Question 1

Who is eligible to apply for SSC CGL 2026?

Accepted Answer

A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university is the minimum qualification. Specific posts (Statistical Investigator, Compiler, JSO) require additional Mathematics/Statistics qualifications. Age limit varies by post — typically 18-32 years with category-wise relaxations. Applicants must hold the relevant educational qualification at the time of application; final-year graduates can apply provisionally where allowed by the notification. Age relaxation is offered for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD candidates as per government norms.

Question 2

Is there a language requirement?

Accepted Answer

Question papers are bilingual (English + Hindi) at all tiers. Candidates can choose either medium for non-English sections. The English Comprehension section is always tested in English.

Question 3

How many times can I attempt SSC CGL 2026?

Accepted Answer

There is no fixed attempt limit. Candidates can apply in every cycle as long as they meet the upper age limit at the time of application. Age limit relaxations as per category continue to apply across attempts.

Question 4

How is SSC CGL 2026 different from other banking exams?

Accepted Answer

SSC CGL is the largest centralised graduate-level recruitment for Group B and Group C central government posts. Tier 2 marks alone determine final merit and post allocation — the old Tier 3 descriptive paper was scrapped in 2023, and there is no interview round at any post level.

Question 5

What is the negative marking rule?

Accepted Answer

0.50 marks are deducted per wrong answer in Tier 1; 1.0 mark per wrong answer in Tier 2 Sections I & II (4x heavier than Tier 1). There is no negative marking on Computer Knowledge or DEST in Tier 2 Session III.

Question 6

How long should I prepare for SSC CGL 2026?

Accepted Answer

A focused 4-6 month preparation window is sufficient for most aspirants who have a strong graduation-level base in maths and English. Part-time aspirants typically take 8-12 months at 2-3 hours per day. Consistency matters more than total hours; a steady 3-hour daily routine reliably beats sporadic 10-hour cram days.

Question 7

When are results typically announced?

Accepted Answer

Tier 1 results are typically announced 4-6 weeks after the exam. Tier 2 results follow 6-8 weeks after Tier 2. Final selection list with post allocation is released 8-10 weeks after Tier 2.

Question 8

Can I check my answer sheet after the exam?

Accepted Answer

The conducting body releases the official answer key 2-3 weeks after each tier/stage. Candidates can raise objections during the official window (typically 5-7 days). After this window, no challenges are entertained. Keep your candidate login credentials ready for the objection-raising portal.

Event	Date	Status
Official Notification	April 2026 (Expected)	Expected
Online Registration Opens	April-May 2026	Expected
Last Date to Apply	May 2026 (Expected)	Expected
Tier 1 Admit Card	June-July 2026	Expected
Tier 1 Examination	July-August 2026 (Expected)	Expected
Tier 1 Result	September 2026 (Expected)	Expected
Tier 2 Examination	October-November 2026 (Expected)	Expected
Final Result & Post Allocation	March-April 2027 (Expected)	Expected

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