SSC CGL Last date

 URGENT ALERT: SSC CGL 2026  Last Date Today!

If you want to Apply SSC CGL 2026, this is your last chance,  Staff Selection Commission (SSC) , SSC CGL 2026  Online Application’s  Last Date 25 June 2026 ( 11:00 PM) । After this Application Link will be closed.

Don’t Miss It: SSC CGL 2026 Application closes tonight at 11:00 PM. Apply NOW at ssc.gov.in

SSC CGL 2026 — Key Highlights

Why Was the Date Extended?

Originally, the SSC CGL 2026 Application deadline was 22 June 2026. However, the Staff Selection Commission received numerous representations from candidates who were unable to complete their registration due to technical issues and last-minute difficulties. In response, SSC reopened the application window from 23 June to 25 June 2026, giving aspirants an additional 2 days.

This is the final extended deadline — SSC is unlikely to extend it further. If you haven’t applied yet, submit your form right now.

SSC CGL 2026 Vacancies — 12,256 Posts

SSC has announced a total of 12,256 vacancies across multiple prestigious Group B and Group C posts in Central Government Ministries and Departments. Key posts include:

• Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) — Pay Level 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100)
• Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO)
• Inspector (Central Excise)
• Inspector (Examiner / Customs)
• Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
• Auditor
• Income Tax Inspector (re-classified as Group B)
• Sub-Inspector (CBI)
• Statistical Investigator Grade-II

Eligibility Criteria at a Glance

Educational Qualification

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• For Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Degree with Statistics as a compulsory subject.
• For AAO posts: CA/CS/MBA (Finance) or M.Com is preferred (but not mandatory).

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 32 years
• Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, OBC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen as per government norms.

Nationality

Candidates must be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries.

Application Fee

Payment Modes: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Credit or Debit Cards.

 Fee payment deadline is 26 June 2026 — even if you submit the form tonight, pay the fee by tomorrow.

How to Apply Online — Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Visit the official website — ssc.gov.in or download the mySSC Mobile App from Google Play Store.

Step 2: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done. OTR is mandatory — without it, you cannot login or submit an application.

Step 3: Login using your Registration ID, Date of Birth, and Password.

Step 4: Click on “Apply” → Select “Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026”.

Step 5: Fill in all required details — personal information, communication details, category, PwD status, education qualification, and exam centre preference.

Step 6: Complete Aadhaar-based verification with a live photo.

Step 7: Upload your Photograph (white/light-coloured background) and Signature in the prescribed format.

Step 8: Review all information carefully, then pay the application fee.

Step 9: Submit the form and save the acknowledgement slip (print/screenshot) for future reference.

Important Tips for Last-Minute Applicants

1. Apply early in the day — SSC portal experiences heavy traffic on the last date. Avoid submission failures by not waiting until 10 PM.
2. Keep documents ready — Aadhaar card, photograph, signature, educational certificates.
3. Double-check your details — Name, DOB, category, and qualifications must match your certificates exactly.
4. Pay fee separately — Fee deadline is 26 June, but don’t delay.
5. Use the Correction Window — If you make a mistake, SSC will open a correction window from 1 to 3 July 2026. First correction: ₹200 | Second correction: ₹500.

Note: Registration ID cannot be changed once submitted, as it is linked to your OTR profile.

SSC CGL 2026 New Changes You Must Know

SSC has introduced some important changes in the 2026 exam pattern:

• Sectional Timing introduced in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams.
• Tier 2 now has 3 Papers: Paper 1 (Common), Paper 2 (for JSO posts), Paper 3 (for AAO posts).
• AAO vacancies have been reintroduced with a higher pay scale of ₹47,600–₹1,51,100.
•  More than 28 lakh candidates have already applied this cycle.

SSC CGL 2026 Exam Pattern — Quick Overview

Tier 1 (Screening)

• 4 Sections × 25 Questions = 100 Questions
• Each question: 2 Marks
• Duration: 1 Hour (with sectional timing)
• Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer

Tier 2 (Mains — Merit Based)

• Paper 1 compulsory for all candidates
• Paper 2 for JSO aspirants; Paper 3 for AAO aspirants
• Duration and pattern as per official notification

What’s Next After Application?

Quick Links

• Apply Online: ssc.gov.in
• Official Notification PDF: Available at SSC official website
• Download mySSC App: Google Play Store

Conclusion

SSC CGL 2026 is one of the biggest recruitment drives in India’s Central Government sector with 12,256 vacancies across prestigious posts. Today — 25 June 2026 — is the absolute last date to apply. With over 28 lakh candidates already in the race, the competition will be fierce.

If you are an eligible graduate and have been waiting, don’t wait any longer. Go to ssc.gov.in right now and submit your application before 11:00 PM tonight.