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SSC Combined Graduate Level CGL Exam City / Admit card 2026

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Tier-1 Exam City & Status Announcement
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📌 Short Summary

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Exam City details and status for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 10,731 Total Vacancies across various Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments, and organizations. Candidates who applied online between 21/05/2026 and 25/06/2026 can now check their examination city status ahead of the Tier I Computer Based Examination scheduled from 30 September to 30 October 2026.
📅 Important Dates 💳 Application Fee
  • Application Begin: 21/05/2026
  • Last Date to Apply Online: 25/06/2026 (Upto 11 PM Only)
  • Online Fee Payment Last Date: 26/06/2026
  • Correction Window Date: 01-07 July 2026
  • Exam Date (Tier I): 30 September to 30 October 2026
  • Exam City / Status Available: September 2026
  • Admit Card Available: Before Exam
  • Exam Date (Tier II): December 2026
  • General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 100/-
  • SC / ST / PH: ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
  • All Category Female: ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
  • Correction Fee (First Time): ₹ 200/-
  • Correction Fee (Second Time): ₹ 500/-
  • Payment Mode: Pay through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI Fee Mode Only.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria ⏳ Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026)
  • Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with minimum 60% Marks in Mathematics at 10+2 Level OR Bachelor Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects.
  • Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor Degree in Any Subject with Statistics as one of the degree subjects.
  • Research Assistant (NHRC): Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from a Recognized University in India.
  • All Other Posts: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from a Recognized University in India.
  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 27 - 32 Years (Post Wise)
  • Age Relaxation: Extra relaxation applicable as per official SSC CGL 2026 Recruitment Rules (OBC: 3 Years, SC/ST: 5 Years, PwD: 10 Years).
📊 Total Post Details
Total Vacancy: 10,731 Posts

* Recruitment includes Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts across multiple Union Ministries, Departments & Agencies.
Post Name Department / Ministry Age Limit
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Central Secretariat Service (CSS) 20-30 Years
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Intelligence Bureau (IB) 18-30 Years
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Ministry of Railways 20-30 Years
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) 20-30 Years
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) AFHQ 20-30 Years
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Ministry of Electronics & IT 18-30 Years
Inspector of Income Tax CBDT 18-30 Years
Inspector (Central Excise) CBIC 18-30 Years
Inspector (Preventive Officer) CBIC 18-30 Years
Inspector (Examiner) CBIC 18-30 Years
Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO) Directorate of Enforcement (ED) 18-30 Years
Sub Inspector (SI) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) 20-30 Years
Inspector Posts Department of Posts, Ministry of Comm. 18-30 Years
Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) 18-30 Years
Executive Assistant CBIC 18-30 Years
Research Assistant (RA) NHRC 18-30 Years
Divisional Accountant Offices under C&AG 18-30 Years
Sub Inspector (SI) National Investigation Agency (NIA) 18-30 Years
Sub Inspector / JIO Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) 18-30 Years
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation 18-32 Years
Auditor / Accountant Offices under C&AG / CGDA / Ministries 18-27 Years
Postal Assistant (PA) / Sorting Assistant (SA) Department of Posts, Ministry of Comm. 18-27 Years
Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / UDC Central Govt. Offices / Ministries 18-27 Years
Tax Assistant (TA) CBDT & CBIC 18-27 Years
📝 Exam Pattern & Selection Process 2026

Selection Stages:

  1. Tier-I Examination: Computer Based Examination (Qualifying in Nature).
  2. Tier-II Examination: Objective Type CBT Exam (Paper 1 Compulsory for all posts, Paper 2 for JSO).
  3. Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) & Computer Proficiency Module: Conducted during Tier-II (Qualifying).
  4. Document Verification (DV): Conducted by User Departments after final merit list.
  5. Physical Standards / Physical Test (PET/PST): Only for specific posts like Inspector (Central Excise/Preventive Officer/Examiner), Sub-Inspector (CBI, NIA, NCB, CBN).

SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Structure:

Subject / Section Questions Marks Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 50 60 Minutes
(Overall Cumulative Time)
General Awareness 25 50
Quantitative Aptitude 25 50
English Comprehension 25 50
Total 100 200 Marks 1 Hour

* Note: Negative marking of 0.50 marks applies for each incorrect answer in Tier-I.

⚠️ Important Notes Before Checking City / Applying

  • OTR Mandatory: SSC has introduced One Time Registration on its official website (ssc.gov.in). Old registration numbers are no longer valid.
  • Live Photo Upload: SSC uses live photo capture via webcam or the official SSC Mobile App during application. Ensure plain/light background and clear frontal view.
  • Exam City Intimation: Exam City status reveals the exam city and date of examination. Detailed admit cards with exact test venue will be released 3-4 days prior to your exam date.
  • Original ID Card: Candidates must carry an original photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport) having the exact same date of birth as printed on the admit card.
🔗 Important Direct Links Link Status
Check Exam City / Admit Card Click Here
Download Vacancy Details Notice Click Here
Download Exam Schedule Notice Click Here
Download Re-Open Notice Click Here
Download Official Notification PDF Click Here
Official Website SSC Official Portal
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the exam date for SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026?

Ans: The SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I examination is scheduled to be conducted from 30th September to 30th October 2026 across various centers nationwide.

Q2: How can I check my SSC CGL Exam City 2026?

Ans: Candidates can check their Exam City and date by logging into the official SSC portal (ssc.gov.in) using their Registration Number and Password.

Q3: What is the total number of vacancies in SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?

Ans: As per the official notification update, there are a total of 10,731 vacancies for various Group B & C positions.
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