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Job Title	Various Group B (Gazetted/Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts including Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (IT/CE), Sub Inspector (CBI/NIA), Junior Statistical Officer, Assistant Audit Officer, Tax Assistant, Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant
Category	GOVT
Location	Punajb
Company	SSC
Description	Opening of Online Applications 21-05-2026 Last Date for Submission of Online Applications 22-06-2026 (23:00 hours) Last Date for Online Fee Payment 23-06-2026 (23:00 hours) Window for Application Form Correction (with online payment) 29-06-2026 to 01-07-2026 (23:00 hours) Age Calculated As On 01-08-2026 Educational Qualification Cut-off Date 01-08-2026 Tier-I Computer Based Examination (Tentative) August – September, 2026 Tier-II Computer Based Examination (Tentative) December, 2026 SSC CGL 2026 – Eligibility Criteria Criteria Details Nationality Citizen of India, or subjects/persons of specified neighboring and migrated countries as permitted under Government of India rules, with eligibility certificate wherever required. Essential Educational Qualification Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent for most posts, as on 01-08-2026. Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) Bachelor's Degree in any subject with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th level; or Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level. Statistical Investigator Grade-II Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Demography, Population Studies, Operation Research, IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence. Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer Bachelor's Degree is essential. Desirable qualifications include CA, CMA, CS, M.Com, MBA (Finance), or M.B.E. Appearing Candidates Final year candidates may apply, but they must possess the essential qualification on or before 01-08-2026. Distance Learning Degrees Accepted only if approved by Distance Education Bureau, UGC, for Central Government employment. Proof must be produced at document verification. BRO Posts Only male candidates are eligible for vacancies reported in Border Roads Organization. SSC CGL 2026 – Selection Process Selection is through a two-tier Computer Based Examination (CBE). Marks scored in CBE conducted in multiple shifts will be normalized as per the procedure published by SSC vide Notice dated 02-06-2025. There is no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of scores at any stage. SSC CGL 2026 – Exam Centres The examination will be conducted through 9 SSC Regions covering all states and union territories. Candidates must choose three examination centres, in order of priority, within the same region.Previous Exam Papers Central Region: Agra, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Patna, Gaya Eastern Region: Kolkata, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Gangtok Karnataka Kerala Region: Bengaluru, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mysuru Madhya Pradesh Region: Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Raipur North Eastern Region: Guwahati, Imphal, Shillong, Aizawl, Agartala Northern Region: Delhi, Jaipur, Dehradun North Western Region: Chandigarh, Shimla, Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar Southern Region: Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Coimbatore, Madurai Western Region: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Nagpur, Panaji No request for change of centre will be entertained after submission of the application. SSC may add, cancel, or shift candidates to another centre depending on administrative requirements. Competition Level Analysis for SSC CGL 2026 The overall competition level for SSC CGL 2026 is expected to remain very high because the examination attracts a massive number of graduate applicants every year across India. Even with around 12,256 vacancies, the effective competition ratio remains extremely tough for high-demand posts.Government Job Notifications Applicant volume is huge: SSC CGL is among the most sought-after central government exams, and premium posts receive intense preference from top scorers. Tier-I acts as the main screening stage: With negative marking and sectional timing, both speed and accuracy matter. Candidates targeting top posts generally need a very strong Tier-I score. Tier-II gets post-specific: Specialized posts like JSO and AAO attract a smaller but more qualified pool, making domain preparation more important than raw competition numbers. DEST and CKT can eliminate candidates: Although qualifying in nature, poor performance in these sections can disqualify otherwise strong candidates for certain posts. Physical standards create an extra filter: Certain Inspector and Sub Inspector posts require physical and medical fitness standards that are checked separately by user departments. Who Should NOT Apply for SSC CGL 2026? Candidates who will not possess a Bachelor's Degree by 01-08-2026. Candidates who fall outside the age limit for all eligible posts even after applicable relaxation. OBC Creamy Layer candidates intending to claim OBC reservation. Candidates who cannot meet post-specific physical or medical standards for the posts they plan to prefer. Non-matriculate Ex-Servicemen or those who have not completed the required length of service. Candidates applying for JSO without the required Mathematics or Statistics qualification. Female candidates applying specifically for BRO vacancies, where only male candidates are eligible. Distance-learning degree holders without valid UGC-DEB approval for the relevant period. Common Mistakes / What to Check Before Applying SSC CGL 2026 Not generating a fresh OTR on the new SSC website. Using a pre-existing photograph instead of live photo capture where required. Uploading blurred or wrongly sized signature files. Selecting the wrong reservation category without valid supporting certificate. Ignoring post-specific standards before locking post preferences. Choosing JSO or AAO related preferences without being ready for Paper-II or Paper-III. Skipping Aadhaar-based authentication even when eligible. Waiting until the final date for application submission. Missing the answer key objection window after examination. Confusing the correction window fee structure. How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026 Candidates must apply online only at https://ssc.gov.in or through the mY SSC mobile application (available on Google Play Store). No other mode of application is accepted. Candidates who have not generated OTR on the new website must do so first. Once OTR is generated on the new website, it remains valid for all future examinations on that portal.CGL Exam Prep Candidates are advised to opt for Aadhaar-based authentication during OTR. Aadhaar-authenticated candidates get significant exemptions: their applications are not rejected for photograph/signature standards, and they need not carry photo ID at the examination venue. Steps to Apply: Generate One-Time Registration (OTR) at https://ssc.gov.in (mandatory; use Aadhaar-based authentication if possible) Complete OTR profile and lock it Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) including live photograph capture via camera Upload scanned signature (JPEG/JPG, 10–20 KB, 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm) Fill the Examination Specific Module (post preferences, exam centre choices - 3 centres within same region in order of priority) Pay application fee of Rs. 100/- online (if applicable) by 23-06-2026 Preview/Print the application to verify all details before final submission Use the correction window (29-06 to 01-07-2026) if any correction is needed (chargeable) Keep printout of application and all documents for at least 3 years Documents to Keep Ready for Document Verification (after final selection):Resume Writing Service Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate (proof of date of birth) Mark sheets for all years/semesters of Graduation + Provisional/Degree Certificate SC/ST Certificate in prescribed format (Annexure of the notification) OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate in prescribed format (Annexure-X); must be valid as on closing date of application EWS Income & Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026–27 (issued based on income for FY 2025–26) in prescribed format (Annexure-XI) PwBD Disability Certificate from competent authority specifying type of disability (as per Annexure-XII to XIII) Ex-Serviceman discharge certificate and other relevant ESM documents Equivalence certificate (for equivalent qualifications other than standard degrees) DEB/UGC approval letter (for Distance Learning degree holders) Certificate of proficiency in State Regional/official language (for AAO/Assistant Audit Officer State Cadre) Apply Online at: https://ssc.gov.in \| Toll Free Helpline: 1800 309 3063
Salary	Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) to Pay Level 8 (Rs. 47,600–1,51,100) depending on the post
Last Date	2026-06-22 00:00:00
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