The Staff Selection Commission is expected to issue the SSC CGL 2026 notification in March 2026. The notification will initiate the recruitment process for various Group B and Group C posts in central government departments and ministries. The Combined Graduate Level Examination is conducted annually to recruit eligible graduates for administrative, financial and enforcement roles across ministries and attached offices.
SSC CGL 2026 Application Form and Eligibility Criteria
The online application form will be activated after the notification is published on the official SSC portal. Candidates will be required to complete registration within the prescribed deadline mentioned in the notification. Applicants must satisfy the following basic eligibility conditions before applying:
- Age Limit: Generally between 18 to 30 years, depending on the post. Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
- Educational Qualification: A recognised Bachelor’s degree from a university established by law. Certain posts, such as Junior Statistical Officer, may require specific academic qualifications in relevant subjects.
Complete eligibility criteria, post-wise age limits and reservation rules will be detailed in the official notification.
SSC CGL 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus Structure
SSC CGL 2026 will be conducted in two stages — Tier I and Tier II, both held in computer-based mode. The examination will assess candidates on aptitude, reasoning ability, language proficiency and general awareness. Tier I will include objective-type questions from the following sections:
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Comprehension
Tier II will comprise multiple papers based on the post applied for, including advanced quantitative aptitude, English language and statistics or finance-related subjects where applicable. The detailed syllabus and marking scheme will be specified in the notification.
Expected Timeline for SSC CGL 2026 Examination Cycle
While exact dates will be confirmed in the official notice, the tentative schedule is expected to follow a structured pattern.
- Notification Release: March 2026
- Application Window: March to April 2026
- Tier I Examination: Likely in mid-2026
- Tier II Examination: To be scheduled after Tier I results
Admit cards will be issued separately for each stage of the examination.
SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process, Answer Key and Result
After completion of each tier, the commission will release a provisional answer key. Candidates will be given an opportunity to submit objections within the notified period. The final answer key will be published after reviewing representations. The SSC CGL 2026 result will be declared in PDF format, mentioning the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates. Cut-off marks and individual scorecards will be released separately. Final selection will be subject to document verification and fulfilment of eligibility conditions. Candidates are advised to regularly monitor official updates regarding notification release, application deadlines, admit card issuance and result announcements related to SSC CGL 2026.