SSC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 12000+ CGL and Stenographer Vacancies

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India, conducts national competitive examinations including the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination and Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination for direct recruitment to various Group 'B' and Group 'C' Non-Technical and Ministerial posts in different Ministries, Departments, and Subordinate Offices of the Government of India.

Candidates from Assam and North Eastern states can select designated examination centers including Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Jorhat, and Tezpur.

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SSC Recruitment 2026 — Key Highlights

Recruiting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Examinations	Combined Graduate Level (CGL) & Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D'
Total Tentative Vacancies	12,000+ Posts (Pan India)
Cadre / Pay Scale	Pay Level-4 (₹25,500) to Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100)
Exam Centers in Assam	Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Jorhat, Tezpur
Official Portal	ssc.gov.in

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Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

• SSC CGL: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute. (Specific posts like Assistant Audit Officer/JSO require relevant subject background or statistics).
• SSC Stenographer: 12th Standard (10+2) Pass from a recognized Board + Proficiency in Stenography / Shorthand (80 wpm for Grade D / 100 wpm for Grade C).
• Age Limit: 18 to 30/32 Years (for CGL) and 18 to 30 Years (for Steno Grade C) / 18 to 27 Years (for Steno Grade D). Age relaxation: SC/ST - 5 Years, OBC - 3 Years, PwBD - 10 Years.
• Application Fee: ₹100/- for General/OBC male candidates. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from fee payment.

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Selection Process

1. Tier-I Examination: Computer Based Examination (General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension).
2. Tier-II Examination: Advanced Computer Based Test & Data Entry Speed Test / Shorthand Skill Test.
3. Document Verification & Medical: Conducted by the user departments upon final recommendation.

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Important Official Links

SSC Official Application Portal

ssc.gov.in