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SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination

The gateway to Group B & C posts across central government ministries — Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Section Officer and more. The 2026 cycle is notified for 12,256 vacancies with Tier 1 expected Aug-Sep 2026.

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Latest cycle

Notif 21 May 2026

Tier 1 Aug-Sep 2026

Vacancies (2026)

12,256

Group B & C posts

Pattern

Tier 1 + 2

CBT, online

Eligibility

Graduate

Bachelor's degree

In short

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SSC CGL 2026 — at a glance

Conducting body

Staff Selection Commission

Exam level

National

Important dates

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Notification release

21 May 2026

Released

Application window

21 May – 25 Jun 2026

Closed

Correction window

1–3 Jul 2026

Upcoming

Tier 1 admit card

Aug 2026

Expected

Tier 1 exam

Aug-Sep 2026

Expected

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Frequently asked

Is there negative marking in SSC CGL?

Yes. In Tier 1 there is a deduction of 0.50 marks per wrong answer; in Tier 2, 1 mark is deducted per wrong answer in the objective sections.

How many attempts are allowed for SSC CGL?

There is no limit on the number of attempts. You can appear as long as you meet the age criteria (generally 18–32 depending on the post).

What is the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2?

Tier 1 is a qualifying screening test of 100 questions. Tier 2 is the merit-deciding stage with multiple papers including Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English and a Data Entry Skill Test (DEST).

How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL 2026?

The SSC CGL 2026 notification (released 21 May 2026) announced 12,256 vacancies across Group B and Group C posts in central government departments. The Tier 1 exam is expected in August–September 2026.

Which is the most sought-after post in SSC CGL?

Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) and Income Tax Inspector are typically the highest-preferred posts due to pay level, growth and job profile.