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

Overview

Staff Selection Commission (SSC), New Delhi has released a recruitment notification for the post of Various Group B (Gazetted/Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts including Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (IT/CE), Sub Inspector (CBI/NIA), Junior Statistical Officer, Assistant Audit Officer, Tax Assistant, Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant, and more (Approximately 12,256 (tentative; updated vacancies will be on https://ssc.gov.in) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only at https://ssc.gov.in or via my ssc mobile app as per the official notification.

Key Details

Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC), New Delhi
Qualification: Criteria: Details Nationality: Citizen of India, or subjects/persons of specified neighboring and migrated countries as permitted under Government of India rules, with eligibility certificate wherever required. Essential Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent for most posts, as on 01-08-2026. Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Bachelor's Degree in any subject with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th level; or Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level. Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Demography, Population Studies, Operation Research, IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence. Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer: Bachelor's Degree is essential. Desirable qualifications include CA, CMA, CS, M.Com, MBA (Finance), or M.B.E. Appearing Candidates: Final year candidates may apply, but they must possess the essential qualification on or before 01-08-2026. Distance Learning Degrees: Accepted only if approved by Distance Education Bureau, UGC, for Central Government employment. Proof must be produced at document verification. BRO Posts: Only male candidates are eligible for vacancies reported in Border Roads Organization.
Vacancies: Approximately 12,256 (tentative; updated vacancies will be on https://ssc.gov.in)
Advertisement No: F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1 dated 21-05-2026
Last date to apply: 22-06-2026 (23:00 hours)

Important Dates

Date of Notification	21-05-2026
Opening of Online Applications	21-05-2026
Last Date for Submission of Online Applications	22-06-2026 (23:00 hours)
Reopened Online Applications	23rd June to 25th June 2026
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	26-06-2026 (23:00 hours)
Window for Application Form Correction (with online payment)	29-06-2026 to 01-07-2026 (23:00 hours)
Age Calculated As On	01-08-2026
Educational Qualification Cut-off Date	01-08-2026
Tier-I Computer Based Examination (Tentative)	August – September, 2026
Tier-II Computer Based Examination (Tentative)	December, 2026
18 to 27 years	02-08-1999 to 01-08-2008
20 to 30 years	02-08-1996 to 01-08-2006
18 to 30 years	02-08-1996 to 01-08-2008
18 to 32 years (JSO)	02-08-1994 to 01-08-2008

Important Links

download ssc cgl 2026 official notification pdfOpen Link
check ssc cgl 2026 notification reopened pdfOpen Link
apply online at toll free helpline 1800 309 3063Open Link

Vacancy Details

A total of approximately 12,256 vacancies are available across Group B and Group C posts spread over multiple Pay Levels. Post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be updated on the SSC website. State-wise/Zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission; candidates may approach the concerned User Departments for such details. Pay Level 8 (Rs. 47,600–1,51,100) – Group B Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) S.No.: Post Name | Department / Ministry | Age Limit 1: Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | 18–30 years 2: Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | 18–30 years 3: Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | 18–30 years Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400) – Group B S.No.: Post Name | Department / Ministry | Age Limit 1: Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | 20–30 years 2: Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | 18–30 years 3: Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railways | 20–30 years 4: Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | 20–30 years 5: Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | 20–30 years 6: Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 18–30 years 7: Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries / Departments / Organizations | 18–30 years 8: Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | 18–30 years 9: Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | 18–30 years 10: Inspector (P…

Eligibility

Criteria: Details Nationality: Citizen of India, or subjects/persons of specified neighboring and migrated countries as permitted under Government of India rules, with eligibility certificate wherever required. Essential Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent for most posts, as on 01-08-2026. Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Bachelor's Degree in any subject with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th level; or Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level. Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Demography, Population Studies, Operation Research, IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence. Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer: Bachelor's Degree is essential. Desirable qualifications include CA, CMA, CS, M.Com, MBA (Finance), or M.B.E. Appearing Candidates: Final year candidates may apply, but they must possess the essential qualification on or before 01-08-2026. Distance Learning Degrees: Accepted only if approved by Distance Education Bureau, UGC, for Central Government employment. Proof must be produced at document verification. BRO Posts: Only male candidates are eligible for vacancies reported in Border Roads Organization.

Age Limit

Age will be calculated as on 01-08-2026. The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation or Secondary Examination Certificate will be treated as final. Age Limit (Post-wise): Date of Birth Range (Both Inclusive) 18 to 27 years: 02-08-1999 to 01-08-2008 20 to 30 years: 02-08-1996 to 01-08-2006 18 to 30 years: 02-08-1996 to 01-08-2008 18 to 32 years (JSO): 02-08-1994 to 01-08-2008

Application Fee

Category: Fee General / OBC / EWS (Male): Rs. 100/- (Non-Refundable) Women Candidates (All categories): NIL (Exempted) SC / ST: NIL (Exempted) PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): NIL (Exempted) Ex-Servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation: NIL (Exempted) Fee must be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and RuPay debit cards. Fee once paid will not be refunded, and applications without required fee payment will be rejected. Correction Window Fee: Rs. 200/- for first correction and Rs. 500/- for second correction. This applies to all candidates, including fee-exempt applicants.

Exam Pattern

Syllabus

Paper / Section: Key Topics Tier-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, similarities, space visualization, problem solving, arithmetic reasoning, number series, coding-decoding, Venn diagrams, embedded figures, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, social intelligence Tier-I: General Awareness: Current events, India and neighbouring countries, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, Scientific Research Tier-I: Quantitative Aptitude: Whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratio, averages, SI/CI, profit & loss, discount, time & work, time & distance, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, bar charts, pie charts Tier-I: English Comprehension: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, writing ability Tier-II Paper-I Sec-I: Mathematical Abilities: Number systems, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, statistics & probability Tier-II Paper-I Sec-II: English Language & Comprehension: Vocabulary, grammar, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, sentence improvement, comprehension passages (current affairs + editorial based) Tier-II Paper-I Sec-III: Computer Knowledge: Computer basics, MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Internet & e-mail, networking & cybersecurity basics Tier-II Paper-II: Statistics: Data collection, frequency distribution, central tendency, dispersion, correlation, regression, probability, sampling theory, statistical inference, ANOVA, time series, index numbers Tier-II Paper-III: General Studies (Finance & Econo…

Selection Process

Selection is through a two-tier Computer Based Examination (CBE). Marks scored in CBE conducted in multiple shifts will be normalized as per the procedure published by SSC vide Notice dated 02-06-2025. There is no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of scores at any stage. Tier-I: Computer Based Examination Subject: No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time A. General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 | 50 | 1 hour (Sectional timer: 15 min per section) 1 hour 20 min for scribe-eligible PwBD candidates B. General Awareness: 25 | 50 C. Quantitative Aptitude: 25 | 50 D. English Comprehension: 25 | 50 Total: 100 | 200 Tier-I consists of Objective Type / MCQ questions, set in English and Hindi (except English Comprehension). Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer. Tier-II: Computer Based Examination Tier-II is conducted in Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III in separate shifts/days. Paper: Section / Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration Paper-I (Compulsory for all posts): Section-I: Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30+30 = 60 | 180 | Session-I: 2 hrs 15 min; Section-I: 1 hr timer Section-II: English Language & Comprehension + General Awareness: 45+25 = 70 | 210 | 1 hr timer Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test (qualifying, mandatory): 20 | 60 | 15 min Section-IV: Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) (qualifying, mandatory): - | - | Session-II: 15 min Paper-II (JSO / Statistical Investigator only): Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours Paper-III (AAO / AAcO only): G…

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online only at https://ssc.gov.in or through the mY SSC mobile application (available on Google Play Store). No other mode of application is accepted. Candidates who have not generated OTR on the new website must do so first. Once OTR is generated on the new website, it remains valid for all future examinations on that portal. Candidates are advised to opt for Aadhaar-based authentication during OTR. Aadhaar-authenticated candidates get significant exemptions: their applications are not rejected for photograph/signature standards, and they need not carry photo ID at the examination venue. Steps to Apply: • Generate One-Time Registration (OTR) at https://ssc.gov.in (mandatory; use Aadhaar-based authentication if possible) • Complete OTR profile and lock it • Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) including live photograph capture via camera • Upload scanned signature (JPEG/JPG, 10–20 KB, 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm) • Fill the Examination Specific Module (post preferences, exam centre choices - 3 centres within same region in order of priority) • Pay application fee of Rs. 100/- online (if applicable) by 23-06-2026 • Preview/Print the application to verify all details before final submission • Use the correction window (29-06 to 01-07-2026) if any correction is needed (chargeable) • Keep printout of application and all documents for at least 3 years Documents to Keep Ready for Document Verification (after final selection): • Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate…

Important Instructions

• Final allotment is based on merit-cum-preference, and no alternate post will be offered if a candidate fails post-specific standards after allotment. • OBC candidates claiming reservation must not belong to the creamy layer as on the closing date of application. • EWS certificate must be valid for FY 2026–27 and should be based on income for FY 2025–26. • PwBD candidates must choose the correct sub-category in the application form because no later change is allowed. • Scribe rules are strict: the scribe must complete OTR, be Aadhaar-authenticated, and cannot assist more than one candidate. • Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is available to eligible PwBD candidates. • Tentative answer keys can be challenged online by paying Rs. 100 per question within the specified period only. • No re-evaluation or re-checking of scores is available at any stage. • Candidates should preserve the application form and related documents for at least 3 years. • Candidature remains provisional until certificates and documents are verified by the Appointing Authority. • Fraudulent claims of reservation status may lead to debarment from all SSC examinations. • Any update in exam schedule or process will be communicated through the SSC website only. • Applications without the required fee, unless exempted, or incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important dates for SSC CGL 2026 Application Reopened at ssc.gov.in – Apply Online for 12,256 Group B & C Vacancies?

Date of Notification: 21-05-2026; Opening of Online Applications: 21-05-2026; Last Date for Submission of Online Applications: 22-06-2026 (23:00 hours); Reopened Online Applications: 23rd June to 25th June 2026; Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 26-06-2026 (23:00 hours); Window for Application Form Correction (with online payment): 29-06-2026 to 01-07-2026 (23:00 hours); Age Calculated As On: 01-08-2026; Educational Qualification Cut-off Date: 01-08-2026; Tier-I Computer Based Examination (Tentative): August – September, 2026; Tier-II Computer Based Examination (Tentative): December, 2026; 18 to 27 years: 02-08-1999 to 01-08-2008; 20 to 30 years: 02-08-1996 to 01-08-2006; 18 to 30 years: 02-08-1996 to 01-08-2008; 18 to 32 years (JSO): 02-08-1994 to 01-08-2008

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