SSC CGL 2026 notification
Status: 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.
Vacancies: 10,731 (2026) – Tentative. The notice gave about 12,256; the figure was revised on 24 Sept 2026 (UR 4,412, OBC 2,772, SC 1,715, EWS 1,028, ST 804). Final numbers can still change.
Important dates
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Notification published | 21 May 2026 | CGL 2026 |
| Online application | 21 May 2026 to 22 Jun 2026 | The original last date (22 June, 11 pm) was later extended to 25 June 2026 |
| Extended last date to apply | 25 Jun 2026 | Window reopened from 23 June (11 pm) to 25 June 2026 (11 pm) |
| Application correction window | 29 Jun 2026 to 1 Jul 2026 | As in the original notice. It may have shifted after the extension. |
| Tentative vacancies revised to 10,731 | 24 Sep 2026 | |
| Tier 1 exam city slip | 21 Sep 2026 | |
| Tier 1 (CBE) | 30 Sep 2026 to 30 Oct 2026 | Schedule notice dated 12.09.2026 |
| Tier 2 (CBE) | Dec 2026 (tentative) |
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC / EWS (men) | Rs 100 |
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
How to apply
- Open the official website (ssc.gov.in) and register / log in.
- Fill the SSC CGL application form, choose posts and exam centres, upload photo and signature as the notice asks.
- Pay the fee (if applicable) before the last date and save the confirmation page.
- Check the SSC CGL age limit and eligibility before applying.
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Official links
- SSC official website
- CGL 2026 notice (official PDF)
- CGL 2026 Tier 1 schedule notice, 12 Sept 2026 (official PDF)
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.