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Tier-I tentative answer keys and response sheets; challenges 04-07 NovAnswer Key · 04 Nov 2026View
Overview संक्षिप्त विवरण
The Staff Selection Commission notified the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 on 21 May 2026 for Group B and Group C posts in central ministries, departments and bodies, with about 12,256 tentative vacancies. Applications ran from 21 May to 22 June 2026. Tier-I was held between 30 September and 28 October 2026, and the tentative answer keys were uploaded on 04 November 2026 with challenges open until 07 November.
Source: the official notification published by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Official website: ssc.gov.in. Apply only on the official website.
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Total No. of Vacancies
- Number of Posts
- 12256
- Recruiter
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Application Dates
- Starting Date to Apply
- 21-05-2026
- Last Date to Apply
- 22-06-2026
Salary
- Salary
- Pay Level 4 to Level 8: Rs 25,500–81,100 up to Rs 47,600–1,51,100.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification
- Bachelor degree from a recognised university for most posts; some posts have additional requirements as per the notification.
Age Limit
- Age Limit
- 18-27, 18-30, 20-30 or 18-32 years depending on the post, as on 01-08-2026, with relaxation as per rules.
Application Fees
- Fees by Category
- Rs 100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible ex-servicemen are exempt.
Selection Process
- Selection Process
- Tier-I (CBE) and Tier-II (CBE with descriptive/skill tests where applicable), followed by document verification.
Important Links
- Apply Online
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- Official Notification PDF
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- Official Website
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Official links
Applications closed on 22 Jun 2026. Check that you meet the eligibility above before you apply.
- Application fee₹100
- Age limit18–32 years
About SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 – 12,256 Posts (Tentative)
Posts and pay levels
The notice lists likely posts from Pay Level 4 (Rs 25,500–81,100) up to Pay Level 8 (Rs 47,600–1,51,100), including Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Statistical Investigator Grade-II and other Group B and C posts. The count of about 12,256 is tentative and updated vacancies are published on the SSC website.
Eligibility in detail
- Most posts need a bachelor degree from a recognised university, with extra requirements for some posts such as Statistical Investigator Grade-II.
- Age limits are 18-27, 18-30, 20-30 or 18-32 years depending on the post, counted as on 01-08-2026.
Selection process
Tier-I is a computer based exam with four sections of 25 questions each (reasoning, general awareness, quantitative aptitude and English), 50 marks each, with a 0.50 mark penalty for each wrong answer. Tier-II has several papers and a 1-mark penalty. Final selection is after document verification.
Important points
The application fee was Rs 100, with exemption for women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates. Challenges to the tentative answer key cost Rs 50 per question.