SSC CGL Notification 2026 PDF: Check Exam Date, Eligibility Criteria and Expected Number of Vacancies

SSC CGL Notification 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will release the SSC CGL Notification 2026 in March. Through the SSC CGL, SSC releases the vacancies to recruit eligible candidates for Group B and Group C posts in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India
As per the latest SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27, the recruitment cycle is expected to start in March 2026. The vacancies will get released for posts like Income Tax Inspector, ASO, and Central Excise Inspector.

SSC CGL Notification 2026 PDF

Candidates will be able to download the SSC CGL 2026 Notification PDF directly from the official website, ssc.gov.in. It is mandatory for all aspirants to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website before filling out the application form. The official notification pdf will contain details such as educational qualification, eligibility criteria, selection process, vacancy distribution, etc.

SSC CGL 2026: Overview

The SSC CGL 2026 exam will be conducted in two tiers i.e. Tier 1 and Tier 2. Below is an overview of the key highlights and the expected schedule for the 2026 cycle. In the 2024 and 2025 cycles, a total of 17,727 and 14,582 vacancies, respectively, were released. Check the table below for Key Highlights

What are the Eligibility Criteria for SSC CGL 2026?

Candidates interested in applying for the SSC CGL 2026 must ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility criteria such as educational qualification, age limit, etc. Check the details below
Educational Qualification
Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer: Candidate must have completed a bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.
Desirable: Candidates can have a CA/CMA/CS/Master's in Commerce.
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Candidates must have competed bachelor’s Degree with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th-standard level
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
Statistical Investigator Grade II: Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects studied in all three years of the course.
All Other Posts: The Candidate must have completed a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent.
Age Limit (As of August 1, 2026)
The age limit varies based on the post and category of candidate Generally, it ranges between 18 and 32 years.
18-27 years: Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, Upper Division Clerk.
20-30 years: Assistant Section Officer (CSS), Sub-Inspector (CBI).
18-30 years: Inspector (Income Tax), Inspector (Central Excise).
Up to 32 years: Junior Statistical Officer