Staff Selection Commission (SSC)Active Cycle: 2026

SSC CGL 2026: Combined Graduate Level Examination Hub

Consolidated topic cluster and evergreen milestone tracker for SSC CGL 2026: Combined Graduate Level Examination Hub. Access verified notification notices, tier-wise syllabus PDFs, admit card download links, answer key challenge windows, and official merit lists in one place.

Examination Overview & Key Credentials

Conducting Board	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Recruitment Year	2026
Active Lifecycle Stage	active
Category Stream	Central Jobs

Milestone Timeline Schedule

Milestone Stage	Scheduled Date	Status
Official Gazette Notification	15 October 2026	Completed
Online Application Window	15 October to 28 November 2026	Active
Tier-1 Computer Based Examination	January 2027	Scheduled
Tier-1 Admit Card & City Slip	December 2026	Upcoming
Final Result & Merit List	April 2027	Upcoming

Verified Satellite Notices in this Cycle

Recruitment Noticeactive

SSC CGL 2026 Online Application Form for 14,582 Group B and C Vacancies

Total Vacancies: 14,582 Posts

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Syllabus & Exam Patternactive

SSC CGL Syllabus 2026: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Detailed Exam Pattern PDF

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SSC CGL Admit Card 2026: Download Region-Wise Tier 1 Call Letter

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Complete Examination Pattern & Eligibility Blueprint

Staff Selection Commission conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination annually to recruit Group B and Group C officers into central ministries, administrative departments, and statutory bodies across India. This central hub provides authoritative coverage of the entire 2026 selection lifecycle.

Selection Process and Examination Tiers

The CGL recruitment consists of two mandatory stages. Tier-1 is a qualifying computer-based examination with 100 multiple-choice questions spanning General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Tier-2 is the scoring stage that determines final merit across Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Data Entry Speed.

Frequently Asked Questions about SSC CGL 2026: Combined Graduate Level Examination Hub

What is the educational qualification for SSC CGL 2026?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students are eligible provided their degree results are declared before the cutoff date.

What is the age limit for SSC CGL posts?

The general age bracket is 18 to 32 years as of the eligibility cutoff date. Age relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD categories per central government guidelines.

Is there negative marking in the SSC CGL Tier-1 exam?

Yes, 0.50 marks are deducted for every incorrect response in Tier-1. Tier-2 carries a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer in Section 1 and Section 2.