SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Apply Online – Combined Graduate Level Examination for 12256 Group B & Group C Posts
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About This Recruitment
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026 notification for approximately 12256 Group B and Group C vacancies in various Ministries, Departments, Constitutional Bodies, Tribunals and Government Offices under the Government of India. SSC CGL is one of the largest graduate-level government recruitment examinations in India and offers highly prestigious central government posts such as Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Income Tax Inspector, Central Excise Inspector, Preventive Officer, Examiner, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Statistical Investigator Grade-II and several other administrative, finance and investigative positions. As per the official SSC CGL 2026 notification, the online application process has started from 21 May 2026 and eligible candidates can apply online till 22 June 2026 up to 11:00 PM through the official SSC website. The last date for online fee payment is 23 June 2026 up to 11:00 PM while the application correction window will remain active from 29 June 2026 to 01 July 2026. SSC CGL Tier-I Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled between August and September 2026 while Tier-II Examination is expected in December 2026. Candidates selected through SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 will receive salary under Pay Level-4 to Pay Level-8 with starting monthly salary approximately ranging from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 depending upon the post and city category. Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, Pension Benefits, Medical Facilities, Government Accommodation and departmental promotion opportunities. SSC CGL remains one of the most searched and competitive examinations among graduate aspirants because it provides stable central government service, officer-level positions, nationwide postings and excellent long-term career growth. The selection process includes Tier-I Computer Based Examination, Tier-II Examination, Data Entry Speed Test (DEST), Computer Knowledge Test and document verification depending on the post applied for. Tier-I examination consists of General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension with negative marking applicable for incorrect answers. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official SSC CGL 2026 notification regarding category-wise vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus, normalization process, reservation policy, typing standards, correction charges and regional examination centres before submitting the online application form.
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- What is the qualification required for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Apply Online – Combined Graduate Level Examination for 12256 Group B & Group C Posts?
- Candidates must have Candidates must possess Bachelor Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India. For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), candidates must have minimum 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th level OR Bachelor Degree with Statistics as a subject. For Statistical Investigator Grade-II, Statistics must be one of the subjects in Graduation. Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer posts may require desirable qualifications such as CA, CMA, CS, MBA Finance, M.Com or Economics as mentioned in the official notification. to be eligible for this recruitment.
- What is the age limit for this job?
- Minimum Age: 18 Years | Maximum Age: 27-32 Years Post Wise | Age Relaxation Extra as per SSC CGL 2026 Recruitment Rules
- How to apply for Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruitment?
- Candidates can apply online through the official application link provided above. Make sure to read the notification carefully before applying.
- What is the selection process?
- The selection process typically includes written examination, interview, and document verification. Please refer to the official notification for complete details.