SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 – 14,582 Inspector, Assistant & Officer Vacancies
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| Candidate Category | Fee Amount | Payment Mode | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 | Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa/Mastercard/RuPay) | Non-refundable processing fee |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹0 (Exempted) | N/A | Fee exemption eligible |
| All Female Candidates | ₹0 (Exempted) | N/A | Exempted as per Govt rules |
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government on or before the crucial eligibility date.
- Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer: Bachelor's Degree with Chartered Accountant / Cost Management Accountant / Master in Commerce desirable.
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Bachelor's Degree in any subject with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level, or Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects.
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects for all three years.
- All Other Posts: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
Nationality & Gender
- Nationality: Citizen of India / Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- Gender: Male & Female
- Experience: Fresher eligible (No prior experience required)
Age Relaxation Rules:
SC/ST candidates receive 5 years relaxation; OBC candidates receive 3 years; PwBD (General) receive 10 years; PwBD (OBC) receive 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST) receive 15 years; Ex-Servicemen receive 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age.
| Post Name | Department | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Central Secretariat Service (CSS) | 1,240 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream | Level-7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400) |
| Inspector of Central Excise | Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs | 2,890 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream | Level-7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400) |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO) | Directorate of Enforcement (ED) | 340 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream | Level-7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400) |
| Sub Inspector (SI) | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | 215 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream | Level-7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400) |
| Auditor & Accountant | Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) | 3,450 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream | Level-5 (₹29,200 - ₹92,300) |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT & CBIC | 4,100 | Bachelor Degree with 8,000 Key Depressions/hr | Level-4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100) |
Tier-I Computer Based Examination
Objective multiple-choice screening test covering Aptitude, Reasoning, English, and GK.
Tier-II Computer Based Examination
Rigorous multi-module assessment evaluating quantitative abilities, reasoning, comprehension, and computer proficiency.
Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)
Typing test assessing accuracy at 2000 key depressions over 15 minutes.
Document Verification & Allocation
Merit-based post preference allotment followed by physical verification.
- Tier-I Examination: Computer Based Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Questions) covering General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension (200 marks).
- Tier-II Examination: Computer Based Examination consisting of Paper-I (Compulsory for all posts) and Paper-II (For JSO/SI candidates).
- Data Entry Speed Test (DEST): Mandatory qualifying typing speed test for applicable designations.
- Document Verification & Medical Checkup: Conducted by the respective user departments following final merit allocation.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official Staff Selection Commission one-time registration portal (ssc.gov.in). Follow these straightforward steps:
- Visit the official portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a first-time applicant.
- Log in using your registered registration number and password.
- Locate the SSC CGL 2026 link under the "Ongoing Notifications" section.
- Fill out personal particulars, examination center preferences, and educational records carefully.
- Upload a live webcam photograph and clear scanned signature following prescribed file specifications.
- Pay the requisite application fee via UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit card before the cutoff deadline.
- Preview the finalized application preview, submit the form, and download the confirmation acknowledgment for future reference.
The Staff Selection Commission has officially released the detailed notification for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGL) 2026. Through this nationwide recruitment drive, the commission aims to fill over 14,500 Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts across premier central ministries, departments, and statutory bodies.
Selected candidates will be appointed across key designations including Assistant Section Officer in Central Secretariat Service, Inspector of Central Excise, Preventive Officer, Examiner, Sub-Inspector in Central Bureau of Investigation, and Tax Assistant in CBDT and CBIC.
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