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SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026

Recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts in ministries, departments, and organisations of the Government of India.

You will be redirected to the official government website to complete your application.

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Notification

Notification Date: 2026-04-01

Download Notification PDF

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Eligibility

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in any discipline.

Applicable qualifications: Graduate

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Age Limit

18 to 32 years (as on notification date).

Age Relaxation: OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwBD: +10 years, Ex-servicemen: as per norms.

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Education

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in any discipline.

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Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC₹100
SC / ST / PwBD / WomenNil (SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-servicemen exempted)
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Salary

₹25,500 – ₹1,51,100 (Level 4 to Level 8, 7th CPC Pay Matrix)

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Important Dates

Notification Date2026-04-01
Application Start2026-04-01
Application Last Date2026-04-30
Admit Card Release
Exam Date2026-09-15
Result Date
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Vacancy

17727 post(s).

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Selection Process

  1. Tier I (Computer Based Exam)
  2. Tier II (Computer Based Exam)
  3. Document Verification
  4. Medical Examination (post specific)
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Syllabus

Reasoning: Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Non-verbal Reasoning

General Awareness: Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science

Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Data Interpretation

English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles

Full Syllabus Page

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Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2550
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Comprehension2550
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Previous Papers

2025 2024 2023

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Cut Off

YearCategoryMarks
2025General156.5
2025OBC148.2
2025SC132.7
2025ST128.4
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Recommended Books

  • Kiran SSC CGL Previous Papers
  • Lucent General Knowledge
  • Arihant Quantitative Aptitude
  • Plinth to Paramount (English)
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Preparation Tips

  • Start with NCERT books for General Awareness fundamentals.
  • Practice at least one full-length mock test every week closer to the exam.
  • Focus on speed and accuracy in Quantitative Aptitude — most candidates lose time here.
  • Revise current affairs of the last 6 months thoroughly.
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FAQ

Q: Is there negative marking in SSC CGL?
A: Yes, 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in Tier I and II.

Q: Can final-year students apply?
A: Yes, candidates awaiting their final results can apply provisionally.

Q: How many attempts are allowed?
A: There is no limit on the number of attempts, only the age limit applies.

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