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    SSC CGL Notification 2026 Out for 12256 Vacancies, Application Begins till June 22

    SSC CGL Notification 2026 Out for 12256 Vacancies, Application Begins till June 22

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    Suthari VennelaUpdated on 26 Jun 2026, 06:35 PM IST
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    SSC CGL Notification 2026 – The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL notification 2026 on May 21, 2026, in online mode. Candidates can download the SSC CGL 2026 notification from the official website, ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL 2026 notification PDF contains all the important details that the aspirants need to know before filling out the application form.

    This Story also Contains

    1. SSC CGL Notification 2026 - Overview
    2. SSC CGL Notification 2026 - Exam Dates
    3. SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2026
    4. SSC CGL Syllabus 2026
    SSC CGL Notification 2026 Out for 12256 Vacancies, Application Begins till June 22
    SSC CGL Notification

    The SSC CGL application form is released on the same day as the notification. SSC CGL exam is conducted to recruit candidates for various Group B and Group C posts under various ministries, departments and organizations in the Indian government.

    SSC CGL Notification 2026 - Overview

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Name

    Combined Graduate Level exam

    Conducting Body

    Staff Selection Commission

    Official Website

    ssc.gov.in

    Age limit

    18 to 32 years. (varies by post)

    Educational Qualification

    Bachelor’s degree from recognized university

    Exam level

    National level

    Application mode

    Online

    Application fee

    100

    SSC CGL Exam mode

    Online

    Stages of the Exam

    Tier 1 & Tier 2

    Language

    English & Hindi

    SSC CGL Notification 2026 - Exam Dates

    The SSC CGL notification consists of some of the important and tentative dates related to the examination. Check the below table to refer the SSC CGL exam date 2026

    SSC CGL Exam Dates 2026

    Event

    Dates

    SSC CGL 2026 Notification date

    May 21, 2026

    SSC CGL application form 2026 date

    May 21, 2026

    Last date to submit the SSC CGL application form 2026

    June 25, 2026 (Extended)

    Last date for online fee payment

    June 26, 2026 (Revised)

    SSC CGL application form correction window dates

    July 1 to July 3, 2026 (Revised)

    SSC CGL exam date 2026 for tier 1

    August - September 2026

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    Steps to check the SSC CGL exam Notification 2026 –

    • Go to the official website, ssc.gov.in. (Candidates can also go to the respective regional website of SSC).

    • On the home page, the SSC CGL 2026 notification PDF is available.

    • Candidates can check the notification under the ‘browse by examination’ section.

    • Click on it.

    • Go through the entire notification. Download for future reference.

    Details mentioned in the SSC CGL Notification 2026

    The SSC CGL 2026 notification consists of crucial information related to the application process, eligibility criteria, important dates, exam pattern, syllabus, and more. Below are some of the details that will be specified in the SSC CGL notification 2026 -

    • Important Dates.

    • Eligibility Criteria.

    • SSC CGL Vacancies and reservations.

    • SSC CGL Application process.

    • Exam Centre list.

    • SSC CGL Exam Pattern.

    • SSC CGL Syllabus.

    • Instructions for Candidates.

    • Exam regulations, etc.

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    SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2026

    The SSC CGL eligibility criteria include nationality, age limit, educational qualification, etc. The detailed SSC CGL 2026 eligibility criteria are given in the official notification. The table below consists of the SSC CGL eligibility criteria 2026 -

    SSC CGL Eligibility 2026

    Particular

    Eligibility

    Nationality

    The candidate must be a citizen of India or Nepal or Bhutan or an Indian origin who has migrated and planned to settle in India.

    Age

    18 - 32 years. (Varies depending on the post)

    Educational Qualification

    Must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.

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    SSC CGL Syllabus 2026

    Candidates can check the detailed SSC CGL 2026 syllabus in the official notification. The SSC CGL syllabus consists of topics and sub-topics from which the questions will be asked in the exam. Candidates can check both the SSC CGL Tier 1 syllabus 2026 and the syllabus of Tier 2 in the notification. Check the below table to know the important subjects of the SSC CGL syllabus 2026 -

    SSC CGL Syllabus

    Tier

    Subject

    Tier 1

    • General Intelligence and Reasoning.

    • General Awareness.

    • Quantitative Aptitude.

    • English Comprehension.

    Tier 2

    Module 1 of Paper 1

    • Section 1 - Mathematical Abilities.

    • Section 2 - English Language & Comprehension.

    • Section 3 - Computer Proficiency.


    Module 2 of Paper 1

    • Section 1 - Reasoning & General Intelligence.

    • Section 2 - General Awareness.


    Paper 2 - Statistics

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the SSC CGL 2026 notification date?
    A:

    The SSC CGL notification date is May 21, 2026.

    Q: How many SSC CGL 2026 vacancies are there?
    A:

    The SSC CGL vacancies 2026 will be given in the official notification. A total 12256 SSC CGL vacancies have been released.

    Q: How can I check the SSC CGL notification?
    A:

    Candidates can check the SSC CGL notification 2026 at ssc.gov.in. 

    Q: What is the SSC CGL age limit ?
    A:

    Those between the age 18 to 32 can apply for the SSC CGL post.

    Q: Where to check the SSC CGL syllabus 2026?
    A:

    The SSC CGL syllabus is available in the official notification. 

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