SSC Releases Admit Card for CGL Examination 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the admit cards for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive offers a total of 12,256 posts across various government departments. Candidates who applied between May 21 and August 25, 2026, can now download their admit cards ahead of the exam scheduled from September 30 to October 30, 2026.
Key Dates for SSC CGL 2026
- Application Start Date: 21 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 25 June 2026
- Fee Payment Deadline: 26 June 2026
- Correction Window: 1–3 July 2026
- Exam City Details Released: 22 September 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: 27 September 2026
- Exam Dates: 30 September to 30 October 2026
Application Fee Structure
- General, EWS, OBC: Rs. 100/-
- SC, ST: No fee
- All Female Candidates: No fee
- Correction Charges: First time Rs. 200/-, second time Rs. 500/-
Payments can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other online modes.
Age Eligibility
- Minimum Age: 18 years (as of 1 August 2026)
- Maximum Age: 27 to 32 years depending on the post
- Age relaxation applicable as per SSC rules
Vacancy Overview
The SSC CGL 2026 recruitment includes 12,256 vacancies across multiple posts.
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Combined Graduate Level Examination | 12,256 |
Group-wise Post Details
The recruitment covers Group B and Group C posts in various departments:
| Classification | Department | Post Name |
|---|---|---|
| Group B | Indian Audit & Accounts Department (O/o C&AG) | Assistant Audit Officer (Central & State Cadre), Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) |
| Group B | Central Secretariat Service | Assistant Section Officer |
| Group B | Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of External Affairs, AFHQ, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Other Ministries | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer |
| Group B | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | Inspector of Income Tax |
| Group B | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | Inspector (Central Excise, Preventive Officer, Examiner), Executive Assistant |
| Group B | Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Department of Revenue | Assistant Enforcement Officer |
| Group B | Central Bureau of Investigation | Sub Inspector |
| Group B | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | Inspector Posts |
| Group B | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Inspector |
| Group B | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | Research Assistant |
| Group B | Offices under C&AG | Divisional Accountant |
| Group B | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Sub Inspector |
| Group B | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer |
| Group B | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | Junior Statistical Officer |
| Group B | Ministry of Home Affairs | Statistical Investigator Grade-II |
| Group B | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | Office Superintendent |
| Group B | Director General of Foreign Trade | Section Head |
| Group C | Offices under C&AG, CGDA, Other Ministries | Auditor, Accountant, Junior Accountant |
| Group C | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant |
| Group C | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries (non-CSCS cadres) | Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks |
| Group C | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | Senior Administrative Assistant |
| Group C | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) | Tax Assistant |
| Group C | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Sub-Inspector |
Educational Qualifications Required
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Junior Statistical Officer | Graduation in any stream with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th standard or a Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as a subject |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Graduation in any stream with Statistics as a subject from a recognized university |
| All Other Posts | Graduation in any stream from a recognized university |
- Candidates must have completed graduation in any stream with required subject criteria for specific posts.
- Statistics as a subject is mandatory for Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator Grade-II posts.
How to Download SSC CGL Admit Card 2026
- Visit the Important Links section below.
- Click on the Admit Card download link.
- You will be redirected to the login page.
- Enter your Registration Number, Login ID, Date of Birth/Password, and Captcha code.
- Submit the details by clicking the Login button.
- After successful login, download and print your admit card.
- Alternatively, the admit card can be downloaded from the official SSC website.
Selection Process
The SSC CGL 2026 selection will involve the following stages:
- Tier-I Written Examination
- Tier-II Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Links
- Download Tier-I Admit Card: Click Here
- Download Exam City Details: Click Here
- Download Vacancy Details: Click Here
- Download Exam City Details Notice: Click Here
- Download Exam Date Notice: Click Here
- Apply Online Registration: Registration | Login
- Download Form Re-Open Notice: Click Here
- Download Notification: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Has the SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 been released?
Yes, the admit card and exam city details were released on 27 September 2026.
Q: When will the SSC CGL exam be conducted?
The exam will take place from 30 September to 30 October 2026.
Q: Where can I download the SSC CGL Admit Card?
Admit cards are available on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
Q: What details are needed to download the admit card?
Candidates must have their Registration Number or Roll Number along with Password or Captcha code.
Q: What is the official SSC website?
The official portal is https://ssc.gov.in/.
