SSC CGL Apply Online 2026, Online Form @ ssc.gov.in

The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC CGL Exam every year to select candidates for various Group B and C posts. Candidates are supposed to submit their online forms for Group B and C posts through online mode only at the SSC official website www.ssc.gov.in. The detailed steps and other details for the SSC CGL Apply Online 2026 are provided below in this article. Candidates must not wait for the last day and start the application process without any delay. 

SSC CGL Apply Online 2026

The SSC CGL Notification 2026 will be released for Group B and C vacancies, and the candidates willing to appear for the exam have to submit their applications before the last date. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria can submit their duly filled application forms for the SSC CGL 2026 exam at www.ssc.gov.in. Application forms will be accepted in online mode only, and any application form submitted through other means will not be accepted. Let’s have a look at the Online Application Process under the SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) 2026 Recruitment Process.

SSC CGL Application Form 2026

The lakh candidates who want prestigious government jobs in Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in different Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Tribunal will be able to apply online for SSC CGL 2026 from the official website of SSC or the direct link that will be shared here. Here are the important dates for the SSC CGL 2026 Online Application Process:

SSC CGL Apply Online 2026 Link

Candidates are required to apply online to register themself for the SSC CGL 2026 exam, for which the online application link will be active at the official website, www.ssc.gov.in. Once the application process is started officially, we will also provide a direct link below to apply online for the SSC Exam 2026.

SSC CGL Application Fee 2026

The candidates can proceed to submit the application fee for SSC CGL either via online mode (through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit cards). A candidate must pay Rs. 100/- as to SSC CGL 2026 Online Application Fee. The category-wise examination form fee details are given below:

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Steps for SSC CGL 2026 Apply Online

SSC CGL Application Process must be carried out only in online mode at the new website of SSC Headquarters, i.e., https://ssc.gov.in or through the my SSC mobile application (which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store)

Candidates are supposed to apply online to register and appear for SSC CGL 2026. Given below are the steps that a candidate would need to take for successful online registration for the exam:

The process of filling online application for the examination consists of four parts: 

Part I. SSC One-Time Registration (OTR)

Part II. Filling out Online Application for the Examination

Part III. Uploading of Documents

Part IV. Fee Submission

Part 1. Register as a New User (One-Time Registration)

If you are a first-time applicant, click on the "New User? Register Now" link on the homepage. Fill out the One-Time Registration (OTR) form with the following details:

1. Personal information (name, date of birth, gender, etc.).
2. Contact details (mobile number, email ID)
3. Educational qualifications (10th roll number, board name, passing year, etc.).
4. Photo ID details (Aadhaar card, voter ID, PAN card, passport, or any other valid ID).
5. After submission, you will receive a Registration ID and Password on your registered email and mobile number.

Note- this SSC One-Time Registration (OTR) can be used for all upcoming SSC Exams also. 

Part 2. SSC CGL Online Form Filling

1. Return to the SSC website and log in using your Registration ID and Password. If already registered, use your existing credentials to log in.
2. Now click on “Apply” appearing on the right side of the homepage. After that, click on “Apply” in front of Combined Graduate Level Examination,2026.
3. A new page with url- https://ssc.gov.in/login appears on the screen. Candidates are required to log in with the provided Registration ID, date of birth and password to complete registration for SSC CGL 2026.
4. Click on submit button to submit your online application form for SSC CGL. It is advised that candidates verify their details before submitting the form. All the candidates will be issued a Registration ID for SSC CGL 2026 exam.

Part 3. Upload Documents

In the next step, candidates are required to upload photographs and signatures by following the requisites mentioned by the Staff Selection Commission of India.

Photograph - The photograph of a candidate must be clicked in front of white color or light colored background. The size of the photograph must be more than 4 kb and less than 12 kb in size. The resolution of the photograph must be 100*120 pixels in width and height.

Signature - The signature provided by the candidate must be in black or blue ink on the white sheet. The scanned copy of the signature that needs to be submitted must be in jpg format and it should be more than 1 kb and less than 12 kb in size. The resolution of the image should be 40*60 pixels in width and height.

Other documents (if applicable): Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, voter ID, etc.), Caste/community certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates), Medical certificate (for PwBD candidates), Discharge certificate (for ex-servicemen)

Part 4. Fee Submission 

1. After filling out the application form, candidates must preview the entire application of SSC CGL once to look for any glitches in the form, if any as the application form once submitted cannot be edited again.
2. Pay the application fee through online mode.

Click on the Final Submit button after previewing the complete online SSC CGL 2026 application form and pay the required application fee.

Specifications in SSC CGL Online Application 2026

While uploading the photograph and signature, the applicants must go through the specifications required which have been tabulated below. 

Note- The signature must be in black or blue ink on a white sheet & the photograph must be clicked in front of white colour or light-colored background.

Documents Required for SSC CGL Apply Online

For SSC CGL Application, the candidate needs the following documents/details:

a) Mobile Number (to be verified through OTP)

b) Email ID (to be verified through OTP).

c) Aadhaar number. If the Aadhaar number is not available, please give one of the following ID Numbers. (You will be required to show the original document at a later stage):

1. Voter ID Card
2. PAN
3. Passport
4. Driving License
5. School/ College ID
6. Employer ID (Govt./ PSU/ Private)

d) Information about the Board, Roll Number and Year of Passing the Matriculation (10th) Examination.

e) Disability Certificate Number if you are a person with a benchmark disability.

Important Points to Remember 

1. The application process is entirely online. No other mode of application will be accepted.
2. Email ID and mobile number should be kept active for any future correspondence. The authorities will communicate with candidates through Email and SMS.
3. Evidence for claims made by the candidate while applying online should be uploaded by the candidate at the time of registration itself. The same will be verified subsequently at the time of the Certificate Verification and Interview process
4. Candidates must fill out the complete form before the last date of online mode.
5. Save the Application and Acknowledgement documents for future reference.
6. Candidates should indicate their order of preferences at this stage. No requests for change in this connection shall be entertained.

SSC CGL Application Form Correction 2026

The correction window for the SSC CGL 2026 application form will be opened for a given time frame and no corrections will be accepted after that. The correction fee for the first time is Rs. 200 and for the second correction is Rs. 500. 

Fields That Can Be Corrected in the SSC CGL Application Forms are:

1. Personal Details
2. Contact Details
3. Educational Qualifications
4. Exam Center Preferences
5. Post Preferences
6. Category
7. Uploaded Documents

Note: The Registration ID cannot be changed, as it is linked to the One-Time Registration (OTR) profile.