SSC CGL 2026 tentative vacancy released with 10,731 posts. Check post-wise and category-wise vacancies for Inspector, ASO, Tax Assistant, Auditor and other posts.
SSC CGL 2026 Tentative Vacancy: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative vacancy details for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. As per the vacancy information, a total of 10,731 posts have been reported for various Ministries, Departments and Government offices.
The SSC CGL examination is conducted for recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts in the Central Government. Candidates can check the post-wise and category-wise vacancy details through the official SSC website.
SSC CGL Examination 2026 – Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Total Tentative Vacancies | 10,731 Posts |
| Vacancy Status | Tentative |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Major Posts Included in SSC CGL 2026
The tentative vacancy list includes several popular posts under different Ministries and Departments.
Assistant Accounts Officer / Assistant Audit Officer
- Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO): 504 Posts
- Assistant Audit Officer (AAO): 504 + 513 Posts
Inspector Posts
- Inspector (Central Excise), CBIC: 2,366 Posts
- Inspector of Income Tax, CBDT: 595 Posts
- Preventive Officer, CBIC: 98 Posts
Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
Vacancies are available for Assistant Section Officer posts in departments such as:
- Central Secretariat Service (CSS)
- Intelligence Bureau (IB)
- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
- EPFO
- Railways and other departments
CSS ASO: 668 Posts
Other Major Posts
- Tax Assistant, CBDT: 1,400 Posts
- Tax Assistant, CBIC: 841 Posts
- Auditor, CGDA: 875 Posts
- Accountant, C&AG: 396 Posts
📊 SSC CGL 2026 Category-Wise Vacancy
According to the tentative vacancy information, the category-wise distribution is:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 4,412 |
| SC | 1,715 |
| ST | 804 |
| OBC | 2,772 |
| EWS | 1,028 |
| Total | 10,731 |
⚠️ Important Note About SSC CGL Vacancy
The 10,731 vacancies are tentative and may be increased or decreased during the recruitment process. Candidates should therefore consider the figures as provisional rather than final.
SSC has also clarified in its vacancy documents that state-wise/zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission. Candidates should refer to the concerned user departments for such information.