SSC CGL 2026: Notification Released, 12256 Vacancies
Staff Selection Commission
SSC CGL 2026 is a recruitment for 12,256 vacancies notified by Staff Selection Commission.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 12,256 posts Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution. Eligibility
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years Eligibility
- Age Relaxation: OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, Persons with disabilities (UR) +10 years, Persons with disabilities (OBC) +13 years and 5 more Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Tier I – Computer-based test → Tier II – Computer-based test → Tier III – Descriptive paper → Tier IV – Document verification Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Tier-I, Tier-II, Tier-III — 7 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: 0.5 marks is deducted for each incorrect attempt in Tier-I; 0.25 marks is deducted for each incorrect attempt in English Language and Comprehension in Tier-II, and 0.50 is deducted for each wrong answer in Quantitative Aptitude in Tier-II. Exam Pattern
- Syllabus: 4 subjects — English Language and Comprehension, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness Syllabus
About SSC CGL 2026
The Staff Selection Commission published information for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026.
The document covers the Inspector (Preventive Officer) post under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
This is a non-gazetted Group B post with Pay Level 7.
Negative marking
In Tier-I, 0.5 marks are deducted for each incorrect attempt.
In Tier-II English, 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect attempt.
In Tier-II Quantitative Aptitude, 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
What you should do now
The notification was released on 21st May 2026.
Check your degree, age, and relaxation category before applying.
Prepare for Tier I, Tier II, Tier III, and document verification.
The provided data does not include application dates, an application method, or an official link.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Pay level | Pay scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | Not provided | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
The data gives 12256 total vacancies. It does not give a vacancy count for the listed 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 provided data does not give an application fee.
Eligibility
The age limit is 18 to 30 years.
Age 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
- Defence personnel disabled in operation: 3 years
- Defence personnel disabled in operation: 8 years
You need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
You may apply in the final year of graduation. You must provide proof of qualification by the prescribed date.
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 |
| Defence personnel disabled in operation | +3 years | 33 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in operation | +8 years | 38 years |
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
Candidates in the final year of graduation may apply subject to producing proof of qualification by the prescribed date.
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject or paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | English Language & Comprehension | 25 | 50 | two hours |
| Tier-I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | two hours |
| Tier-I | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | two hours |
| Tier-I | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | two hours |
| Tier-II | English Language and Comprehension | Not provided | 200 | two hours |
| Tier-II | Quantitative Aptitude | Not provided | 200 | two hours |
| Tier-III | Descriptive Paper | Not provided | 100 | sixty minutes |
Selection stages
- Tier I – Computer-based test
- Tier II – Computer-based test
- Tier III – Descriptive paper
- Tier IV – Document verification
Tier-I
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language & Comprehension | 25 | 50 | two hours |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | two hours |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | two hours |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | two hours |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Tier-II
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Comprehension | — | 200 | two hours |
| Quantitative Aptitude | — | 200 | two hours |
| 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
Syllabus
- English: Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Spellings, Phrases and Idioms, One word Substitution, Sentence Correction, Error Spotting, Synonyms and Antonyms, and Idioms and Phrases.
- General Intelligence and 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.
| 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 |
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 | two hours |
| Tier-I wrong-answer deduction | 0.5 marks deducted for each incorrect attempt |
| Tier-II English wrong-answer deduction | 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect attempt |
| Tier-II Quantitative Aptitude wrong-answer deduction | 0.50 deducted for each wrong answer |
| Tier-III marks | 100 marks |
| Tier-III duration | sixty minutes |
| Preventive Officer pay level | 7 |
| Preventive Officer pay scale | 44,900 - 1,42,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL 2026?
The total number of vacancies is 12256.
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 recognised university or institution.
What is the pay scale for Inspector Preventive Officer?
The pay scale is ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 under Pay Level 7.
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