SSC CGL 2026 notification out for 12,256 vacancies; registration begins at for Group B and C posts

SSC CGL registration: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the SSC CGL 2026 examination, opening the door for thousands of graduates seeking government jobs across India. Along with the notification, the Commission has also started the online application process for recruitment to several Group B and Group C posts in ministries, departments and government offices.

Candidates can now submit their applications through the official SSC portal from May 21, 2026. The recruitment drive is expected to fill nearly 12,256 vacancies, making it one of the biggest government recruitment examinations of the year.

SSC CGL 2026 registration begins

As per the schedule released by the Commission, the online registration process will remain open till June 22, 2026, up to 11 pm. Applicants will also be able to pay the online application fee till June 23, 2026.

The Commission has further announced that candidates will get an opportunity to make corrections in their submitted forms through a correction window that will remain active from June 29 to July 1, 2026.

SSC clarified that the vacancy count released currently is tentative. Detailed category-wise and post-wise vacancy information will be issued separately on the official website in the coming days.

SSC CGL 2026: Important dates

SSC CGL Tier-I and Tier-II exam schedule

The SSC CGL Tier-I examination is scheduled to be conducted between August and September 2026 in computer-based mode. Candidates who qualify in the first stage will appear for the Tier-II examination, which is tentatively planned for December 2026.

The Commission is expected to announce the results after completion of each stage of the examination process.

Every year, SSC conducts the Combined Graduate Level Examination for recruitment to several prestigious central government posts including Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, Junior Statistical Officer and other positions.

SSC CGL 2026: Steps to apply

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process:

1. Visit the official SSC website.
2. Click on the SSC CGL 2026 application link available on the homepage.
3. Complete the one-time registration process if not already registered.
4. Fill in personal, academic and communication details carefully.
5. Upload scanned documents including photograph and signature.
6. Pay the application fee through online mode.
7. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future use.

Aspirants can click on the link provided here to apply for the SSC CGL exam 2026.

Candidates can click on the link provided here to download the SSC CGL notification 2026.

Candidates advised to check eligibility carefully

The Commission has advised candidates to read the detailed notification thoroughly before submitting applications. Applicants should carefully verify eligibility conditions, educational qualifications, age criteria and examination rules mentioned in the official notification.

With more than 12,000 expected vacancies and recruitment for several sought-after central government posts, the SSC CGL 2026 examination is likely to witness massive participation from graduates across the country.

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