SSC CGL 2026 notification released with 12256 vacancies. Check ASO, Income Tax Inspector, CBI Inspector posts, eligibility, age limit, salary, Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam pattern, sectional timing changes, typing test and full details.
The biggest recruitment exam of SSC is finally here. SSC CGL 2026 notification has officially been released with a total of 12,256 vacancies across multiple departments and ministries.
Candidates preparing for prestigious government posts like:
can now apply online.
The biggest highlight this year is the introduction of sectional timing in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 examinations.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 June 2026 |
| Correction Window | 29 June to 1 July 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam | August–September 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam | December 2026 |
The exam schedule is tentative and may change depending on SSC updates.
This year SSC has announced 12,256 vacancies.
However, vacancy numbers may increase later because many departments submit updated data gradually. In previous years:
There is a strong possibility that the current vacancy count may rise further.
ASO remains one of the most preferred posts, especially for female candidates because it is mostly an office-based job with postings primarily in Delhi ministries.
Departments include:
ASO comes under Pay Level 7.
Expected in-hand salary:
Top inspector posts include:
These posts are also Level 7 jobs with strong career growth and respectable government authority.
AAO is one of the highest-level posts in SSC CGL recruitment.
Features:
| Pay Level | Approx Salary |
|---|---|
| Level 8 | ₹1,00,000+ |
| Level 7 | ₹90,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| Level 6 | ₹75,000 – ₹80,000 |
| Level 5 | ₹60,000 – ₹65,000 |
| Level 4 | ₹50,000+ |
Salary depends on posting city, allowances and department.
Among Level 6 jobs, Divisional Accountant is considered one of the most comfortable and respected posts.
Benefits include:
Many experienced candidates consider it better than some Level 7 posts depending on posting preference.
Candidates must have:
Eligible degrees:
Percentage does not matter.
Final year students can also apply, but they must complete graduation before the prescribed cutoff date.
Age limits vary according to posts.
Relaxation:
Age calculation date:
SSC has clearly mentioned that candidates must possess valid category certificates.
Applicable for:
Important warning:
If a candidate fails to produce valid central certificate documents, candidature may be cancelled directly.
Earlier, some candidates were adjusted in General category, but now SSC has become stricter.
This is the most important update of SSC CGL 2026.
SSC has introduced sectional timing in Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams.
Earlier candidates could manage time freely between subjects. Now each section has fixed time limits.
| Subject | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 | 15 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 15 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 25 | 15 Minutes |
| English | 25 | 15 Minutes |
Negative Marking:
This change will directly affect speed strategy.
Earlier:
Now:
Earlier:
Now:
The same applies to Reasoning.
Cutoffs are expected to reduce because of this new system.
| Subject | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 Minutes |
Both sections now have fixed timing.
| Subject | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| English | 45 | 40 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 20 Minutes |
This section is considered manageable in terms of timing.
Computer Knowledge Test remains qualifying in nature.
Typing test remains unchanged.
Requirements:
Typing test is qualifying only.
Separate papers are applicable only for selected posts like:
Candidates applying for regular posts like ASO, Inspector, Auditor etc. do not need these additional papers.
Some SSC CGL posts include physical and medical standards.
Examples:
Candidates not interested in physical standards can place such posts lower in preference order.
Most other posts have very basic medical requirements.
Because of sectional timing, preparation strategy must change completely.
The new exam pattern demands:
Students preparing with old methods may struggle initially.
While filling the form:
Correction window is available but unnecessary errors should still be avoided.
With sectional timing now officially implemented, SSC CGL preparation will become more speed-oriented than ever before.
Candidates who adapt early to:
will gain a huge advantage in Tier 1.
SSC CGL still remains one of the best government exams in India for:
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