SSC CGL is the graduate-level recruitment examination for Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments and offices.
CategoryGovernment Jobs
TypeRecruitment
Conducting authorityStaff Selection Commission
Department / parent organisationDepartment of Personnel and Training
Qualification levelGraduate
Exam modeCBT
SSC CGLgovernmentrecruitmentnational examStaff Selection Commission
Editorial update
SSC listed Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 in its official 2026 calendar. Candidates must verify the detailed notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.
SSC listed Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 in its official 2026 calendar. Candidates must verify the detailed notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.
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SSC listed Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 in its official 2026 calendar. Candidates must verify the detailed notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.
| Date | Event | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | CGL 2026 listed on SSC calendar | ssc.gov.in |
Important Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC CGL |
| Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Category | Central government recruitment |
| Purpose | Graduate-level recruitment for Group B and Group C posts in central government offices |
| Frequency | Usually annual |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer-based test with further stage requirements where notified |
| Question Type | Objective MCQ and/or descriptive or skill test as notified |
| Exam Stages/Tiers | Tier I computer-based examination, Tier II computer-based examination, Document verification, Post-specific skill/physical requirements where applicable |
| Exam Duration | Tier I 60 minutes; Tier II varies by paper/session |
| Total Marks | Tier I 200 marks; Tier II paper-wise marks as notified |
| Negative Marking | Negative marking applies; use the latest notice for paper-wise values. |
| Languages/Medium | English and Hindi where notified, with language-paper exceptions |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
Date-sensitive entries are labelled with the content year and official source status. Do not treat unannounced future events as confirmed dates.
| Event | Status / Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | Listed in SSC 2026 calendar; check notice PDF for final schedule |
| Application start/last date | As per official CGL 2026 notice |
| Tier I | As notified by SSC |
| Tier II/result/cutoff | Published stage-wise by SSC |
Eligibility
- Indian citizenship or other nationality condition as allowed in the notification.
- Graduate degree from a recognised university; some posts require specific subjects or qualifications.
- Age limit varies by post; category relaxation applies as notified.
- Candidates must satisfy post-specific physical, medical or skill requirements where applicable.
Exam Pattern
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| Stage / Tier | Paper / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Question type | Negative marking | Qualifying / merit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English | 100 | 200 | 60 minutes | Objective MCQ | As notified | Screening/merit |
| Tier II | Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge and Data Entry where applicable | Paper-wise | Paper-wise | Session-wise | Objective and skill components | As notified | Merit/qualifying as notified |
Syllabus
Reasoning
- Analogies, classification, series, coding-decoding, non-verbal reasoning
General Awareness
- Current affairs, history, geography, polity, economics, science
Quantitative Aptitude
- Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, data interpretation
English
- Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, error spotting, sentence improvement
Application, Admit Card, Answer Key and Result
Application process
- Register or sign in only on the official application portal.
- Complete the application form, upload required documents, preview carefully and pay the notified fee where applicable.
- Use correction windows only when the official authority opens them.
- Save the application confirmation and official payment acknowledgement.
Admit card
- Download the admit card from the official portal when released.
- Check name, exam city, reporting time, photograph, signature and instructions.
- Carry the printed admit card, valid photo identity proof and any documents listed in the notice.
Answer key
- Use only the provisional and final answer key process published by the exam authority.
- Submit objections, if allowed, within the official window and with the required fee or proof.
- Final scores are based on the authoritys final answer key and normalization rules where applicable.
Result
- Results may be issued as scorecards, roll-number lists, merit lists or stage-wise shortlists.
- Qualified candidates should follow the next stage instructions exactly as published.
- Cutoff and marks should be treated as official only when published by the authority.
Selection Process
- Tier I computer-based examination
- Tier II computer-based examination
- Document verification
- Post-specific skill/physical requirements where applicable
Posts, Services or Courses
- Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant and other notified Group B/C posts.
- Post allocation depends on merit, preference, vacancy, eligibility and document verification.
Preparation Strategy
- Master Tier I fundamentals before moving to Tier II depth.
- Practise timed reasoning and quantitative sets daily.
- Track accuracy because negative marking changes strategy.
- Use previous official papers to understand recurring areas.
MCQ, Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers
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| Product area | Current state |
|---|---|
| MCQ practice | Exam entity is now mapped; dedicated SaralStudy competitive MCQs should remain disabled until reviewed question inventory exists. |
| Mock tests | No live verified SaralStudy mock test is enabled for this exam yet. |
| Previous-year papers | Use official previous-year question paper resources where available; no fake SaralStudy PYQ URL is created here. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SSC CGL?
SSC CGL is graduate-level recruitment for group b and group c posts in central government offices.
Who conducts SSC CGL?
SSC CGL is conducted by Staff Selection Commission.
How often is SSC CGL held?
The usual frequency is usually annual, subject to official notification.
What is the selection process?
The selection process includes Tier I computer-based examination, Tier II computer-based examination, Document verification, Post-specific skill/physical requirements where applicable.
Is there negative marking?
Negative marking applies; use the latest notice for paper-wise values.
Where should I check official updates?
Use the official source links listed on this page before acting on dates, fees, vacancies or application instructions.
Are SaralStudy MCQs available for this exam?
Exam entity is now mapped; dedicated SaralStudy competitive MCQs should remain disabled until reviewed question inventory exists.
Are SaralStudy mock tests available for this exam?
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Official Source References
Last verified: 2026-09-08. Content year: 2026.
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