India का सबसे बड़ा graduate-level government exam - SSC CGL 2026 की notification मई 2026 में आने वाली है। हर साल 20 लाख से ज़्यादा candidates इस exam में बैठते हैं। अगर आप Income Tax Officer, CBI Inspector, या Auditor बनना चाहते हैं - यह आपकी opportunity है।
India’s biggest graduate-level government exam - SSC CGL 2026 notification is expected in May 2026. Over 2 crore candidates compete annually. This is your opportunity for prestigious central government roles.
TL;DR - SSC CGL 2026 Quick Facts
- 📋 Expected Vacancies: 15,000+ (Group B & C posts)
- 📅 Notification: May 2026 (expected)
- 🎓 Eligibility: Graduation from recognised university
- 👤 Age Limit: 18-32 years (post-wise)
- 💰 Salary: ₹25,500 - ₹1,42,400/month
- 🖥️ Exam: Tier-I (May-June 2026) → Tier-II
- 🌐 Website: ssc.gov.in
SSC CGL 2026 क्या है?
SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination) एक national level exam है जो Central Government के विभिन्न Ministries और Departments में Group B और Group C posts भरने के लिए हर साल conduct होता है।
Established: November 1975 (Department of Personnel & Training)
Key Departments: CBDT, CBEC, CBI, Intelligence Bureau, Comptroller & Auditor General, Ministry of Finance, Income Tax Department।
Expected Vacancy Trend - SSC CGL 2026
| Year | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 17,727 |
| 2025-26 | 14,582 |
| 2026-27 (Expected) | 15,000+ |
पिछले कुछ सालों का trend देखें तो SSC CGL में consistently 14,000-18,000 vacancies आती हैं।
Important Dates - SSC CGL 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | May 2026 (Expected) |
| Application Start | May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 2026 (Expected) |
| Tier-I Exam | May-June 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam | September-October 2026 (Expected) |
📌 Dates tentative हैं। Official confirmation के लिए ssc.gov.in check करें।
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
किसी भी recognized university/institution से Bachelor’s Degree होनी चाहिए।
Special Note: JSO (Junior Statistical Officer) के लिए Statistics subject में degree/diploma और Compiler post के लिए specific qualifications required हो सकती हैं।
Age Limit (General Category)
| Posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Most CGL Posts | 18-32 years |
| Sub-Inspector (CBI, NIA) | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Audit Officer | 18-30 years |
Age Relaxation
- OBC: 3 साल
- SC/ST: 5 साल
- PwBD (UR): 10 साल
- Ex-Servicemen: as per rules
Exam Pattern - SSC CGL 2026
Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (Qualifying)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 min |
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks प्रत्येक गलत answer पर।
Tier-II: Computer Based Examination (Merit Based)
Paper-I सभी के लिए compulsory है। Paper-II JSO posts के लिए।
Top SSC CGL Posts & Salary 2026
| Post | Department | Pay Level | In-Hand Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | MEA, CSS | Level 7 | ~₹47,000-₹52,000 |
| Income Tax Inspector | CBDT | Level 7 | ~₹47,000-₹52,000 |
| Sub-Inspector | CBI | Level 7 | ~₹47,000-₹55,000 |
| Auditor | CAG, CGDA | Level 5 | ~₹32,000-₹38,000 |
| Junior Statistical Officer | M/o Statistics | Level 7 | ~₹47,000+ |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT, CBEC | Level 4 | ~₹27,000-₹32,000 |
How to Apply - SSC CGL 2026
- ssc.gov.in पर जाएं
- New User? Register Now पर click करें
- One-time registration complete करें
- Login करके CGL 2026 application link खोलें
- Personal details, qualification भरें
- Photo और signature upload करें
- Fee pay करें - ₹100 (UPI / Net Banking / Debit Card / SBI Challan)
- Final submit करें और printout लें
Preparation Strategy - SSC CGL 2026
Tier-I Focus Areas:
- Reasoning: 3 महीने में 90%+ accuracy target करें
- Maths: Percentage, S.I./C.I., Geometry, Trigonometry पर focus
- English: Daily RC + Grammar rules
- GK: Monthly current affairs + Static GK (History, Polity, Science)
Daily Schedule (4 घंटे):
- Maths: 90 minutes
- Reasoning: 60 minutes
- English: 45 minutes
- GK: 45 minutes
Books:
- Reasoning: R.S. Agarwal
- Maths: Rakesh Yadav / Kiran Publications
- English: SP Bakshi / Wren & Martin
- GK: Lucent’s GK
SSC CGL vs अन्य Government Exams - Comparison
| Parameter | SSC CGL | IBPS PO | RRB NTPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Graduation | Graduation | Graduation/12th |
| Competition | Very High | High | High |
| Salary | ₹25K-₹1.4L | ₹52K-₹65K | ₹35K-₹57K |
| Interview | कुछ posts में | हाँ | नहीं |
| Posting | All India | State-wise | Zone-wise |
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