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SSC CGL 2026: Syllabus, Cut Off, Salary & Dates

SSC CGL fills Group B and Group C posts in central ministries, departments and offices, such as Assistant Section Officer, Income Tax/GST Inspector, Assistant Audit Officer, Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant and Postal Assistant. It is open to graduates and runs in two computer-based stages: Tier 1 is for shortlisting, and final merit is based on Tier 2. Some posts also need a computer proficiency or data entry skill check, followed by document verification.

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SSC CGL 2026 at a glance

Latest update: As of 28 Sept 2026: CGL 2026 Tier 1 runs from 30 Sept to 30 Oct 2026. City slips are out and admit cards are due just before each candidate's exam date. Tier 2 is tentatively in December 2026.

Conducted bySSC
Exam levelGraduate
Latest cycleSSC CGL 2026
Vacancies10,731 (2026)
Selection stagesTier 1 (CBT, for shortlisting) → Tier 2 (CBT: Paper I for all; Paper II for JSO/Statistical Investigator Gr-II; Paper III for AAO) → Computer Proficiency Test / Data Entry Skill Test (qualifying, within Tier 2) → Document verification
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SSC CGL 2026 important dates

EventDateNote
Notification published21 May 2026CGL 2026
Online application21 May 2026 to 22 Jun 2026The original last date (22 June, 11 pm) was later extended to 25 June 2026
Extended last date to apply25 Jun 2026Window reopened from 23 June (11 pm) to 25 June 2026 (11 pm)
Application correction window29 Jun 2026 to 1 Jul 2026As in the original notice. It may have shifted after the extension.
Tentative vacancies revised to 10,73124 Sep 2026
Tier 1 exam city slip21 Sep 2026
Tier 1 (CBE)30 Sep 2026 to 30 Oct 2026Schedule notice dated 12.09.2026
Tier 2 (CBE)Dec 2026 (tentative)

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How selection works

Tier 1 only shortlists candidates, and each post group has its own Tier 1 cut off. Final merit uses Tier 2 scores alone: Paper I Sections I and II (out of 390) for all posts, plus Paper II for JSO/Statistical Investigator and Paper III for AAO. Computer Knowledge and the Data Entry Speed Test are qualifying only. Scores from different shifts are normalised. Minimum qualifying marks are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS and 20% for others. Posts are then allotted on merit and the post preferences you give, with Computer Proficiency Test / DEST standards applied to the posts that need them. Document verification is done by the user departments. (CGL 2026 notice)

Frequently asked questions

Is there negative marking in SSC CGL?
Yes. In Tier 1, each wrong answer costs 0.50 marks. In Tier 2 Paper I, each wrong answer costs 1 mark (questions carry 3 marks). In Paper II (Statistics) and Paper III (Finance & Economics), each wrong answer costs 0.50 marks.
Are Tier 1 marks added to the final merit?
No. Tier 1 only shortlists candidates for Tier 2. Final merit comes from Tier 2 scores alone.
What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2026?
It depends on the post: 18-27 years for most Group C posts, 20-30 for ASO (CSS, Railways, MEA, AFHQ) and SI in CBI, 18-30 for most other Group B posts, and 18-32 for JSO. Age is counted as on 1 August 2026, and reserved categories get the usual relaxation.
Can final-year graduation students apply?
Yes, if they will have their degree by the cut-off date set in the notice. They must show proof at document verification.
Which is the highest-paid post in SSC CGL?
Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer, at Pay Level 8 (basic pay Rs 47,600). Next come Level 7 posts such as ASO, Income Tax Inspector and GST/Central Excise Inspector (basic pay Rs 44,900).
How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL 2026?
The tentative figure is 10,731, revised on 24 Sept 2026 from the roughly 12,256 in the notice. Vacancies can change until the final result.
When is the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam?
30 September to 30 October 2026, as per SSC's notice of 12 Sept 2026. Tier 2 is tentatively planned for December 2026.
Who needs to take Paper II and Paper III?
Paper II (Statistics) is only for candidates shortlisted for JSO and Statistical Investigator Grade-II. Paper III (Finance & Economics) is only for candidates shortlisted for Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer.

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Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice. Information here is compiled by the RBE team from official notices; last updated 27 Sep 2026.