SSC CGL Application Form 2025: Steps to fill Registration Form

Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam 2025 ( SSC CGL )

Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Feb 22, 2026 23:57 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL application form 2026 with the notification. The candidates should note that the Commission released only tentative dates in the SSC exam calendar 2026-27. The Commission notified only tentative notification dates in the calendar, the real dates for the SSC Combined Graduate Level applications will be notified soon. The candidates will get around twenty days to fill the SSC CGL online applications

The candidates will be required to login with their SSC One-Time Registration(OTR) number to apply online for Combined Graduate Level Exam. The candidates should not that they can register at any time with a valid mobile number and email id. The SSC CGL notification will be released in March 2026 on the official website - ssc.gov.in. SSC CGL notification will mention all the information related to the application and exam. The Commission will notify all the details about the SSC CGL application filling process in the notification. The SSC CGL exam will be conducted in May-June 2026

Table of contents
  • SSC CGL Apply Online 2026
  • SSC CGL Exam Dates & Schedule
  • SSC CGL Application Dates 2026
  • 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 Apply Online 2026

DeskCalendarRegistration: Mar ' 26

The Staff Selection Commission will activate the SSC CGL 2026 online application link with the official notification in March. The candidates will be required to fill out the SSC CGL application form through the One-Time Registration number and credentials. The candidate requires the SSC registration number for login purposes. 

How to Apply Online for SSC CGL Exam 2026?

Candidates will be required to fill the SSC CGL form 2026 on the official website of the Commission in two parts - registration and application. The manner to fill out the application form is given below.

  • Visit the official website of SSC - ssc.gov.in
  • Click on the 'New User? Register Now 'link. 
  • Fill the SSC CGL registration form.
  • Log in to the registered account using the registration number (generated at the time of registration) and password (set at the time of registration).
  • Fill in all details asked in the SSC CGL application form.
  • Upload scanned images of photos and signatures and other important documents, if applicable. 
  • Review the SSC online form carefully and click on the Final Submit button.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 100 in online or offline mode.

The candidates should read the steps involved in the SSC CGL recruitment to know the whole exam process. 

SSC CGL Form Fee

SSC CGL form fee will be INR 100 only. Once the form was duly filled, candidates can to pay SSC CGL application fee through SBI Challan/BHIM UPI/Net Banking or by using Visa/Mastercard/Maestro Credit/RuPay debit card. SSC CGL 2026 application correction fee was INR 200 for the first time and INR 500 for the second time.

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Q:   How can I apply for SSC CGL ?
A: 

The CGL online applications will start in March at ssc.gov.in. The candidates can apply for the exam in the manner given below:

  1. Visit at ssc.gov.in.
  2. Login with the SSC OTR.
  3. Fill the CGL 2026 application form on ssc.gov.in.
  4. Pay the fee (as notified in the notification).
  5. Submit the SSC CGL online application form.

The last date for the applications will be given in the notification.

Q:   When will the SSC CGL 2026 Application Form be available?
A: 

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.

SSC CGL Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Mar ' 26

SSC CGL 2026 Application Dates

TENTATIVE
May ' 26 - Jun ' 26

SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Exam Dates

TENTATIVE
DatesPast 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 Application Dates 2026

The candidates can check here the SSC CGL application dates as given in the official notification:

SSC CGL 2026 Application Highlights

SSC CGL Application 2026 Start Date

To be Notified

Last Date to Apply for SSC CGL 2026

To be Notified

SSC CGL 2026 Application Fee Submission Date

(Online)

To be Notified
SSC CGL 2026 Application Correction Dates To be Notified

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Dates

To be Notified
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Q:   When did the SSC CGL 2025 online application start?
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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.

Q:   Can I pay the SSC CGL application fee in offline mode?
A: 
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.
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Documents Required for SSC CGL Form 2026

Candidates were asked to keep the following documents handy before starting with the SSC CGL registration process.

Class 10 mark sheet Class 12 mark sheet
Graduation certificate/mark sheet Scanned photo as per prescribed specifications (mentioned below)
Scanned signature as per prescribed specifications (mentioned below) Category certificate, if applicable
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Q:   When did the applications for SSC CGL 2025 start?
A: 

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.

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

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)
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SSC CGL Registration 2026

DeskCalendarRegistration: Mar ' 26

To start with, candidates will be required to fill SSC CGL registration form. Some details that candidates will be required to fill in the registration form has the following details:
  • Name.
  • Father’s name.
  • Mother’s name.
  • Gender.
  • Date of birth.
  • Category.
  • Permanent address.
  • Once all details were filled in, candidates had to click on the Submit button to submit the form.

On submission of the form, a registration ID and password were generated. Candidates had to note down the ID and password, which were required to apply for SSC CGL exam as well as any other recruitment exam of the commission.

Image Specification for Scanned Images for SSC CGL Form 2026

The candidates will be required to upload their latest colour photograph and sign as per the specifications:

Image Name

Specification

Photo image

20-50 KB

Sign image

10-20 KB

Note: As per the notifiation, registration of a candidate was considered complete only after the upload of the photograph and signature. Once registration is complete, candidates can proceed toward completing the online application process.

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Q:   How can I pay SSC CGL application fee?
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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.

Q:   Can I pay the SSC CGL application fee in offline mode?
A: 
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.

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How to Register for SSC CGL Exam 2026?

The candidates need to register before applying for any of the SSC exams. The candidates can see here the SSC registration process.

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Q:   Is One-Time Registration mandatory for SSC exams?
A: 

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.

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

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
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SSC CGL Apply Online 2026 FAQs

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

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Q:   What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for the SSC CGL exam?
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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.
Q:   Is the SSC CGL application fee refundable?
A: 
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.
Q:   I am already registered on the official website of SSC. Do I need to register again to apply for the SSC CGL exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Are the SSC CGL 2025 Applications closed?
A: 

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.

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Answered Yesterday

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer key 2026 on the official portal at ssc.gov.in. Candidates required their login credentials to download including the registration number and password to access the provisional answer key. Along with the response sheet will also be

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Gunjan Majumder

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The Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key after the conclusion of 5 to 10 days of an examination. The Tier 1 exam is expected to be conducted in May-June 2026. Candidates will be able to download their provisional answer key by visiting at ssc.gov.in or through a direct link provided

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Jasleen Jain

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Based on the past trends, generally SSC CGL Tier 1 good score is considered as 150+ and the target should be around 165 to 170+ for General category. For OBC or EWS 140 to 150 and target can range up to 160 to 165+.

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Shikha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

The application link for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be activated at ssc.gov.in. It is expected to be released in March 2026. Candidates will get around 20 days time to fill the SSC CGL application form.

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Manisha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

The SSC CGL Tier 1 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in May or June 2026 across the various centres in the country. The official notification is awaited. It is expected that the SSC CGL 2026 notification will be released in March 2026. 

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Chanchal Shekhar

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After the declaration of the SSC CGL Result for Tier 2 exam, candidates will undergo the Document Verification, mandatory data Entry Speed Test or typing test and then the final selections will be based on the merit and post preference. 

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Ishita Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

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No. The Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL Tier 2 Result in March 2026. It will be released on the official website at ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam was conducted on January 18 and19, 2026.

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Satyendra Garg

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 days ago

As per the official calendar 2026-27, the SSC CGL registration 2026 will begin in March 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.

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Virajita Shukla

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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 th

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Shikha Goyal

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Answered 2 days ago

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

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