The Staff Selection Commission - Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) 2026 official recruitment notification has been released on the Official SSC Portal with 12,256 active vacancies for prestigious Group 'B' and Group 'C' central government jobs.
Important Dates
Notification Date
21 May 2026
Last Date to Apply
22 Jun 2026
Vacancy Details
12,256
Total Vacancies
18-27
Age Limit
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC (others)
₹ 100.00
OBC / EWS
₹ 100.00
SC / ST / PwD
₹ 100.00
Eligibility / Qualification
A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Detailed Information
The Staff Selection Commission - Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) 2026 is India's premier national-level competitive exam conducted to recruit eligible graduates into high-ranking Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts across central government ministries, departments, and organizations. For the 2026 recruitment drive, the government has announced 12,256 active vacancies offering secure career paths, structured promotions, and monthly salary packages scaling up to Pay Level 8 (ranging from ₹25,500 to ₹1,51,100 per month).The detailed breakdown of the exam description and application fees for this recruitment cycle includes:📑 Exam Profile & Structural DescriptionThe selection architecture operates across a comprehensive framework, utilizing specific rule sets:Selection Stages: The recruitment follows a strict two-stage process consisting of Tier-1 (Screening Test) followed by Tier-2 (Merit-determining exam).Core Assessment Areas: Both tiers test candidates on General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, and General Awareness.Work Domain: Appointed officers work in premium capacities such as Inspector of Income Tax, Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sub-Inspector in CBI, and Central Excise Inspector.Operational Portal: The full lifecycle of the application—from submitting form data to tracking admit cards—is strictly managed online via the official SSC Digital Gateway.