SSC CGL 2026: Notification Coming Soon, Expected Vacancies, Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Notification: To Be Announced Vacancy: To Be Notified Tier I Exam: Expected Aug-Sep 2026
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SSC CGL 2026 Official Notification Coming Soon!

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026 notification in May-June 2026. The information below is based on previous year patterns and official sources. All details will be updated as soon as notification is released.

What is SSC CGL Examination 2026?

OrganizationStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post NameCombined Graduate Level (CGL) – Group B & C Posts
Total VacanciesTo Be Notified (Previous Year: ~8,000-10,000)
QualificationBachelor’s Degree in any discipline
Age Limit18-32/30/27 years (post-wise, as per notification)
Selection ProcessTier I → Tier II → Tier III (Descriptive) → Tier IV (Skill Test/DV)
Pay ScaleLevel-4 to Level-8 (₹29,200 – ₹1,42,400) as per post

📌 Note: The details provided are based on previous year patterns. Actual notification may have changes.

📅 Tentative Important Dates

Notification Release DateTo Be Announced (Expected May-June 2026)
Online Application StartTo Be Announced
Online Application Last DateTo Be Announced
Tier I Exam DateExpected August-September 2026
Tier II Exam DateExpected October-November 2026
Tier III (Descriptive) ExamExpected December 2026

⚠️ Note: All dates are tentative. Visit SSC official website for exact schedule.

📊 Post-wise Vacancy Details (Coming Soon)

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Vacancy Details Will Be Updated After Notification

SSC CGL 2026 official notification is yet to be released. Vacancies for various Group B & C posts will be announced with the notification.

Assistant Audit Officer

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Assistant Accounts Officer

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Income Tax Inspector

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Assistant Section Officer

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Statistical Investigator Gr II

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Auditor/Accountant

Coming Soon

Junior Statistical Officer

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Tax Assistant

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📌 Previous Year Total Vacancies (2024): Approximately 8,500-10,000 posts across various departments.

🎯 Eligibility Criteria (Based on Previous Pattern)

Nationality

Citizen of India✓ Eligible
Subject of Nepal/Bhutan✓ Eligible (with eligibility certificate)
Tibetan Refugee (before 1962)✓ Eligible (with eligibility certificate)
Indian origin migrants from specified countries✓ Eligible (with eligibility certificate)

Age Limit (Post-wise)

PostAge Limit
Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer18-30 years
Income Tax Inspector / Preventive Officer18-27 years
Statistical Investigator Gr II / Junior Statistical Officer18-32 years
Assistant Section Officer (CSS)20-27 years
Auditor / Accountant / Tax Assistant18-27 years
Other Group B & C Posts18-27/30 years (as applicable)

Age Relaxation

SC/ST5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)3 Years
PwBD (UR/EWS)10 Years
PwBD (OBC)13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)15 Years
Ex-ServicemenAs per government rules

Educational Qualification

Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts OfficerBachelor’s Degree + CA/CS/MBA (Finance) / Commerce background preferred
Statistical Investigator Gr II / Junior Statistical OfficerBachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one subject
All Other PostsBachelor’s Degree in any discipline from recognized university

📝 SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2026 (Based on Previous Pattern)

Tier I (Preliminary) – Computer Based Test (Objective)

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
General Intelligence & Reasoning255060 minutes
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Comprehension2550
Total10020060 min

Tier II (Mains) – Computer Based Test (Objective)

PaperSubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Paper 1Quantitative Abilities1002002 hours
Paper 2English Language & Comprehension2002002 hours
Paper 3Statistics1002002 hours
Paper 4General Studies (Finance & Economics)1002002 hours

Tier III (Descriptive Paper) – Pen & Paper Mode

SubjectEssay / Precis / Letter / Application Writing
Marks100
Duration60 minutes

Tier IV (Skill Test / Document Verification)

Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)For Tax Assistant posts – 8,000 key depressions per hour
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)For Assistant Section Officer posts – Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation
Document VerificationFor all shortlisted candidates

📌 Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer in Tier I & Tier II.

📌 Note: Paper 3 (Statistics) is only for candidates applying for Statistical Investigator Gr II. Paper 4 (Finance) is for Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer posts.

📚 Detailed Topic-Wise Syllabus (Click to Expand)

👇 Tap on any subject to see complete topic breakdown (Based on previous years)

🧠 General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 Q (Tier I)
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Verbal Reasoning
  • Analogies – Semantic, Symbolic, Figural
  • Classification – Odd one out
  • Series – Number, Alphabet, Figural Series
  • Coding-Decoding – Letter and number coding
  • Blood Relations – Family tree problems
  • Direction Sense – Distance and direction
  • Ranking & Ordering – Position based
  • Syllogism – Statements & Conclusions
Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Mirror and Water Images
  • Paper Cutting and Folding
  • Figure Completion
  • Embedded Figures
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Pattern Completion
  • Figure Matrix
Analytical & Problem Solving
  • Data Interpretation – Tables, graphs
  • Data Sufficiency – Minimum data required
  • Mathematical Operations – Interchange of symbols
  • Critical Thinking – Statements and assumptions
  • Decision Making – Puzzles
  • Statement – Arguments and Assumptions
🔢 Quantitative Aptitude 25 Q (Tier I) + 100 Q (Tier II Paper 1)
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Number System
  • Number System – LCM, HCF, Divisibility rules
  • Decimals and Fractions – Simplification
  • BODMAS – Order of operations
  • Square roots and Cube roots
  • Surds and Indices – Basic rules
Arithmetic
  • Ratio and Proportion – Basic to advanced
  • Percentages – Profit-Loss, Discount
  • Average – Basic to advanced
  • Time and Work – Efficiency, Pipes and Cisterns
  • Time and Distance – Speed, Trains, Boats and Streams
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Mensuration – Area, Volume of 2D & 3D shapes
Advanced Topics
  • Algebra – Basic identities, Linear equations
  • Geometry – Angles, Triangles, Circles
  • Trigonometry – Basic ratios, Heights & Distances
  • Data Interpretation – Tables, Bar graphs, Pie charts
  • Statistics – Mean, Median, Mode
  • Coordinate Geometry – Basics
📝 English Language & Comprehension 25 Q (Tier I) + 200 Q (Tier II Paper 2)
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Grammar
  • Error Spotting – Grammatical errors
  • Sentence Correction – Improve sentences
  • Fill in the Blanks – Articles, prepositions, verbs
  • Phrase Replacement – Correct phrase
  • Active-Passive Voice
  • Direct-Indirect Speech
Vocabulary
  • Synonyms & Antonyms – Word meaning
  • Idioms & Phrases – Meaning and usage
  • One Word Substitution
  • Spellings – Correct/Incorrect
  • Word Association – Related words
  • Cloze Test – Fill with appropriate words
Comprehension
  • Reading Comprehension – Passages based
  • Para Jumbles – Rearrange sentences
  • Sentence Completion – Logical completion
  • Error Recognition in paragraphs
🌍 General Awareness 25 Q (Tier I) High Weightage
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History & Culture
  • Ancient India – Indus Valley, Vedic Age, Mauryan & Gupta Empire
  • Medieval India – Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti Movement
  • Modern India – British Expansion, Revolt of 1857, Freedom Struggle
  • Art & Culture – Classical Dances, Music, Architecture
  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
Geography & Polity
  • Physical Geography – Himalayas, Rivers, Climate, Soils
  • Indian Polity – Constitution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights
  • Parliament & Judiciary – Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Supreme Court
  • Panchayati Raj – 73rd & 74th Amendments
  • Important Amendments
Economy & Current Affairs
  • Indian Economy – GDP, Inflation, Budget, Five Year Plans
  • Banking – RBI, Monetary Policy, Financial Institutions
  • Government Schemes – PM-KISAN, Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala
  • Current Affairs – National & International (Last 6 months)
  • Sports, Awards, Science & Technology
📊 Statistics (Paper 3) 100 Q (Tier II Paper 3)
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Probability & Distribution
  • Probability – Basic concepts, theorems
  • Random Variables – Discrete and continuous
  • Probability Distributions – Binomial, Poisson, Normal
  • Sampling Distribution – t, F, Chi-square
Statistical Methods
  • Measures of Central Tendency – Mean, Median, Mode
  • Measures of Dispersion – Range, Variance, SD
  • Correlation and Regression
  • Index Numbers – Types, construction
  • Time Series Analysis – Components, methods
Sampling & Inference
  • Sampling Methods – Simple random, stratified
  • Hypothesis Testing – t-test, F-test, Chi-square test
  • Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
  • Non-parametric Tests
💰 General Studies (Finance & Economics) – Paper 4 100 Q (Tier II Paper 4)
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Financial Accounting
  • Accounting Principles – Concepts, conventions
  • Journal, Ledger, Trial Balance
  • Financial Statements – P&L, Balance Sheet
  • Depreciation – Methods, accounting
  • Cost Accounting – Basic concepts
Economics
  • Microeconomics – Demand, Supply, Market
  • Macroeconomics – GDP, Inflation, Monetary Policy
  • Indian Economy – Sectors, Five Year Plans
  • Banking – RBI, Commercial Banks
  • Public Finance – Budget, Fiscal Policy
Financial Management
  • Capital Structure – Equity, Debt
  • Working Capital Management
  • Investment Decisions – NPV, IRR
  • Dividend Policy
  • Financial Markets – Primary, Secondary

📌 Total Marks: Tier I (200) + Tier II (600-800) + Tier III (100) = 900-1100 Marks

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💰 Post-wise Salary Structure

PostPay LevelPay Scale
Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts OfficerLevel-8₹47,600 – ₹1,42,400
Income Tax Inspector / Statistical Investigator Gr IILevel-7₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Assistant Section Officer (CSS)Level-7₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Inspector (Central Excise / Preventive Officer)Level-7₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Divisional Accountant / AuditorLevel-6₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Sub-Inspector (CBI)Level-6₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Junior Statistical OfficerLevel-6₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Tax Assistant / AccountantLevel-4₹29,200 – ₹92,300

💳 Application Fee (Previous Pattern)

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹100/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-ServicemenExempted

📌 Mode of Payment: Online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards.

📌 Note: Fee details will be confirmed in official notification.

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🔗 Important Links

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When will SSC CGL 2026 notification be released? +

SSC CGL 2026 official notification is expected in May-June 2026. This page will be updated immediately after release.

Q2. How many vacancies for SSC CGL 2026? +

Vacancies will be announced with the notification. Previous year had approximately 8,000-10,000 vacancies.

Q3. What is the educational qualification for SSC CGL? +

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Specific posts may have additional requirements (Commerce/Statistics for some posts).

Q4. What is the age limit for SSC CGL? +

Age limit varies by post – generally 18-27/30/32 years. Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories.

Q5. What is the selection process for SSC CGL? +

Tier I (Prelims) → Tier II (Mains) → Tier III (Descriptive) → Tier IV (Skill Test/Document Verification).

Q6. Is there negative marking in SSC CGL exam? +

Yes, 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer in Tier I and Tier II objective papers.

Q7. Where can I practice SSC CGL mock tests? +

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Q8. What is the salary for SSC CGL posts? +

Salary ranges from Level-4 (₹29,200) to Level-8 (₹47,600) basic pay plus allowances.

Q9. What is the application fee for SSC CGL? +

General/OBC/EWS: ₹100, SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted (based on previous pattern).

Q10. How can I stay updated about SSC CGL 2026? +

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