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SSC CGL (Graduate Level-12256 Various Posts) Exam Date & Admit Card 2026 Released, Check Now

SSC CGL Exam Date & Admit Card 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC CGL 2026 Notification on 21 May 2026 on its official website, ssc.gov.in. The recruitment exam is conducted to select eligible graduates for various Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments and organizations. SSC CGL is one of the most popular government recruitment examinations in India for candidates seeking central government jobs. The online application process started on 21 May 2026 and continued until 22 June 2026. The SSC CGL Tier-1 CBT exam schedule has now been released, and the examination is scheduled to be conducted from 30 September to 30 October 2026 in multiple shifts across various examination centres.

Candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university are eligible to apply, subject to the post-wise eligibility requirements. The SSC CGL selection process includes multiple stages, including Tier-1, Tier-2 and Document Verification. Candidates who successfully qualify the required stages may be appointed to posts such as Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, Auditor, Tax Assistant and other Group B and Group C positions in the central government.

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment OrganizationStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam NameCombined Graduate Level Examination 2026
Post CategoryGroup B & Group C
Vacancies12256
Job LocationAll India
Pay ScalePay Level-8 (Rs. 47600 to 151100/-)
Admit Card Date25 June 2026
Exam Date30 September- 30 October 2026
CategorySSC CGL Exam Date & Admit Card 2026
Official Websitessc.gov.in

Important Dates

  • Notification Release Date: 21 May 2026
  • Online Application Start: 21 May 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 22 June 2026
  • Apply Re-Open Date: 23 to 25 June 2026
  • Correction / Edit Form Date: 01 to 03 July 2026
  • Tier-I Exam Date: 30 September- 30 October 2026
  • Tier-II Exam Date: December 2026

Application Fee

  • Gen / OBC: ₹100/-
  • SC/ST/PwD/Female: ₹0/-
  • Correction Fee First Time: ₹200/-
  • Correction Fee Second Time: ₹500/-
  • Mode of Payment: Online 

Age Limit Details

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 27 Years (Post Wise)
  • Maximum Age: 32 Years (Post Wise)
  • Age Limit as on : 01 August 2026
  • The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.

Educational Qualification

Post NameQualification
Graduate Level Various PostsAny Graduation Degree

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancies
Graduate Level Various Posts12256

Selection Process

The selection process includes the following stages:

  • Tier-I Written Exam
  • Tier-II Written Exam
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

Tier-I Exam:

  • Negative Marking : 1/4th
  • Exam Mode : Objective Type (CBT)
SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
General Intelligence and Reasoning2550  01 Hour
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude 2550
English Comprehension2550
Grand Total10020001 Hour

Tier-II Exam Pattern:

PaperSessionSectionSubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Paper-I (Compulsory)-For All PostsSession-I (02:15 Hours)Section-IMathematical Abilities3018001 Hour
Reasoning and General Intelligence30
Section-IIEnglish Language and Comprehension4521001 Hour
General Awareness25
Section-IIIComputer Knowledge Test206015 Mins
Session-II (15 Minutes)Section-IVData Entry Speed TestOne Data Entry Task
Paper-II (Only For JSO & Statistical Investigator)Statistics10020002 Hours
Paper-III (For Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer)General Studies (Finance and Economics)10020002 Hours

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Download Exam Date Notice & Admit Card Link

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