SSC CGL 2026: Admit Card, Exam Date, Result, Answer Key – Admit Card Out
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SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) is conducted by Staff Selection Commission. SSC's annual graduate-level exam for Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts (Pay Level 4 to 8) in central ministries, departments and constitutional/statutory bodies. As of , the 2026 admit card for Stage 1 was released on . Source: official notice on ssc.gov.in.
Admit card for Stage 1 released 21 Sept 2026.
Based on: Information regarding the city of examination and Admission Certificate for the candidates of Combined Graduate level… · 21 Sept 2026
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SSC CGL Admit Card 2026
Admit cards released so far, from ssc.gov.in. Each row opens the official notice.
| Released | Admit card | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Sept 2026 | Information regarding the city of examination and Admission Certificate for the candidates of Combined Graduate level… · PDF · 24 KB | Out |
SSC CGL Exam Date 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | 21 May – 22 Jun 2026 PDF p.1 | Done |
| Application window re-opened | 23 Jun – 25 Jun 2026 Fee payment till 26.06.2026 (23:00). PDF p.1 | Done |
| Application form correction | 1 Jul – 3 Jul 2026 PDF p.1 | Done |
| Tier-I exam (CBE) | 30 Sept – 30 Oct 2026 PDF p.1 | Done |
| Tier-II exam (CBE) | Not announced Tentatively December 2026, as per the notice. | Not yet |
SSC CGL Result 2026 and result date
No 2026 result on ssc.gov.in yet.
In the last 2 cycles, the result came 65–70 days after the last exam day. Applied to 30 Oct 2026, that points to 3 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027.
| Cycle | Last exam | Result | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 Oct 2025 | 18 Dec 2025 | 65 days |
| 2024 | 26 Sept 2024 | 5 Dec 2024 | 70 days |
Looking for an earlier result? SSC CGL Result 2025 · Result 2024 · Result 2020
SSC CGL Vacancy 2026: 10,731 posts
Revised on 24 Sept 2026, from 12,256 in the notification.
SSC CGL Age Limit and Eligibility 2026
18–32 years on 1 Aug 2026
Post-wise limits: 18-27, 20-30, 18-30 or 18-32 years (18-32 only for Junior Statistical Officer).
| SC/ST | 5 years |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
| Central Govt civilian employees, 3 years' service (Group C posts) | up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST) |
Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university by 01.08.2026. Junior Statistical Officer also needs 60% in 12th-level Mathematics or Statistics in the degree; Statistical Investigator Gr-II needs a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or a listed related subject. Fee: ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempted. PDF p.16
SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern
| Subject | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 / 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 / 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 / 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 / 50 |
| Subject | Main topics | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section-I: Mathematical Abilities | 30 / 90 | |
| Section-I: Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 / 90 | |
| Section-II: English Language and Comprehension | 45 / 135 | |
| Section-II: General Awareness | 25 / 75 | |
| Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test | 20 / 60 | |
| Section-IV: Data Entry Speed Test | One data entry task, about 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes | — / — |
Selection process: Tier-I (CBE) → Tier-II (CBE) → Document verification.
Official syllabus documents
- SSC Syllabus 2024Syllabus · Combined Graduate Level Examination · 2024OutSSC
- SSC Eastern Region Scheme of Syllabus 2023scheme of exam CGLEOutSSC Eastern Region
- SSC Syllabus 2021Syllabus · Combined Graduate Level Examination · 2021OutSSC
- SSC Scheme of Syllabus 2020Scheme of Examination CGLEOutSSC
- SSC Syllabus 2016Syllabus · Combined Graduate Level Examination · 2016OutSSC
SSC CGL Salary per Month
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | Basic + DA 63% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer | Level 8 | ₹47,600 | ₹77,588 |
| Assistant Section Officer (CSS, IB, Railways, MEA, AFHQ) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹73,187 |
| Inspector (Income Tax / Central Excise / Preventive Officer / Examiner) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹73,187 |
| Sub Inspector (CBI) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹73,187 |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹57,702 |
| Sub Inspector (NIA) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹57,702 |
| Auditor / Accountant | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹47,596 |
| Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant, Tax Assistant, UDC/SSA | Level 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹41,565 |
SSC CGL Cut Off by year
SSC CGL Answer Key 2026
No 2026 answer key on ssc.gov.in yet. SSC CGL Final Answer Key 2025 Stage 2 · Answer keys →
SSC official website and login
SSC’s only official website is ssc.gov.in (old address: ssc.nic.in). Every PDF link here opens there directly.
SSC CGL 2026: questions people ask
Is the SSC CGL 2026 notification out?
Yes. The SSC CGL 2026 notification is dated 21 May 2026 on ssc.gov.in. Latest: Admit card for Stage 1 released 21 Sept 2026.
When will the SSC CGL 2026 result come?
There is no official date yet. In the last 2 cycles the result came 65–70 days after the last exam day, which points to 3 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 — an estimate, not an official date.
When was the latest SSC CGL Result released?
The latest SSC CGL Result is dated 14 May 2026 on ssc.gov.in: "Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE), 2025: List of Candidates in Roll Number Order provisionally shortlisted…". Its official PDF is linked on this page.
What is the SSC CGL salary per month?
SSC CGL posts are at pay Level 4–8: entry basic pay ₹25,500 – ₹47,600 per month under the 7th CPC, plus DA, HRA and allowances.
What is the age limit for SSC CGL?
18–32 years on 1 Aug 2026, as per the official notification. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, PwBD (OBC) 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years, Ex-Servicemen 3 years after deducting military service, Central Govt civilian employees, 3 years' service (Group C posts) up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST).
How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL 2026?
10,731 posts as per the official notice (UR 4,412, SC 1,715, ST 804, OBC 2,772, EWS 1,028, ESM 373, PwBD-OH 122, PwBD-HH 138, PwBD-VH 99, PwBD-Others 105).
Where can I find previous SSC CGL cut-offs?
SSC CGL cut-offs from 2024–2025 are listed by year on this page: 2 official documents, each linked to the PDF on ssc.gov.in.
What is the full form of SSC CGL?
SSC CGL stands for Combined Graduate Level Examination, conducted by Staff Selection Commission.
What is the official website of SSC?
The only official website of SSC is ssc.gov.in. Always apply and download there; other sites asking for money are not official.
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