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SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 Out, Check Post-Wise Vacancies

Shipra Choudhary

May 22, 2026

SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 has been officially released by Staff Selection Commission along with SSC CGL 2026 Notification on its official website. A total of 12,256 vacancies have been announced for various Group B and Group C posts across central government ministries, departments, and organizations. These vacancies are distributed across major departments, including Finance, Revenue, Defence, External Affairs, and other ministries, providing graduate candidates with significant recruitment opportunities through SSC CGL 2026.

SSC CGL 2026 Vacancies

SSC has released SSC CGL 2026 tentative Vacancies of 12, 256 for various posts. The exam will soon be conducted in August-September 2026 (expected), and online registrations have started from May 21, 2026, as per the latest SSC Calendar 2026.

SSC CGL 2025 Vacancy

SSC has released a total of 14,582 tentative vacancies for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2025, distributed across various categories.

Here is the category-wise breakup:

Category Vacancies
UR (Unreserved) 6,183
SC 2,167
ST 1,088
OBC 3,721
EWS 1,423
Total 14,582

SSC CGL Group-wise Vacancy 2025

SSC CGL vacancies 2025 are divided across Group B (Gazetted and Non-Gazetted) and Group C (Non-Technical) posts. Here’s the group-wise classification of vacancies:

Group Post Level(s) Approximate Vacancy Count
Group B Level-6, Level-7 6,588
Group C Level-4, Level-5 7,994
Total 14,582

SSC CGL Post-wise Vacancy 2025

Post Name Department / Ministry Total Vacancies
Inspector (Examiner) CBIC, Ministry of Finance 137
Inspector (Preventive Officer) CBIC, Ministry of Finance 353
Assistant / ASO EPFO, Ministry of Labour & Employment 94
Inspector (Central Excise) CBIC, Ministry of Finance 1,306
Assistant Enforcement Officer Enforcement Directorate 18
Assistant / ASO National Informatics Centre 3
Assistant / ASO Central Administrative Tribunal 1
Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics 4
Assistant / ASO Ministry of External Affairs 100
Assistant / ASO Election Commission of India 6
Assistant / ASO Ministry of Electronics and IT 3
Assistant / ASO Intelligence Bureau 197
Sub Inspector (CBI) CBI, Ministry of Personnel 93
Assistant / ASO Ministry of Railways 48
Inspector of Income Tax CBDT, Ministry of Finance 389
ASO (CSS) DoPT, Ministry of Personnel 682
Executive Assistant CBIC, Ministry of Finance 183
Assistant Enforcement Directorate 3
Statistical Investigator Grade-II Registrar General of India 118
Assistant TRAI, Ministry of Communications 3
Assistant Dept. of Official Language, MHA 5
Assistant Ministry of Corporate Affairs 1
Assistant Ministry of Mines 22
Assistant Ministry of Textiles 1
Assistant Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence 18
Junior Statistical Officer MoSPI 249
Assistant DFSS, MHA 3
Assistant / ASO Narcotics Control Bureau, MHA 11
Sub-Inspector (JIO) Narcotics Control Bureau, MHA 30
Sub Inspector (NIA) NIA, Ministry of Home Affairs 14
Assistant MoSPI 2
Office Superintendent CBDT, Ministry of Finance 6,753
Accountant / Jr. Accountant C&AG 180
Auditor CGDA, Ministry of Defence 1,174
Accountant / Jr. Accountant Department of Posts 76
Accountant / Jr. Accountant CGCA, Ministry of Communications 36
UDC / SSA Ministry of MSME 55
Tax Assistant CBIC, Ministry of Finance 771
UDC / SSA DST, Ministry of Science & Technology 59
UDC / SSA Central Bureau of Narcotics 21
Sub-Inspector (Narcotics) Central Bureau of Narcotics 19
UDC / SSA Ministry of Mines 26
UDC / SSA DGDE, Ministry of Defence 14
UDC / SSA Ministry of Electronics & IT 10
UDC / SSA Ministry of Textiles 8
UDC / SSA Department of Water Resources 5
UDC / SSA Border Roads Organisation 25
UDC / SSA Dept. of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare 3
UDC / SSA DGHS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare 1
Tax Assistant CBDT, Ministry of Finance 1,249

SSC CGL Vacancy Trend for Last 10 Years

Before applying for the SSC CGL 2026, candidates should look at the vacancy trends in the following table.

Years UR SC ST OBC Total Vacancy
2025 6,183 2,167 1,088 3,721 14,582
2024 - - - - 18174
2023 3829 1273 618 1900 8415
2022 15408 5572 2889 8341 36012
2021 3024 1204 703 897 7621
2020 2891 1046 510 1858 7035
2019 3674 1242 667 2198 8428
2018 5770 1723 845 2933 11271
2017 4213 1322 655 1944 8134
2016 5722 1520 838 2581 10661
2015 4506 1303 683 2069 8561
2014 8373 2208 1188 3780 15549

How to Check SSC CGL Vacancy 2026?

You must first check the SSC CGL 2026 vacancies released by Staff Selection Commission. Follow the steps to check SSC CGL Vacancy:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

Step 2: On the homepage of the website, click on the "Notices" tab.

Step 3: In the dropdown menu, click on "Vacancy".

Step 4: Now, click on the "SSC CGL" link under the "Vacancy" section.

Step 5: The next page will display the list of vacancies for different posts under SSC CGL. Candidates can check the vacancy details such as post name, department, category, number of vacancies, etc.

Step 6: You can also click on the "Download" button to download the official SSC CGL vacancy notification.

Posts and Departments Offered After SSC CGL

There are various posts offered to the candidates after successful selection through SSC CGL. These openings are in varied government departments and ministries. The SSC CGL Vacancy can change from year to year. However, some of the most offered positions are mentioned below for your reference.

SSC CGL Post Department/Ministry Classification of Post
Assistant Section Officer Central Secretariat Service, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Railway, Ministry of External Affairs, AFHQ Group “B”
Assistant Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations Group “B”
Inspector of Income Tax CBDT Group “C”
Inspector (Central Excise) CBIC Group “B”
Assistant Enforcement Officer Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue Group “B”
Sub Inspector Central Bureau of Investigation Group “B”
Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics Group “B”
Junior Statistical Officer M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation Group “B”
Statistical Investigator Grade-II Registrar General of India Group “B”
Auditor Offices under C&AG, CGDA Group “C”
Accountant/ Junior Accountant Other Ministry/ Departments Group “C”
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres Group “C”
Tax Assistant CBDT/ CBIC Group “C”
Upper Division Clerks Government Departments Group “C”

SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 Important Points To Remember

  • Final post allocation is based on a merit-cumulative-preference basis.
  • Due to non-compliance with any post-specific requirements, such as physical/medical/educational standards, SSC does not modify postings after they have been assigned.
  • Candidates should be aware that some positions, including Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector and Sub-Inspector in CBN, Inspector and Sub-Inspector in CBI, NIA and UDC in BRO, etc., have specific requirements for physical standards, physical tests, and medical standards.
  • The above-mentioned positions are all covered by All India Service Liability (AISL). Candidates chosen for any of the aforementioned CGL positions will thus be eligible for employment in any post.

SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy FAQs

Ques: Which post has the highest number of vacancies in SSC CGL 2026?

Ans: The Office Superintendent in CBDT has the highest number of vacancies: 6,753 posts.

Ques: Is the SSC CGL 2026 vacancy the same for all states?

Ans: No. State-wise or zone-wise vacancy details are not released by SSC. Candidates must contact user departments for location-specific information.

Ques: Is there any way to apply for a specific department or post directly?

Ans: No, candidates cannot choose departments while applying. Final allocation depends on your preference order + merit rank + post availability at the time of result processing.

Ques: Are all SSC CGL 2026 vacancies desk jobs?

Ans: No. While many posts are office-based, some like Inspector (CBIC), Sub-Inspector (CBI/NIA), and Tax Assistant (field roles) may involve fieldwork, investigations, or travel.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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