SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 – 14,500 Group B & C Vacancies Notification Released
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially issued the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL 2026) notice for recruitment of 14,500 Group 'B' and 'C' Gazetted and Non-Gazetted posts in Central Ministries.
| Recruitment Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Auditor, Tax Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 14,500 Posts |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in any stream, B.Com for Auditor/Accounts |
| Age Limit | 18 to 32 Years |
| Pay Scale / Salary | Pay Level 4 to Pay Level 8 (Rs. 25,500 - 1,51,100/-) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Start Date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 8 Sept 2026 |
| Exam Date | October 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates Schedule
Application Fee Details
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or UPI.
Age Limit & Relaxation Criteria
• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 32 Years
Age Relaxation: OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwD: 10 years as per Central Civil Services rules.
Selection Process Stages
- 1Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (Qualifying in nature)
- 2Tier-II: Computer Based Examination (Paper-I compulsory + Paper-II for specific posts)
- 3DEST: Data Entry Speed Test (Module of Tier-II)
- 4Document Verification by User Departments
How to Apply Online for Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- 1Access the one-time registration (OTR) portal at ssc.gov.in.
- 2Complete or update your OTR profile with live photo capture and signature.
- 3Click on 'Apply Online' under Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026.
- 4Select exam centre preferences and verify educational qualifications.
- 5Submit application and pay the Rs. 100 fee online via UPI or Net Banking.
- 6Print the final submitted application form for records.
Documents Required for Application
- Valid government photo identity card (Aadhaar/Voter ID)
- Live webcam/mobile photograph with plain background
- Digital signature (10–20 KB in JPEG format)
- Class 10th Certificate (for DOB verification)
- Graduation Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate
Candidate Advisory & Form Submission Guidelines for Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Essential instructions to ensure error-free application submission and avoid candidature cancellation.
1. Accurate Demographic Data Matching
Enter your full name, father's name, mother's name, and date of birth strictly as printed in your Class 10th (Matriculation) High School certificate. Any variance—including middle name omissions or spelling discrepancies—can result in disqualification during the Document Verification (DV) stage.
2. Photograph & Signature Technical Standards
Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph taken against a light/white background without caps, dark sunglasses, or masks. Both ears must be clearly visible. Signatures must be executed in running handwriting using a black or blue ballpoint pen on plain white paper—signatures in capital/block letters are routinely rejected.
3. Caste & Reservation Certificate Validity
Candidates claiming OBC-NCL or EWS reservations must possess valid income and asset certificates issued by an authorized revenue authority (Tehsildar/Sub-Divisional Magistrate) for the relevant financial year on or before the application closing date (8 Sept 2026). Central government vacancies require certificates issued in the prescribed Government of India format.
4. Final Submission Confirmation & Fee Status
After paying the application fee through the authorized online gateway, verify that the application status displays "Submitted / Payment Successful". Download and safely store at least two printed hard copies of the final submitted application form along with the transaction e-receipt for future selection rounds.
Important Direct Links
Frequently Asked Questions – Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Source: Official recruitment advertisement issued by Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
Candidates must carefully review all eligibility criteria, educational certificates, reservation policies, and guidelines directly in the official notification before submitting their application.
SSC Recruitment Desk
Central Government Exam Specialist