SSC CGL Eligibility 2026 – Age Limit, Qualification & Nationality

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent for most posts. Some posts have additional requirements.

| Post Category | Age Limit |

| --- | --- |

| Group B (Inspector, JSO, AAO, SI-CBI, etc.) | 18 – 30 years |

| Group B (Assistant Section Officer — MEA/CSS/CSSS) | 20 – 30 years |

| Group C (Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, UDC) | 18 – 27 years |

| Category | Relaxation |

| --- | --- |

| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |

| SC / ST | 5 years |

| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |

| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |

| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |

| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 3 years after deducting military service |

| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years after deducting military service |

| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years after deducting military service |

| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (UR) | Up to 40 years (5 yr relaxation) |

• Must be a citizen of India
• OR a subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• OR a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962
• OR a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with intention to permanently settle in India
• A certificate of eligibility is required for non-Indian citizens

Most SSC CGL posts are desk jobs and do not have physical eligibility criteria. However, posts like Sub Inspector (CBI) and Inspector (CGST/IT) conducting field work may require medical fitness. The exact medical standards are communicated during document verification.

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for SSC CGL as long as the candidate meets the age and eligibility criteria. Candidates can appear as many times as they wish within the eligible age range.