📌 Overview & Notification Details
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) ne apni SSC CGL 2026 ki official notification release kar di hai. Is notification ke tahat 10,731 tentative posts across central ministries, departments aur public sector undertakings (PSUs) ke liye announce kiye gaye hain. Ye notification sabhi aspirants ke liye ek golden chance hai, kyunki SSC CGL har saal sabse zyada vacancies wala central recruitment exam hota hai.
Notification ka source Central SSC Jobs ne diya hai aur News18 ne isko highlight kiya hai. Abhi tak exact post-wise numbers final nahi hue hain, lekin major vacancies jaise Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Inspector, Junior Engineer, Revenue Officer, Sub-Inspector, etc. ke liye positions announced hain.
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026 |
| Total Tentative Posts | 10,731 |
| Eligibility | Graduate (Any Stream) + Age 18‑27 yrs |
| Exam Stages | Tier‑I (CS), Tier‑II (CSAT), Tier‑III (Descriptive), Tier‑IV (Skill Test/Interview) |
| Application Mode | Online (SSC portal) |
| Application Fee | General – ₹100, OBC – ₹50, SC/ST – ₹0 |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
| Post Category | Typical Posts | Estimated Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Group‑B (Non‑Technical) | Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Revenue Officer, Sub‑Inspector | ~4,500 |
| Group‑B (Technical) | Junior Engineer, Junior Accountant, Statistical Officer | ~2,200 |
| Group‑C (Clerical) | Clerk, Typist, Data Entry Operator | ~3,000 |
| Group‑D (Support) | Stenographer, Office Assistant, Peon | ~1,000 |
| Other Special Posts | Computer Operator, Senior Secretariat Assistant | ~1,031 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
SSC CGL 2026 ke liye eligibility kaafi straightforward hai, lekin har category ke liye specific age aur educational relaxations hoti hain. Niche detail di gayi hai:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit (General) | 18 – 27 years (as on 1st Jan 2026) |
| Age Relaxation | OBC – 3 yrs, SC/ST – 5 yrs, PwD – 10 yrs, Ex‑Servicemen – 5 yrs (subject to upper limit) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate (Any Stream) from a recognized university. 3‑year degree required. |
| Domicile | All India (Central Government posts) |
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
| Category | Fee (₹) | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General | 100 | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
| OBC (Non‑creamy layer) | 50 | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
| SC / ST / PwD | 0 | — (Fee waiver) |
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
SSC CGL 2026 ka selection process 4 tiers mein divided hai. Har tier ka weightage aur pattern alag hai:
- Tier‑I (Computer‑Based Test – CS): 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes. Subjects – General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension.
- Tier‑II (CSAT – Computer‑Based Test): 80 questions, 200 marks, 150 minutes. Sections – Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning (50 Qs) + English Language & Comprehension (30 Qs). Negative marking – 0.25 per wrong answer.
- Tier‑III (Descriptive Paper – Pen‑and‑Paper): 100 marks, 150 minutes. Two papers – English (Essay, Letter, Application) and Hindi (Essay, Letter, Application). Minimum qualifying marks: 25% in each language.
- Tier‑IV (Skill Test / Interview): Only for posts that require skill test (e.g., Computer Operator) or interview (Group‑B). Weightage varies from 0‑100 marks.
Final merit list is prepared on the basis of aggregate marks of Tier‑I, Tier‑II and Tier‑III (and Tier‑IV where applicable). Candidates ko har tier clear karna zaroori hai, warna agla stage nahi milta.
🚀 Step‑by‑Step How to Apply Online
- Visit the official SSC portal: https://ssc.gov.in
- ‘New Registration’ pe click karein. Required details – name, DOB, email, mobile number – fill karein.
- OTP verification ke baad login ID & password set karein.
- Login karein aur ‘Apply for SSC CGL 2026’ link pe click karein.
- Personal details (name, address, family details), educational qualifications, and work experience (if any) fill karein.
- Upload scanned copies (passport size photo, signature, 10th & 12th mark sheets, graduation mark sheet, caste/PwD certificate – if applicable). File size: 30‑50 KB, format: JPG/JPEG/PDF.
- Application fee pay karein using credit/debit card, net banking ya UPI. Fee waiver category ke liye “No Fee” option select karein.
- All details verify karne ke baad ‘Submit Application’ button dabayein. Confirmation screen par Application Number (ARN) note kar lein.
- Application receipt ko PDF format mein download & print kar lein for future reference.
📂 Required Documents Checklist
- Passport size photograph (recent, white background) – 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm.
- Scanned signature (black on white background).
- 10th & 12th mark sheets (original + photocopy).
- Graduation mark sheet / degree certificate (original + photocopy).
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) – if applicable.
- PwD certificate – if applicable.
- Ex‑Servicemen certificate – if applicable.
- Recent Pay slip / Income Tax Return – for fee waiver proof (if required).
Sabhi documents clear, readable aur specified size/format mein upload karna bahut important hai, warna application reject ho sakta hai.