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SSC CGL 2026 Recruitment: Apply Online for 12256 Vacancies

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the detailed notification for the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026. As per the official reference file named CEN 01-2026 Eng-639143539720035538.pdf, the commission invites online applications to fill approximately 12,256 tentative vacancies for various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in different Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India. Eligible graduates can submit their online applications starting from 21 May 2026 to 22 June 2026 (23:00 hours). Please read the complete article below for detailed information on post-wise age limits, pay levels, educational criteria, and the selection process.

SSC CGL Vacancy Details & Pay Levels 2026 (Total: 12256 Posts)

There are approximately 12,256 tentative vacancies reported for SSC CGL 2026. The posts are categorized under different Pay Levels as follows:

Age Limit (As on 01/08/2026)

The crucial date for age calculation is 01 August 2026[cite: 14]. The age limit varies based on the specific post applied for:

• For 18-27 Years Posts: Candidates must be born between 02-08-1999 and 01-08-2008[cite: 14].
• For 20-30 Years Posts: Candidates must be born between 02-08-1996 and 01-08-2006[cite: 14].
• For 18-30 Years Posts: Candidates must be born between 02-08-1996 and 01-08-2008[cite: 14].
• For 18-32 Years Posts: Candidates must be born between 02-08-1994 and 01-08-2008[cite: 14].
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates as per government rules[cite: 14].

Educational Qualification (As on 01/08/2026)

• For All Other Posts: A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent is mandatory[cite: 14].
• For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): 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 the degree level[cite: 14].
• For Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Demography, Operation Research, IT, Computer Science, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence from a recognized Institute[cite: 14].
• Note: Candidates appearing in the final year of their graduation can also apply, provided they acquire the essential qualification on or before the cut-off date (01.08.2026)[cite: 14].

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL selection process comprises multiple tiers and document verification[cite: 14]:

• Tier-I Examination: A Computer Based Examination consisting of 100 objective multiple-choice questions (25 questions each from General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension) carrying 200 marks[cite: 14]. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer[cite: 14].
• Tier-II Examination: Candidates shortlisted in Tier-I will appear for Tier-II, which includes Paper-I (Compulsory for all posts), Paper-II (Only for JSO & Statistical Investigator), and Paper-III (Only for AAO posts)[cite: 14]. Paper-I includes sections on Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and a Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)[cite: 14].
• Document Verification (DV): DV will be conducted directly by the respective User Departments/Organizations after the declaration of the final result by SSC[cite: 14].