Staff Selection Commission — Department of Personnel and Training
The Staff Selection Commission has issued an official recruitment notification for Combined Graduate Level (CGL), announcing a total of 12,256 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 21 May 2026 and closes on 22 June 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Graduate Degree from a recognized university and be within the prescribed age limit of Generally 18-32 years (post-specific variations apply per official notification), with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Pay Level 4 to 8 (as per 7th CPC). The selection procedure comprises Computer Based Test (Tier-1 and Tier-2) followed by Document Verification. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 01 Aug 2026 |
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the tentative examination schedule for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026 recruitment. Candidates preparing for the examination should note the following timeline:
| Examination Tier | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Tier-1 | August - September 2026 |
| Tier-2 | December 2026 |
The SSC CGL 2026 recruitment process aims to fill 12,256 vacancies across various Group B and Group C posts. The recruitment is conducted as an online Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates must monitor the official website at ssc.gov.in for specific city intimation and admit card releases.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 2026-05-21 |
| Application Last Date | 2026-06-22 |
| Tier-1 Exam | August-September 2026 |
| Tier-2 Exam | December 2026 |
The examination follows a standardized pattern assessing candidates in Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, and General Awareness. Key points to remember:
Admit cards are expected to be available for download on the official SSC website approximately 7 to 10 days prior to the examination date.
The commission has announced a total of 12,256 vacancies for the CGL 2026 recruitment cycle.
The official notification and examination calendar are available on the SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
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