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SSC CGL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online (12,256 Vacancies) – Last Date 22 June

Posted: 3 June 2026 Category: Jobs
Organization Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Total Vacancy 12,256
Last Date to Apply 22 June 2026
Job Location All India

Important Dates

Online Application Start
21 May 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
22 June 2026 (up to 11:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment
23 June 2026 (up to 11:00 PM)
Correction Window
29 June to 1 July 2026
Tier-I Exam Date (CBT)
August – September 2026
Tier-II Exam Date
December 2026
Admit Card Available
Before Exam

Application Fees

General / OBC / EWS₹ 100/-
SC / ST / PH₹ 0/-
All Category Female₹ 0/-
Correction Charge (First Time)₹ 200/-
Correction Charge (Second Time)₹ 500/-

Age Limits & Relaxations

Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
27 to 32 Years (Post-wise)

Age relaxation is applicable as per the official SSC CGL 2026 Recruitment Rules (e.g., +3 years for OBC, +5 years for SC/ST).

Recruitment Overview

SSC CGL is a major Indian central government exam. It recruits graduates for prestigious Group B and C positions, such as Income Tax Inspectors and CBI officers, across various ministries.

Mode of Selection / Exam Stages

Physical Measurement & Endurance Standards (PST/PET)

Parameter Male Female

Vacancy Details & Eligibility (Total Posts: 12,256)

Post Name Department Eligibility Criteria
Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) Indian Audit & Accounts Department (CAG) Bachelor's Degree in any stream. (Desirable: CA/CS/MBA/M.Com).
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) Ministry of Statistics Bachelor's Degree with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level OR Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as a subject.
Inspector (Income Tax / CGST / Preventive / Examiner) & All Other Posts CBDT, CBIC, CBI, Ministry of Railways, MEA, IB, etc. Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
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Step-by-Step Instruction Guide

  1. Step 1: Check Eligibility — Scroll up and review the qualification requirements, vacancy posts, and age limit criteria.
  2. Step 2: Access the Application Form — Scroll up to the Important Useful Links table.
  3. Step 3: Click Apply Online — Click the "Apply Online" action button to redirect to the official registration page.
  4. Step 4: Register & Upload Files — Register yourself on the official Staff Selection Commission (SSC) portal, fill in all required fields, and upload clean passport photos/signatures.
  5. Step 5: Fee Payment & Printout — Complete payment of the application fees and make a printout of the confirmation page for reference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The last date to submit the online application form is 22 June 2026 (up to 11:00 PM). However, candidates have until 23 June 2026 to make the online fee payment. It is highly advised not to wait until the last minute to avoid server issues on the official SSC portal.
For most of the posts (like Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer), you need a standard Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university. A few specific posts, like the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), require a Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard level.
The age limit depends on the specific post you are applying for, but it generally ranges from 18 to 32 years (calculated as of 01 August 2026). Government rules provide age relaxations for reserved categories: an additional 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
The application fee is ₹100 for General, EWS, and OBC male candidates. The fee is completely exempted (₹0) for all female candidates across all categories, as well as for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories.
The Staff Selection Commission has announced 12,256 tentative vacancies for the 2026 recruitment cycle. These vacancies are spread across various prestigious Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries and departments.
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