SSC CGL
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
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SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit for assistant section officer, inspector (income tax / central excise / preventive officer), assistant audit officer, assist.... Selection is through Tier-I (Computer Based Examination), followed by Tier-II (Computer Based Examination), followed by Document Verification.
SSC CGL 2026 — Key Facts at a Glance
| Exam name | SSC CGL — Combined Graduate Level Examination |
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| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India |
| Latest cycle | CGLE 2026 |
| Vacancies | 10,731 (tentative, as on 24.09.2026) |
| Posts | Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (Income Tax / Central Excise / Preventive Officer), Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade II, Sub Inspector in CBI and NIA, Tax Assistant, Upper Division Clerk |
| 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 (18–27 for Pay Level 4–5 posts, mostly 18–30 for Level 6–8, 20–30 for ASO in CSS/Railways/MEA/AFHQ and SI in CBI, 18–32 for JSO), as on 01.08.2026 |
| Pay | Pay Level 4 to Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, roughly ₹25,500 to ₹47,600 basic |
| Application fee | ₹100 for general candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted. |
| Selection stages | Tier-I (Computer Based Examination) → Tier-II (Computer Based Examination) → Document Verification |
| Qualifying marks | UR 30%, OBC and EWS 25%, all other categories 20% |
| Negative marking | Tier-I: 0.50 mark deducted per wrong answer. Tier-II: 1 mark in Paper-I Sections I and II, 0.50 in the Computer Knowledge module. |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
📅 SSC CGL Important Dates
| Notification | 21 May 2026 |
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| Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 Jun 2026 (reopened 23-25 Jun 2026) |
| Correction Window | 01-03 Jul 2026 |
| Admit Card | City slip: 21 Sep 2026 | Admit card: 2-3 days before each exam date |
| Exam Date | Tier-I: 30 Sep - 30 Oct 2026 | Tier-II: Dec 2026 (tentative) |
Checked against official notices · updated 07 Oct 2026. Dates marked “Expected” are tentative until the conducting body announces them.
SSC CGL — the Combined Graduate Level Examination — is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit for assistant section officer, inspector (income tax / central excise / preventive officer), assistant audit officer, assistant accounts officer, junior statistical officer, statistical investigator grade ii, sub inspector in cbi and nia, tax assistant, upper division clerk.
SSC CGL selection process
- Tier-I (Computer Based Examination)
- Tier-II (Computer Based Examination)
- Document Verification
SSC CGL exam pattern
| Stage | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension | 100 | 200 | 60 minutes |
| Tier-II Paper-I | Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Data Entry Speed Test | — | — | Session I and II |
Qualifying marks
UR 30%, OBC and EWS 25%, all other categories 20%.
Negative marking
Tier-I: 0.50 mark deducted per wrong answer. Tier-II: 1 mark in Paper-I Sections I and II, 0.50 in the Computer Knowledge module.
Why your score is not your raw marks
SSC conducts its Computer Based Examinations across multiple shifts with different question papers, so raw scores are normalised before shortlisting. This is why published cut offs carry five decimal places and can differ from any mark actually achievable on one paper.
What is next for SSC CGL
CGLE 2026 — notice released 21 May 2026, applications closed 25 June 2026 after a two-day reopening, Tier-I is being held from 30 September to 30 October 2026, and Tier-II is tentatively scheduled for December 2026.
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What is the SSC CGL vacancy for CGLE 2025?
14,582.
What is the age limit for SSC CGL?
18 to 32 years depending on the post (most posts 20–30 years), as on the cut-off date in the notice. Relaxation is 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC and ST, and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates.
How many attempts are allowed for SSC CGL?
There is no restriction on the number of attempts as long as the candidate meets the age criteria.
What qualification is required for SSC CGL?
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.
What is the SSC CGL application fee?
₹100 for general candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted. The fee is not refundable.
Is there negative marking in SSC CGL?
Tier-I: 0.50 mark deducted per wrong answer. Tier-II: 1 mark in Paper-I Sections I and II, 0.50 in the Computer Knowledge module.
What are the qualifying marks for SSC CGL?
UR 30%, OBC and EWS 25%, all other categories 20%. Clearing this floor does not shortlist you — you must also reach the cut off for your category.
What is the SSC CGL selection process?
Selection is through Tier-I (Computer Based Examination), followed by Tier-II (Computer Based Examination), followed by Document Verification.
What is the SSC CGL salary?
Pay Level 4 to Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, roughly ₹25,500 to ₹47,600 basic, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance.
Where do I download the SSC CGL admit card?
From the website of the SSC regional office handling your examination centre, not from the main SSC homepage. The exam city intimation appears earlier in the candidate login.
Why are SSC cut off marks shown with decimals?
Because SSC conducts the examination in multiple shifts with different papers and normalises the marks before shortlisting. Published cut offs are normalised scores, not raw marks.
Where does SSC publish SSC CGL cut off marks?
Inside the result write-up PDF on ssc.gov.in. SSC does not issue separate cut off notices — the category-wise table sits in the opening pages of the write-up.
Do I need to register separately for SSC CGL?
No. SSC uses a One Time Registration, and the same OTR profile is used to apply for every SSC examination.