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SSC CGL 2026 Recruitment Notification – Apply for 17,727 Group B & C Vacancies

Advertisement No: HQ-PPII03(2)/2026-PP_II
Total Vacancies: 17,727 Posts
Qualification: Graduate / Any Degree
Application Deadline: 20 Nov 2026

📌 Recruitment Overview

Recruiting Organisation Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Advertisement Number HQ-PPII03(2)/2026-PP_II
Name of the Posts Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (GST/IT), Auditor, Sub-Inspector (CBI)
Total Number of Vacancies 17,727 Posts
Job Location All India
State / Territory All India
Employment Category Central Govt
Employment Type Full Time / Permanent
Mode of Application Online

📅 Important Dates (Official Schedule)

Notification Release Date 20 Oct 2026
Online Application Starting Date 20 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 20 Nov 2026
Last Date for Application Fee Payment 21 Nov 2026
Admit Card Release Date 7 Days Before Exam
Date of Examination September / October 2026 (Tier-I CBT)
Result Declaration Date November 2026

📊 Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

Post / Designation Vacancies Minimum Qualification
Assistant Section Officer (CSS, IB, MEA, MoD) 2,450 Bachelor Degree
Inspector of Central Excise / GST (CBIC) 3,110 Bachelor Degree + Physical Test
Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT) 1,280 Bachelor Degree
Sub-Inspector in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) 420 Bachelor Degree
Auditor & Junior Accountant (CAG, CGDA) 4,890 Bachelor Degree
Tax Assistant & Executive Assistants 5,577 Bachelor Degree + Typing Test

🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Bachelor's Degree in any subject with at least 60% in Mathematics at 12th standard or Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects.

Age Limit Criteria

Age Limits: 18 to 30 / 32 Years (varies according to post) as on 01-08-2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxation

SC/ST: 5 Years | OBC: 3 Years | PwD (Unreserved): 10 Years | Ex-Servicemen: 3 Years after deduction of military service

💳 Application Fee & Payment Mode

General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/- | Women / SC / ST / PwD / ESM: Nil (Free). Payment via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/RuPay cards.

🎯 Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (Objective MCQ - 100 Qs, 200 Marks, 60 Mins)
Tier-II: Computer Based Examination (Paper-I: Math, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge Module & Data Entry Speed Test)
Document Verification: Handled by User Departments/Ministries upon final nomination

💰 Salary Structure & Pay Scale

Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) to Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) according to post grade

📝 How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

1. Access the official Staff Selection Commission website at ssc.gov.in.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) with live webcam selfie capture.
3. Login and select Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026.
4. Complete post preference choices and exam city centers.
5. Verify preview details and submit application fee.

📎 Documents Required for Application

Live Webcam Photograph, Signature (10KB-20KB JPG), Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving License), Degree mark sheets.

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