Is One-Time Registration mandatory for SSC exams?

Yes, it is mandatory to get the One-Time Registration (OTR) Number before applying for the SSC CGL exam. The candidates require OTR to login at ssc.gov.in. Without One Time Registration, the candidates won't be able to login and hence no application will be visible to them. OTR is independant to the exam, and the candidates can apply for any number of SSC exams with one OTR only.

What should I do if I forget my SSC Registration ID or Password?

The candidates get their registration ID on their mobile and the email account provided at the time of SSC One-Time registration.If you forget your Registration ID or Password: Go to the SSC login page Click on “Forgot Registration ID/Password” Enter your registered email ID or mobile number and date of birth You will receive an OTP to reset your credentials

How can I pay SSC CGL application fee?

The Staff Selection Commission provide all the avenues to pay the SSC CGL application fee in online as well as offline mode. The candidates can see below the mediums to pay the SSC CGL 2025 application fee BHIM UPI Net Banking Credit/Debit Cards SBI Challan (offline) The SSC CGL application fee is INR 100. The last date to apply online for the SSC CGL 2025 was July 4, 2025.

Can I pay the SSC CGL application fee in offline mode?

Yes, candidates can pay the application fee in offline mode through the SBI challan. The last date to submit the SSC CGL application fee offline is always one day after the fee submission date online. The Commission provides the opportunity to submit the application fee online also. The candidates should note that they are required to generate an offline fee payment challan from the official website of the SSC. The fee can be paid through this challan only.

I am already registered on the official website of SSC. Do I need to register again to apply for the SSC CGL exam?

No, if already registered, the candidates can skip the registration and apply directly for the SSC CGL exam by logging into their accounts. The SSC OTR is required to log in at ssc.gov.in. Candidates can apply online for various SSC exams with one registration number.

What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for the SSC CGL exam?

Candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree can apply for the SSC CGL exam. The Diploma holders are not eligible to apply for the exam. The candidates who are in the last year of their graduation can apply for the exam under the 'result awaited category' but they need to acquire their graduation degree before the last date of application which is considered as the cutoff date. There is no bar of minimum percentage in the Graduation exam. Candidates with any percentage can apply for the SSC CGL exam. The Commission provides a level playing field to all the candidates.

Is the SSC CGL application fee refundable?

No, the SSC CGL application fee, once paid is non-refundable. The fee once paid cannot be refunded at any point in time. The Commission mentioned that the application fee will not be refunded even when the candidates withdraw their applications. The Commission does not refund the application fee under any condition. There is no provision provided for the refund of application fee. Such facility was provided by UPSC earlier under the application withdrawal scheme.

Are the SSC CGL 2025 Applications closed?

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL application form with the official notification on June 9, 2025. The Commission provided three weeks to fill out the SSC CGL application form. The last date to fill out the SSC CGL 2025 application form was July 4. The SSC CGL 2025 application correction was available till July 11, 2025. The SSC CGL tier 1 exam will be conducted from September/October 2025.

Can I pay the SSC CGL application fee in offline mode?

Yes, candidates can pay the application fee in offline mode through the SBI challan. The last date to submit the SSC CGL application fee offline is always one day after the fee submission date online. The Commission provides the opportunity to submit the application fee online also. The candidates should note that they are required to generate an offline fee payment challan from the official website of the SSC. The fee can be paid through this challan only.

When did the SSC CGL 2025 online application start?

The Staff Selection Commission released the official SSC CGL 2025 notification on June 9, 2025. The online applications were also started on June 9.,025. The students applied online on the portal-ssc.gov.in. The last date to submit the application form was July 4, 2025. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 exam till October 14.

When will the SSC CGL 2026 Application Form be available?

The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL 2026 application form date in its exam calendar. The Commission will release the application form in March 2026 The SSC CGL 2026 exam will be conducted in May-June.

How can I apply for SSC CGL ?

The CGL online applications will start in March at ssc.gov.in. The candidates can apply for the exam in the manner given below: Visit at ssc.gov.in. Login with the SSC OTR. Fill the CGL 2026 application form on ssc.gov.in. Pay the fee (as notified in the notification). Submit the SSC CGL online application form. The last date for the applications will be given in the notification.

What documents are required during the SSC CGL online application process?

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2025 apply online link on June 9, 2025. List of documents which were handy while applying for the SSC CGL exam. Matriculation (10th) certificate (for name, DOB, and roll number) Valid mobile number and email ID Scanned copy of passport-size photograph (20 KB to 50 KB, JPEG format) Scanned signature (10 KB to 20 KB, JPEG format) Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, etc.) Disability certificate (if applicable)

When did the applications for SSC CGL 2025 start?

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level 2025 applications were started on June 9, 2025 on its official website. The candidates got less than a month to fill out the SSC CGL 2025 applications . The last date to apply for the SSC CGL online application 2025 was July 4, 2025. The application correction facility was available till 11, 2025.

SSC CGL Application Form 2025: Steps to fill Registration Form

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Updated on Jan 22, 2026 18:41 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The SSC CGL applications 2026 will start in March 2026. The Staff Selection Commission released its exam calendar on January 8 to notify the tentative application and exam dates. The Commission mentioned that the SSC CGL 2026 applications will start on March. The last date to apply for the exam will fall in April 2026. SSC CGL exam will be conducted in May-June 2026.

The candidates will be required to login with their SSC One-Time Registration(OTR) number to apply online for Combined Graduate Level Exam. The Commission will provide around 20 days to fill the applications online at ssc.gov.in. The Commission will conduct SSC CGL exam within two months from the release of applciation form. The candidates should not that they can register at any time with a valid mobile number and email id. SSC CGL notification will mention all the information related to the application and exam.

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SSC CGL Apply Online 2026
SSC CGL Exam Dates & Schedule
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Documents Required for SSC CGL Form 2026
SSC CGL Registration 2026
How to Register for SSC CGL Exam 2026?
SSC CGL Apply Online 2026 FAQs

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SSC CGL Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC CGL 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Mar ' 26 - Apr ' 26	SSC CGL 2026 Application Dates TENTATIVE
May ' 26 - Jun ' 26	SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Exam Dates TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
18 Jan ' 26 - 19 Jan ' 26	SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam 2025
14 Oct ' 25	SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I Re-Scheduled Exam Date
12 Sep ' 25 - 26 Sep ' 25	SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I Exam Dates
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