SSC CGL 2026 – Notification, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Vacancy, Salary, Admit Card, Results

Exam Name	SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination
Short Name	SSC CGL
Category	SSC
Exam Level	National
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Organization	Government of India
Official Website	https://ssc.gov.in/
Exam Type	Permanent recruitment
Mode of Examination	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Selection Process	Merit based on Tier I and Tier II scores followed by Document Verification
Negative Marking	Yes it has 1/4th negative marking
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Certain posts require specific qualifications such as Statistics or Economics.
Age Limit	18 to 32 years (post-wise age limits apply as per official notification)
Age Relaxation	OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwBD: up to 10 years, Ex-Servicemen and other categories as per Government of India rules
Post Names	Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Assistant Enforcement Officer, Auditor, Accountant, Junior Statistical Officer, Tax Assistant and other posts
Post Classification	Group B and Group C (Gazetted and Non-Gazetted)
Salary / Pay Scale	Pay Level 4 to Pay Level 8 (₹25,500 to ₹1,51,100) plus allowances
Job Location	Across India (Central Government departments and offices)
Recruitment Year	2026
Total Vacancies	15,000
Notification Release Date	16 March 2026
Application Start Date	15 March 2026
Application Last Date	30 March 2026

SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination is a government recruitment examination conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for appointment to various posts under the respective department or organization. The exam is held at the National level and offers Permanent recruitment opportunities across Across India (Central Government departments and offices). A total of 15,000 vacancies have been notified for the 2026 recruitment cycle.

The SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination Notification will be released by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on its official website to initiate the recruitment process.

Once released, the notification will provide details related to vacancies, eligibility criteria, application dates, selection procedure, and other important guidelines.

Candidates are advised to bookmark this page and check regularly for official updates related to the notification.

All key dates related to the SSC CGL 2026 recruitment have been announced through the official notification released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). These dates include the notification release, online application schedule, and other important events associated with the recruitment process.

Candidates are advised to keep track of the important dates to avoid missing any crucial deadlines related to the application and selection process.

SSC CGL Events 2026	Dates
Official Notification Release	16 March 2026
Application Start Date	15 March 2026
Application Last Date	30 March 2026
Tier-I Exam Date	To be notified
Tier-II Exam Date	To be notified
Result Date	To be notified

The admit card for SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination will be issued prior to the examination on the official website of Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

Once released, candidates will be able to download the admit card using their registration number and password or date of birth, as applicable.

The admit card will contain important details such as the examination date, reporting time, exam centre address, and candidate instructions.

The answer key for SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination will be released after the successful conduct of the examination by Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

Once published, the answer key will enable candidates to check the correct answers for each question and assess their performance in the examination.

The provisional answer key is usually followed by a final answer key after the objection review process, wherever applicable.

The result of SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination will be declared after the completion of the examination and evaluation process by Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

Once announced, the result will indicate the candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process or final appointment, as applicable.

Candidates will be able to check their results on the official website using their registration details or roll number.

Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here
SSC Exam Calendar	Click Here
Admit Card	To be released
Answer Key	To be released
Result	To be released