SSC CGL Eligibility 2026: Qualification, Age Limit and Relaxation
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For this year, Staff Selection Commission is going to conduct the SSC CGL Exam to select candidates for 12256 Group B and C posts. To be selected for these positions, candidates must qualify a two-tier examination selection process. Candidates should be eligible as per the SSC CGL Eligibility 2026 which will be mentioned in the official exam notification to appear for this exam. Eligibility criteria for SSC CGL are age, education, nationality, physical standards, etc. Candidates must go through the complete article to get more detailed information about the SSC CGL Eligibility and then apply for this post.
SSC CGL Eligibility 2026
Candidates must meet certain prerequisites to be eligible to apply for the 12256 vacancies in Group B and Group C positions released through SSC CGL 2026 in the SSC department. The SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2026 are based on certain parameters, which are as follows:
- Educational Qualification
- Nationality/Citizenship
- Age Limit
- Physical Standards
SSC CGL 2026 Notification Out for 12256 Vacancies – Click to Check
SSC CGL Education Qualification (as on 01/08/2026)
Along with the age limit criteria, candidates are also required to have some minimum educational qualifications, which must be fulfilled to become eligible for the SSC CGL 2026 posts. The table below provides the post-wise educational qualifications for SSC CGL.
| SSC CGL Education Qualification | |
| Posts Name | Educational Qualification |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% in mathematics at the 12th-grade level or A bachelor's degree in statistics is one of the degree-level studies in any field. |
| Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) | Desirable Qualification: Any one of these
Essential Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in any field from a recognized university. |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | A bachelor's degree from an approved institution or institute in any field, including statistics. Statistics must have been a subject for the candidates during the three years of their graduate course. |
| Assistant in National Company Law Appellate Tribunal |
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| Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission | Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised university/institute; Desirable: At least 1 year research experience at a reputable university or research institution. A degree in law or human rights from a recognised university. |
| Other Post | A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in any field, or an equivalent qualification |
SSC CGL Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026)
Candidates must be within the age range mentioned for the specific post for which they will appear for the exam. The age limit varies based on the posts requested, with exceptions made for certain categories. Have a look at the important points and table mentioned below. Many applicants apply for the role without understanding the SSC CGL age limit, and their applications are rejected.
Post-wise SSC CGL Age Limit
| SSC CGL Age Limit- Post-wise | ||
| Name of Posts | Ministry/ Department/Office/ Cadre | Age Limit |
| Assistant Account Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Dept. under C&AG | 18 to 30 years |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | 18 to 30 years |
| Junior Statistical Officer | M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation | Up to 32 years |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | ||
| Inspector (Examiner) | ||
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant/ Superintendent | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Up to 30 years |
| Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Up to 30 years |
| Office Superintendent | CBDT | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Section Head | Director General of Foreign Trade | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer |
| 20-30 years |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | 20-30 years |
| Auditor |
| 18-27 years |
| Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 years |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | 18-27 years |
| Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | Department of Post, Ministry of Communication | 18-27 years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. | 18-27 years |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT CBIC | 18-27 years |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | 18-27 years |
| Upper Division Clerks | Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD) | 18-27 years |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Not exceeding 30 years |
SSC CGL Age Relaxation
For certain categories or classes of people, the exam conducting authority has given the age relaxation keeping in mind certain requirements. People belonging to these categories must go through the age relaxations mentioned in the table below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Physically Handicapped (General) | 10 years |
| Physically Handicapped (OBC) | 13 years |
| Physically Handicapped (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General-Group B) | 5 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC-Group B) | 8 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST-Group B) | 10 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General Group C) | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC-Group C) | Up to 43 years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (St/SC-Group C) | Up to 45 years of age |
| Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (OBC) | 8 years |
| Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (SC/ST) | 10 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/General | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/OBC | Up to 38 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/SC&ST | Up to 40 years of age |
| Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-General | 5 years |
| Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-OBC | 8 years |
| Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-SC/ST | 10 years |
SSC CGL 2026 Age Relaxation For Posts of Group ‘C’
The exam board has also given certain relaxations to some people belonging from specific categories and are applying for various positions of Group ‘C’. The table below shows the age relaxations for Group ‘C’ posts.
| Age Relaxation For Posts of Group ‘C’ | |||
| Employee | Category | Service Duration | Maximum age limit |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees | - | Less than three years of regular, continuous service | 40 years |
| SC/ST | 45 years | ||
| Widows, divorced women, and women who have been legally separated but have not remarried. | - | - | 35 years |
| SC/ST | - | 40 years | |
SSC CGL 2026 Age Relaxation For Posts of Group ‘B’
Candidates applying for the Group ‘B’ posts in the SSC CGL department must be well aware of the age relaxations provided to certain categories of people. Check the table below to know the age relaxation given to the candidates.
| SSC CGL 2026 Age Relaxation For Posts of Group ‘B’ | |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Ex-servicemen, including commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs, must have at least 5 years of Military Service as on the latest date of receipt of the SSC CGL application and must have been released on the following grounds: completion of the assignment, physical impairment related to Military Service, invalided. | 5 years |
| ECOs and SSCOs whose assignments have been extended beyond five years. In this scenario, the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate stating they can seek for civil employment and that they will be discharged on three months notice from the date you received the appointment offer. | 5 years |
SSC CGL Nationality
Candidates are required to fulfill all the necessary Eligibility requirements for the SSC CGL 2026 exam. Candidates must meet the nationality criteria as suggested by the authorities for their further selection in the selection process. The detailed nationality criteria are mentioned below:
1. Indian Citizenship: You must be an Indian citizen. You must have a valid Indian passport or another kind of proof of Indian citizenship.
2. Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan: If you are a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, you may apply for the SSC CGL exam. To work in India, you must present the necessary documentation and legal authorization.
3. Tibetan Refugees: Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, to live permanently in India, are allowed to apply for the exam. They must have the requisite certificates issued by the Government of India to confirm their refugee status.
4. Individuals of Indian origins: Candidates of Indian descent who have moved from specific countries to permanently stay in India may also apply for the SSC CGL exam. They must have the appropriate documentation, such as a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.
SSC CGL Physical Standards
Candidates are also required to check the physical and medical standards as per the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2026. The physical and medical standards for some of the posts are also announced by the authorities in the official notification. There are different physical standards for both males and females which are based on parameters like height, weight & chest. Also, there are certain exemptions provided to the candidates which are based on the region to which they belong. Check below the table for detailed information about the SSC CGL physical standards.
| SSC CGL Physical Standards | ||
| Criteria | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
| Height | 157.5 cms | 152 cms |
| Chest | 81 cm (completely expanded, with a minimum expansion of 5 cm) | – |
| Weight | – | 48 Kgs |
| Exemptions | Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and Scheduled Tribe members might have their height relaxed by 5 cm |
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There are certain physical tests conducted as per the SSC CGL Eligibility 2026 to qualify candidates for various SSC CGL positions. Mainly, walking and a cycling test is conducted for this purpose. The table below gives detailed information about the physical test to be conducted.
| SSC CGL Physical Test | ||
| Parameters | Duration for Male Candidates | Duration for Female Candidates |
| Walking | 1600 metres in 15 minutes | 1 km in 20 minutes |
| Cycling | 8 kms. in 30 minutes | 3 km in 25 minutes |