SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2026: Post-wise Age Limits, Educational Qualifications & Relaxations

Age Details (Summary)

• General post range: 18-32 years
• Common post ranges include 18-27, 18-30, or 20-30 years depending on the post
• Age is calculated as on the date specified in the official notification.

Nationality

• Citizen of India, or
• Subject of Nepal, or
• Subject of Bhutan, or
• Tibetan refugee who settled in India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
• Person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates in categories 2-5 must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Age Limit (Post-wise)

The general age range is 18-32 years, with post-specific limits. Details include:

• Assistant Section Officer (CSS): 20-30 years
• Assistant Section Officer (IB): 18-30 years
• Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT): 18-30 years
• Inspector (Central Excise): 18-30 years
• Assistant Enforcement Officer: 18-30 years
• Sub Inspector (CBI): 20-30 years
• Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): 18-32 years
• Auditor / Accountant / Tax Assistant: 18-27 years
• Sub Inspector (NIA / Narcotics): 18-30 / 18-27 years

Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limits)

• OBC: 3 years
• SC / ST: 5 years
• PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
• PwD + OBC: 13 years
• PwD + SC/ST: 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (after deduction of service)
• Central Govt. Employees (3+ years service): Up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST)
• Widows / Divorced Women (Unreserved): Up to 35 years
• Widows / Divorced Women (SC/ST): Up to 40 years

Age must be calculated as on the date mentioned in the notification. Over-age candidates may be rejected at any stage.

Educational Qualification ( SSC CGL 2026 )

• Basic requirement: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Final-year undergraduates can apply provisionally but must pass before the specified date.

Post-wise qualifications:

• Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% in Mathematics at 12th standard OR Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as a subject.
• Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as a subject in all three years.
• Research Assistant (NHRC): Bachelor’s degree; research experience or additional qualification in law/human rights desirable.
• Other Posts: Any Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Correspondence or distance education degrees accepted if recognized by UGC / DEB. No minimum percentage for general posts unless specified.

Physical Standards and Medical Requirements (SSC CGL 2026)

Physical standards apply to specific posts (e.g., Inspector, Central Excise / Examiner / Preventive Officer, Sub-Inspector in certain agencies). Vision standards and medical fitness tests are mandatory. Relaxations may be given for persons with disabilities as per rules.

Important Notes

• The notification and exact post-wise divisions are issued officially by SSC on ssc.gov.in. Always verify against the official notification.

Important Dates

• Updated: April 11, 2026 (the content references an update on this date). The official notification release date for SSC CGL 2026 is to be announced by SSC. If a specific notification date is unavailable, leave the field empty and record this note in this section.

Application Fees

• Fees details are provided in the official notification. Applicants should refer to the SSC portal for current fee structures and exemptions. If not specified here, contact SSC support or consult the official notification for accurate information.

Additional Instructions

• Always verify eligibility details against the official SSC CGL 2026 notification on the SSC website.
• Only apply if you meet the post-specific age limits and educational qualifications.
• Keep essential documents ready for verification: degree certificate, mark sheets, identity proof, category certificate, and other relevant documents as specified in the notification.