SSC CGL 2026 Notification – Tier 1 Answer Key Out
Post Date : 05 November 2026
Latest update (4 November 2026): Tier-I response sheets and tentative answer keys out; challenges 4 to 7 Nov 2026.
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced 10,731 vacancies for Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Group B and Group C posts. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree are eligible. The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026 (post-wise, with category-wise relaxation). Applications were open online from 21 May 2026 to 25 June 2026 and are now closed. Selection will be through a Computer Based Examination (Tier-I and Tier-II) and Document Verification. The vacancy list is tentative and may change. All dates, fees, vacancy details and links for the SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 are given below. (Advt No: F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1)
| Post (Department) | Group / Pay Level | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Assistant Accounts Officer, State Cadre (C&AG) | Group B Gazetted / Level 8 | 253 | 60 | 28 | 125 | 38 | 504 |
| Assistant Audit Officer, State Cadre (C&AG) | Group B Gazetted / Level 8 | 247 | 63 | 29 | 125 | 40 | 504 |
| Assistant Audit Officer, Central Cadre (C&AG) | Group B Gazetted / Level 8 | 210 | 76 | 38 | 138 | 51 | 513 |
| Assistant / ASO (CAT) | Group B Non-Gazetted / Level 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| ASO (CVC) | Group B Non-Gazetted / Level 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
This recruitment has 3 selection stages, in the order shown below.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 1 Hour |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 1 Hour |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 1 Hour |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | 1 Hour |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 1 Hour |
- Matriculation certificate
- Educational qualification certificates
- Caste / category certificate (OBC non-creamy layer, EWS for FY 2026-27)
- PwBD certificate
- Ex-Servicemen documents
- Age relaxation certificate
- Central Govt civilian employee certificate
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) if in government service
- Name-change documents
- Two passport-size photographs
- Original photo ID
- Admission certificate printout (needed at the exam hall)
- 1Apply online only at ssc.gov.in or the my SSC app. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) first; the old ssc.nic.in OTR does not work.
- 2Aadhaar-based authentication is advised during registration.
- 3Log in, fill the application form and allow the live photo to be captured. Upload your signature (JPG / JPEG, 10-20 KB, about 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm).
- 4Upload the disability certificate if you claim reservation or a scribe.
- 5Preview, submit the form and pay the fee if you are not exempted. Correction charges were Rs 200 (first) and Rs 500 (second).
- 6The application window, re-opened on 23 June 2026, closed on **25 June 2026**; fee payment closed on **26 June 2026**.
- 7Helpline: **1800 309 3063** (toll free).
Q. What was the last date to apply for SSC CGL 2026?
A. The application window was re-opened on 23 June 2026 and closed on 25 June 2026 (11:00 PM). Fee payment closed on 26 June 2026.
Q. When is the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I exam?
A. The Tier-I Computer Based Examination runs from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026. Tier-II is tentatively planned for December 2026.
Q. When will the SSC CGL 2026 admit card be available?
A. Exam city details were released on 21 September 2026. The admit card is tentatively available through candidate login 2 to 3 days before each candidate's exam date.
Q. How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL 2026?
A. There are 10731 vacancies in total for this recruitment, as per the category-wise breakup given on this page.
Q. What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2026?
A. The age limit is 18 to 30 years for most posts (18 to 27 for Level 4 and 5 posts, 18 to 32 for Junior Statistical Officer) as on 01 August 2026.
Q. What is the qualification for SSC CGL 2026?
A. A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university is needed for most posts. Some posts have extra conditions.
Q. What is the application fee for SSC CGL 2026?
A. The fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempted.
Q. Where can I check SSC CGL 2026 updates and admit card?
A. Log in on the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, or use the notice links on this page.
- This is a tentative vacancy list only. Final vacancies may vary from the tentative vacancies.
- The notification (21 May 2026) stated approx 12,256 vacancies; the figure was later updated to 10,731 (tentative list, 24 September 2026).
- Horizontal reservations are already included inside the category totals and are not extra posts: ESM 373, OH 122, HH 138, VH 99 and Other PwD 105.
- Admit cards are issued through candidate login on ssc.gov.in; there is no public download link.
- Ex-Servicemen reservation applies to Group C posts only. BRO vacancies are for men only.
- Physical standards or tests apply to some posts (Inspector, CBN, NCB, CBI, NIA, BRO) and are held by the user department after selection.
- Final merit is based on Tier-II only; Tier-I is qualifying and shortlists candidates for Tier-II.
- Post allotment is by merit-cum-preference.
Note: Please verify all details from the official notification and website before applying. This page is for reference only and is not affiliated with any government body.