SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026

The Staff Selection Commission has released the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 (Tier‑I) notification for recruitment to various Group‑B and Group‑C posts in central government departments.

Introduction

The SSC CGL 2026 exam is a prestigious examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit candidates for various posts in the central government.

Key Highlights

• The exam is conducted in four tiers: Tier-I, Tier-II, Tier-III, and Tier-IV. • The Tier-I exam is a computer-based test with four sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. • The exam has negative marking of 0.5 marks per wrong answer.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the SSC CGL 2026 exam are as follows: • The candidate must be an Indian citizen. • The candidate must be between 18-30 years old (relaxations as category-wise). • The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university. • Final-year graduates may apply provisionally.

Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for the SSC CGL 2026 exam is as follows: • Tier-I: Computer-Based Test (CBT) with four sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. • Tier-II: Computer-Based Test (CBT) with four sections: Quantitative Abilities, English Language and Comprehension, Statistics, and General Studies (Finance and Economics). • Tier-III: Pen and Paper Mode (Descriptive paper). • Tier-IV: Computer Proficiency Test/ Data Entry Skill Test (wherever applicable).

Syllabus Overview

The syllabus for the SSC CGL 2026 exam can be found on the official website of the Staff Selection Commission.

Important Dates

• Notification Release: 2026-03-01 • Last Date to Apply: 2026-04-20 • Tier-I Exam Date: May-June 2026