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SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)
Information last verified: September 2026 · Always verify on the official portal before payment.
Recruitment exam for graduate-level posts in central government ministries and departments.
Conducted by
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Age Limit
18–32 depending on post (Auditor/UDC: 18–27; most Group B: 18–30; JSO: 18–32; ASO CSS/MEA: 20–30). Cut-off 1 Aug of exam year. SC/ST +5, OBC +3.
Education
Bachelor's degree any stream. JSO: Statistics subject or 60% Maths in 12th. Statistical Investigator: Statistics/Maths/Economics subjects.
Application Fee
Rs. 100 online (UPI/net-banking/debit). Exempt: all women, SC, ST, PwBD, eligible ESM.
Documents Needed
- Live photo + signature (SSC uploader specs)
- 12th/degree certificates
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable
- PwD certificate if applicable
- Aadhaar (ID verification)
How to Apply
- One Time Registration on ssc.gov.in
- Login when CGL notification opens (usually ~June)
- Fill post preferences carefully — decides allocation
- Pay fee, submit, print confirmation
Selection Process
- Tier-I CBT (100 Q, 200 marks, 60 min, -0.50) — screening
- Tier-II Paper-I compulsory (merit) + Paper-II Statistics (JSO posts only)
- Computer Knowledge + DEST modules where applicable
- Document Verification — no interview
Exam Pattern
same as selection compressed
Correction Window
~3 days after closing. Rs. 200 first correction, Rs. 500 second. Only latest paid application counts.
Admit Card
Online only on ssc.gov.in, ~3–7 days before exam; city info ~2 weeks before. Never by post.
Download admit card — candidate loginResult
Stage-wise merit PDFs + cut-offs on ssc.gov.in Results; answer keys first (challenge Rs. 50–100/Q), final marks via login.
Check result — candidate loginWho can apply
Bachelor's degree in any stream.
How the yearly cycle usually works
- Notification usually released around June-July.
- Exam is conducted in multiple tiers over several months.
- extend typical_cycle with Tier-I usually ~Aug–Sep, Tier-II ~Dec (pattern only — check annual calendar).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for SSC CGL 2026?▾
Register on ssc.gov.in (One Time Registration), then log in and apply when the CGL 2026 notification opens (usually around June–July). Fill personal + academic + post preferences, pay the fee (SC/ST/PwD/women exempt) and take a printout.
What is the SSC CGL eligibility?▾
You must hold a Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university. Age: 18–32 depending on the post (some posts require 20–30 or 18–27). Age relaxations apply for reserved categories.
Which posts are filled through SSC CGL?▾
Popular posts include Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer (CSS/MEA), Auditor (CAG), Assistant Enforcement Officer (ED), Sub-Inspector (CBI/NIA), Statistical Investigator, Inspector (CBIC), and Divisional Accountant. Post allocation depends on your merit + preference.
What is the SSC CGL exam pattern?▾
Tier 1 (objective, 60 min, 200 marks) + Tier 2 (objective + descriptive papers of 3 hours each — mandatory for all + additional papers for JSO / AAO). No interview — final selection is based on Tier 1 + Tier 2 combined merit.
What is the SSC CGL Income Tax Inspector salary?▾
An Income Tax Inspector (ITI) is in pay level 7 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400 basic) with total in-hand around Rs. 55–70k depending on city HRA — one of the most sought-after CGL posts.