SSC CGL Exam Date & Admit Card 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC CGL 2026 Notification on 21 May 2026 on its official website, ssc.gov.in. The recruitment exam is conducted to select eligible graduates for various Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments and organizations. SSC CGL is one of the most popular government recruitment examinations in India for candidates seeking central government jobs. The online application process started on 21 May 2026 and continued until 22 June 2026. The SSC CGL Tier-1 CBT exam schedule has now been released, and the examination is scheduled to be conducted from 30 September to 30 October 2026 in multiple shifts across various examination centres.
Candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university are eligible to apply, subject to the post-wise eligibility requirements. The SSC CGL selection process includes multiple stages, including Tier-1, Tier-2 and Document Verification. Candidates who successfully qualify the required stages may be appointed to posts such as Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, Auditor, Tax Assistant and other Group B and Group C positions in the central government.
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 |
| Post Category | Group B & Group C |
| Vacancies | 12256 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-8 (Rs. 47600 to 151100/-) |
| Admit Card Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 30 September- 30 October 2026 |
| Category | SSC CGL Exam Date & Admit Card 2026 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date:Â 21 May 2026
- Online Application Start:Â 21 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply:Â 22 June 2026
- Apply Re-Open Date: 23 to 25 June 2026
- Correction / Edit Form Date: 01 to 03 July 2026
- Tier-I Exam Date:Â 30 September- 30 October 2026
- Tier-II Exam Date:Â December 2026
Application Fee
- Gen / OBC: ₹100/-
- SC/ST/PwD/Female: ₹0/-
- Correction Fee First Time: ₹200/-
- Correction Fee Second Time: ₹500/-
- Mode of Payment:Â OnlineÂ
Age Limit Details
- Minimum Age:Â 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 27 Years (Post Wise)
- Maximum Age: 32 Years (Post Wise)
- Age Limit as on : 01 August 2026
- The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level Various Posts | Any Graduation Degree |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level Various Posts | 12256 |
Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Tier-I Written Exam
- Tier-II Written Exam
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
Tier-I Exam:
- Negative Marking : 1/4th
- Exam Mode :Â Objective Type (CBT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | Â Â 01 Hour |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Grand Total | 100 | 200 | 01 Hour |
Tier-II Exam Pattern:
| Paper | Session | Section | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I (Compulsory)-For All Posts | Session-I (02:15 Hours) | Section-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 180 | 01 Hour |
| Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | |||||
| Section-II | English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 210 | 01 Hour | ||
| General Awareness | 25 | |||||
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 Mins | ||
| Session-II (15 Minutes) | Section-IV | Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | – | ||
| Paper-II (Only For JSO & Statistical Investigator) | – | – | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 02 Hours |
| Paper-III (For Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer) | – | – | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | 02 Hours |
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Download Exam Date Notice & Admit Card Link
| Download Tier-I Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |