How many vacancies were notified in SSC CGL 2025 exam?

The Commission will release the category-wise SSC CGL post list on its portal- ssc.gov.in. These will be the tentative numbers and the SSC CGL vacancies can be increased anytime before the declaration of final result.

Which categories are SSC CGL vacancies announced for?

SSC CGL vacancies are announced for categories such as Unreserved (your), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), Ex-Servicemen (ESM), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), etc. Staff Selection Commission is the central recruitment agency. It releases the vacancies based on the requirement raised by the concerned department. The number of SSC CGL vacancies differs from category to category. The concerned department send the requisition mentioning the category break up for the recruitment. The Commission follows the same breakup and releases the number of SSC CGL vacancies. There is no compulsion to release the same number of vacancies for each category.

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 2026 vacancy list PDF released?

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL 2026 vacancy list PDF on its portal ssc.gov.in. The Commission will release the category-wise and post-wise vacancy list for the candidates. The Commission will release the final number of SSC CGL vacancies just before the final result to calculate the cutoff as per the final number of SSC CGL vacancies.

How can I download SSC CGL 2026 notification?

The candidates downloaded the SSC CGL 2026 notification PDF online from ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL notification 2026 PDF will be released Soon. The application process will also start with the release of notification PDF.

What is the minimum qualifying percentage for the Tier 1 Exam?

The Commission mentioned the minimum qualifying percentage in the official notification. The candidates can see below the minimum qualifying marks as mentioned in the official notification: Category Qualifying Marks Minimum Marks UR 30% 60 OBC/ EWS 25% 50 All other categories 20% 40 The candidates are required to score the above minimum marks to become eligible for the selection in the SSC CGL Tier 1 result. The minimum qualifying marks must not be confused with the Cutoff. The SSC CGL Cutoff is different from minimum qualifying marks.

When will SSC CGL 2026 registration begin?

As per the official calendar 2026-27, the SSC CGL registration 2026 will begin in April 2026. The online form will be released on the official portal at ssc.gov.in. Candidates will get around 20 days to fill the form.

How can I check the SSC CGL 2026 vacancies?

The Staff Selection Commission will notify vacancies in the SSC CGL 2026 notification. The Commission will also release the SSC CGL 2026 vacancy list PDF, that mentions the category-wise and post-wise vacancies for the candidates. The Commission will release the final number of vacancies before the declaration of final result. The SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam will be conducted in May or June 2026.

How can I download SSC CGL Vacancy List PDF?

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Vacancy List PDF on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The candidates can download the SSC CGL vacancy list PDF here from Shiksha.com. The candidates will get here the final SSC CGL vacancy list PDF too as and when released by the Commission. The SSC CGL vacancy list PDF mention the category, post-name, salary, age limit too.

Where will the SSC CGL Notification 2026 be released?

The authority will release the SSC CGL Notification 2026 at ssc.gov.in. It is expected to be announced in April. Along with the notification PDF, the application link will also be activated.

Are the SSC CGL 2024 Vacancies increased?

Yes, the Staff Selection Commission icreased the SSC CGL 2024 vacancies from 17,727 to 18,174. The Commission released the final number of SSC CGL vacancies on February 22, 2025. The Commission also released the SSC CGL 2024 vacancy list pdf on tis official website. Increase in SSC CGL vacancies imply a lower cutoff in the final SSC CGL result.

Can the Eligibility for the SSC CGL exam be changed?

The SSC CGL eligibility is set by the Staff Selection Commission. It is hard to change the eligibility for the CGL exam. The eligibility consists of the information related to the age limit, educational qualification and nationality or citizenship. To know more about the SSC CGL Eligibility click the link as provided: https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/ssc/articles/ssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria-educational-qualification-age-limit-reservations-more-blogId-25015

SSC CGL Vacancy List 2026: Notified, Vacancy List PDF Soon

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 00:20 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

Overview

SSC CGL Vacancies 2026: The Commission has not yet announced the SSC CGL Notification 2026. It is expected soon at anytime. The authority will also release the SSC CGL vacancies along with the notification. The estimated vacancies to be announced is 15000+ for several Group B and C posts. Along with the notification, the SSC application form will also be released on the official website at ssc.gov.in. This time a high volume of opening is expected for the graduates or for the SSC CGL exam that consists of Tier 1 and 2 exam. The vacancies will be declared category and post-wise.

The candidates secure the marks in the SSC CGL exam which are considered for the final result. The Commission mention the roll number, marks, category and parent's name in the SSC CGL result PDF.

Table of contents

How to Check SSC CGL Vacancies 2026?
SSC CGL Exam Dates & Schedule
SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy List PDF
SSC CGL Post Details
SSC CGL Previous Year Vacancies
SSC CGL Previous Year Vacancy List PDF
SSC CGL Vacancies 2026 FAQs

How to Check SSC CGL Vacancies 2026?

Go to ssc.gov.in
Go to the exam dashboard (given at the bottom of the page)
Select the SSC CGL exam
Click on the SSC CGL tentative vacancy link
Check, download and save the SSC CGL vacancy PDF

Also Read:

SSC CGL Salary

SSC CGL Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC CGL 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26	SSC CGL 2026 Notification Date TENTATIVE
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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SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy List PDF

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL vacancy list 2026 at ssc.gov.in. The Commission will mention the names of the posts, SSC CGL age limit for each post and salary associated with the post. The candidates will be required to select their post preference from the final vacancy list pdf. The most important posts in SSC CGL exam are as follows:

Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG
Inspector (Central Excise)
Assistant Enforcement Officer
Assistant Superintendent
Auditor
Tax Assistant
Upper Divisions Clerk
Income Tax Inspector
Assistant Section Officer

The SSC CGL vacancies have a profound impact on the SSC CGL selection process because it directly impact the exam cutoff at every stage. The candidates can check here SSC CGL post-wise vacancies and download SSC CGL Post and Vacancy list PDF to target the post as mentioned in the vacancy list.

The candidates will get the SSC CGL vacancy 2026 pdf: to be updated here

SSC CGL Post Details

The Staff Selection Commission will release the official notification for the SSC CGL exam to recruit candidates for the posts with the following details. Check out details on SSC CGL posts with respect to pay bands, classification of posts and age criteria below:

SSC CGL Posts: Pay Level-8 (INR 47,600 to 1,51,100)

Name of Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre

Classification of Posts

Age Limit

Post: Assistant Audit Officer

Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG

Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)

Not exceeding 30 years

Post: Assistant Accounts Officer

Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG

Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)

Not exceeding 30 years

SSC CGL Posts: Pay Level-7 (INR 44,900 to 1,42,400)

Name of Post & Ministry/Department/ Office/Cadre	Classification of Posts	Age Limit
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Central Secretariat Service	Group “B”	20-30 years
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Intelligence Bureau	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Ministry of Railway	Group “B”	20-30 years
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Ministry of External Affairs	Group “B”	20-30 years
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: AFHQ	Group “B”	20-30 years
Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations	Group “B”	18-30 years
Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations	Group “B”	20-30 years
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years
Post: Inspector of Income Tax Department: CBDT	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years
Post: Inspector (Central Excise) Department: CBIC	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years
Post: Inspector (Preventive Officer) Department: CBIC	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years
Post: Inspector (Examiner) Department: CBIC	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years
Post: Assistant Enforcement Officer Department: Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue	Group “B”	Up to 30 years
Post: Sub Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Investigation	Group “B”	20-30 years
Post: Inspector Posts Department: Department of Post	Group “B”	18-30 years
Post: Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Narcotics	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years

SSC CGL Posts: Pay Level-6 (INR 35,400 to 1,12,400)

Name of Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre	Classification of Posts	Age Limit
Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years
Post: Assistant Superintendent Department: Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years
Post: Divisional Accountant Department: Offices under C&AG	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years
Post: Sub Inspector Department: National Investigation Agency (NIA)	Group “B”	Up to 30 years
Post: Junior Statistical Officer Department: M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation	Group “B”	Up to 32 years
Post: Statistical Investigator Grade-II Department: Registrar General of India	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years

SSC CGL Posts: Pay Level-5 (INR 29,200 to 92,300)

Name of Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre	Classification of Posts	Age Limit
Post: Auditor Department: Offices under C&AG	Group “C”	18-27 years
Post: Auditor Department: Other Ministry/ Departments	Group “C”	18-27 years
Post: Auditor Department: Offices under CGDA	Group “C”	18-27 years
Post: Accountant Department: Offices under CGDA	Group “C”	18-27 years
Post: Accountant/ Junior Accountant Department: Other Ministry/ Departments	Group “C”	18-27 years

SSC CGL 2019 Posts: Pay Level-4 (INR 25,500 to 81,100)

Name of Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre	Classification of Posts	Age Limit
Post: Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Department: Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres	Group “C”	18-27 years
Post: Tax Assistant Department: CBDT	Group “C”	18-27 years
Post: Tax Assistant Department: CBIC	Group “C”	18-27 years
Post: Sub Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Narcotics	Group “C”	18-27 years
Post: Upper Divisions Clerk Department: Dyp. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD) (Post is only for male candidates with higher physical and medical standards given at Annexure-XVI)	Group “C”	18-27 years

SSC CGL Previous Year Vacancies

The Staff Selection Commission releases the final SSC CGL vacancies before the declaration of final result. The candidates can see below the SSC CGL vacancies of the previous year. The candidates can see here the trend of the total number of vacancies in recent years.

Years	SSC CGL Vacancies
2024	17, 727 18174
2023	7,500 8,415
2022	37,409
2021	7,686
2020	7,035
2019	8,428
2018	12,929

The Commission mention all the details of the post in the vacancy list. The candidates must download the SSC CGL vacancy pdf and keep it for future reference.

Also Read: SSC CGL Job Profiles

SSC CGL Previous Year Vacancy List PDF

The Staff Selection Commission releases the CGL vacancy list PDF just before the declaration of final result. The candidates are required to select the post of their choice and fill it in their SSC CGL Post Preference Form. The candidates can see and download SSC CGL vacancy list pdf of previous years.

Download Here SSC CGL 2024 Final Vacancies

Download Here SSC CGL 2023 Final Vacancies

The Commission reduces SSC CGL 2022 vacancies from 36,012 to 36,001. The Commission released a revised final vacancy list on May 11, 2023. The candidates can download here SSC CGL 2022 vacancy list for future reference.

Download Here: SSC CGL 2022 Vacancy list (Final)

The Staff Selection Commission released the final SSC CGL vacancies for the 2021 edition of exam. The Commission reduced the number of SSC CGL Vacancies in 2021 in the final iteration. The Commission now revised the vacancies and the final number of vacancies for SSC CGL 2021 exam is 7621. The Commission reduced SSC CGL 2021 vacancies earlier in January also when it reduced the number of vacancies from 7,686 to 7,633.

Download Here: SSC CGL 2021 Vacancies List PDF

The SSC released the CGL 2020 notification for around six thousand vacancies but later the SSC revised the number of vacancies in February 2021 and the total number of vacancies in SSC CGL 2020 exam was 7,035.

Download here: SSC CGL 2020 Vacancy Details

The total number of vacancies in SSC CGL 2019 was 8,428. Given in the tables below are post-wise SSC CGL vacancies 2019:

Check complete SSC CGL vacancies 2019

The commission had announced tentative SSC CGL 2018 vacancies. Total of 12,929 vacancies were released for SSC CGL 2018 recruitment exam.

Check complete SSC CGL 2018 vacancies

SSC CGL Vacancies 2026 FAQs

The candidates can see here important questions related to SSC CGL vacancies.

Q: Which posts are notified in SSC CGL notification?

SSC CGL recruitment notification is released for about 34 Group-B and C posts available in different ministries, departments and organisations of the Government of India. The Staff Selection Commission releases the official notification and mentions the post-list separately under the candidate's information. Some of the best posts in the SSC CGL exam are Assistant Account Officer (AAO), Income Tax Inspector (IT) GST Inspector.

This year, the Income Tax Inspector post was re-classified as Group B post.

Q: Which post has the highest cutoff in the SSC CGL exam?

Usually, the SSC CGL cutoff for the post group of Assistant Audit Officer is the highest, followed by Junior Statistical Officer and other posts. The AAO post group govern the highest pay scale in the SSC CGL exam and hence the competition level is the highest for this post group. The candidates should note that the cutoff depends on the number of vacancies for a particular post group. If the number of vacancies is high for the AAO post group, its cutoff can decrease.

Q: How many posts are released in SSC CGL vacancies?

SSC CGL vacancies are released for about 50-60 posts available in different departments and organisations of the Government of India. The Staff Selection Commission is the Central recruitment agency which recruits the candidates for Group C and some Group B posts. The Central Government departments and ministries send their requisition to the Commission based on which the total number of vacancies is decided. The candidates need to check the official notification and the official website from time to time because the Commission changes the number of SSC CGL vacancies frequently.

Q: 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.

Q: Who releases the SSC CGL notification?

The Staff Selection Commission, the conducting body for the exam, releases the SSC CGL notification. The Commission releases the official notification online only which serves as the rule book for the exam. The Commission can change/amend the SSC CGL notification anytime before or even after the declaration of the exam result.

The SSC CGL 2025 notification was released online on June 9 and the last date to apply online was July 4, 2025. The Commission notified 14,582 vacancies for the SSC CGL 2025 exam.

Q: Does SSC announce the same number of vacancies for different category candidates?

No, SSC CGL vacancies vary as per different categories. Staff Selection Commission is the Central Recruitment Agency for Group -C and some Group B posts. The central departments and ministries send their requisitions to the Commission and accordingly, the Commission releases the number of vacancies for the exam. The Commission can change the final number of vacancies anytime before the declaration of the final result.

Q: What details are present in the SSC CGL vacancies PDF?

The SSC CGL vacancies PDF contains details such as year of exam, postcode, post name, department name, category names, age limit, etc. The department name is mentioned based on the requisition received from the department. The Commission also releases the vertical reservations apart from the category names such as the sub-divisions of PwD.

Q: Which is the best salary in the SSC CGL posts?

The candidates should note that the SSC CGL exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for the following posts:

Group B gazette
Group B non-gazette
Group C

The highest salary is notified for the SSC CGL AAO post which is central pay level 8 having the INR 47,600-1,51,100.

Q: How many tiers are there in SSC CGL Exam under the new exam pattern?

The Commission reduced the number of Tiers in the exam from 4 to 2 under new exam pattern. The Commission reduced the number of tiers to expedite the exam process because of the Central Government Mandate to increase recruitment in the Government. The SSC CGL exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the following posts:

Group ‘B’ Gazetted
Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted
Group ‘C’

Q: What are the SSC CGL Subjects?

A: SSC CGL syllabus will be defined separately for all the tiers of exam. The SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus has the following sections.

English Intelligence & Reasoning.
General Awareness.
Quantitative Aptitude.
English Comprehension.

Q: What is the new exam pattern of SSC CGL?

Staff Selection Commission mentioned the new exam pattern in the official notification of 2022 exam. The Commission reduced the number of Tiers in the exam from 4 to 2. The Commission reduced the number of tiers to expedite the exam process because of the Central Government Mandate to increase the recruitment in the Government. The SSC CGL exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for the following posts:

Group ‘B’ Gazetted
Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted
Group ‘C’

Q: What is the difference in syllabus of SSC CGL and CAT exam?

Hello, Thanks for asking. The main difference between SSC CGL & CAT is - SSC CGL is easier than CAT. CAT is famous for its unpredictability. In SSC CGL, you have to prepare for - Quantitative Aptitude, English, reasoning, GK, trigonometry, geometry, algebra. Preparation for SSC CGL will help you in preparing for basics required for CAT. Once your basics are strong, application of them should be learn for CAT. The 4 major sections of CAT Exam - Logical Reasoning Data Interpretation Quantitative Aptitude Verbal & Reading Comprehension.