Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Admit Card for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive has been announced for a total of 12256 posts across various Group B and Group C positions in different central government departments and ministries. The online application process for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 started on 21 May 2026 and the last date to submit the application form was 25 June 2026. The fee payment deadline was 26 June 2026 while the correction window was available from 01 to 03 July 2026. The written examination is scheduled to be held from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026. Exam city details were released on 22 September 2026 and the admit cards have been made available from 27 September 2026. Candidates who successfully submitted their applications can now download their SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 by logging in with their registration number and password or date of birth. The selection process includes Tier-I and Tier-II written examinations followed by document verification and medical examination. Educational qualification requires a graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university for most posts with specific requirements for Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator Grade-II. Age limit as on 01 August 2026 is minimum 18 years and maximum 27 to 32 years depending on the post with applicable relaxations as per government rules. Interested candidates are advised to download their admit cards from the official website and carefully check all details before appearing for the examination.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 June 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 26 June 2026 |
| Correction Date | 01-03 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | 30 September 2026 – 30 October 2026 |
| Exam City Details | 22 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | 27 September 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS, OBC | Rs. 100/- |
| SC, ST | 0/- |
| All Category Female | 0/- |
| Correction Charges (First Time) | Rs. 200/- |
| Correction Charges (Second Time) | Rs. 500/- |
Candidates have to pay their examination fee through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and other fee payment modes only.
Age Limit
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit As On | 01 August 2026 |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 27-32 Years (Post Wise) |
| Age Relaxation | As per SSC Recruitment Rules |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Combined Graduate Level CGL Examination | 12256 |
Group Wise Post Details
| Classification of Post | Department | Name of Post |
|---|---|---|
| Group “B” | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) |
| Group “B” | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) |
| Group “B” | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) |
| Group “B” | Central Secretariat Service | Assistant Section Officer |
| Group “B” | Intelligence Bureau | Assistant Section Officer |
| Group “B” | Ministry of Railways | Assistant Section Officer |
| Group “B” | Ministry of External Affairs | Assistant Section Officer |
| Group “B” | AFHQ | Assistant Section Officer |
| Group “B” | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Assistant Section Officer |
| Group “B” | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer |
| Group “B” | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | Inspector of Income Tax |
| Group “B” | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | Inspector (Central Excise) |
| Group “B” | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | Inspector (Preventive Officer) |
| Group “B” | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | Inspector (Examiner) |
| Group “B” | Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Department of Revenue | Assistant Enforcement Officer |
| Group “B” | Central Bureau of Investigation | Sub Inspector |
| Group “B” | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | Inspector Posts |
| Group “B” | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Inspector |
| Group “B” | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer |
| Group “B” | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | Executive Assistant |
| Group “B” | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | Research Assistant |
| Group “B” | Offices under C&AG | Divisional Accountant |
| Group “B” | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Sub Inspector |
| Group “B” | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer |
| Group “B” | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | Junior Statistical Officer |
| Group “B” | Ministry of Home Affairs | Statistical Investigator Grade-II |
| Group “B” | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | Office Superintendent |
| Group “B” | Director General of Foreign Trade | Section Head |
| Group “C” | Offices under C&AG | Auditor |
| Group “C” | Offices under CGDA | Auditor |
| Group “C” | Other Ministry/ Departments | Auditor |
| Group “C” | Offices under C&AG | Accountant |
| Group “C” | Controller General of Accounts | Accountant |
| Group “C” | Other Ministry/ Departments | Accountant/ Junior Accountant |
| Group “C” | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant |
| Group “C” | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres | Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks |
| Group “C” | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | Senior Administrative Assistant |
| Group “C” | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | Tax Assistant |
| Group “C” | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | Tax Assistant |
| Group “C” | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Sub-Inspector |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Junior Statistical Officer | Candidates must have completed their Graduation degree in any stream with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard level, or they should have a Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as one of the subjects. |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Candidates must have completed their Graduation in any stream with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized university. |
| All other Posts | Candidates must have completed their Graduation in any stream from a recognized university will be eligible for the CGL Examination, 2026. |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier-I | Written Exam |
| Tier-II | Written Exam |
| Document Verification | Document Verification |
| Medical Examination | Medical Examination |
How to Download SSC CGL Admit Card 2026
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Candidates must go to the Important Links section below. |
| 2 | Then the candidates must click on the Admit Card link. |
| 3 | After clicking on the link, the candidates will be redirected to a new page. |
| 4 | In this page, candidates have to enter the following details: Registration no., Login ID, Birth Date/Password, Captcha Code. |
| 5 | Then the candidates have to submit the details by clicking on the Login button. |
| 6 | After successful login, candidates will be able to download the Admit Card. |
| 7 | Alternatively, the candidates can download the Admit Card from the official website also. |
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Tier-I Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Download Vacancy Details | Click Here |
| Download Exam City Details Notice | Click Here |
| Download Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Form Re-Open Notice | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Questions
Q: Has the SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 been released?
A: Yes, the SSC CGL Exam City Details 2026 has been released.
Q: When was the SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 officially announced?
A: The SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 has been issued on 27 September 2026.
Q: When will the SSC CGL exam be held?
A: The SSC CGL examination will be conducted from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026.
Q: Where can I check the SSC CGL Admit Card 2026?
A: You can check it on the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in
Q: What details are required to download the admit card?
A: Candidates need their Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Captcha to download the admit card.
Q: What is SSC Official Website?
A: The Official Website of SSC is https://ssc.gov.in/