The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the massive recruitment notification for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026. This is an extraordinary opportunity for central government job aspirants across India to secure prestigious positions in departments like Income Tax, Postal, Railways, and Central Excise.
With a staggering 12,256 total vacancies announced, any graduate can apply online to kickstart a secure and high-paying career with the Government of India.
Salary Scale: ₹25,500 to ₹1,51,100 per month (Depends on the post level)
Eligibility: Any Graduate (Any Degree)
Available Positions & Classifications
The recruitment drive covers an expansive list of administrative, investigative, and clerical profiles:
Group A & B (Gazetted/Non-Gazetted): Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Sub Inspector (SI), Junior Statistical Officer.
Group C: Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant, Tax Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC).
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
Age Bracket: 18 to 32 years (Specific age limits vary based on individual post configurations).
Age Relaxation Rules:
OBC Candidates: 3 Years
SC/ST Candidates: 5 Years
PwBD (General/EWS): 10 Years
PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
Application Fee Structure
Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen:Fully Exempted (No Fee)
General, OBC, and EWS Men: ₹100/- Only
Step-by-Step Online Application Process
Candidates must apply online through the unified digital portal of the Staff Selection Commission.
Important Recruitment Dates
Online Application Starts: 21.05.2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 22.06.2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 23.06.2026
Application Correction Window: 29.06.2026 to 01.07.2026
Selection Process: Tier-I Computer Based Exam ➡️ Tier-II Computer Based Exam ➡️ Document Verification.
Exam Centers in Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, and Vellore.
If you are a new user, do One-Time Registration (OTR) and create a Login ID / Password. If you already have an account, log in.
After logging in , go to the Apply section and select CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026) .
Fill in the application form correctly with details like personal details, educational qualification, category, examination center, post preference etc.
Upload the required photo, signature and documents .
Pay the application fee (for those required) online.
Verify all the details and submit the application . Download and keep the confirmation copy.
Note : Please ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification before applying.
