SSC CGL
Staff Selection CommissionClosed
Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 — the older Aug–Sep Tier-I forecast must not be treated as a current schedule.Tentative vacancies: 10,731 as listed by SSC on 24 Sep 2026; check the latest SSC examination notices for the current stage.
Important Dates
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Vacancies & Posts
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Total Vacancies10,731 (tentative; SSC vacancy list dated 24 Sep 2026)Reported pay Not confirmed
Not taken from an official pay circular — treat as approximate.
| Pay Level | Pay Band | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 8 | ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 | Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer |
| Level 7 | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 | Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (Income Tax), Inspector (Central Excise/GST), Inspector (Preventive Officer/Examiner), Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector (CBI), Inspector (Posts), Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) |
| Level 6 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | Executive Assistant, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Sub Inspector (NIA), Sub-Inspector/JIO (Narcotics Control Bureau), Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade II, Office Superintendent, Section Head (DGFT) |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200–₹92,300 | Auditor, Accountant / Junior Accountant |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 | Postal/Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant (UDC), Senior Administrative Assistant, Tax Assistant, Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) |
Figures are 7th CPC pay-matrix bands (basic pay only) — actual in-hand adds Dearness Allowance (currently ~58% of basic) and House Rent Allowance (8–24% by city class).
Who Can Apply
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- Group C posts: 18–27 years
- Group B posts (like Inspector, ASO): up to 30 years
- Statistical posts: up to 32 years
- Exact limit depends on your specific post — always confirm against the current notification
Application fee
What You Need
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- 📷 Photo3.5 cm × 4.5 cm · 20–50 KB · JPEG/JPG
- ✍️ Signature4 cm × 2 cm · 10–20 KB · JPEG/JPG — signed on white paper, black ink pen
- 💳 Application FeeRs 100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates.Fully exempt for all women candidates (any category), SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen.
How to Apply
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View Official Notification ↗- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in with mobile, email, Aadhaar/ID and Class 10 details
- Log in with your OTR credentials and fill the CGL application form
- Select up to 3 exam centres and your category/post preferences
- Upload your photo and signature to spec
- Pay the fee online — ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS; free for women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen
- Review and submit — download the confirmation page
Exam Pattern
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Tier I: 60 minutes. Tier II Paper I: 120 minutes (2 hours), with sectional/module time-locks inside. · Negative Marking: Tier I: -0.50 per wrong answer. Tier II: -1 mark per wrong answer in Section I, Section II, and the Computer Knowledge module of Section III; -0.50 per wrong answer in Paper II (JSO-specific paper). No negative marking on the DEST/typing component. · Passing Marks: N/A — merit-based/normalized ranking, no fixed qualifying %. (Candidates must, however, clear a minimum qualifying score set separately each year per category in Tier I to be shortlisted for Tier II — this is a variable, not a fixed universal percentage.)
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier I (single paper, 4 sections) | 100 questions, 200 marks total — General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, 25 questions/50 marks each, each section under its own 15-minute time-lock |
| Tier II Paper I, Section I (Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning) | part of 150 questions/450 marks total for Paper I; negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Tier II Paper I, Section II (English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness) | part of the same 150Q/450 marks; negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Tier II Paper I, Section III (Computer Knowledge Module + Data Entry Speed Test Module) | qualifying in nature; Computer Knowledge module has negative marking of 1 mark/wrong answer, DEST is a typing test with no negative marking |
| Tier II Paper II (for Junior Statistical Officer post only) | separate paper; not taken by other post applicants |
Syllabus
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Computer-Based Test (CBT/online), two tiers — Tier I (screening) and Tier II (main).
Career
Not an official timeline — a commonly cited estimate.
- Inspector / ASO level → Superintendent / Officer grade — around 5–7 years
- Superintendent / Officer → Assistant-Commissioner-equivalent — around 12–17 years
- Further promotions happen through seniority, departmental exams, and Limited Departmental Competitive Exams (LDCE)
Source & Verification
FAQs
Is Tier I of SSC CGL just a qualifying round, or does its score count toward the final merit?
Tier I is used only to shortlist candidates for Tier II — the final selection merit is built from Tier II (Paper I, plus Paper II only for Junior Statistical Officer aspirants).
Why does each section in Tier I have its own 15-minute limit instead of one 60-minute pool?
SSC locks each 25-question section to exactly 15 minutes so candidates can't spend extra time on a strong section at the expense of a weak one — you must move on when the section timer ends even if time remains unused.
Do I need to clear the Computer Knowledge and typing modules separately, or do they add to my score?
They're qualifying only — you must clear the minimum standard (and, for Tax Assistant posts, hit the required typing speed), but marks from these modules are not added to your merit score.
Is the application fee different for different posts within CGL?
No — the Rs 100 fee (with the standard women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM exemptions) applies uniformly regardless of which CGL posts you opt for; only the Tier II paper combination differs by post (JSO vs all other posts).
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