SSC CGL 2026 — Complete Guide: 17,727 Vacancies, Salary ₹1.51 Lakh & Apply Online
The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) 2026 is one of the most prestigious government exams in India. With 17,727 vacancies across central government departments, this exam opens doors to posts like Income Tax Inspector, CBI Sub-Inspector, Auditor, and many more high-salary positions.
The salary ranges from ₹25,500 to ₹1,51,100 per month depending on the post, along with lifelong job security, government pension, and HRA. In this complete guide, we cover everything — eligibility, salary, exam pattern, and how to apply.
📌 SSC CGL 2026 — Quick Highlights
- Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Total Vacancies: 17,727 (expected)
- Eligibility: Any Graduate from recognized university
- Age Limit: 18 to 32 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
- Salary: ₹25,500 – ₹1,51,100 per month
- Official Website: ssc.gov.in
SSC CGL 2026 — Post-wise Salary Details
| Post Name | Department | Pay Level | Gross Salary/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspector Income Tax | CBDT | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Sub-Inspector CBI | CBI | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Assistant Section Officer | MEA/CSS | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT/CBIC | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Upper Division Clerk | Various Ministries | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
SSC CGL 2026 Eligibility
- Education: Bachelor's Degree from any UGC-recognized university
- Age (General/EWS): 18 to 32 years
- Age (OBC): Up to 35 years | SC/ST: Up to 37 years
SSC CGL 2026 — Exam Pattern (Tier 1)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes |
| General Awareness & GK | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Language | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | — |
⚠️ Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer. Never guess randomly.
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026
- Visit ssc.gov.in
- Click "Apply" → Select SSC CGL 2026
- Register with mobile number and email ID
- Fill personal + education details carefully
- Upload photo (20–50KB) and signature (10–20KB)
- Pay fee: ₹100 (General/OBC) | Free for SC/ST/Female
- Submit and save your application number
💡 Best Books: R.S. Aggarwal for Maths & Reasoning, S.P. Bakshi for English, Lucent's GK for General Awareness. Solve previous year papers from Kiran Publications. Take free mocks at Testbook.com.
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Nevlite Editorial Team
Government exam experts & career counselors helping Indian aspirants since 2020. Covering SSC, Railway, Bank, UPSC and all PM Yojana schemes.
