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SSC CGL 2026

SSC CGL 2026 – Combined Graduate Level Examination 17,727 Posts

Staff Selection Commission has announced SSC CGL 2026 for recruitment to various Group 'B' and 'C' posts in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India.

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Vacancies

17,727

Last Date

15 Sep 2026

Status

Application Open

Notice F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 • Apply Till 07 Oct 2026 (23:00 Hrs)2,536 Posts (LDC, JSA & DEO) • 12th Pass (10+2)New: 15-Min Sectional Timer in Tier-I CBT

SSC CHSL 10+2 Recruitment 2026: 2,536 Group 'C' Vacancies, Live Photo / OTR Rules, New 15-Min Sectional Timer & 360-Mark Tier-II Merit!

Published under File No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Govt. of India, online applications via New OTR & Live Photograph Capture are open from 07 September to 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hrs) (Fee Payment till 08 Oct; Correction Window: 14–16 Oct 2026) for 2,536 tentative posts of LDC/JSA (Pay Level-2: ₹19,900–₹63,200) and DEO / DEO Grade 'A' (Pay Level-4 & 5: ₹25,500–₹92,300). Under Clause 13.8.1, Tier-I CBT (100 Qs, 200 Marks, 60 Mins; +2 / -0.50) now enforces a strict 15-Minute Sectional Timer per Part, while Final Merit is prepared on 360 Marks of Tier-II Session-I (+ Qualifying Computer & Same-Day Typing/Skill Test).

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Exam: Tier 1: 18 – 28 Nov 20263 Verified Updates Active

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Important Dates

Notification Release Date11 Aug 2026

Online Application Start Date11 Aug 2026

Last Date to Apply Online15 Sep 2026

Last Date to Pay Fee16 Sep 2026

Form Correction Window18 – 20 Sep 2026

Exam DateTier 1: 18 – 28 Nov 2026

Admit Card Release DateExpected October 2026

Result DateExpected January 2027

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS₹100

SC / ST / ReservedNil (Exempted)

PH (Divyang) / FemaleNil (Exempted)

Payment Mode:Online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa / Mastercard

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from a Recognized University in India

Age Limit:

18 – 30 Years (Post wise age limits up to 32 years, OBC +3 yrs, SC/ST +5 yrs)

Instant Age & Eligibility Checker (As on 01/08/2026):

Your Date of Birth

Category Quota

✅ You Are Age-Eligible!

Exact Age on 01/08/2026: 25 Yrs, 2 Months, 16 Days (Allowed: 18–27 Yrs)

Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration

Paper 1 (Secondary)1501502.5 Hours

Paper 2 (Higher Secondary)1501502.5 Hours

Selection Process

1Tier 1 Computer Based Examination (Qualifying)

2Tier 2 Computer Based Examination (Paper 1 & Paper 2)

3Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)

4Document Verification by User Departments

Syllabus

General Studies Syllabus (PDF)

Subject-wise Detailed Syllabus (PDF)

Topic-wise Exam Breakdown

Previous Year Question Papers (PDF)

SSC CGL 2026 Official Subject-Wise & Micro-Topic Syllabus (8 Subjects)

SSC Master Syllabus

SSC Notice F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 (Clauses 13.8, 13.9, 13.10 & 13.11 — Tier-I & Tier-II CBE Scheme)

Total Questions

Tier-I: 100 MCQs | Tier-II: 135 MCQs (120 Merit + 15 Computer) + Skill/Typing Test

Maximum Marks

Tier-I: 200 Marks (Qualifying) | Tier-II Merit: 360 Marks (+ 45 Marks Qualifying Computer)

Exam Duration

Tier-I: 60 Mins (15 Mins Sectional Timer per Part) | Tier-II Session-I: 2 Hrs 15 Mins + Session-II Skill/Typing Test

Negative Marking

Tier-I: -0.50 Marks per wrong answer (+2 Correct) | Tier-II: -1.00 Mark per wrong answer (+3 Correct)

#TIER1-P1

Tier-I Part-I: English Language (Basic Knowledge — 15-Minute Sectional Timer)

10+2 (Higher Secondary) Standard — Clause 13.10.150 Marks

Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, and Antonyms

Spellings / Detecting Mis-spelt Words, Idioms & Phrases, and One-Word Substitution

Improvement of Sentences and Active / Passive Voice of Verbs

Conversion into Direct / Indirect Narration

Shuffling of Sentence Parts and Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage (Para Jumbles)

Cloze Passage and Reading Comprehension Passage

#TIER1-P2

Tier-I Part-II: General Intelligence & Reasoning (15-Minute Sectional Timer)

Verbal & Non-Verbal Analytical Standard — Clause 13.10.250 Marks

Semantic Analogy, Symbolic Operations, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation

Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/Number Classification, Drawing Inferences, Figural Classification

Punched Hole / Pattern-Folding & Unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern-Folding & Completion

Number Series, Embedded Figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional & Social Intelligence

Word Building, Coding and De-coding, Numerical Operations, and Symbolic Operations

#TIER1-P3

Tier-I Part-III: Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trig & DI — 15-Min Timer)

10th / 12th Standard Mathematics — Clause 13.10.350 Marks

Number Systems: Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions, Relationship between numbers

Fundamental Arithmetical Operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and Distance, Time and Work

Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary Surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations

Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts — Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles

Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base

Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only), Standard Identities like sin²θ + cos²θ = 1

Statistical Charts: Use of Tables and Graphs — Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart

#TIER1-P4

Tier-I Part-IV: General Awareness (15-Minute Sectional Timer)

National & Static GK + Current Events — Clause 13.10.450 Marks

India and its Neighbouring Countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, and Economic Scene

General Policy, Indian Constitution, Public Administration, and Scientific Research

Current Events of National and International Importance and everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect

Static GK: Classical & Folk Dances, Music Gharanas, Festivals, Books & Authors, Awards, Sports, National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries

General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology & Environment

#TIER2-S1

Tier-II Section-I: Part-A Mathematical Abilities (30 Qs / 90 Marks, 30 Mins) + Part-B Reasoning (30 Qs / 90 Marks, 30 Mins)

Final Merit Section-I (1 Hour Total; +3 Correct, -1 Wrong) — Clause 13.11.1180 Marks

Part-A Mathematical Abilities (30 Qs, 90 Marks, 30 Mins): Number Systems, Fundamental Arithmetical Operations (Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, SI & CI, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership, Mixture & Alligation, Time & Distance, Time & Work)

Part-A Advanced Maths: Algebra (Identities, Elementary Surds, Graphs of Linear Equations), Geometry (Triangle centres, Congruence/Similarity, Circle chords & tangents), Mensuration (2D & 3D Solids including Frustum & Pyramids), Trigonometry

Part-A Statistics & Probability (Tier-II Exclusive): Use of Tables and Graphs, Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of Central Tendency — Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation; Calculation of Simple Probabilities

Part-B Reasoning & General Intelligence (30 Qs, 90 Marks, 30 Mins): Semantic/Symbolic/Figural Analogy & Classification, Venn Diagrams, Drawing Inferences, Punched Hole/Pattern Folding, Embedded Figures, Critical Thinking, Emotional & Social Intelligence, Coding-Decoding

#TIER2-S2

Tier-II Section-II: Part-A English Language & Comprehension (40 Qs / 120 Marks, 40 Mins) + Part-B General Awareness (20 Qs / 60 Marks, 20 Mins)

Final Merit Section-II (1 Hour Total; +3 Correct, -1 Wrong) — Clause 13.11.2180 Marks

Part-A English Language & Comprehension (40 Qs, 120 Marks, 40 Mins): Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Spellings, Idioms & Phrases, One-Word Substitution, Improvement of Sentences

Part-A Advanced Comprehension: Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Narration, Shuffling of Sentence Parts & Sentences in a Passage, Cloze Passage, and 3 or more Comprehension Passages (1 based on a book or story, 2 based on current events or editorial report)

Part-B General Awareness (20 Qs, 60 Marks, 20 Mins): History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research relating to India and Neighbouring Countries + Current Affairs

#TIER2-S3

Tier-II Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test (Mandatory Qualifying — 15-Minute Sectional Timer)

Mandatory Qualifying (+3 Correct, -1 Wrong) — Clause 13.11.345 Marks

Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back-up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer, Keyboard shortcuts

Software: Windows Operating System including basics of Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint

Working with Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking

Basics of Networking and Cyber Security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (hacking, virus, worms, Trojan, etc.) and preventive measures

#TIER2-S4

Tier-II Session-II Section-IV: Skill Test (DEO) & Typing Test (LDC / JSA) — Same-Day Qualifying

Mandatory Practical Skill / Typing Test — Clause 13.9.13Qualifying Marks

Part-A Skill Test for DEO / DEO Grade 'A' (Department/Ministry under Para 8.1): Data Entry Speed of 15,000 (Fifteen Thousand) Key Depressions per Hour on Computer (15 Minutes duration; printed matter in English containing approx. 3,700–4,000 key-depressions)

Part-B Skill Test for DEO / DEO Grade 'A' (except Department/Ministry under Para 8.1): Data Entry Speed of 8,000 (Eight Thousand) Key Depressions per Hour on Computer (15 Minutes duration; printed matter in English containing approx. 2,000–2,200 key-depressions)

Part-C Typing Test for LDC / JSA: 10 Minutes duration in English or Hindi (as opted in online form). English Medium: 35 Words Per Minute (approx. 10,500 KDPH). Hindi Medium: 30 Words Per Minute (approx. 9,000 KDPH) strictly in Mangal Font only (Clause 13.9.13.7.viii)

Official Commission Note: Final All-India Merit is prepared strictly on aggregate marks scored in Section-I (180 Marks) + Section-II (180 Marks) = 360 Marks of Tier-II Examination, subject to qualifying Section-III (Computer Knowledge) and Section-IV (Skill/Typing Test).

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SSC CHSL 2026 Interactive Tier-I & Tier-II Score & Post-Wise Cut-Off Simulator

+2/-0.50 (Tier-I) • +3/-1 (Tier-II)

Simulate Tier-I (100 Qs = 200 Marks, 15-min sectional timers) or Tier-II Merit (120 Qs = 360 Marks) against LDC/JSA & DEO cut-offs

1. Select Examination Stage (Clause 13.6 & 13.7):

2. Select Category Reservation Quota:

Correct Answers (+2 Marks each)82 / 100 Qs (+164)

0 Qs50 Qs (100 Marks)100 Qs (200 Marks)

Wrong Answers (-0.5 Penalty each)10 Qs (-5 Marks)

0 WrongAttempted: 92/100Unattempted: 8

Positive Score

+164 / 200

82 Correct MCQs

Negative Penalty

-5 Marks

10 Wrong × -0.5

Net Tier-I Score

159 / 200

Accuracy: 89%

Sectional Timer

15 Min × 4 Parts

Clause 13.6.3 Locked

Live Qualification Status (UR Category — Out of 200 Marks):

Clause 17.1 Min Qualifying: UR 30% • OBC/EWS 25% • SC/ST/PwBD 20%

LDC / JSA (49 Ministries — Level-2)

Requires 35 WPM Eng / 30 WPM Hindi Typing

Safe Cut-Off: 154.5✓ Safe (+4.5)

DEO Grade 'A' (General — Level-4)

Requires 8,000 KDPH Skill Test

Safe Cut-Off: 164Need +5

DEO Grade 'A' (Science + Maths — Level-4/5)

12th Science with Maths + Skill Test

Safe Cut-Off: 168.5Need +9.5

Latest Update

SSC CGL 2026 Notification Released – 11 Aug 2026

Online Application Starts – 11 Aug 2026

Last Date to Apply – 15 Sep 2026

Exam Date – Tier 1: 18 – 28 Nov 2026

Admit Card Release – Expected October 2026

Result – Expected January 2027

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