SSC CGL Eligibility
Last verified 07 Oct 2026
SSC CGL eligibility requires A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Some posts carry extra requirements — Junior Statistical Officer needs Mathematics at 12th standard with at least 60%, or Statistics at graduation. The age limit is 18 to 32 years depending on the post (18–27, 20–30, 18–30 or 18–32 years), as on 01.08.2026.
Educational qualification
A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Some posts carry extra requirements — Junior Statistical Officer needs Mathematics at 12th standard with at least 60%, or Statistics at graduation.
Age limit
18 to 32 years depending on the post, as on 01.08.2026. Pay Level 4 and 5 posts are 18–27 years; most Pay Level 6 to 8 posts are 18–30 years; Assistant Section Officer in CSS, Railways, MEA and AFHQ and Sub Inspector in CBI are 20–30 years; Junior Statistical Officer is 18–32 years.
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered |
Nationality
Candidates must be citizens of India, or fall within the other categories of nationality set out in the Notice of Examination.