Use the checker above to see in a few seconds if you can apply. Below are the rules, the selection stages and the steps to apply.
Who conducts this exam?
Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Official website: ssc.gov.in.
Who can apply?
- You must be 18 to 32 years old on 1 August 2027. This date is from the last notice, so check the new one.
- OBC (non-creamy layer) get 3 extra years, SC and ST get 5, and persons with disability get 10 more. Ex-servicemen also get relaxation as per the notice.
- Education: at least a degree, or in the final year of one.
- Upper age is 27 or 30 for some posts. The degree must be complete by the cut-off date.
- You must be a citizen of India, unless the notice allows others.
How does the selection work?
Tier 1 and Tier 2 computer-based exams, skill or typing test for some posts, then document verification.
How do you apply?
- Register once on ssc.gov.in (One Time Registration).
- When the notice is out, log in and fill the exam form.
- Take or upload your live photo and upload your signature as asked.
- Pay the fee online. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen usually pay no fee.
- Download the admit card from the SSC website before the exam.
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When does the notice come out?
SSC publishes a yearly exam calendar. The CGL notice has usually come in the middle of the year.
Set a free reminder with our exam deadline reminders, and see all your options in the exam eligibility checker.
Last checked on 6 November 2026. Rules, dates and fees can change with every notice, so always read the official notice before you apply or pay any fee.