers.
Does SSC CGL 2026 have negative marking?
Tier-I deducts 0.50 marks for every incorrect response. In Tier-II, one mark is deducted in Sections I, II and III of Paper-I, while Papers II and III deduct 0.50 marks for a wrong answer.
Which candidates were exempt from the SSC CGL 2026 fee?
Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates had no application fee. Other applicants had to pay ₹100 through the permitted online payment modes.
What is the selection process for SSC CGL 2026 vacancies?
Applicants first take Tier-I for shortlisting. Qualified candidates then appear in the applicable Tier-II papers. Computer Knowledge and DEST are qualifying parts. Departmental document checks and any required physical or medical standards follow before appointment.