SSC CGL Recruitment for more than 10,000 posts, maximum number of posts for Excise Inspector..
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. Recruitment is being conducted for a total of 10,731 Group B and Group C posts across various Central Government ministries, departments, and other institutions. However, the number of vacancies is tentative and subject to change (increase or decrease). Online applications for this recruitment drive began on September 24. The highest number of vacancies is for the post of Excise Inspector.
**Important Dates to Note**
Start of online applications: September 24, 2026
Last date for applications: October 24, 2026
Last date for online fee payment: October 25, 2026
Correction window: October 30 to October 31, 2026
Tentative exam dates: January to February 2027
**Vacancy Details by Post**
Inspector (Central Excise/CBIC): 2,450 seats
Tax Assistant (CBIC/CBDT): 1,820 seats
Assistant Section Officer (ASO-CSS): 1,150 seats
Auditor (CAG/CGDA): 980 seats
Examiner/Preventive Officer: 640 seats
**Eligibility Criteria**
Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. For the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), candidates must have studied Statistics as a subject during graduation or secured at least 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12.
**Age Limit**
The age limit for these posts is generally 18 to 30 years; however, the maximum age limit is 32 years for certain posts. Relaxation in the maximum age limit will be granted to reserved categories (SC/ST, OBC, PwD) in accordance with the rules.
SSC CGL Exam to be held in two stages
The SSC CGL examination will be conducted in two distinct stages. The first stage will consist of a Computer-Based Objective Test (CBT). This will be followed by tests assessing computer knowledge and data entry speed (DEST), alongside subject-specific examinations. Subsequently, a merit list will be prepared. Candidates can visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, for further details.
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