Mega Govt Job Notification: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGL 2026) for 17,727 Group B and Group C Officer Vacancies across Central Ministries. Eligible Graduates can apply online at ssc.gov.in before 25th August 2026.
1. SSC CGL 2026 Notification Overview
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Commission | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 (CGL 2026) |
| Total Vacancies | 17,727 Posts (Group B & Group C Officers) |
| Job Location | All India (Central Government Ministries & Departments) |
| Qualification Required | Bachelor's Degree in Any Discipline from Recognized University |
| Online Start Date | 24th June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 25th August 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Tier-1 CBT Exam Date | September – October 2026 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
2. Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown (17,727 Posts)
| Post Title | Department / Ministry | Pay Level | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Central Secretariat Service (CSS), MEA, IB, AFHQ | Pay Level 7 | 20 – 30 Years |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT (Department of Revenue) | Pay Level 7 | 18 – 30 Years |
| Central Excise Inspector / Examiner | CBIC (Customs & Central Excise) | Pay Level 7 | 18 – 30 Years |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO) | Enforcement Directorate (ED) | Pay Level 7 | 18 – 30 Years |
| Sub Inspector (SI) | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | Pay Level 7 | 20 – 30 Years |
| Executive Assistant / Research Assistant | CBIC / NHRC | Pay Level 6 | 18 – 30 Years |
| Auditor / Accountant | CAG, CGA, CGDA | Pay Level 5 | 18 – 27 Years |
| Tax Assistant (TA) / Senior Secretariat Assistant | CBDT, CBIC, Central Govt Ministries | Pay Level 4 | 18 – 27 Years |
3. Eligibility Criteria (Age Limit & Educational Qualification)
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent. Final year students are also eligible provided they obtain degree before cutoff date.
- Age Limit: 18 to 32 Years (varies post-wise). Age relaxation: SC/ST (+5 yrs), OBC (+3 yrs), PwD (+10 yrs).
4. Tier-1 & Tier-2 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
SSC CGL 2026 examination will be conducted in two computerized online tiers:
- Tier-1 (Qualifying CBT): 100 Questions, 200 Marks (Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension). Time: 60 minutes. Negative marking: 0.50 marks.
- Tier-2 (Merit CBT & Data Entry Speed Test): Paper-1 (Maths, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge) + Data Entry Speed Test (DEST).
5. Pay Scale & Post-wise Salary
- Pay Level 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100): In-hand Gross Salary approx ₹85,000/month.
- Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400): In-hand Gross Salary approx ₹78,000/month.
- Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400): In-hand Gross Salary approx ₹62,000/month.
- Pay Level 5 & 4 (₹25,500 – ₹92,300): In-hand Gross Salary approx ₹45,000/month.
6. How to Apply Online at ssc.gov.in
- Visit the new official SSC portal: ssc.gov.in.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) with live photograph upload using SSC MyGov Mobile App.
- Login using Registration Number and Password.
- Click on "Apply" under Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026.
- Select Exam Centre preferences and fill educational details.
- Pay Application Fee (₹100 for General/OBC; ₹0 for Women, SC, ST, PwD).
- Submit final online application form and print confirmation page.
7. Official Links & Notification PDF
8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The last date to submit online application forms is 25th August 2026 (11:00 PM).
Staff Selection Commission has announced 17,727 tentative vacancies for Group B and Group C posts.