SSC CGL Recruitment Overview
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 12,256 SSC CGL Group B & Group C vacancies. Online applications start from 21st May 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official SSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 22nd June 2026.
| Company | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Various Group B & Group C Posts (Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Sub Inspector, Auditor, Tax Assistant, etc.) |
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 (SSC CGL 2026) |
| Total Posts | 12,256 |
| Age Limit | 18–30 Years as on 01/08/2026 (as per post) |
| Salary | Pay Level-4 to Pay Level-8 (₹25,500 – ₹1,51,100) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Start Date of Apply | 21/05/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 22/06/2026 |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100/- SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Female Candidates: No Fee Payment Mode: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay) |
| Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
SSC CGL Recruitment Vacancy Details
Pay Level-8 (₹ 47,600/- to 1,51,100/-) – Group ‘B’:
| Post Name | Department | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | 18 - 30 Years |
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | 18 - 30 Years |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | 18 - 30 Years |
Pay Level-7 (₹ 44,900/- to 1,42,400/-) – Group ‘B’:
| Post Name | Department | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | 20 - 30 Years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | 18 - 30 Years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railways | 20 - 30 Years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | 20 - 30 Years |
| Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | 20 - 30 Years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 18 - 30 Years |
| Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | 18 - 30 Years |
| Inspector of Income Tax | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | 18 - 30 Years |
| Inspector, (Central Excise) | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | 18 - 30 Years |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | 18 - 30 Years |
| Inspector (Examiner) | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | 18 - 30 Years |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Department of Revenue | 18 - 30 Years |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | 20 - 30 Years |
| Inspector Posts | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18 - 30 Years |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18 - 30 Years |
Pay Level-6 (₹ 35,400/- to 1,12,400/-) – Group ‘B’:
| Post Name | Department | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | 18 - 30 Years |
| Executive Assistant | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | 18 - 30 Years |
| Research Assistant | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | 18- 30 Years |
| Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18 - 30 Years |
| Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | 18 - 30 Years |
| Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | 18 - 30 Years |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation. | 18 - 32 Years |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Ministry of Home Affairs | 18 - 30 Years |
| Office Superintendent | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | 18 - 30 Years |
| Section Head | Director General of Foreign Trade | 18 - 30 Years |
Pay Level-5 (₹ 29,200/- to 92,300/-) – Group ‘C’:
| Post Name | Department | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Auditor | Offices under C&AG | 18 - 27 Years |
| Auditor | Offices under CGDA | 18 - 27 Years |
| Auditor | Other Ministry/ Departments | 18- 27 Years |
| Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18 - 27 Years |
| Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | 18 - 27 Years |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | 18 - 27 Years |
Pay Level-4 (₹ 25,500/- to 81,100/-) – Group ‘C’:
| Post Name | Department | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18 - 27 Years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres. | 18 - 27 Years |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | 18- 27 Years |
| Tax Assistant | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | 18 - 27 Years |
| Tax Assistant | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | 18 - 27 Years |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18 - 27 Years |
SSC CGL Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18–30 Years (as on 01/08/2026) (as per post) Note: For more details please refer the website. |
| Qualification | Bachelor‟s Degree from a recognized University or Institute |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
SSC CGL Recruitment Age Limits and Relaxation
Requirement of age for various posts is as follows:
| Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026) | Remarks |
|---|---|
| For the posts for which age limit is 18-27 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008. |
| For the posts for which age limit is 20-30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1996 and not later than 01-08-2006. |
| For the posts for which age limit is 18-30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1996 and not later Page 7 of 132 than 01-08-2008. |
| For the posts for which age limit is 18-32 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1994 and not later than 01-08-2008. |
Permissible relaxation in upper age limit and category-codes for claiming age relaxation are as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Serviceman | 03 years, after deduction of the military service rendered from actual age as on closing date. |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 Years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST) | 8 Years |
SSC CGL Recruitment Selection Process
- Tier-I Examination (Computer Based Test)
- Tier-II Examination (Computer Based Test)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Final Selection
SSC CGL Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 21/05/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 21/05/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 22/06/2026 (Up to 2300 Hrs.) |
| Last Date of Online Fee Payment | 22/06/2026 (Up to 2300 Hrs.) |
| Dates of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ including online payment. | 29/06/2026 to 01/07/2026 (Up to 2300 Hrs.) |
| Tentative Schedule of Tier-I (Computer Based Examination) | August-September, 2026 |
| Tentative Schedule of Tier-II (Computer Based Examination) | Examination) December, 2026 |
| Age Limit as on | 01/08/2026 |
SSC CGL Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Go to the official website https://ssc.gov.in or mySSC mobile app
- Step 2: Register by providing basic details and generate Provisional Registration Number & Password.
- Step 3: Login with registration details and fill the form personal details, educational qualification details carefully.
- Step 4: Enter post wise educational qualification, diploma, experience details as applicable.
- Step 5: Upload Photo, Signature & Certificates
- Step 6: Pay Application Fee (if applicable)
- Step 7: Preview all the details filled in the form carefully,
- Step 8: Submit the Application Form
- Step 9: Take Printout of Application for future reference
SSC CGL Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
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