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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Tier-I admit card for Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 for about 12,256 posts. Candidates can download it 3 days before their exam through the SSC login link below. Tier-I exams are scheduled from 30/09/2026 to 30/10/2026. Sign in to check your exam date, shift, reporting time and centre. Download the admit card and keep it ready for exam day.
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 – Tier-I Admit Card
Advt No.: HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1
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Important Dates
- Notification Date: 21/05/2026
- Form Start Date: 21/05/2026
- Form Last Date: 25/06/2026 (11:00 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 26/06/2026 (11:00 PM)
- Form Correction Date: 01/07/2026 to 03/07/2026 (11:00 PM)
- Tier-I Admit Card Date: 3 Days Before Exam
- Tier-I Exam City Date: 21/09/2026
- Tier-I Exam Date: 30/09/2026 to 30/10/2026
- Tier-II Exam Date: December 2026
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹0/-
- All Female Candidates: ₹0/-
- Eligible Ex-Servicemen: ₹0/-
- The fee was accepted through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or supported debit cards.
SSC CGL Examination 2026 Age Limit
As On Date: 01/08/2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years (20 years for some posts)
- Maximum Age: 27, 30 or 32 Years according to the post
- The notified age ranges are 18–27, 20–30, 18–30 and 18–32 Years.
- SSC gives extra age benefit under the CGL Examination 2026 rules.
Max Age With Relaxation
| Category | For 27-Year Posts | For 30-Year Posts | For 32-Year Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 27 Years | 30 Years | 32 Years |
| OBC | 30 Years | 33 Years | 35 Years |
| SC / ST | 32 Years | 35 Years | 37 Years |
| PwBD | 37 Years | 40 Years | 42 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 40 Years | 43 Years | 45 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 42 Years | 45 Years | 47 Years |
| Disabled Defence Personnel | 30 Years | 33 Years | 35 Years |
| Disabled Defence Personnel (SC / ST) | 35 Years | 38 Years | 40 Years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees with 3 Years Service (Group C) | Up to 40 Years | Up to 40 Years | Up to 40 Years |
| Such Central Government Employees (SC / ST) | Up to 45 Years | Up to 45 Years | Up to 45 Years |
| Widows / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (Group C) | Up to 35 Years | Up to 35 Years | Up to 35 Years |
| Such Women Candidates (SC / ST) | Up to 40 Years | Up to 40 Years | Up to 40 Years |
Ex-Servicemen: Three years are allowed after military service is deducted from the candidate’s actual age.
SSC CGL Examination 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: Approx. 12,256
Post-Wise Eligibility & Age Limit
| Pay Level | Post and Department | Age Limit | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level-8 | Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) – Indian Audit & Accounts Department | 18–30 Years | Graduation. CA, CMA, CS, M.Com, MBA Finance, Business Studies or Business Economics is desirable. |
| Level-8 | Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) – Indian Audit & Accounts Department | 18–30 Years | Graduation and a matric-level certificate in the concerned State language. |
| Level-8 | Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) – Indian Audit & Accounts Department | 18–30 Years | Graduation and a matric-level certificate in the concerned State language. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer – Central Secretariat Service | 20–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer – Intelligence Bureau | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer – Ministry of Railways | 20–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer – Ministry of External Affairs | 20–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer – AFHQ | 20–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer – Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-7 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer – Other Ministries and Departments | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-7 | Inspector of Income Tax – CBDT | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-7 | Inspector (Central Excise) – CBIC | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-7 | Inspector (Preventive Officer) – CBIC | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-7 | Inspector (Examiner) – CBIC | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Enforcement Officer – Directorate of Enforcement | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-7 | Sub-Inspector – Central Bureau of Investigation | 20–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-7 | Inspector Posts – Department of Posts | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-7 | Inspector – Central Bureau of Narcotics | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-6 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer – Other Ministries and Departments | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-6 | Executive Assistant – CBIC | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-6 | Research Assistant – National Human Rights Commission | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-6 | Divisional Accountant – Offices under C&AG | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-6 | Sub-Inspector – National Investigation Agency | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-6 | Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer – Narcotics Control Bureau | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-6 | Junior Statistical Officer – Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | 18–32 Years | Graduation with 60% marks in Class 12 Mathematics, or Graduation with Statistics. |
| Level-6 | Statistical Investigator Grade-II – Ministry of Home Affairs | 18–30 Years | Graduation in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Demography, Population Studies, Operations Research, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Applications, Data Science or AI. |
| Level-6 | Office Superintendent – CBDT | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-6 | Section Head – Directorate General of Foreign Trade | 18–30 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-5 | Auditor – Offices under C&AG | 18–27 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-5 | Auditor – Offices under CGDA | 18–27 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-5 | Auditor – Other Ministries and Departments | 18–27 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-5 | Accountant – Offices under C&AG | 18–27 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-5 | Accountant – Controller General of Accounts | 18–27 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-5 | Accountant / Junior Accountant – Other Ministries and Departments | 18–27 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-4 | Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant – Department of Posts | 18–27 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-4 | Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk – Central Government Offices | 18–27 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-4 | Senior Administrative Assistant – Military Engineering Services | 18–27 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-4 | Tax Assistant – CBDT | 18–27 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-4 | Tax Assistant – CBIC | 18–27 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Level-4 | Sub-Inspector – Central Bureau of Narcotics | 18–27 Years | Graduation from a recognised university. |
Physical Eligibility
| Applicable Post | Male Standard | Female Standard | Vision |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBIC Inspectors and Inspector / SI in CBN | Height 157.5 cm; chest 81 cm with 5 cm expansion | Height 152 cm; weight 48 kg | Department rules apply |
| Sub-Inspector in CBI | Height 165 cm; chest 76 cm with expansion | Height 150 cm; no chest standard | Distant 6/6 and 6/9; near 0.6 and 0.8 |
| Sub-Inspector in NIA | Height 170 cm; chest 76 cm with expansion | Height 150 cm; no chest standard | Distant 6/6 and 6/9; near 0.6 and 0.8 |
| SI / Junior Intelligence Officer in NCB | Height 165 cm; chest 76 cm with 5 cm expansion | Height 152 cm; no chest standard | Distant 6/6 and 6/9; near 0.6 and 0.8 |
- Notified Hillsmen and Tribal groups get 5 cm height relaxation for CBI, NIA and NCB posts.
- For CBIC and CBN posts, eligible male candidates get 5 cm height relaxation.
- Eligible female candidates get 2.5 cm in height and 2 kg in weight.
- The concerned department checks physical and medical fitness after selection.
BRO Region-Wise Physical Standards
| Region | Minimum Height | Chest | Minimum Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Himalayan | 158 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm expansion | 47.5 kg |
| Eastern Himalayan | 152 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm expansion | 47.5 kg |
| West Plain | 162.5 cm | 76 cm + 5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Eastern Plain | 157 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Central Region | 157 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Southern Region | 157 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Gorkhas of Indian Domicile | 152 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm expansion | 47.5 kg |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Details
| Candidate / Post | Walking or Running | Cycling |
|---|---|---|
| Male – CBIC / CBN physical posts | 1600 metres in 15 minutes | 8 km in 30 minutes |
| Female – CBIC / CBN physical posts | 1 km in 20 minutes | 3 km in 25 minutes |
| BRO Group C posts | One-mile run in 10 minutes | Not Applicable |
- Cycling does not apply to the Sub-Inspector post in CBN.
- Eligible candidates with notified disabilities receive the stated walking or cycling exemption.
- The BRO one-mile run is qualifying and comes before the medical test.
SSC CGL 2026: Salary Details
| Pay Level | Pay Scale | Main Post Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Level-8 | ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 | Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer |
| Level-7 | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 | Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, AEO and CBI SI posts |
| Level-6 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | Assistant, Executive Assistant, Divisional Accountant, JSO and related posts |
| Level-5 | ₹29,200–₹92,300 | Auditor and Accountant posts |
| Level-4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 | Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, SSA, UDC, Tax Assistant and CBN SI |
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SSC CGL 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection Stages
- Tier-I Computer Based Examination is used for shortlisting.
- Tier-II Computer Based Examination decides merit and includes post-specific papers.
- Computer Knowledge Test and DEST are qualifying parts of Tier-II Paper-I.
- The allotted department completes document verification.
- Physical and medical tests apply only to the relevant posts.
Tier-I Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Section Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Minutes |
- All questions are objective type.
- SSC deducts 0.50 marks for every wrong answer.
- Eligible scribe candidates get 80 minutes.
- SSC normalises marks when the test is held in several shifts.
Tier-II Exam Pattern
| Paper / Component | Who Appears | Marks or Task | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I Section-I: Maths and Reasoning | All qualified candidates | 180 Marks | 60 Minutes |
| Paper-I Section-II: English and General Awareness | All qualified candidates | 210 Marks | 60 Minutes |
| Paper-I Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test | All qualified candidates | 60 Marks; qualifying | 15 Minutes |
| Paper-I Section-IV: DEST | All qualified candidates | One data-entry task; qualifying | 15 Minutes |
| Paper-II: Statistics | Shortlisted JSO / Statistical Investigator candidates | 200 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Paper-III: Finance and Economics | Shortlisted AAO / Assistant Accounts Officer candidates | 200 Marks | 2 Hours |
- Tier-II negative marking is 1 mark in Paper-I Sections I, II and III.
- Papers II and III carry 0.50-mark negative marking.
- Minimum qualifying marks are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS and 20% for other categories.
- Paper-I is compulsory. Papers II and III apply only to specified posts.
- Final merit mainly uses the scored parts of Tier-II after qualifying CKT and DEST.
How to Download SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card 2026
- Open the Tier-I admit card link in the Important Links table.
- Sign in with your SSC registration details.
- Open the CGL 2026 Tier-I admit card section.
- Check your exam date, shift, reporting time and centre.
- Download the admit card and print a copy for exam day.
SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card 2026: FAQS
Is the SSC CGL Tier-I Exam City 2026 available?
Yes. SSC made the Tier-I exam city details available on 21 September 2026. Candidates can use the official login link in this post to check the city allotted to them.
When will SSC hold the CGL Tier-I Exam 2026?
The Computer Based Examination is scheduled from 30 September to 30 October 2026. Each candidate should check the login page and admit card for the exact date, shift and reporting time.
How many posts are in SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
SSC has reported approximately 12,256 tentative posts. These include several Group B and Group C positions. The Commission will provide the final post-wise and category-wise vacancy figures separately.
What is the age limit for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
The age limit depends on the selected post. The notified ranges are 18–27, 20–30, 18–30 and 18–32 years as on 01 August 2026. Category relaxation applies under SSC rules.
What qualification is needed for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
Most posts require a Graduation degree from a recognised university. Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator and some Audit or Accounts posts have extra subject or language conditions shown in the eligibility table.
What was the application fee for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?
General, OBC and EWS candidates paid ₹100. SC, ST, PwBD, all female candidates and eligible Ex-Servicemen did not have to pay the application fee.
When is the SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card 2026 available?
It is available 3 days before each candidate’s exam. Use the SSC login link above to download it. The hall ticket shows your exact date, shift, reporting time and exam centre.
What is the SSC CGL 2026 selection process?
Selection includes Tier-I and Tier-II computer-based tests. Tier-II also has qualifying Computer Knowledge and data-entry components. Document verification follows, while physical or medical checks apply only to specified posts.