SSC CGL 2026 Application Reopened at ssc.gov.in – Apply Online for 12,256 Group B & C Vacancies

The last date to submit the online application form for SSC CGL 2026 is 25th June 2026 (23:00 hours). The fee payment can be made until 26th June 2026 (23:00 hours).

Approximately 12,256 vacancies are available for Group B and Group C posts across various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. The exact vacancy details will be updated on the official SSC website.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university or equivalent as on 01-08-2026. For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), candidates need either 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th level or a degree with Statistics as a subject. Final year appearing candidates can also apply but must possess the degree by the cut-off date.

The age limit varies by post: 18-27 years for Group C posts, 18-30 years or 20-30 years for most Group B posts, and 18-32 years for Junior Statistical Officer. Age will be calculated as on 01-08-2026, with relaxations available for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10-15 years), and Ex-Servicemen as per rules.

General, OBC, and EWS male candidates must pay Rs. 100/- as a non-refundable application fee. Women candidates (all categories), SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from the fee. Fee payment can be made through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or debit cards.

Selection is through a two-tier Computer Based Examination. Tier-I has 100 questions (200 marks) covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Tier-II includes Paper-I (mandatory for all), Paper-II (for JSO/Statistical Investigator), and Paper-III (for AAO). Both tiers have negative marking.

The Tier-I Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled for August-September 2026, while Tier-II is expected in December 2026. Exact dates will be announced on the official SSC website closer to the exam.

Yes, candidates appearing in the final year of their Bachelor's Degree can apply, but they must possess the essential educational qualification on or before 01-08-2026. If the university declares results after this date, the candidature will be invalid even if exams were completed earlier.

Yes, the correction window will be open from 29-06-2026 to 01-07-2026 (23:00 hours). The first correction costs Rs. 200/- and the second correction costs Rs. 500/-. This fee applies to all candidates, including those who were exempted from the initial application fee.

Pay scales range from Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) for Group C posts like Postal Assistant and Tax Assistant to Pay Level 8 (Rs. 47,600-1,51,100) for Group B Gazetted posts like Assistant Audit Officer. Pay Level 7 posts include Assistant Section Officer and Inspector positions (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400).