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SSC CGL Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 17,000+ Posts, Eligibility, Salary, Apply Online
By Urmila Samal Updated: 22/7/2026 10 min read
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Recruitment 2026 notification for various Group B and Group C posts in different Ministries and Government Departments.
Important Dates
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Notification Release: 21 May 2026
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Online Application Starts: 21 May 2026
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Last Date to Apply: 22 June 2026
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Fee Payment Last Date: As per notification
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Tier-I Exam: To be announced
Vacancy Details
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Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
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Exam Name: Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
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Total Vacancies: Approximately 12,256 (Tentative; post-wise and category-wise breakdowns will be released later).
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Job Location: All India
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
Some posts require subjects like Statistics, Mathematics or Economics.
Age Limit
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
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Maximum Age: 27–32 Years (depends on the post)
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules.
Application Fee
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General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
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SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Nil
Salary
Selected candidates will receive Pay Level 4 to Level 8 under the 7th CPC.
Salary ranges approximately from ₹25,500 to ₹1,42,400 per month.
Selection Process
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Tier-I Computer Based Test
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Tier-II Computer Based Test
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination (where applicable)
- Tier-I Computer Based Test
- Tier-II Computer Based Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination (where applicable)
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Register using your email and mobile number.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Upload photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the confirmation page.
Important Links
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Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in
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Apply Online: https://ssc.gov.in/login
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Comments & Discussion (2)
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Vikram SinghJuly 12, 2026
Very detailed guide. The reference books section is spot on! I will suggest NCERT class 11 economics book too.
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Deepika VermaJuly 11, 2026
Is the exam pattern changing this year for civil services? Please update.
Table of Contents
- 1. Understand the Exam Pattern
- 2. Standard Reading List
- 3. Regular Answer Writing practice
