The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026, announcing 12,256 tentative vacancies across various Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries. With the online application process officially closed as of June 22, 2026, candidates must now shift their focus entirely to exam preparation. The SSC CGL Tier 1 Computer-Based Examination is officially scheduled to be conducted in August and September 2026. In this comprehensive guide, we have broken down the latest SSC CGL 2026 exam pattern, detailed syllabus, tier-wise selection process, and everything you need to know to ace the upcoming Tier 1 exam. Bookmark this page for the latest updates on admit card releases and exact shift timings!
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Upcoming
National Yearly
SSC CGL 2026: Tier 1 Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern & 12,256 Vacancies
Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination
✅ Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
👥 12,256 (Tentative) Posts 💰 Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 1,51,100 Per Month 🎓 Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university 📅 Age: 18 - 32 Years 📍 All India
Exam Overview
Exam Name
SSC CGL
Full Name
Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination
Conducting Body
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Level
National
Frequency
Yearly
Total Posts
12,256 (Tentative)
Salary/Pay Scale
Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 1,51,100 Per Month
Eligibility
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Age Limit
18 - 32 Years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Location
All India
Status
Upcoming
Important Dates
📢 Notification
21 May 2026
🟢 Apply Start
21 May 2026
🔴 Apply Ends
22 June 2026
📝 Exam Date
Tier-I: August – September 2026 | Tier-II: December 2026
📑 Admit Card
July 2026 (Expected
🔴 Deadline has passed for this exam.
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Full Notification Details
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Age Limit
18 - 32 Years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Location
All India
Age Relaxation
SC / ST
5 years
OBC
3 years
PwBD (Unreserved)
10 years
Exam Pattern
3 Sections Tier I
General Intelligence & Reasoning: General Awareness
25 Qs: 25 Qs
50 Marks: 50 Marks
Tier I
General Intelligence & Reasoning: Quantitative Aptitude
25 Qs: 25 Qs
50 Marks: 50 Marks
Tier I
General Intelligence & Reasoning: English Comprehension
25 Qs: 25 Qs
50 Marks: 50 Marks
Selection Process
1Tier I — Preliminary Exam (CBT) (Qualifying)
2Tier II — Mains Exam (CBT) (Final Merit)
3Document Verification