Q1. When does the online application start and what is the last date to apply for this recruitment?

The online application opens on 21 May 2026 and the closing deadline to submit the online form is 25 June 2026. Candidates are advised to apply well in advance of the deadline.

Q2. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

The prescribed application fee is: General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 100/-; Female Candidates (All Categories) : Rs. 0/-; SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen : Rs. 0/-; PH Candidates : Rs. 0/-; Payment Mode : Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.; Fee once paid is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstance.. The application fee can be paid online using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.

Q3. What is the age limit and relaxation criteria for Recruitment Authority?

The prescribed age limit is: Minimum Age : 18 Years; Maximum Age : 32 Years (post-wise, as prescribed in the official advertisement); Age relaxation is admissible for OBC (3 Years), SC / ST (5 Years), PwBD (10 Years in General Category), Ex-Servicemen and other reserved categories strictly as per Government of India regulations.; Candidates must ensure that the Date of Birth entered in the online application matches their High School certificate exactly.. Age relaxation in upper age limit is applicable to reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) in accordance with government regulations.

Q4. How many vacancies are announced for this recruitment?

total of Specified in notification vacancies have been notified. Candidates must check the qualification requirements and eligibility criteria in the vacancy table above.

Q5. Where can candidates check the official notification and apply online?

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and access the direct online application portal link under the Important Links section above on SarkariExam.pro.

Staff Selection Commission SSC Combined Graduate Level CGL 2026 Tier I Admit Card for 12256 Post

Author: Sarkari Exam Pro Team|Last Updated at: October 15, 2026 (ताज़ा अपडेट)

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Tier-I Admit Card for the Combined Graduate Level Examination CGL 2026, notified for 12256 Post across Group B and Group C cadres. Online registration remained open from 21 May 2026 to 25 June 2026, and the Tier-I Computer Based Examination is scheduled from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026, with the exam city intimation slip issued on 21 September 2026. Applicants must be aged 18 - 32 Years as on 01 August 2026. General, OBC and EWS candidates pay Rs. 100/-, while female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are fully exempted from the fee. Candidates can download the Tier-I Admit Card, verify exam city details and read the complete examination scheme on SarkariExam.pro.

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Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Group B : Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre), Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre), Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre)	Included in 12256 Post	Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized University is mandatory. Additional prescribed qualification for these accounts and audit posts: CA / CS / MBA / Cost and Management Accountant / M.Com / Masters in Business Studies, as specified for the respective cadres.
Group B : Assistant Section Officer, Assistant / Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner), Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector, Inspector Posts, Inspector, Executive Assistant, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer, Office Superintendent, Section Head	Included in 12256 Post	Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized University. Posting is done across various Ministries, Departments and Cadre Controlling Authorities of the Government of India.
Group B : Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade-II	Included in 12256 Post	Bachelor's Degree in any stream with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard level. OR Bachelor's Degree in any stream with Statistics as one of the subjects at the graduation level. Candidates applying for these statistical posts must select the correct post preference during online registration.
Group C : Auditor, Accountant, Accountant / Junior Accountant, Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk, Senior Administrative Assistant, Tax Assistant, Sub-Inspector	Included in 12256 Post	Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized University. Working knowledge of computers is required for the Tax Assistant post, and the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) is qualifying in nature.

Post Name

Total Post

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Group B : Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre), Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre), Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre)

Included in 12256 Post

Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized University is mandatory.
Additional prescribed qualification for these accounts and audit posts: CA / CS / MBA / Cost and Management Accountant / M.Com / Masters in Business Studies, as specified for the respective cadres.

Group B : Assistant Section Officer, Assistant / Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner), Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector, Inspector Posts, Inspector, Executive Assistant, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer, Office Superintendent, Section Head

Included in 12256 Post

Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized University.
Posting is done across various Ministries, Departments and Cadre Controlling Authorities of the Government of India.

Group B : Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade-II

Included in 12256 Post

Bachelor's Degree in any stream with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard level.
OR Bachelor's Degree in any stream with Statistics as one of the subjects at the graduation level.
Candidates applying for these statistical posts must select the correct post preference during online registration.

Group C : Auditor, Accountant, Accountant / Junior Accountant, Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk, Senior Administrative Assistant, Tax Assistant, Sub-Inspector

Included in 12256 Post

Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized University.
Working knowledge of computers is required for the Tax Assistant post, and the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) is qualifying in nature.

Reservation, Category Certificate & Preference Rules
Reservation is applicable for EWS, OBC, SC, ST, ESM and PwBD candidates strictly as per Government of India norms; category certificates must be in the prescribed proforma issued by a competent authority. EWS benefit is admissible only against a valid EWS certificate for the relevant financial year, failing which the candidature will be treated as Unreserved. Post preferences once locked in the online application cannot be altered after the correction window closes. Candidates claiming age relaxation must produce the original supporting documents at the time of Document Verification.

Reservation, Category Certificate & Preference Rules

Reservation is applicable for EWS, OBC, SC, ST, ESM and PwBD candidates strictly as per Government of India norms; category certificates must be in the prescribed proforma issued by a competent authority.
EWS benefit is admissible only against a valid EWS certificate for the relevant financial year, failing which the candidature will be treated as Unreserved.
Post preferences once locked in the online application cannot be altered after the correction window closes.
Candidates claiming age relaxation must produce the original supporting documents at the time of Document Verification.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern
Stage 1 Tier-I Computer Based Examination – Objective paper of 100 questions carrying 200 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates using a scribe). The paper has four sections – General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension – with 25 questions and 50 marks each. Negative marking of 0.50 mark is applicable for every wrong answer. Stage 2 Tier-II Computer Based Examination – Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness and Computer Knowledge modules) is compulsory for all posts and carries 390 marks. Paper-II (Statistics) applies only to Junior Statistical Officer / Statistical Investigator posts, and Paper-III (General Studies – Finance and Economics) applies only to Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer posts; both carry 200 marks each. Stage 3 Qualifying Tests – Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) of 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes and Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) are qualifying in nature and carry no weightage in the final merit. Stage 4 Document Verification & Medical Examination – Shortlisted candidates must produce all original certificates, category documents and identity proofs for verification, followed by the prescribed medical examination.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

Stage 1 Tier-I Computer Based Examination – Objective paper of 100 questions carrying 200 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates using a scribe). The paper has four sections – General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension – with 25 questions and 50 marks each. Negative marking of 0.50 mark is applicable for every wrong answer.
Stage 2 Tier-II Computer Based Examination – Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness and Computer Knowledge modules) is compulsory for all posts and carries 390 marks. Paper-II (Statistics) applies only to Junior Statistical Officer / Statistical Investigator posts, and Paper-III (General Studies – Finance and Economics) applies only to Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer posts; both carry 200 marks each.
Stage 3 Qualifying Tests – Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) of 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes and Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) are qualifying in nature and carry no weightage in the final merit.
Stage 4 Document Verification & Medical Examination – Shortlisted candidates must produce all original certificates, category documents and identity proofs for verification, followed by the prescribed medical examination.

SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card 2026 : Step-by-Step Download Process
Visit the official SSC website and open the candidate login page. Click on the Login / Register option available on the homepage. Enter your Registration Number / Username along with the Password. Type the required Captcha / Security Code and click on the Login button. Open the SSC CGL Tier-I Examination 2026 section from the candidate dashboard. Click on the City Intimation Slip / Admit Card link. The admit card will be displayed on the screen in PDF format. Carefully verify the allotted examination city, exam date, shift timing, reporting time and roll number. Download the admit card and take two clear colour printouts for examination day. Candidates must note that the City Intimation Slip is not the admit card; the exact examination centre address and exam-day instructions are mentioned only in the admit card.

SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card 2026 : Step-by-Step Download Process

Visit the official SSC website and open the candidate login page.
Click on the Login / Register option available on the homepage.
Enter your Registration Number / Username along with the Password.
Type the required Captcha / Security Code and click on the Login button.
Open the SSC CGL Tier-I Examination 2026 section from the candidate dashboard.
Click on the City Intimation Slip / Admit Card link.
The admit card will be displayed on the screen in PDF format.
Carefully verify the allotted examination city, exam date, shift timing, reporting time and roll number.
Download the admit card and take two clear colour printouts for examination day.
Candidates must note that the City Intimation Slip is not the admit card; the exact examination centre address and exam-day instructions are mentioned only in the admit card.

Mandatory Documents Checklist – Application, Exam Day & Verification
High School (Class 10th) marksheet and certificate for Date of Birth proof. Graduation marksheets, passing certificate and post-graduation or professional documents, wherever applicable. Recent colour passport-size photograph (as per the prescribed specification) and scanned signature for the online form. Valid Caste / Category / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen certificate issued by a competent authority. Printed SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card with the self-declaration and photograph pasted, as instructed. One original and valid government-issued Photo Identity Proof – Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport. Additional photo identity proof copies, blue or black ball point pen and the exam-day instruction sheet.

Mandatory Documents Checklist – Application, Exam Day & Verification

High School (Class 10th) marksheet and certificate for Date of Birth proof.
Graduation marksheets, passing certificate and post-graduation or professional documents, wherever applicable.
Recent colour passport-size photograph (as per the prescribed specification) and scanned signature for the online form.
Valid Caste / Category / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen certificate issued by a competent authority.
Printed SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card with the self-declaration and photograph pasted, as instructed.
One original and valid government-issued Photo Identity Proof – Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport.
Additional photo identity proof copies, blue or black ball point pen and the exam-day instruction sheet.

SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Day Guidelines
Report at the examination centre as per the reporting time printed on the admit card; late entry is strictly prohibited. Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators and

SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Day Guidelines

Report at the examination centre as per the reporting time printed on the admit card; late entry is strictly prohibited.
Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators and

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix
Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority. Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016. Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority.
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies.
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

How to Fill Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Online Application Form 2026
Visit the official recruitment web portal or click the direct Apply Online link available on SarkariExam.pro. Carefully review the official recruitment notification PDF to confirm post-wise eligibility, vacancies, and important deadlines. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing an active mobile number, valid email address, and personal basic details to generate login credentials. Log in with your registration credentials and accurately enter personal details, father's/mother's name, communication address, and educational qualifications. Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, running signature, and mandatory eligibility certificates in the prescribed file formats and sizes. Thoroughly preview all entered information in the application form before final submission to eliminate errors or omissions. Pay the applicable examination application fee using secure online payment gateways (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or QR code). Submit the final application form, download the generated PDF confirmation receipt, and keep printed copies safe for document verification and interview stages.

How to Fill Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Online Application Form 2026

Visit the official recruitment web portal or click the direct Apply Online link available on SarkariExam.pro.
Carefully review the official recruitment notification PDF to confirm post-wise eligibility, vacancies, and important deadlines.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing an active mobile number, valid email address, and personal basic details to generate login credentials.
Log in with your registration credentials and accurately enter personal details, father's/mother's name, communication address, and educational qualifications.
Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, running signature, and mandatory eligibility certificates in the prescribed file formats and sizes.
Thoroughly preview all entered information in the application form before final submission to eliminate errors or omissions.
Pay the applicable examination application fee using secure online payment gateways (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or QR code).
Submit the final application form, download the generated PDF confirmation receipt, and keep printed copies safe for document verification and interview stages.

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