SSC CGL 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Last updated: 3 November 2026 · Verified from official / cited sources
Latest notification
Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1)
Conducting body: Staff Selection Commission · Official website: https://ssc.gov.in/
SSC CGL 2026 important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | 21 May – 22 June 2026 (11 pm) |
| Fee payment last date | 23 June 2026 |
| Correction window | 29 June – 1 July 2026 |
| Tier-I (CBE) | 30 September – 30 October 2026 |
| Tier-II (CBE) | December 2026 (tentative) |
SSC CGL vacancies
| Post / category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Approximate vacancies in notice | 12,256 |
| Tentative vacancies list dated 24.09.2026 | 10,731 (UR 4,412 · SC 1,715 · ST 804 · OBC 2,772 · EWS 1,028) |
SSC CGL eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | Post-wise: 18–27, 18–30 or 18–32 years (see notice table); relaxations as per Govt of India rules |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree; some posts need specific subjects (e.g. Statistics for JSO) |
| Nationality | Indian citizen (or other categories listed in the notice) |
| Attempts | No limit within age |
Selection process
- Tier-I (qualifying, computer-based)
- Tier-II (Paper I compulsory; Paper II for JSO/SI; Paper III for AAO)
- Document verification
SSC CGL exam pattern
| Paper / section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Tier-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| Tier-I: General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Tier-I: Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| Tier-I: English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Tier-II Paper I – Section I: Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning | 30 + 30 | 180 |
| Tier-II Paper I – Section II: English + General Awareness | 45 + 25 | 210 |
| Tier-II Paper I – Section III: Computer Knowledge | 20 | 60 |
| Tier-II Paper I – Section IV: Data Entry Speed Test | 1 task | Qualifying |
| Tier-II Paper II: Statistics | 100 | 200 |
| Tier-II Paper III: General Studies (Finance & Economics) | 100 | 200 |
Tier-I: 60 minutes, 0.50 negative mark per wrong answer. Tier-II: 1 negative mark per wrong answer in Paper I Sections I and II.
SSC CGL syllabus
| Subject | Main topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, puzzles, non-verbal reasoning |
| General Awareness | History, polity, geography, economy, science, current affairs |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, data interpretation |
| English | Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, error spotting |
| Computer | Basics, software, internet, MS Office |
Topic list written by PEFS from the official scheme. Always match it with the latest notice.
How to apply and fee
- Open the official website: https://ssc.gov.in/
- Register with your mobile number and email, then fill the form.
- Upload photo, signature and documents as asked.
- Pay the fee online and print the final form.
Fee: ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempt.
Previous cut-offs
Cut-offs will be added here only after they are verified from an official result notice.
FAQs
How many vacancies are in SSC CGL 2026?
The tentative list dated 24.09.2026 shows 10,731 vacancies; the notice had said about 12,256.
When is SSC CGL Tier-II 2026?
December 2026 (tentative), as per the notice.
- SSC CGL 2026 notice (official PDF)
- SSC important notice 12.09.2026 (Tier-I schedule)
- SSC tentative vacancies 24.09.2026
PEFS is not the recruiting body. Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice.