SSC Combined Graduate Level CGL Exam Date 2026

The SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 has been announced for candidates preparing for the Combined Graduate Level examination. The SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 2026 will be conducted from 30 September to 30 October 2026.

The Combined Graduate Level examination is one of the major graduate-level recruitment examinations for central government jobs. Through SSC CGL, candidates can compete for various posts across departments and ministries of the Government of India.

Candidates who completed the application process should now focus on Tier-I preparation and keep checking for the SSC CGL Admit Card 2026, which will be available before the examination.

The recruitment includes 12,256 vacancies across multiple posts, subject to the applicable recruitment details.

SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 – Latest Update

The SSC CGL Tier-I examination is scheduled to take place between 30 September and 30 October 2026.

Since the examination is being conducted over multiple dates, candidates should check their individual examination schedule and admit card carefully. The exact date, shift, reporting time and examination centre will be provided through the candidate's examination information and admit card.

The Tier-II examination is scheduled for December 2026.

Candidates should use the remaining preparation period for revision, mock tests and improving speed and accuracy.

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particular	Details
Exam Name	SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission
Recruitment Year	2026
Total Vacancies	12,256 Posts
Tier-I Exam	30 September–30 October 2026
Tier-I Admit Card	Before Exam
Tier-II Exam	December 2026
Eligibility	Graduation
Selection Process	Tier-I, Tier-II and applicable post-wise stages
Salary	As per applicable post and Pay Level
Job Location	Across India

SSC CGL Important Dates 2026

Event	Date
Application Begin	21 May 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	25 June 2026 up to 11 PM
Online Fee Payment Last Date	26 June 2026
Correction Window	01–07 July 2026
Tier-I Exam Date	30 September–30 October 2026
Tier-I Admit Card	Before Exam
Tier-II Exam Date	December 2026

The application and correction windows have already closed. Candidates should now concentrate on examination preparation and monitor the admit card update.

SSC CGL Application Fee

The application fee was prescribed as follows:

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹100
SC / ST / PH	Nil
All Category Female	Nil

SSC CGL Correction Charges

Correction	Fee
First Time Correction	₹200
Second Time Correction	₹500

The examination fee could be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

SSC CGL Age Limit 2026

The age limit is calculated as on 01 August 2026.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 27–32 Years, depending on the post

Different SSC CGL posts have different maximum age limits. Eligible candidates belonging to reserved categories receive age relaxation according to the applicable recruitment rules.

Candidates should check the age requirement for their specific post rather than assuming one age limit applies to every CGL position.

SSC CGL Vacancy Details 2026

The recruitment includes a total of 12,256 posts across various central government departments and organizations.

Some of the major posts available through SSC CGL include:

• Assistant Section Officer

• Assistant

• Inspector of Income Tax

• Inspector, Central Excise

• Inspector, Preventive Officer

• Inspector, Examiner

• Assistant Enforcement Officer

• Sub Inspector

• Inspector Posts

• Executive Assistant

• Research Assistant

• Divisional Accountant

• Junior Statistical Officer

• Statistical Investigator Grade-II

• Office Superintendent

• Auditor

• Accountant

• Postal Assistant

• Sorting Assistant

• Senior Secretariat Assistant

• Senior Administrative Assistant

• Tax Assistant

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2026

For most SSC CGL posts, candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university or institution.

Some positions have additional subject-specific requirements.

Junior Statistical Officer

Candidates need a Bachelor's Degree in any subject with either:

• At least 60 marks in Mathematics at the Class 12 level, or

• Statistics as one of the subjects studied at degree level.

Statistical Investigator Grade-II

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects.

Research Assistant – NHRC

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university.

Other SSC CGL Posts

For most other posts, candidates require a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university or institution.

Candidates should check the post-specific qualification before considering a particular position.

SSC CGL Post-Wise Department and Age Details

The SSC CGL examination provides opportunities across a wide range of departments. The major post and department combinations supplied for this recruitment are given below.

Post	Department	Age Limit
Assistant Section Officer	Central Secretariat Service	20–30 Years
Assistant Section Officer	Intelligence Bureau	18–30 Years
Assistant Section Officer	Ministry of Railways	20–30 Years
Assistant Section Officer	Ministry of External Affairs	20–30 Years
Assistant Section Officer	AFHQ	20–30 Years
Assistant Section Officer	Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology	18–30 Years
Assistant / ASO	Other Ministries / Departments / Organizations	18–30 Years
Inspector of Income Tax	CBDT	18–30 Years
Inspector, Central Excise	CBIC	18–30 Years
Inspector, Preventive Officer	CBIC	18–30 Years
Inspector, Examiner	CBIC	18–30 Years
Assistant Enforcement Officer	Directorate of Enforcement	18–30 Years
Sub Inspector	CBI	20–30 Years
Inspector Posts	Department of Posts	18–30 Years
Inspector	Central Bureau of Narcotics	18–30 Years
Section Head	DGFT	18–30 Years

Additional SSC CGL Posts

Post	Department	Age Limit
Executive Assistant	CBIC	18–30 Years
Research Assistant	NHRC	18–30 Years
Divisional Accountant	Offices under C&AG	18–30 Years
Sub Inspector	NIA	18–30 Years
Sub Inspector / JIO	Narcotics Control Bureau	18–30 Years
Junior Statistical Officer	Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation	18–32 Years
Statistical Investigator Grade-II	Ministry of Home Affairs	18–30 Years
Office Superintendent	CBDT	18–30 Years

SSC CGL Auditor and Accountant Posts

Post	Department	Age Limit
Auditor	Offices under C&AG	18–27 Years
Auditor	Offices under CGDA	18–27 Years
Auditor	Other Ministries / Departments	18–27 Years
Accountant	Offices under C&AG	18–27 Years
Accountant	Controller General of Accounts	18–27 Years
Accountant / Junior Accountant	Other Ministries / Departments	18–27 Years

Other Important Posts

Post	Department	Age Limit
Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant	Department of Posts	18–27 Years
Senior Secretariat Assistant / UDC	Central Government Offices / Ministries	18–27 Years
Senior Administrative Assistant	Military Engineering Services	18–27 Years
Tax Assistant	CBDT & CBIC	18–27 Years
Sub Inspector	Central Bureau of Narcotics	18–27 Years

SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 2026

The SSC CGL Tier-I examination will be held from 30 September to 30 October 2026.

Since Tier-I is being conducted across a longer examination window, candidates should not assume that every applicant will appear on the same day. The individual examination date and shift should be checked from the candidate's examination information and admit card.

Candidates should focus on:

• General Intelligence and Reasoning

• General Awareness

• Quantitative Aptitude

• English Comprehension

Regular timed practice is especially useful because SSC CGL requires candidates to balance speed with accuracy.

SSC CGL Tier-II Exam 2026

The Tier-II examination is scheduled for December 2026.

Candidates qualifying through the required Tier-I stage should continue their preparation instead of waiting for the Tier-I result. Tier-II carries greater importance in the later selection process, and preparation for the next stage can take considerable time.

Candidates should follow the applicable paper structure and post-specific requirements for their preferred positions.

SSC CGL Admit Card 2026

The SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card 2026 will be available before the examination.

Candidates should download their admit card as soon as it becomes available and verify:

• Candidate name

• Roll number

• Registration number

• Examination date

• Shift

• Reporting time

• Examination centre

• Photograph

• Signature

• Exam-day instructions

Because the Tier-I examination runs from 30 September to 30 October 2026, candidates should rely on their individual admit card rather than assuming a particular examination date.

How to Prepare for SSC CGL Tier-I Exam

Build a Revision Schedule

Divide the remaining preparation time between all four Tier-I subjects. Give additional time to topics where accuracy is currently lower.

Practice Previous Questions

Previous examination questions can help candidates understand recurring concepts and the expected difficulty level.

Take Full-Length Mock Tests

Timed mock tests are useful for improving question selection and managing the examination clock.

Improve Calculation Speed

Quantitative Aptitude can consume significant time if calculations are slow. Regular practice of arithmetic operations and commonly used formulas can improve efficiency.

Revise Current Affairs and General Awareness

Keep revision focused on important factual areas rather than attempting to memorize unlimited information at the last moment.

Protect Accuracy

Attempting too many questions without sufficient confidence can reduce the overall score. Candidates should develop a strategy that balances attempts and accuracy.

SSC CGL Selection Process 2026

The SSC CGL recruitment process involves multiple stages, primarily:

1. Tier-I Examination

2. Tier-II Examination

3. Post-specific requirements, wherever applicable

4. Document Verification

5. Final selection based on the applicable recruitment rules

Certain posts may have additional physical or skill requirements. Candidates should check the requirements for their preferred post carefully.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should keep their important documents organized for the examination and later recruitment stages.

These may include:

• SSC CGL Admit Card

• Valid Photo ID

• Recent photographs, if required

• Graduation certificate or marksheets

• Category certificate, where applicable

• Disability certificate, where applicable

• Other documents required during document verification

The exact documents required on examination day should be checked against the instructions on the admit card.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 2026?

• The SSC CGL Tier-I examination will be conducted from 30 September to 30 October 2026. Candidates will receive their individual examination schedule through the applicable examination information and admit card.

When will the SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 be released?

• The SSC CGL Tier-I admit card will be made available before the examination. Candidates should download it once released and verify their individual exam date and centre.

How many vacancies are available in SSC CGL 2026?

• The recruitment has 12,256 vacancies across various posts and central government departments.

What is the qualification for SSC CGL 2026?

• For most posts, candidates need a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university or institution. JSO and Statistical Investigator posts have additional Statistics/Mathematics requirements.

What is the SSC CGL age limit?

• The minimum age is 18 years, while the maximum age ranges from 27 to 32 years depending on the post. Applicable age relaxation is available under the recruitment rules.

When will SSC CGL Tier-II be conducted?

• The SSC CGL Tier-II examination is scheduled for December 2026. The detailed schedule will be provided through the applicable examination notice.

What are the major posts offered through SSC CGL?

• Major positions include Assistant Section Officer, Income Tax Inspector, Central Excise Inspector, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, Postal Assistant, Junior Statistical Officer and several other posts.

Final Update

The SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 is now out, with Tier-I scheduled from 30 September to 30 October 2026. Candidates who have completed their applications should now focus on revision, mock tests, time management and accuracy.

The examination will be conducted over multiple dates, so candidates should wait for their individual examination information and SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 rather than assuming a common exam date.

With 12,256 posts available across multiple central government departments, SSC CGL remains a major opportunity for graduates looking for government jobs and sarkari naukri. Keep your preparation consistent and check the latest examination instructions before appearing for Tier-I.