SSC CGL 2026: Notification Released, 12256 Vacancy
Staff Selection Commission
Overview
The Staff Selection Commission published the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 notification.
The recruitment includes the Inspector Preventive Officer post under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
- Total vacancies: 12256
- Post type: Non-Gazetted Group B
- Preventive Officer pay level: Level 7
- Preventive Officer pay scale: 44,900 - 1,42,400
Negative marking
- Tier-I deducts 0.5 marks for each incorrect attempt.
- Tier-II English deducts 0.25 marks for each incorrect attempt.
- Tier-II Quantitative Aptitude deducts 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
How to apply and what to do now
The available data does not provide application dates, fees or an application link.
Check the official SSC notice for the application schedule and instructions before applying.
If you meet the degree and age rules, keep your qualification and category documents ready.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
SSC CGL 2026 has 12256 total vacancies.
The available data does not give a vacancy breakdown by post.
SSC CGL 2026 has 12,256 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | 21st May 2026 |
Every date Staff Selection Commission printed for SSC CGL 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | 21 May 2026 |
Application Fee
The available data does not provide the application fee.
Eligibility
The age limit is 18 to 30 years. The data does not give the age calculation date.
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Persons with disabilities (UR) | 10 years |
| Persons with disabilities (OBC) | 13 years |
| Persons with disabilities (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years |
| Jammu and Kashmir domicile | 5 years |
| Defense personnel disabled in operations | 3 years |
| Defense personnel disabled in operations | 8 years |
You need a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
You can apply in the final year of graduation if you provide proof by the required date.
Eligible nationality groups include citizens of India, Bhutan or Nepal, specified Tibetan refugees, and specified persons of Indian origin.
Age Limit
You must be between 18 and 30 years old.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| OBC | +3 years | 33 years |
| SC/ST | +5 years | 35 years |
| Persons with disabilities (UR) | +10 years | 40 years |
| Persons with disabilities (OBC) | +13 years | 43 years |
| Persons with disabilities (SC/ST) | +15 years | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +3 years | 33 years |
| Jammu and Kashmir domicile | +5 years | 35 years |
| Defense personnel disabled in operations | +3 years | 33 years |
| Defense personnel disabled in operations | +8 years | 38 years |
Educational Qualification
A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
Candidates in the final year of graduation can apply subject to producing proof of the qualifying examination by the prescribed date. Nationality requirements include citizens of India, Bhutan or Nepal, specified Tibetan refugees, and specified persons of Indian origin.
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | English Language & Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Tier-I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | |
| Tier-I | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| Tier-I | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Tier-II | English Language and Comprehension | 200 | ||
| Tier-II | Quantitative Aptitude | 200 | ||
| Tier-III | Descriptive Paper | 100 | sixty minutes | |
| Tier-IV | Document Verification |
Tier-I
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language & Comprehension | 25 | 50 | — |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | — |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | — |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | — |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Tier-II
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Comprehension | — | 200 | — |
| Quantitative Aptitude | — | 200 | — |
| Total | — | 400 |
Tier-III
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptive Paper | — | 100 | sixty minutes |
Selection Process
- Tier-I Computer-Based Test
- Tier-II Computer-Based Test
- Tier-III Descriptive Paper
- Tier-IV Document Verification
The current data confirms the notification release, but it does not give application dates or exam dates.
- Tier-I (Computer-Based Test)
- Tier-II (Computer-Based Test)
- Tier-III (Descriptive Paper)
- Tier-IV (Document Verification)
Syllabus
- English: Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Spellings, Phrases and Idioms, One word Substitution, Sentence Correction, Error Spotting, Synonyms and Antonyms.
- Reasoning: Verbal reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Emotional and Social Intelligence, Classification, Analogy, Word Formation, Venn Diagram, Direction and Distance, Blood Relations, Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzle and Matrix.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Data Interpretation, Time and Work, Percentage, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Geometry, Speed, Distance and Time, Profit and Loss, Interest and Discount.
- General Awareness: History, Geography, Polity, Culture, Economy and Scientific Research.
- Tier-II Paper I: Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge Test and Data Entry Speed Test.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language and Comprehension | Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Spellings, Phrases and Idioms, One word Substitution, Sentence Correction, Error Spotting, Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Verbal reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Emotional & Social Intelligence, Classification, Analogy, Word Formation, Venn Diagram, Direction and Distance, Blood Relations, Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzle, Matrix |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation, Time and Work, Percentage, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Geometry, Speed, Distance & Time, Profit & Loss, Interest, Discount |
| General Awareness | History, Geography, Polity, Culture, Economy, Scientific Research |
| Tier-II Paper I | Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge Test, Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
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- Exam Date
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- Result
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- Answer Key
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Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total SSC CGL 2026 vacancies | 12256 |
| Tier-I total questions | 100 questions |
| Tier-I total marks | 200 marks |
| Tier-I duration | 60 minutes |
| Tier-I questions per section | 25 |
| Tier-I marks per question | 2 marks |
| Tier-I negative marking | 0.5 marks deducted for each incorrect attempt |
| Tier-II English Language and Comprehension paper marks | 200 marks |
| Tier-II Quantitative Aptitude paper marks | 200 marks |
| Tier-II English negative marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect attempt |
| Tier-II Quantitative Aptitude negative marking | 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Tier-III marks | 100 marks |
| Tier-III duration | sixty minutes |
| Preventive Officer pay level | Level 7 |
| Preventive Officer pay scale | 44,900 - 1,42,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in SSC CGL 2026?
SSC CGL 2026 has 12256 total vacancies.
When was the SSC CGL 2026 notification released?
The notification was released on 21st May 2026.
What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 30 years.
What qualification is needed for SSC CGL 2026?
You need a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
What is the SSC CGL 2026 selection process?
The process has Tier-I, Tier-II, Tier-III and Tier-IV.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 21 May 2026.