
SSC CGL Form Fees 2026: The SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam is an annual national-level examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. This exam recruits candidates for various Group "B" and Group "C" positions in government departments such as Income Tax, Customs, CBI, and more. Over 25 lakh graduates appear for this highly competitive exam each year. For 2026, the SSC has already released the exam calendar, outlining key dates for the CGL examination, including details on the SSC CGL Form Fees 2026.
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Understanding the application fees is a critical step for all aspiring candidates. The SSC CGL Form Fees 2026 structure includes specific charges. SSC CGL 2026 application fee is ₹100 for General, OBC, and EWS category candidates.
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SSC CGL Form Fees 2026 |
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General/OBC/EWS (Male) |
₹100 |
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SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Female (All) |
Exempted (₹0) |
Payment must be made online via BHIM UPI, net banking, or debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, etc.); gateway charges may apply extra (₹5-15
To be considered for the SSC CGL examination, candidates must meet specific SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria requirements, including age limits. These parameters are set by the commission to ensure suitable candidates are selected for the various posts.
The general age group for candidates is between 18 and 32 years. Specific posts may have varying age limits.
Relaxations in the upper age limit are provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories.
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Upper Age Relaxation |
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Age Relaxation |
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OBC |
3 years |
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SC/ST |
5 years |
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Physically Handicapped (General) |
10 years |
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Physically Handicapped (OBC) |
13 years |
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Physically Handicapped (SC/ST) |
15 years |
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Ex-Servicemen (General) |
3 years |
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Ex-Servicemen (OBC) |
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Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) |
8 years |
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Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General-Group B) |
5 years |
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Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC-Group B) |
8 years |
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Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST-Group B) |
10 years |
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Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General Group C) |
Up to 40 years of age |
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Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC-Group C) |
Up to 43 years of age 6 years |
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Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST-Group C) |
Up to 45 years of age |
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Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (SC/ST) |
5 years |
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Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (OBC) |
8 years |
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Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (SC/ST) |
10 years |
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Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/General |
Up to 35 years of age |
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Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/OBC |
Up to 38 years of age |
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Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/SC&ST |
Up to 40 years of age |
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Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-General |
5 years |
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Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-OBC |
8 years |
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Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-SC/ST |
10 years |
The application process for the SSC CGL 2026 exam is entirely online, conducted through the Staff Selection Commission's official website. Candidates must follow a specific procedure to successfully submit their applications.
All eligible candidates are required to complete the SSC One-Time Registration (OTR) first. Following registration, they can fill out the SSC CGL online application form by visiting the official website. It is crucial to complete this process before the last date to avoid any issues.
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