SARKARI SEWAYOJAN

•This recruitment is for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026.

•The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is the official body managing this process.

•A total of 12,256 seats are available for various group-level positions.

•Applicants can begin submitting their forms on 21 May 2026.

•The closing date for online applications is 22 June 2026.

•Candidates have until 23 June 2026 to complete their fee payment.

•A short window for correcting mistakes in the form is available from late June to early July 2026.

•The first stage of the exam (Tier I) is scheduled for August or September 2026.

•The second stage (Tier II) will take place in December 2026.

•Candidates belonging to General, OBC, or EWS categories must pay ₹100.

•People from SC, ST, and PH categories do not have to pay any application fee.

•Women from all categories are exempt from paying the fee.

•If you need to fix errors in your form the first time, a ₹200 charge applies.

•A second attempt at correcting the form will cost ₹500.

•Payments can be made via UPI, Net Banking, or Credit/Debit cards.

•The minimum age required to apply is 18 years.

•The upper age limit ranges between 27 and 32 years depending on the specific post.

•The age will be calculated based on the candidate's age on 01 August 2026.

•Extra age relaxation is provided to reserved categories as per government guidelines.

•For the JSO post, you need a Bachelor's degree and at least 60% in Math during your 12th grade.

•Alternatively, JSO applicants can have a degree with Statistics as one of their subjects.

•Statistical Investigator Grade-II requires a Bachelor's degree specifically including Statistics.

•For all other general posts, any Bachelor's degree from a recognized college is sufficient.

•The Central Secretariat Service requires candidates to be between 20 and 30 years old.

•The Intelligence Bureau offers ASO roles for individuals starting from 18 years of age.

•Major ministries like Railways and External Affairs have a minimum age requirement of 20 years.

•The Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) also sets the age bracket at 20 to 30 years.

•The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology allows younger applicants starting from age 18.

•Various other government departments also have openings for Assistant or ASO positions with an age limit of 18 to 30 years.

•Income Tax Inspectors work under the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) with an age cap of 30 years.

•The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) hires for Excise, Preventive, and Examiner roles.

•The Directorate of Enforcement recruits Assistant Enforcement Officers within the 18 to 30 age range.

•The Ministry of Communications hires Inspectors for the Department of Posts.

•The Central Bureau of Narcotics, under the Ministry of Finance, also has Inspector vacancies.

•The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) requires candidates to be at least 20 years old.

•The National Investigation Agency (NIA) accepts applicants starting from 18 years of age.

•The Narcotics Control Bureau, which falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs, hires SI and JIO roles.

•A separate Sub Inspector role exists in the Central Bureau of Narcotics with a lower age limit of 18 to 27 years.

•The Junior Statistical Officer post has the highest upper age limit at 32 years.

•Statistical Investigators work within the Ministry of Home Affairs.

•The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) offers Research Assistant positions for those up to 30 years old.

•Auditors are recruited for the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) and CGDA offices.

•The Controller General of Accounts hires Accountants with an age limit of 18 to 27 years.

•These roles are generally classified as Group C positions with a maximum age of 27.

•The Department of Posts recruits Postal and Sorting Assistants for its regional offices.

•Senior Secretariat Assistants work in various central government ministries outside the CSCS cadre.

•The Military Engineering Services under the Ministry of Defence hires Senior Administrative Assistants.

•Tax Assistant roles are available in both the Direct (CBDT) and Indirect (CBIC) tax departments.

•Candidates must first complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new official SSC website.

•SSC has introduced a live photo capture system for this year's application.

•You must use a webcam or the official mobile app to take your picture during the application.

•Ensure the photo has a light or white background and that you are looking straight at the camera.

•Carefully review all uploaded documents like your signature and ID proof before final submission.

•Always keep a printed copy of your final application form for future use.

•You can access the application portal directly through the official SSC link.

•The complete notification document is available for download to check all terms and conditions.

•The detailed exam pattern and syllabus for both Tier I and II can be found on the site.