Short Knowledge The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the exam schedule for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. A total of 12,256 vacancies were notified for this recruitment. The application window was open from 21 May 2026 to 25 August 2026. The SSC CGL 2026 examination is scheduled to be held from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026. Candidates can check their exam date and other details through the link provided below.
| Staff Selection Commission (SSC) SSC CGL 2026 Exam Date Out Sarkarimashal.com |
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| Online Apply Start Date -; 21 May 2026 Online Apply Last Date :25 June 2026 Fee Payment Last Date : 26 June 2026 Correction Date : 01-03 July 2026 Exam Date : 30 September 2026 – 30 October 2026 Admit Card : Before Exam | General, EWS, OBC : Rs. 100/- SC, ST : 0/- All Category Female : 0/- Correction Charges : First Time : Rs. 200/- Second Time : Rs. 500/- Payment Mode (Online): You can pay using the following methods: Debit Card Credit Card Internet Banking IMPS |
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
| Age Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Considered As On | 01 August 2026 |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 27–32 Years (Post-wise) |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable as per SSC recruitment rules |
| Post Name | No. of Post |
| Combined Graduate Level CGL Examination | 12256 |
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 : Group Wise Post Details
| Classification of Post | Department | Name of Post |
| Group “B” | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG), provided it is completed in regular (non-distance) mode. | Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) |
| Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | |
| Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | |
| Central Secretariat Service | Assistant Section Officer | |
| Intelligence Bureau | Assistant Section Officer | |
| Ministry of Railways | Assistant Section Officer | |
| Ministry of External Affairs | Assistant Section Officer | |
| AFHQ | Assistant Section Officer | |
| Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Assistant Section Officer | |
| Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | |
| Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | Inspector of Income Tax | |
| Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | Inspector, (Central Excise) | |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | ||
| Inspector (Examiner) | ||
| Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Department of Revenue | Assistant Enforcement Officer | |
| Central Bureau of Investigation | Sub Inspector | |
| Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | Inspector Posts | |
| Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Inspector | |
| Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | |
| Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | Executive Assistant | |
| National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | Research Assistant | |
| Offices under C&AG | Divisional Accountant | |
| National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Sub Inspector | |
| Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer | |
| Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation. | Junior Statistical Officer | |
| Ministry of Home Affairs | Statistical Investigator Grade-II | |
| Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | Office Superintendent | |
| Director General of Foreign Trade | Section Head | |
| Group “C” | Offices under C&AG | Auditor |
| Offices under CGDA | Auditor | |
| Other Ministry/ Departments | Auditor | |
| Offices under C&AG | Accountant | |
| Controller General of Accounts | Accountant | |
| Other Ministry/ Departments | Accountant/ Junior Accountant | |
| Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | |
| Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres. | Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | |
| Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | Senior Administrative Assistant | |
| Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | Tax Assistant | |
| Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | Tax Assistant | |
| Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Sub-Inspector |
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026: Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Graduation in any stream with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at Class 12 level, OR a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a subject. |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized university. |
| All Other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university or institution. |
Mode of Selection
- Tier-I Written Exam
- Tier-II Written Exam
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Download SSC CGL Exam Date 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to check and download their SSC CGL Exam Date 2026:
- Visit SarkariMashal.com and open the Important Links section.
- Find and click on the SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 link.
- A new login page will open on the screen.
- Enter the required login details:
- Registration Number / Login ID
- Date of Birth / Password
- Captcha Code
- Click on the Login/Submit button.
- After successful login, the SSC CGL Exam Date will be displayed.
- Check your exam date and download the details for future reference.
- Candidates can also check the exam date through the official SSC website.
Important Links
| Download Exam Date | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Registration | Login |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
SSC CGL Exam Date 2026: Important Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Has the SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 been released? | Yes, the SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 has been officially released. |
| When was the SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 announced? | The exam date was announced on 12 September 2026. |
| When will the SSC CGL 2026 examination be conducted? | The examination is scheduled from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026. |
| Where can I check the SSC CGL Exam Date 2026? | Candidates can check the exam schedule on the official SSC website or through SarkariMashal.com. |
| What details are required to download the admit card? | Candidates may need their Registration Number / Roll Number, Password and Captcha Code to access the admit card. |
| What is the official website of SSC? | The official website of the Staff Selection Commission is ssc.gov.in. |