SSC CGL 2026 Notification Released: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) issued the official notification for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGL) 2026 on May 21. Concurrent with the notification, the Commission has also initiated the online application process for candidates aspiring to secure recruitment for various Group B and Group C posts across Central Government departments, ministries, and offices.
As per the SSC official schedule, interested candidates are able to submit their online applications via the official SSC website between May 21 and June 22, 2026. The deadline for submitting the application form is 11:00 PM on June 22, while the last date for depositing the online application fee is June 23, 2026.
SSC CGL 2026 Notification– Important Official Dates
| Event | Date |
| Start of online application process | May 21, 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | June 22, 2026 (11 PM) |
| Last date for online fee payment | June 23, 2026 (11 PM) |
| Application correction window | June 29 to July 1, 2026 |
| SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 2026 | August–September 2026 |
| SSC CGL Tier-II Exam 2026 | December 2026 |
The SSC has announced that approximately 12,256 vacancies are expected to be filled through the SSC CGL 2026 recruitment cycle. However, the Commission has clarified that these vacancy figures are tentative, and updated details regarding post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be published separately on the SSC website.
The Commission will also open an application correction window from June 29 to July 1, 2026. During this period, candidates will be able to edit or modify the details submitted in their application forms upon payment of the prescribed correction fee.
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