SSC CGL Recruitment 2026: Government job opportunity in the central government, recruitment announcement for more than 12 thousand posts. Big good news has come out for the youth who want to get a good government job in the central government. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced recruitment for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. Under this recruitment, a total of 12256 posts of Group B and Group C categories will be filled in various ministries and departments.
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026: 12256 posts of Group B and Group C categories
For which posts will recruitment be done?
Recruitment will be done in several departments of the central government through SSC CGL. Which mainly includes the following posts:
- Income Tax Inspector
- GST Inspector
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
- Auditor
- Accountant
- Sub Inspector (CBI/NIA)
- Tax Assistant including recruitment to other posts
Educational Qualification and Selection Process
Total Vacancies: 12,256 (tentative)
Age Limit: 18 to 32 years (varies by post) as of August 1, 2026
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University
Application Fee – General / OBC / EWS: ₹100SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Exempted
Selection Process – The selection process consists of two primary stages:
- Tier 1 Exam: Computer-Based Test (Qualifying in nature)
- Tier 2 Exam: Computer-Based Test (Merit-ranking)
To apply for this recruitment, the candidate must have completed graduation from any recognized university. Some specific posts may also require a special subject or skill test. The recruitment process will first consist of Tier-1 Computer Based Test (CBT), then Tier-2 Exam and finally Skill Test / CPT (for specific posts), after which document verification will be done.
Important dates
- Online application starts: Starting today i.e. 21 May 2026
- Last date to apply: 22 June 2026
- Tier-1 Exam: August-September 2026
- Tier-2 Exam: December 2026 (Probable)
Candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of SSC. SSC CGL 2026 is being considered a big opportunity for candidates preparing for government jobs. There is a lot of enthusiasm about this recruitment especially among the graduate youth.