Staff Selection Commission will specify the SSC CGL 2026 eligibility criteria in the official notification. SSC CGL eligibility criteria 2026 will be available on the official website - ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL eligibility is majorly based on nationality, age and educational qualification of the candidate.
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Before applying for the SSC CGL, candidates must check the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria of SSC CGL 2026 contains nationality, educational qualification, age limit, etc. As per the SSC CGL selection procedure, those who are supposed to appear in the exam need to provide valid proof of the eligibility criteria at the time of document verification process. If not, the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled and strict action will be taken by SSC.
Candidates can check SSC CGL eligibility criteria in the below table.
Particulars | Details |
Nationality | Indian |
Age Limit | Minimum age - 18 years Maximum age - 32 years |
Educational Qualification | Graduation |
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The SSC CGL eligibility criteria for those who want to appear in the exam are based on four major factors, which are listed below:
Nationality
Age Limit and age relaxation
Educational Qualification
Physical standards
The SSC CGL 2026 eligibility criteria are the parameters set by the exam authority. Candidates need to meet these parameters in order to be eligible for the SSC CGL 2026 exam. Check the detailed eligibility criteria of SSC CGL 2026 below.
As per the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 guidelines candidates must be a
Citizen of India or
A subject of Nepal, or
A subject of Bhutan, or
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India
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The candidate's educational qualification is also a significant factor in establishing his or her eligibility for the SSC CGL 2026 examination. Any graduate from any discipline can apply for the SSC CGL exam in general. Candidates who are in the final year of their studies can apply for the SSC CGL 2026 exam. Check the table below to know more about the SSC CGL eligibility criteria 2026 on the basis of educational qualification:
Name of post | Educational qualifications |
Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission(NHRC) | Minimum one-year research experience in any recognized university or recognized Research Institution (or) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute. Degree in Law or Human Rights from a recognized university. |
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 60 in mathematics in the 12th grade OR Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the graduating subjects |
Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Bachelor's degree in any field from a recognised organization, with Statistics as one of the required disciplines. |
Other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, B.Tech etc.) from a recognized University or equivalent |
Candidates applying for SSC CGL 2026 must be between the age of 18 and 32, depending on the position they are applying for. The SSC CGL age limit based on the post applied for has been provided in the table below:
SSC CGL Posts | Minimum Age Limit | Maximum Age Limit |
Accountant (Offices under C&AG), Accountant, Junior Accountant (Other Ministry, Departments), Senior Secretariat Assistant, Upper Division Clerks (Central Govt. Offices, Ministries other than CSCS cadres), Tax Assistant (CBDT), Auditor (Offices under C&AG), Auditor (Other Ministry, Departments), Auditor (Offices under CGDA)Tax Assistant (CBIC), Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics), Upper Division Clerks (Border Road Organisation) | 18 years | 27 years |
Assistant (Other Ministries, Departments, Organizations), Inspector Posts (Department of Post) | 18 years | 30 years |
Assistant Section Officer (Central Secretariat Service), Assistant Section Officer (Ministry of Railway), Assistant (Other Ministries, Departments, Organizations), Assistant Section Officer (Ministry of External Affairs), Assistant Section Officer (AFHQ)Sub Inspector (CBI) | 20 years | 30 years |
Assistant Section Officer (IB), Inspector, (Central Excise/ CBIC), Inspector (Preventive Officer/ CBIC), Inspector (Examine/ CBIC), Assistant Enforcement Officer (Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue),Assistant Section Officer (Other Ministries, Departments, Divisional Accountant (Offices under C&AG), Sub Inspector (NIA), Statistical Investigator Grade-II (Registrar General of India) Organizations), Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT), Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics), Assistant (Other Ministries, Departments, Organizations), Assistant, Superintendent (Other Ministries, Departments, Organizations), Assistant Audit Officer (Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG), Assistant Accounts Officer (Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG), | 18 years | 30 years |
Junior Statistical Officer | 18 years | 32 years |
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For all SSC CGL posts, reserved category candidates receive age relaxation according on their category. The tables below show the age relaxation allowed to various categories in the SSC CGL 2026:
Categories | Age relaxation |
SC/ ST | 5 years |
OBC | 3 years |
PwD + General | 10 years |
PwD + OBC | 13 years |
PwD + SC/ ST | 15 years |
Ex-Servicemen | 3 years |
Defence Personnel disabled in any hostile military operation and released as a consequence | 3 years |
SC/ ST Defence Personnel disabled in any hostile military operation and released as a consequence | 8 years |
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Employee | Category | Service Duration | Maximum age limit |
Central Govt. Civilian Employees | - | Less than 3 years regular and continuous service | 40 years |
SC/ST | 45 years | ||
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and not remarried | - | - | 35 years |
SC/ST | - | 40 years |
Category | Age Relaxation |
Ex-servicemen including commissioned Officers and ECOs/ SSCOs must have at least 5 years of Military Service as on the last date of receipt of SSC CGL application and must have been released on: completion of the assignment/ account of physical disability due to Military Service/ invalided | 5 years |
ECOs/ SSCOs whose assignment has been extended beyond 5 years. In this case, the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate that they can apply for civil employment and that they will be released on 3 months notice selection from the date of receipt of the offer of appointment | 5 years |
Note:
The SSC uses the date of birth listed on the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate to determine age.
Ex-servicemen should not have been released due to misconduct or inefficiency by way of dismissal or discharge.
Other SSC Exams Eligibility Criteria
The SSC mentions the certain physical fitness criteria in the SSC CGL 2026 notification that candidates need to meet. Height, weight, and eye sight are all physical requirements that must be met. The SSC CGL fitness criteria for various posts are listed in the tables below:
Physical Standards | Male | Female |
Height | 157.5 CMs (relaxation of 5 CMs for Garhwal, Assamese, Gorkhas and ST members) | 152 CMs (relaxation of 2.5 CMs) |
Weight | - | 48 KGs (relaxation of 2 Kgs for Gorkhas, Garhwal, Assamese and ST members) |
Chest | 81 CMs (fully expanded) | - |
Physical Test | Walking: 1600 metres in 15 minutes Cycling: 8 KMs in 30 minutes | Walking: 1 KM in 20 minutes Cycling: 3 KMs in 25 minutes |
Physical Standards | Male | Female |
Height | 165 cm (relaxation of 5 cms for Hills men and Tribals) | 150 cm (relaxation of 5 cms for Hills men and Tribals) |
Chest | 76 cm with expansion | - |
Vision | Eye-sight (with or without glasses) Distant vision: 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye Near vision 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in the other eye | |
Physical Standards | Male | Female |
Height | 170 cm (relaxation of 5 cms for Hills men and Tribals) | 150 cm (relaxation of 5 cms for Hills men and Tribals) |
Chest | 76 cm with expansion | - |
Vision | Eye-sight (with or without glasses) Distant vision: 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye Near vision 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in the other eye | |
Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL 2026 application form on the official website, ssc.gov.in. Candidates have to go through the detailed eligibility criteria of SSC CGL 2026 before filling the application form. While filling the SSC CGL application form 2026, candidates have to provide their personal, contact and academic details. Candidates need to pay the SSC CGL application fees to complete the application procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you do not meet the age limit, you will not be able to fill out the SSC CGL application form. You must be under 32 years old to be eligible for the exam, according to the SSC CGL eligibility criteria.
As per SSC CGL eligibility criteria, the lower age limit is 18 years.
Yes, candidates can have tattoos but they need to follow certain parameters.
No, general category male candidates need to have 170 cm in height in order to apply for SSC CGL 2026.
Yes, as per the SSC CGL eligibility criteria, the reserved category candidates have age relaxation as per the provision.
The maximum age limit to apply for the SSC CGL exam is 32 Years.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
No, with date of birth 10-05-1993, you are not eligible for SSC CGL 2026 under the general category because you exceed the 18–32 years age limit. Age relaxation applies only for OBC/SC/ST/PwD categories.
To know more access below mentioned link:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria
Hope it helps.
Hello aspirant,
Ur best choice will be BA, because this covers subjects like history, political science, and English and this subjects directly cover the SSC CGL . And the schedule will be flexible for preparation.
How to crack:
° Know the exam: 4 Tiers(I,, II, II, IV). Tier-I and II are the main objective-type exams.
° Master the Basics:Use standard books like RS aggarwal for Maths, SP Bakshi for English.
°Practice & Mock testes: This is the most important step. Take weekly mock tests and analyze them thoroughly.
°General Awareness: Read newspaper daily and follow a Monthly current affairs magazine.
°BE Consistent:Study regularly for 1-2 years.
Be Consistent and Decipline and always remember ur goal. Hope this information will help u. All the best for ur journey.
Hello Jayanti,
You can apply for the SSC CGL Exam in your final year of graduation, but you must ensure that you complete your graduation and obtain a degree before the cut-off date specified in the official notification of SSC CGL.
Hello,
If your 10th marksheet got some wrinkles or small marks due to lamination but is still completely readable, then there will be no problem in SSC CGL document verification.
As long as all details like your name, roll number, marks, and board name are clearly visible , it will be accepted.
You can also carry a photocopy or digital copy as a backup, just in case they ask.
Hope it helps !
Hope you are doing well rankumgudu!
Yes you can apply for SSC CGL even if you are an army Agni Veer ex serviceman. But you must fullfill the eligibility criteria given below:
Some post may have specific bachelors criteria so you will have to check that specifically as for your post requirements. You can check more detailed eligibility criteria and decide if it fits for you specifically or not from the link given below:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria
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