SSC CGL eligibility: age limit, relaxation, fee and qualification
Read from Staff Selection Commission's own notice: Notice of Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1), dated 21 May 2026. Shishya read it on 26 Oct 2026. Open the official notice.
CGL 2026 notice (applications closed 22 Jun 2026). A newer notice can change any of this — confirm on ssc.gov.in before you apply.
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Type your date of birth, category and qualification. The answer is as per the notice dated 21 May 2026.
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Age limit and qualification by post
18 to 27-32 years (by post) on 1 Aug 2026 for General Age is counted on 1 Aug 2026.
| Post | Age (General) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Most Group B posts (Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, ASO in IB/MeitY/other ministries, Inspector Income Tax/CBIC/Posts/CBN, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Executive Assistant, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, SI NIA/NCB, Office Superintendent, Section Head, Statistical Investigator Gr-II) | 18-30 | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. AAO/AAO (State cadre) also need state-language proficiency at matric level; Statistical Investigator Gr-II needs a degree in Statistics/Maths/Economics/Demography/CS-type subjects.Final-year students may apply. |
| ASO in CSS, Ministry of Railways, MEA, AFHQ; Sub Inspector in CBI | 20-30 | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent.Final-year students may apply. |
| Junior Statistical Officer (MoSPI) | 18-32 | Any bachelor's degree with at least 60% in Maths at 12th level, or a bachelor's degree with Statistics as a subject.Final-year students may apply. |
| Group C posts (Auditor, Accountant/Junior Accountant, Postal/Sorting Assistant, SSA/UDC, Senior Administrative Assistant, Tax Assistant, Sub-Inspector CBN) | 18-27 | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent.Final-year students may apply. |
Age relaxation by category
OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD up to +15 years
| Category | Years added | With a disability (PwBD) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | None | +10 |
| EWS | None stated | +10 |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | +3 | +13 |
| SC | +5 | +15 |
| ST | +5 | +15 |
- No separate age relaxation listed for EWS.
- Ex-servicemen: 3 years after deducting military service from actual age on 01.08.2026.
- Defence personnel disabled in operations: 3 years (8 years if SC/ST).
- Group C only: Central Govt civilian employees with 3+ years regular service up to 40 years (45 if SC/ST); widows/divorced/judicially separated women not remarried up to 35 years (40 if SC/ST).
- Non-graduate ESM need 15 years of service to apply; such ESM not eligible for Group B posts.
Application fee
- ₹100: General (UR), OBC and EWS men
- ₹0: Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation
Pay online (BHIM UPI, net banking, debit cards) by 23-06-2026; fee not refundable or adjustable.
Other conditions in the notice
- Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or specified persons of Indian origin (with eligibility certificate).
- Only men eligible for any BRO vacancies.
- Some posts (Inspector CBIC, SI CBI/NIA/NCB/CBN, UDC/SSA in BRO etc.) have physical and medical standards (Annexure XV/XVI).
- Essential qualification must be held by 01.08.2026.
Questions
What is the age limit for SSC CGL?
18 to 27-32 years (by post) on 1 Aug 2026 for General, as per the notice dated 21 May 2026 (Staff Selection Commission). Confirm on https://ssc.gov.in.
What age relaxation does SSC CGL give?
OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD up to +15 years, as per the notice dated 21 May 2026. Confirm on https://ssc.gov.in.
What is the SSC CGL application fee?
₹100: General (UR), OBC and EWS men; ₹0: Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation (as per the notice dated 21 May 2026).
What qualification is needed for SSC CGL?
Most Group B posts (Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, ASO in IB/MeitY/other ministries, Inspector Income Tax/CBIC/Posts/CBN, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Executive Assistant, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, SI NIA/NCB, Office Superintendent, Section Head, Statistical Investigator Gr-II): Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. AAO/AAO (State cadre) also need state-language proficiency at matric level; Statistical Investigator Gr-II needs a degree in Statistics/Maths/Economics/Demography/CS-type subjects. ASO in CSS, Ministry of Railways, MEA, AFHQ; Sub Inspector in CBI: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent. Junior Statistical Officer (MoSPI): Any bachelor's degree with at least 60% in Maths at 12th level, or a bachelor's degree with Statistics as a subject. Group C posts (Auditor, Accountant/Junior Accountant, Postal/Sorting Assistant, SSA/UDC, Senior Administrative Assistant, Tax Assistant, Sub-Inspector CBN): Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent. (as per the notice dated 21 May 2026).
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These facts are paraphrased from the official notice linked above, read with AI help; the notice is the final word. Ex-servicemen, government employees, widows and other special relaxations are listed in the notes above, not in the check.