SSC CGL 2026 latest update: SSC’s 12 September notice scheduled Tier I for 30 September–30 October 2026. The 24 September vacancy statement totals 10,731 tentative vacancies. Application and correction windows have passed. Check your individual exam date and certificate through SSC’s official login.
SSC CGL 2026 at a glance
| Item | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Authority | Staff Selection Commission |
| Examination | Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 |
| Latest vacancy statement reviewed | 10,731 tentative posts, 24 September 2026 |
| Online application window | 21 May–22 June 2026 — closed |
| Correction window | 29 June–1 July 2026 — closed |
| Tier I schedule | 30 September–30 October 2026 |
| Tier II | December 2026 in the original tentative schedule; no exact date verified here |
| Age / qualification reference date | 1 August 2026 |
| Pay levels | Levels 4–8, depending on the post |
Sources: 12 September exam schedule; 24 September tentative vacancies.
What to check in the 2026 rules
The current notice includes 15-minute Tier I subject timers, Tier II Paper III for shortlisted audit/accounts candidates, regional-language requirements for State Cadre audit/accounts posts, and a specific degree-subject list for Statistical Investigator Grade II. These points should be checked against the actual 2026 notice instead of assuming an older preparation guide still applies.
Notification PDF and later amendments
Download the official CGL 2026 notification (132-page PDF). Its original Tier I period was August–September. Use the later 12 September schedule for the 30 September–30 October window. The 21 September city/admission-certificate notice provides candidate-login and scribe instructions.
Vacancies and posts
The initial notification mentioned approximately 12,256 vacancies. The later 24 September statement totals 10,731 and explicitly warns that final vacancies may vary. Use the post/category rows in that statement; do not present either figure as final or invent a State-wise allocation.
The listed post groups include audit/accounts officers, assistants/ASOs, inspectors, statistical posts, auditors/accountants, tax assistants, Postal/Sorting Assistants and specified clerical posts. Availability, qualification and pay depend on the exact post and department.
Eligibility and age
The four unrelaxed age ranges are 18–27, 20–30, 18–30 and 18–32, assigned by post and assessed on 1 August 2026. Qualifications must also be possessed by that date. JSO, Statistical Investigator and State Cadre audit/accounts posts have requirements beyond a generic graduation statement.
Read the eligibility guide for birth-date ranges, relaxation conditions and specific qualifications. Physical/medical standards and nationality rules also matter before choosing preferences.
Application, fee and corrections
The notice set applications for 21 May–22 June 2026, closing at 23:00, and online fee payment through 23 June at 23:00. The fee was ₹100 with specified exemptions. The correction window ran 29 June–1 July, closing at 23:00. These are past windows, not a live application invitation.
See the application guide for exemptions, correction charges and records to retain. Use SSC for any account or application-status query.
Exam pattern and syllabus
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 minutes |
Tier II Paper I is compulsory for all posts. Statistics Paper II applies to the specified shortlisted statistical posts; Finance and Economics Paper III applies to shortlisted audit/accounts posts. Computer Knowledge and DEST have qualifying conditions.
Use the full scheme and timing tables and subject-wise syllabus. Negative marking differs between the tiers and papers.
Salary and post preferences
| Level | Basic-pay range | Illustrative posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 8 | ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 | Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer |
| Level 7 | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 | Specified ASO and Inspector posts; CBI Sub-Inspector |
| Level 6 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | JSO, Statistical Investigator Grade II, Divisional Accountant and other listed posts |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200–₹92,300 | Auditor / Accountant / Junior Accountant |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 | Postal/Sorting Assistant, Tax Assistant, specified SSA/UDC posts |
Review the salary explanation and post conditions before submitting preferences. A higher pay level does not remove a language, qualification or physical requirement.
City details and admission certificates
The 21 September notice directs candidates to SSC’s designated login for city details and says certificates will tentatively be available two/three days before the respective examination date. The own-scribe mapping deadline stated there was 24 September 2026 at 23:00 and has passed. Read the official notice for fresh-registration and entry-pass conditions; do not treat the expired mapping date as still open.
Results, answer keys and historical papers
Check SSC’s current notice board and candidate login for answer keys, objections and results. The documents cited here do not establish a 2026 result date or cut-off. Earlier-cycle results and previous-year papers must retain their original recruitment/paper year. A past paper is preparation material, not proof of the current timing or selection rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current Tier I window?
The 12 September notice schedules 30 September–30 October 2026.
Are there 12,256 or 10,731 vacancies?
The original notice stated approximately 12,256; the later 24 September statement totals 10,731 tentative vacancies. Final vacancies may vary.
Can I apply now?
The 2026 notification’s application and correction deadlines have passed.
Is a 2027 notification confirmed here?
No. This review verifies the 2026 cycle only.
Preparing for SSC CGL 2027?
No CGL 2027 notification has been verified in this review. Use the current syllabus for early preparation, but do not treat 2026 age dates, qualifications, vacancies, deadlines or paper rules as confirmed 2027 requirements. This permanent guide will retain its URL when the next official cycle is researched.