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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I admit card for the examination covering about 12,256 posts. The admit card is available 3 days before each candidate’s exam. Tier-I exams are scheduled from 30/09/2026 to 30/10/2026. Candidates can log in through the link below to download their admit card and check their exam date, shift and centre. Keep a copy ready for the exam day.
Staff Selection Commission (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
- Application Start Date: 21/05/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 25/06/2026 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 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: 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/-
- Fee was payable online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or supported debit cards.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/08/2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years (20 years for some posts)
- Maximum Age: 27, 30 or 32 Years (post-wise)
- Notified age ranges: 18–27, 20–30, 18–30 and 18–32 Years.
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per SSC CGL 2026 rules.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service from actual age |
| Defence Personnel disabled in eligible operations | 3 Years |
| Such Defence Personnel (SC / ST) | 8 Years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees with at least 3 years of regular service (Group C posts) | Up to 40 Years |
| Such Central Government Civilian Employees (SC / ST) | Up to 45 Years |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially separated Women not remarried (Group C posts) | Up to 35 Years |
| Such Women candidates (SC / ST) | Up to 40 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: Approx. 12,256
- SSC has announced approximately 12,256 tentative vacancies.
- The recruitment covers various Group B and Group C posts.
- Post-wise and category-wise vacancy numbers will be issued separately by SSC.
Post-Wise Eligibility & Age Limit
| Pay Level | Post Name & Department | Age Limit | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level-8 | Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) — Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree. CA/CMA/CS, M.Com, MBA (Finance), Masters in Business Studies or Business Economics is desirable. |
| Level-8 | Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) — Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree plus matriculation-level proficiency certificate in the concerned State’s regional/official language. |
| Level-8 | Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) — Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree plus matriculation-level proficiency certificate in the concerned State’s regional/official language. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer — Central Secretariat Service | 20–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer — Intelligence Bureau | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer — Ministry of Railways | 20–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer — Ministry of External Affairs | 20–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer — AFHQ | 20–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Section Officer — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-7 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer — Other Ministries, Departments or Organisations | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-7 | Inspector of Income Tax — CBDT | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-7 | Inspector (Central Excise) — CBIC | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-7 | Inspector (Preventive Officer) — CBIC | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-7 | Inspector (Examiner) — CBIC | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-7 | Assistant Enforcement Officer — Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-7 | Sub-Inspector — Central Bureau of Investigation | 20–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-7 | Inspector Posts — Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-7 | Inspector — Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-6 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer — Other Ministries, Departments or Organisations | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-6 | Executive Assistant — CBIC | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-6 | Research Assistant — National Human Rights Commission | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-6 | Divisional Accountant — Offices under C&AG | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-6 | Sub-Inspector — National Investigation Agency | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-6 | Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer — Narcotics Control Bureau, MHA | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-6 | Junior Statistical Officer — Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | 18–32 Years | Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th level, or a degree with Statistics as a subject. |
| Level-6 | Statistical Investigator Grade-II — Ministry of Home Affairs | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Demography, Population Studies, Operations Research, IT, Computer Science/Engineering/Technology, Computer Applications, Data Science or AI. |
| Level-6 | Office Superintendent — CBDT | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-6 | Section Head — Directorate General of Foreign Trade | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-5 | Auditor — Offices under C&AG | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-5 | Auditor — Offices under CGDA | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-5 | Auditor — Other Ministries / Departments | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-5 | Accountant — Offices under C&AG | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-5 | Accountant — Controller General of Accounts | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-5 | Accountant / Junior Accountant — Other Ministries / Departments | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-4 | Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant — Department of Posts | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-4 | Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk — Central Government Offices / Ministries other than CSCS cadres | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-4 | Senior Administrative Assistant — Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-4 | Tax Assistant — CBDT | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-4 | Tax Assistant — CBIC | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
| Level-4 | Sub-Inspector — Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18–27 Years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. |
Physical Eligibility
| Post | Male Standard | Female Standard | Vision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspector (Central Excise / Examiner / Preventive Officer), Inspector & Sub-Inspector in CBN | Height: 157.5 cm; Chest: 81 cm fully expanded with minimum 5 cm expansion | Height: 152 cm; Weight: 48 kg | As prescribed by the concerned department |
| Sub-Inspector in CBI | Height: 165 cm; Chest: 76 cm with expansion | Height: 150 cm; No chest requirement | 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 requirement | Distant: 6/6 and 6/9; Near: 0.6 and 0.8 |
| Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer in NCB | Height: 165 cm; Chest: 76 cm unexpanded with 5 cm expansion | Height: 152 cm; No chest requirement | Distant: 6/6 and 6/9; Near: 0.6 and 0.8 |
- Height relaxation of 5 cm applies to the notified Hillsmen and Tribal categories for CBI, NIA and NCB posts.
- For CBIC / CBN posts, male height is relaxable by 5 cm for Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and ST candidates.
- For the same female categories, height is relaxable by 2.5 cm and weight by 2 kg.
- These physical and medical tests are conducted by the concerned department after final selection.
BRO Region-Wise Physical Standards
| Region | Minimum Height | Chest | Minimum Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Himalayan | 158 cm | 75 cm unexpanded + 5 cm expansion | 47.5 kg |
| Eastern Himalayan | 152 cm | 75 cm unexpanded + 5 cm expansion | 47.5 kg |
| West Plain | 162.5 cm | 76 cm unexpanded + 5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Eastern Plain | 157 cm | 75 cm unexpanded + 5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Central Region | 157 cm | 75 cm unexpanded + 5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Southern Region | 157 cm | 75 cm unexpanded + 5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Gorkhas (Indian Domicile) | 152 cm | 75 cm unexpanded + 5 cm expansion | 47.5 kg |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Details
| Applicable Posts / Candidate | Walking / Running | Cycling |
|---|---|---|
| CBIC / CBN physical posts — Male | 1600 metres in 15 minutes | 8 km in 30 minutes |
| CBIC / CBN physical posts — Female | 1 km in 20 minutes | 3 km in 25 minutes |
| BRO Group C posts | One-mile run in 10 minutes | Not Applicable |
- Cycling is not required for the post of Sub-Inspector in CBN.
- Walking is not insisted upon for eligible OL and OAL candidates in the notified CBIC Inspector posts.
- Cycling is not insisted upon for eligible OA, OL and OAL candidates in the notified CBIC Inspector posts.
- The BRO one-mile run is qualifying. Candidates must pass it before the further medical examination.
SSC CGL 2026: Salary Details
| Pay Level | Pay Scale | Main Post Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Level-8 | ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 | Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer |
| Level-7 | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 | Assistant Section Officer, Inspectors, AEO, CBI SI and related posts |
| Level-6 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | Assistant, Executive Assistant, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, JSO and related posts |
| Level-5 | ₹29,200–₹92,300 | Auditor and Accountant posts |
| Level-4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 | Postal/Sorting Assistant, SSA/UDC, Tax Assistant and CBN SI |
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SSC CGL 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection Stages
- Tier-I Computer Based Examination for shortlisting candidates.
- Tier-II Computer Based Examination for final merit and post-specific papers.
- Computer Knowledge Test and DEST as qualifying components of Tier-II Paper-I.
- Document Verification by the allotted department.
- Physical and Medical Standards for posts where these requirements apply.
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 |
- Tier-I uses objective multiple-choice questions.
- Questions are available in English and Hindi, except English Comprehension.
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for every wrong answer.
- Eligible scribe candidates get 80 minutes, with 20 minutes for each section.
- Scores from multiple shifts will be normalised.
Tier-II Exam Pattern
| Paper / Component | Who Appears | Marks / Task | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I Section-I: Maths + Reasoning | All qualified candidates | 180 Marks | 60 Minutes |
| Paper-I Section-II: English + General Awareness | All qualified candidates | 210 Marks | 60 Minutes |
| Paper-I Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test | All qualified candidates; qualifying | 60 Marks | 15 Minutes |
| Paper-I Section-IV: DEST | All qualified candidates; qualifying | One data-entry task | 15 Minutes |
| Paper-II: Statistics | Only shortlisted JSO / Statistical Investigator candidates | 200 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Paper-III: Finance and Economics | Only shortlisted AAO / Assistant Accounts Officer candidates | 200 Marks | 2 Hours |
- Tier-II negative marking: 1 mark in Sections I, II and III of Paper-I; 0.50 marks in Papers II and III.
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR 30%, OBC/EWS 25%, and other categories 20%.
- Paper-I is compulsory for all posts. Paper-II and Paper-III apply only to specified posts.
- Final merit is prepared mainly from Tier-II scored sections after qualifying the required Computer Knowledge Test and DEST.
- Eligible scribe candidates receive compensatory time as stated in the official notification.
SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Admit Card: Important Questions
When is the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I admit card available?
The admit card is available 3 days before each candidate’s Tier-I exam. The exams are scheduled from 30/09/2026 to 30/10/2026. Log in on the SSC website to check your admit card, exact date, shift and centre.
How many posts are in SSC CGL 2026?
The notification mentions about 12,256 tentative vacancies across Group B and Group C posts. SSC may revise the total after receiving updated vacancy details from participating departments.
What is the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I exam pattern?
Tier-I has 100 objective questions for 200 marks. It covers Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. Candidates get 60 minutes, with a separate 15-minute timer for each subject.
Is there negative marking in SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I?
Yes. SSC will deduct 0.50 marks for every wrong answer in Tier-I. Candidates should therefore check their answers carefully before submitting each section.
What qualification is needed for SSC CGL 2026?
Most posts require a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. JSO, Statistical Investigator and State Cadre audit or accounts posts have additional subject or language conditions. The required qualification had to be completed by 01/08/2026.
What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2026 posts?
The age limit is post-wise. The notified ranges are 18–27 years, 20–30 years, 18–30 years and 18–32 years as on 01/08/2026. Category-based relaxation applies under SSC rules.
What was the SSC CGL 2026 application fee?
The application fee was ₹100 for candidates who were not exempt. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates did not have to pay the fee.
What happens after SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I?
Candidates who clear the post-wise and category-wise Tier-I cut-off will be called for Tier-II. Final selection will mainly use Tier-II marks, subject to qualifying the required Computer Knowledge Test, DEST and post-specific standards.