The Staff Selection Commission has invited online applications for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 to fill various Group B and Group C posts in different Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India. A total of 12,256 vacancies have been announced under the SSC CGL 2026 recruitment drive.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official SSC website. The online application process started on 21 May 2026 and will continue until 22 June 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the registration and application process before the last date to avoid any last-minute issues.
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SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Recruitment 2026 Online Form
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SSC CGL 2026: Age Limit Details
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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. |
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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. |
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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 than 01-08-2008. |
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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. |
Vacancy & Qualification Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
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| Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institute. |
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) |
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institute. Proficiency in the Regional/ official language of the State, i.e. ability to read, write, speak and understand the language with proficiency at matriculation level. Candidates must possess a certificate of proficiency in the Regional/ official language of the State concerned at the level of Secondary School. |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) |
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institute. Proficiency in the Regional/ official language of the State, i.e. ability to read, write, speak and understand the language with proficiency at matriculation level. Candidates must possess a certificate of proficiency in the Regional/ official language of the State concerned at the level of Secondary School. |
| Junior Statistical Officer |
Bachelor's Degree in any subject with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level; OR Bachelor's Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level. |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Bachelor degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics or Demography or Population Studies or Operation Research or IT or Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Computer Technology or Computer Application or Data Science or Artificial Intelligence. |
| All Other Posts | Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. |
Department and Post Wise Vacancy Details
| 1. Pay Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 to 1,51,100): | ||||
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| Post Name | Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre | Posts Classification | Age Limit | |
| Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | Group "B" | 18-30 years | |
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | Group "B" | 18-30 years | ||
| Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | Group "B" | 18-30 years | ||
| 2. Pay Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 to 1,42,400): | ||||
| Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | Group "B" | 20-30 years | |
| Intelligence Bureau | Group "B" | 18-30 years | ||
| Ministry of Railways | Group "B" | 20-30 years | ||
| Ministry of External Affairs | Group "B" | 20-30 years | ||
| AFHQ | Group "B" | 20-30 years | ||
| Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Group "B" | 18-30 years | ||
| Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group "B" | 18-30 years | ||
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Group "C" | 18-30 years | |
| Inspector, (Central Excise) | CBIC | Group "B" | 18-30 years | |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | ||||
| Inspector (Examiner) | ||||
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Group "B" | 18-30 years | |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | Group "B" | 20-30 years | |
| Inspector Posts | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | Group "B" | 18-30 years | |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Group "B" | 18-30 years | |
| 3. Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 to 1,12,400): | ||||
| Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group "B" | 18-30 years | |
| Executive Assistant | CBIC | Group "B" | 18-30 years | |
| Research Assistant | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | Group "B" | 18-30 years | |
| Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group "B" | 18-30 years | |
| Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Group "B" | 18-30 years | |
| Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | Group "B" | 18-30 years | |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | Group "B" | 18-32 years | |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Ministry of Home Affairs | Group "B" | 18-30 years | |
| Office Superintendent | CBDT | Group "B" | 18-30 years | |
| Section Head | Director General of Foreign Trade | Group "B" | 18-30 years | |
| 4. Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 to 92,300): | ||||
| Auditor | Offices under C&AG | Group "C" | 18-27 years | |
| Auditor | Offices under CGDA | Group "C" | 18-27 years | |
| Auditor | Other Ministry/ Departments | Group "C" | 18-27 years | |
| Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group "C" | 18-27 years | |
| Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | Group "C" | 18-27 years | |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | Group "C" | 18-27 years | |
| 5. Pay Level-4 (Rs.25,500 to 81,100): | ||||
| Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | Group "C" | 18-27 years | |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres. | Group "C" | 18-27 years | |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | Group "C" | 18-27 years | |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT | Group "C" | 18-27 years | |
| Tax Assistant | CBIC | Group "C" | 18-27 years | |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Group "C" | 18-27 years | |
How to Apply for SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of SSC at https://ssc.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process if you are a new user.
- Login using your Registration ID and Password.
- Click on the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 Apply Online link.
- Fill in all required personal, educational, and communication details carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents in prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through online payment methods such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Verify all details carefully before final submission of the application form.
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
- The online application process starts from 21 May 2026 and the last date to apply is 22 June 2026.
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