The Staff Selection Commission has opened registrations for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026, kicking off one of the country’s biggest government recruitment drives with around 12,256 vacancies across ministries, departments and central government offices. Along with the notification, SSC has released the full exam schedule, application process, fee details and correction window for candidates applying for Group B and Group C posts.
Candidates can now apply online through the official SSC portal. The registration process began on May 21, 2026, and will remain open till June 22, 2026.
SSC CGL 2026 vacancy details
SSC has announced nearly 12,256 tentative vacancies under the SSC CGL 2026 recruitment cycle. The openings are for several central government posts in ministries, attached offices and departments across India.
The examination is conducted every year for recruitment to posts such as:
- Assistant Section Officer
- Inspector
- Auditor
- Accountant
- Junior Statistical Officer
- Tax Assistant
- Other Group B and Group C posts
SSC said detailed category-wise and post-wise vacancies will be released separately on the official website.
SSC CGL 2026 important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | May 21, 2026 |
| Online application starts | May 21, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | June 22, 2026 (11 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | June 23, 2026 (11 PM) |
| Application correction window | June 29 to July 1, 2026 |
| Tier-I exam | August–September 2026 |
| Tier-II exam | December 2026 |
SSC CGL 2026 application fee
Candidates applying under the general category will have to pay an application fee of Rs 100.
However, women candidates and applicants belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen categories eligible for reservation are exempted from paying the examination fee, according to SSC guidelines. The fee can be paid online till June 23, 2026.
How to apply for SSC CGL 2026
Candidates can complete the application process online by following these steps:
- Visit the official SSC website
- Open the SSC CGL 2026 application link on the homepage
- Complete One-Time Registration if not already registered
- Fill in personal, academic and communication details
- Upload photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
Applicants have also been given a correction window from June 29 to July 1, 2026, to edit mistakes in submitted forms.
SSC CGL 2026 PDF download
The official SSC CGL 2026 notification PDF has been uploaded on the SSC website. The document includes eligibility conditions, exam pattern, syllabus, age limits, vacancy information and recruitment rules.
Candidates can download the notification PDF and submit applications through the official SSC portal:
Tier-I and Tier-II exam schedule announced
SSC will conduct the Tier-I examination in computer-based mode between August and September 2026. Candidates who clear the first stage will appear for the Tier-II examination scheduled for December 2026.
The Commission has advised candidates to carefully check eligibility conditions, educational qualifications and age criteria mentioned in the notification before filling out the application form.
With more than 12,000 vacancies on offer, the SSC CGL 2026 recruitment cycle is expected to see massive participation from graduates looking for central government jobs this year.
