🏛️ Central Govt📍 All India✓ Verified Notice

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026

Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Advt No: SSC/CGL/2026/03

Quick Summary: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) invites online applications for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 for various Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts in different Ministries/Departments/Organizations of the Government of India. This is a golden opportunity for graduates aspiring for a career in the central government.

📅 Important Dates

Notification Date	N/A
Apply Start Date	10/03/2026
Apply Last Date	09/04/2026
Exam Date	15/07/2026

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC	₹100
SC / ST	Free
Female	Free

🎓 Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Required: Graduate

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.

Age Limits: 18 to 30 years.

⚡ Selection Process

1Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (CBE)

2Tier-II: Computer Based Examination (CBE)

3Tier-III: Pen & Paper Mode (Descriptive Paper)

4Tier-IV: Computer Proficiency Test/Data Entry Skill Test (where applicable) and Document Verification

📎 Required Documents

Scanned Passport size Photograph (recent, not more than 3 months old)
Scanned Signature
Matriculation/10th Class Certificate for Date of Birth proof
Bachelor's Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Disability Certificate (if applicable)

✍️ How to Apply Online

Candidates must apply online through the SSC official website. The application process involves registration, filling in personal details, educational qualifications, uploading scanned photograph and signature, and paying the application fee online.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2026?

The age limit varies for different posts, generally ranging from 18-27 years, 18-30 years, and 18-32 years as on 1st January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

What is the educational qualification required?

A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent is the minimum educational qualification for most posts.

Is there negative marking in SSC CGL Tier-I?

Yes, there is negative marking in Tier-I. For every wrong answer, 0.50 marks will be deducted.

Can final year students apply for SSC CGL 2026?

Candidates who are in their final year of graduation can apply, provided they possess the essential qualification on or before the cut-off date specified in the official notification.