Archive · 26 Aug 2026
SSC CGL 2026 Announces 12,256 Vacancies and Exam Timeline
SSC CGL is an exam for graduates who want certain jobs in India’s central government departments.
In 2026, there are 12,256 jobs available.
The official notice was released on 21 May 2026.
Applications were accepted until 22 June, with a short reopening until 25 June.
The first exam stage, called Tier 1, is expected in August or September.
The second stage, Tier 2, is expected in December.
Tier 1 checks basic reasoning, general knowledge, mathematics, and English skills.
Tier 2 is more important for deciding final merit and job placement.
The Staff Selection Commission announced 12,256 Group B and Group C vacancies for SSC CGL 2026.
The notification was released on 21 May 2026, with applications open through 22 June and a brief reopening until 25 June.
Tier 1 is scheduled for August–September 2026, while Tier 2 is planned for December 2026.
Tier 1 is a 100-question, 200-mark qualifying computer-based test with a 60-minute duration.
Tier 2 determines merit and includes Paper I for all posts, with a Statistics paper required only for Junior Statistical Officer candidates.
- Who
- The Staff Selection Commission and graduates seeking Group B and Group C central government posts.
- What
- The SSC CGL 2026 recruitment examination, offering 12,256 vacancies through Tier 1 and Tier 2 computer-based tests.
- When
- The notification was released on 21 May 2026; Tier 1 is scheduled for August–September 2026 and Tier 2 for December 2026.
- Where
- The examinations will be conducted in computer-based, multi-shift mode across the country.
- Why
- To recruit eligible graduates for posts in ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India.
- Conducting body
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Total vacancies
- 12,256
- Application period
- 21 May to 22 June 2026, with a brief reopening until 25 June 2026
- Tier 1 schedule
- August–September 2026
- Tier 2 schedule
- December 2026
- Tier 1 format
- 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes
- Official website
- ssc.gov.in