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SSC CGL Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 17,000+ Posts, Eligibility, Salary, Apply Online

By Urmila Samal Updated: 22/7/2026 10 min read

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Recruitment 2026 notification for various Group B and Group C posts in different Ministries and Government Departments.


Important Dates

  • Notification Release: 21 May 2026
  • Online Application Starts: 21 May 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 22 June 2026
  • Fee Payment Last Date: As per notification
  • Tier-I Exam: To be announced


Vacancy Details

  • Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
  • Exam Name: Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
  • Total Vacancies: Approximately 12,256 (Tentative; post-wise and category-wise breakdowns will be released later).
  • Job Location: All India


Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
Some posts require subjects like Statistics, Mathematics or Economics.


Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 27–32 Years (depends on the post)
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules.


Application Fee

  • General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
  • SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Nil


Salary

Selected candidates will receive Pay Level 4 to Level 8 under the 7th CPC.
Salary ranges approximately from ₹25,500 to ₹1,42,400 per month.


Selection Process

  1. Tier-I Computer Based Test
  1. Tier-II Computer Based Test
  1. Document Verification
  1. Medical Examination (where applicable) 

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official SSC website.
  2. Register using your email and mobile number.
  3. Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
  4. Fill the application form carefully.
  5. Upload photograph and signature.
  6. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
  7. Submit the application form.
  8. Download and print the confirmation page.


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Comments & Discussion (2)

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Vikram SinghJuly 12, 2026

Very detailed guide. The reference books section is spot on! I will suggest NCERT class 11 economics book too.

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Deepika VermaJuly 11, 2026

Is the exam pattern changing this year for civil services? Please update.

Table of Contents

  • 1. Understand the Exam Pattern
  • 2. Standard Reading List
  • 3. Regular Answer Writing practice