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SSC CGL 2026 Notification Out – 12,256 Vacancies, Apply Online Till 22 June 2026

June 21, 2026 asachan95@gmail.com 6 min read

SSC CGL 2026 Notification Out – 12,256 Vacancies | Apply Online @ ssc.gov.in

🔴 LATEST UPDATE (June 2026): SSC CGL 2026 Notification officially released on 21 May 2026. Online application CLOSING on 22 June 2026 (11 PM). Fee payment last date: 23 June 2026. Apply NOW!

SSC CGL 2026 Notification (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026) officially release ho chuki hai. 12,256 vacancies announce ki gayi hain – Group B aur Group C posts ke liye central government ministries mein. Agar aap SSC CGL ki taiyari kar rahe hain toh 22 June 2026 se pehle zaroor apply karein.

Is article mein SSC CGL 2026 ki complete information – notification, vacancy, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, salary, aur apply online process – sab kuch detail mein diya gaya hai.

SSC CGL 2026 – Overview Table

Exam Name SSC CGL – Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
Conducting Body Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Notification Date 21 May 2026
Total Vacancies 12,256 (Group B & Group C Posts)
Apply Start Date 21 May 2026
Last Date to Apply 22 June 2026 (11:00 PM)
Fee Last Date 23 June 2026
Correction Window 29 June – 1 July 2026
Tier 1 Exam Date August – September 2026 (Tentative)
Tier 2 Exam Date December 2026 (Tentative)
Official Website ssc.gov.in
Application Mode Online Only (OTR Registration Required)

SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy – Post-wise Details

SSC CGL 2026 mein 40+ Group B & C posts ke liye vacancy announce ki gayi hai. Top posts is prakar hain:

Post Name Department Pay Level Pay Scale
Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) C&AG of India Level 8 ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
Assistant Accounts Officer C&AG Level 8 ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) MEA / MHA / Others Level 7 ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Inspector (Income Tax) CBDT Level 7 ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Inspector (Central Excise) CBIC Level 7 ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Assistant Enforcement Officer Directorate of Enforcement Level 7 ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Sub Inspector (CBI) Central Bureau of Investigation Level 7 ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) M/o Statistics Level 6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Auditor CGDA / CAG / Others Level 5 ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
Accountant / Junior Accountant C&AG Level 5 ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
Tax Assistant CBDT / CBIC Level 4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Various Departments Level 4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
💡 Note: Is saal AAO (Assistant Audit Officer) posts bhi announce ki gayi hain – ye high-paying post hai (Level 8). SSC CGL 2025 mein ye nahi tha, 2026 mein wapas aaya hai!

SSC CGL 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Most Posts: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University
  • JSO / Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor’s Degree + 60% in Maths at 12th level OR Statistics as subject at graduation
  • AAO / Assistant Accounts Officer: Bachelor’s Degree (Desirable: CA / CMA / MBA Finance / M.Com)
  • Compiler: Bachelor’s Degree with Economics / Statistics / Maths

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)

Post Category Minimum Age Maximum Age
Most Posts (ASO, Auditor, Tax Assistant, UDC etc.) 18 Years 27 Years
Inspector Income Tax / Central Excise / CBI SI 18 Years 30 Years
Junior Statistical Officer 18 Years 32 Years
Assistant Audit Officer / AAO 18 Years 30 Years

Age Relaxation

  • OBC: +3 years | SC/ST: +5 years | PwBD (Gen): +10 years | PwBD (OBC): +13 years | PwBD (SC/ST): +15 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt rules

SSC CGL 2026 Exam Pattern – NEW Changes!

âš ī¸ NEW 2026 Changes: SSC ne 2026 mein Sectional Timing introduce ki hai – Tier 1 mein har section ke liye sirf 15 minutes milenge. Pehle kisi ek section mein extra time lagana possible tha, ab nahi!

Tier 1 Exam Pattern (Qualifying Stage)

Section Questions Marks Time (NEW)
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

Negative Marking: 0.5 mark per wrong answer | Tier 1 is QUALIFYING only – merit Tier 2 se banta hai

Tier 2 Exam Pattern (Merit-based)

Paper Section Questions Marks For Posts
Paper 1 (Compulsory) Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning (Module 1) 60+60 180 All Posts
English Language & Comprehension (Module 2) 70 140 All Posts
Computer Knowledge Test 20 40 All Posts (Qualifying)
Paper 2 (Optional) Statistics 100 200 JSO Only
Paper 3 (Optional) General Studies – Finance & Economics 100 200 AAO Only

DEST: Data Entry Speed Test – 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes – Qualifying nature

SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus – Subject-wise

📐 Quantitative Aptitude (Tier 1 & 2)

  • Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions
  • Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, Interest (SI & CI)
  • Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership, Mixture & Allegation
  • Time & Distance, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns
  • Basic Algebra, Triangles & Geometry, Trigonometry
  • Heights & Distances, Histograms, Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram, Pie Chart

🧠 General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • Analogies (Semantic, Figural, Symbolic)
  • Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding
  • Problem Solving, Word Building, Venn Diagrams
  • Drawing Inferences, Punched Hole / Pattern Folding
  • Embedded Figures, Critical Thinking, Emotional & Social Intelligence

📰 General Awareness

  • India & its Neighbouring Countries – History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene
  • Indian Constitution & Political System, Scientific Research
  • Current Events – National & International
  • Sports, Awards, Books & Authors, Important Days

📝 English Comprehension

  • Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test
  • Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Improvement
  • Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech
  • Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases
  • Para Jumbles, Spelling Errors

SSC CGL 2026 Application Fee

Category Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹100
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen NIL (Exempted)
Payment Mode Online (Net Banking / Debit / Credit Card / UPI)

SSC CGL 2026 Salary – In-Hand Pay

Post Basic Pay Grade Pay Approx. In-Hand (Metro)
AAO / Assistant Accounts Officer ₹47,600 5400 ₹65,000 – ₹75,000
Inspector (IT/CE/CBI/AEO) ₹44,900 4600 ₹58,000 – ₹68,000
ASO (MEA/MHA) ₹44,900 4600 ₹58,000 – ₹68,000
Junior Statistical Officer ₹35,400 4200 ₹48,000 – ₹56,000
Auditor ₹29,200 2800 ₹40,000 – ₹48,000
Tax Assistant ₹25,500 2400 ₹35,000 – ₹42,000

SSC CGL 2026 Apply Online – Step by Step Process

  1. OTR Registration: ssc.gov.in par jaayein → “One-Time Registration” karein (already registered hain toh skip karein)
  2. Login: Registration Number aur Password se login karein
  3. Apply for CGL 2026: CGL 2026 notification par click karein → “Apply” button
  4. Form Fill: Personal details, qualification, address sahi sahi bharein
  5. Upload Documents: Photo (20-50KB), Signature (10-20KB) upload karein
  6. Pay Fee: ₹100 online payment karein (Gen/OBC)
  7. Submit & Print: Form submit karein aur PDF download karein
âš ī¸ Important: Last date 22 June 2026 hai – aaj hi! Server down ho sakta hai last minute mein. Abhi apply karein!

SSC CGL 2026 Preparation Strategy

📅 Study Plan (3 Months)

Month Focus Daily Hours
Month 1 Complete syllabus – NCERT base + basics 6-7 hrs
Month 2 Previous Year Papers + Sectional Practice 7-8 hrs
Month 3 Full Mock Tests + Revision + Current Affairs 8-9 hrs

Best Books for SSC CGL 2026

  • Maths: R.S. Aggarwal – Quantitative Aptitude
  • Reasoning: R.S. Aggarwal – A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • English: SP Bakshi – Objective General English | Plinth to Paramount
  • General Awareness: Lucent’s General Knowledge | Manorama Yearbook 2025
  • Current Affairs: Daily newspaper + Monthly magazines

SSC CGL 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. SSC CGL 2026 ki last date kya hai?
Ans. 22 June 2026 (11:00 PM)

Q2. SSC CGL 2026 mein kitni vacancy hai?
Ans. 12,256 vacancies (Group B & C posts)

Q3. SSC CGL 2026 ke liye age limit kya hai?
Ans. 18-27 years (most posts), 18-30 years (Inspector posts), 18-32 years (JSO)

Q4. SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam kab hoga?
Ans. August-September 2026 (Tentative)

Q5. SSC CGL 2026 mein kya naya hai?
Ans. Sectional timing introduce ki gayi hai – Tier 1 mein har section ke liye 15 minutes. AAO posts bhi wapas aaye hain.

Q6. Kya arts student SSC CGL ke liye apply kar sakta hai?
Ans. Haan, kisi bhi stream mein Graduate candidates apply kar sakte hain (kuch specific posts exclude karke).

✅ Action Items:
1. Apply Online: ssc.gov.in
2. SSC CGL 2026 Mock Tests practice karo – Free Mock Tests yahan
3. Telegram join karo latest updates ke liye
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