Upcoming
Exam: 1 Sept 2026
Staff Selection Commission
SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026
SSC CGL is the premier exam for Group B & C posts in Central Govt Ministries (Income Tax, CBI, MEA, etc.).
1. Important Dates
- Notification: June 16, 2026.
- Apply Online: June 16 - July 15, 2026.
- Tier-1 Exam: Sep - Oct 2026.
- Tier-2 Exam: Dec 2026.
2. Posts & Salary
Includes ASO in CSS/MEA ($70k+), Income Tax Inspector, Excise Inspector, Auditor, etc.
3. Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | View Notices |
| Apply Online | Login/Register |
| Syllabus | View Details |
| Answer Key | Check Here |
4. Preparation Strategy
- Maths: Kiran Previous Year 11000+ Questions (Must do).
- English: Blackbook of English Vocabulary + Plinth to Paramount.
- Reasoning: Previous Year Papers (Pinnacle/Kiran).
- GK: Lucent GK + Blackbook of General Awareness.
- Mocks: Testbook CGL Tier-1 Full Tests.
- Tier-II: Merit Decider. Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge.
[!NOTE] Candidates should keep their OBC/EWS/SC/ST certificates ready before the closing date of application (April 2026).
Important Dates
Exam Timeline
Notification Released16 June 2026
Application Starts16 June 2026
Application Ends15 July 2026
Exam Date1 September 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Age Criteria
18-27/30/32 Years (Post wise)
Qualification
Education
Bachelor's Degree in any stream
Attempts
Limits
No Limit
How to Apply
Follow this step-by-step guide to fill the SSC CGL 2026 application form correctly.
Documents Required
- Scanned Passport Size Photo (20-50kb, JPG)
- Scanned Signature (10-20kb, JPG)
- Class 10th & 12th Marksheets
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
Syllabus & Pattern
Download Official Syllabus
The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF.
Download Notification PDF