SSC CGL Eligibility 2026
Who can apply for SSC CGL in 2026 — the age limit, educational qualification, nationality and attempt rules as specified by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Always confirm against the official notification before applying.
General eligibility (most posts)
- Age
- 18-32 years (varies by post; typical posts are 18-30 or 20-30). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwD +10 years, ex-servicemen +3 years.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in any discipline. Final-year students can apply but must produce the degree before joining.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came before 1 Jan 1962 with intent to settle permanently, or person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries.
Post-specific notes
- Age
- JSO: max 32 yrs. CBI Sub-Inspector: 20-30 yrs (with physical standards). Statistical Investigator Grade II: 18-32 yrs with required subjects in graduation.
- Education
- AAO / AAO (CAG): Bachelor's in any discipline. JSO: Bachelor's with Statistics as a subject in graduation, OR Bachelor's in any subject with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at Class 12. Statistical Investigator Gr-II: Bachelor's with Economics / Statistics / Mathematics as one of the subjects.
- Nationality
- Same as above.
SSC CGL eligibility — common questions
What is the educational qualification for SSC CGL?
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in any discipline. Final-year students can apply but must produce the degree before joining. That is for General eligibility (most posts); the other 1 post under this notification are listed in the table above.
What is the age limit for SSC CGL?
18-32 years (varies by post; typical posts are 18-30 or 20-30). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwD +10 years, ex-servicemen +3 years.
Do I need to be an Indian citizen to apply for SSC CGL?
Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came before 1 Jan 1962 with intent to settle permanently, or person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries.
Where should I confirm my SSC CGL eligibility?
Always check against the official Staff Selection Commission (SSC) notification — eligibility rules can change from one cycle to the next. The official links are at the bottom of this page.
Official sources
Every figure on this page traces back to the official notification. Rules change from cycle to cycle — confirm before you apply.
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