๐ข Staff Selection Commission (SSC) โ Tentative Vacancies for Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative vacancy list for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2026 as of 24 September 2026. These vacancies cover multiple ministries, departments, and posts across Group B (Gazetted/Non-Gazetted) and Group C categories. Candidates should note that the final vacancies may vary from the tentative list.
๐๏ธ Key Highlights of Tentative Vacancies
- ๐ Total Tentative Vacancies: 10,731
- ๐ Posts include Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Sub-Inspector (CBI/NCB), Statistical Investigator, Junior Statistical Officer, Tax Assistant, Auditor, Accountant, Upper Division Clerk, and more.
- ๐ Vacancies are spread across multiple ministries such as Finance, Defence, Home Affairs, Railways, External Affairs, Labour & Employment, and others.
- ๐ Horizontal reservations are available for Ex-servicemen (ESM), Orthopedically Handicapped (OH), Hearing Handicapped (HH), Visually Handicapped (VH), and other PwD categories.
- ๐ Language-specific bifurcation is applicable for certain posts like Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre).
โ๏ธ Important Notes for Candidates
- Final vacancies may differ from the tentative list depending on departmental requirements.
- State-wise/zone-wise vacancies are not collected by SSC; candidates must contact user departments for such details.
- Language proficiency is mandatory for certain state cadre posts (e.g., Telugu for Andhra Pradesh, Tamil for Tamil Nadu, Malayalam for Kerala).
- Reservation rules and eligibility criteria will be applied as per Government of India norms.
๐ How to Check Detailed Vacancies
- Visit the official SSC website: SSC Official Portal.
- Navigate to the Latest News or Examination Notices section.
- Click on the link for Tentative Vacancies for CGLE 2026.
- Download the PDF and check ministry-wise, department-wise, and post-wise vacancies.
- Refer to Annexure A and B for language-wise bifurcation of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer posts.
โ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- ๐ When was the tentative vacancy list released?
- The tentative vacancy list was released on 24 September 2026.
- ๐ How many total vacancies are available?
- The tentative total vacancies for CGLE 2026 are 10,731.
- ๐๏ธ Which ministries have the highest vacancies?
- The Ministry of Finance (CBDT, CBIC, Enforcement Directorate) and the Ministry of Defence have the largest number of vacancies across multiple posts.
- ๐ What is the difference between tentative and final vacancies?
- Tentative vacancies are provisional and subject to change. Final vacancies will be confirmed after departmental requirements are finalized.
- โ๏ธ Are state-wise vacancies available?
- No, SSC does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancies. Candidates must contact user departments for such details.
- ๐ Where can I download the official vacancy list?
- The official tentative vacancy list can be downloaded from the SSC website: https://ssc.nic.in.
- ๐ Is language proficiency required for all posts?
- No, language proficiency is required only for certain state cadre posts like Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer.
