SSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
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📅 Important Dates
- Apply Start Date: 10 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 08 June 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 09 June 2026
- Tier-1 Exam Date: August-September 2026
💳 Application Fee
- Gen / OBC / EWS: ₹ 100/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹ 0/- (Free)
- All Category Female: ₹ 0/- (Free)
Total Expected Vacancies: 15,000+
Strict Photo & Signature Rules
SSC rejects thousands of forms due to wrong photo sizes. Use our exact settings below:
Photograph
3.5 x 4.5 cm
20 KB to 50 KB
(No spectacles, no cap allowed)
Signature
4.0 x 2.0 cm
10 KB to 20 KB
(Must not be blurred)
🔗 Important Direct Links
⏳ Age & Eligibility
- • Minimum Age: 18 Years
- • Maximum Age: 27 to 32 Years (Post-wise)
- • Education: Bachelor's Degree in any stream.
💰 In-Hand Salary (Level 7)
For Top Posts: Income Tax Inspector, ASO, Excise Inspector
- Basic Pay: ₹ 44,900
- DA (Dearness Allowance): ₹ 22,450 (approx)
- HRA (House Rent Class X): ₹ 12,123
Est. In-Hand Salary:
₹ 72,000+ / Month
📝 SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness (GK) | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Maths) | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total (Time: 60 Minutes) | 100 | 200 |
* Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
📖 How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026
Step 1: Visit the new official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
Step 2: Complete your "One Time Registration (OTR)" if you haven't already.
Step 3: Log in and click "Apply" under the SSC CGL 2026 section.
Step 4: Fill in your details. CRITICAL: Upload your photograph and signature strictly as per the dimensions (use the free resizer tool on our homepage to avoid form rejection).
Step 5: Pay the application fee and print the final confirmation page.