SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026 Re‑Open Recruitment – Apply Online for 12,256 Posts
Short Information
Important Dates
| Correction Date | 01-07 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Exam Date Tier I | August / September 2026 |
| Application Begin | 21/05/2026 |
| Exam Date Tier II | December 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | Before Exam |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 25/06/2026 upto 11 PM Only |
| Online Fee Payment Last Date | 26/06/2026 |
Application Fee
| SC / ST / PH | 0/- (Nil) |
|---|---|
| OTR Instruction | SSC has started one-time registration on its new website SSC.GOV.IN. Candidates who have not yet done OTR registration on the new website will be able to apply for any recruitment only after completing the registration. |
| Photo Instruction | SSC has made a big change in the application process. Now the photo of the candidate will be uploaded live, that too through webcam or through the official SSC App. The candidate has to take care that he looks straight ahead in the photo and the background should also be light/white. |
| All Category Female | 0/- (Exempted) |
| General / OBC / EWS | 100/- |
| Correction Fee First Time | 200/- |
| Correction Fee Second Time | 500/- |
Age Limit
Post Name Department Age Limit
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Statistical Officer | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream / Subject with 60 marks in Mathematics at 10+2 Inter Level OR Bachelor Degree in Any Subject with Statistics as One the Subject in Degree level. | - |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Bachelor Degree in Any Subject with Statistics as One of the Subjects. | - |
| Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India. | - |
| All other Posts | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India. | - |
| Assistant Section Officer ASO | Central Secretariat Service | 20-30 years |
| Intelligence Bureau | 18-30 years | - |
| Ministry of Railways | 20-30 years | - |
| Ministry of External Affairs | 20-30 years | - |
| AFHQ | 20-30 years | - |
| Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 18-30 years | - |
| Assistant / Assistant Section Officer 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 AEO | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | 18-30 years |
| Sub Inspector SI | Central Bureau of Investigation CBI | 20-30 years |
| Inspector Posts | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18-30 years |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18-30 Years |
| Section Head | Director General of Foreign Trade | 18-30 Years |
| Assistant / Assistant Section Officer ASO | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | 18-30 years |
| Executive Assistant | CBIC | 18-30 Years |
| Research Assistant RA | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | 18-30 Years |
| Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-30 Years |
| Sub Inspector SI | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | 18-30 Years |
| Sub-Inspector SI / Junior Intelligence Officer JIO | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | 18-30 Years |
| Junior Statistical Officer JSO | 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 |
| Auditor | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 Years |
| Offices under CGDA | 18-27 Years | - |
| Other Ministry/ Departments | 18-27 Years | - |
| Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 Years |
| Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | 18-27 Years |
| Accountant / Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | 18-27 Years |
| Postal Assistant PA / Sorting Assistant SA | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18-27 Years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant SSA / Upper Division Clerks UDC | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres. | 18-27 Years |
| Senior Administrative Assistant SAA | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | 18-27 Years |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT & CBIC | 18-27 Years |
| Sub Inspector SI | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18-27 Years |
Full Details
Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued a re‑open notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. A total of 12,256 posts across various ministries, departments and autonomous bodies are available. The online application window is open from 21 May 2026 to 25 June 2026. Candidates are advised to read the full notification for details on the selection process, exam pattern and syllabus.
Important Links
- Apply Online
- SSC Official Website
- Download Full Notification (PDF)
- Re‑Open Notice (PDF)
- Download Syllabus
Eligibility Summary
All candidates must hold a recognised bachelor’s degree. Specific posts have additional academic requirements as shown in the vacancy table below. Age limits vary between 18 and 32 years depending on the post.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Age Limit (Years) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Bachelor’s degree in any stream with 60% in Mathematics at 10+2 level OR Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as a subject | 18‑32 |
| Statistical Investigator Grade‑II | Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as a subject | 18‑30 |
| Research Assistant (NHRC) | Bachelor’s degree in any stream | 18‑30 |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) – Central Secretariat Service | Bachelor’s degree in any stream | 20‑30 |
| Intelligence Bureau (IB) Officer | Bachelor’s degree in any stream | 18‑30 |
| Various Inspector Posts (CBI, CBIC, C&AG, etc.) | Bachelor’s degree in any stream | 18‑30 |
| Assistant / Assistant Section Officer – Other Ministries/Departments | Bachelor’s degree in any stream | 18‑30 |
| Auditor / Accountant (C&AG, CGDA, etc.) | Bachelor’s degree in any stream | 18‑27 |
| Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (Dept. of Posts) | Bachelor’s degree in any stream | 18‑27 |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk | Bachelor’s degree in any stream | 18‑27 |
Application Process
- Visit the official SSC portal: https://ssc.gov.in/login
- Register using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational and work‑experience details as required.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature and supporting documents (PDF/JPEG, size ≤ 100 KB each).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through net banking, credit/debit card or UPI. (No fee details are mentioned in the current notice.)
- Review the entered information, submit the application and download the confirmation receipt.
Important Dates
- Application Start: 21 May 2026
- Application End: 25 June 2026
- Admit Card Release: To be announced on the SSC website
- Exam Date: To be announced
Note: Candidates must verify all details, including eligibility criteria, age limits and dates, from the official SSC notification before applying.