Central exams | as of 2026-05-31
SSC CGL eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
Graduate-level SSC recruitment for Group B and Group C posts through tiered computer based examinations.
Eligibility at a glance
| Age | 18 for many posts to Post-wise upper limits commonly include 27, 30, and 32. Check the post table. Age is post-specific. |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor's degree, with post-specific statistics, economics, accounting, or similar requirements where listed. |
| Relaxations | Category relaxations follow the SSC notice. |
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- Tier-I computer based examination
- Tier-II computer based examination
- Skill or document stages where applicable
Mode: Computer based examination. Marks: Tier-wise and paper-wise marks are defined in the notice.. Duration: Paper-wise duration is notice-defined.
Selection flow
- Tier-I
- Tier-II
- Post preference and document verification
- Skill test where applicable
Syllabus outline and cadence
Syllabus buckets
- Reasoning
- General awareness
- Quantitative aptitude
- English
- Computer knowledge
- Statistics or finance for specific papers
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL | Graduate | 18-32 post-wise | No | CBE |
| SSC CPO | Graduate | See notice | No | CBE plus physical |
| UPSC CSE | Graduate | 21-32 | Yes | Mixed |
| SSC CHSL | Class 12 | See notice | No | CBE plus skill |
| SSC MTS | Class 10 | 18-25 or 18-27 by post | No | CBE plus physical for Havaldar |
| SSC GD Constable | Class 10 | See notice | No | CBE plus physical |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Age eligibility | SSC CGL 2026 notice | 2026-05-31 |
| Education | SSC CGL 2026 notice | 2026-05-31 |
| Relaxations | SSC CGL 2026 notice | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | SSC CGL 2026 notice | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | SSC CGL 2026 notice | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | SSC CGL 2026 notice | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | Official source on ssc.gov.in | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | SSC CGL 2026 notice | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | SSC CGL 2026 notice | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Is SSC CGL only for graduates?
Yes. The base requirement is a bachelor's degree, with extra subject requirements for some posts.
Does SSC CGL have an interview?
No interview is listed in the standard SSC CGL selection flow. Skill or document stages may apply by post.