The closing date for submission of online applications for Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL 2026) has been officially extended to 05 November 2026. The 2-day correction window will open on 08-09 November 2026.

Age Reckoning Date

As on 01 August 2026Base: 18 to 32 YearsBetween 02-08-1994 and 01-08-2008 (both dates inclusive)

Application Deadline

21d left

5 Nov 2026Opened: 1 Oct 2026

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Total Vacancies

17,727 Posts5 Distinct CadresAll-India Central Drive

Pay Scale & In-Hand

₹25,500₹38,000 - ₹44,000 / month7th CPC 53% DA + HRA

Official Examination & Recruitment Schedule

Gazette Verified

Applications Open1 Oct 2026

Last Date to Apply5 Nov 2026

Admit Card ReleaseTo be released on portal

Exam Date / WindowDecember 2026 (Tier-1 CBT)

Post-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification Breakdown

Official mapping of which degree, diploma, or certificate qualifies for which designated post

5 Distinct Cadres

Designated Post Name	Department / Cadre	Eligible Qualification Requirements	Vacancies	Age Bracket	Pay Level
Assistant Section Officer (ASO)	Central Secretariat Service (CSS) / MEA / IB	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline	3,450	20 to 30 Years	Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400)
Inspector of Income Tax & Central Excise	CBDT & CBIC (Ministry of Finance)	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline	4,890	18 to 30 Years	Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400)
Sub Inspector (SI) - CBI & NIA	Central Bureau of Investigation / NIA	Bachelor's Degree (Height: 165 cm male, 150 cm female)	180	20 to 30 Years	Pay Level 7 (₹44,900)
Auditor & Accountant	Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG)	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline	4,210	18 to 27 Years	Pay Level 5 (₹29,200 - ₹92,300)
Tax Assistant & Upper Division Clerk	CBDT / CBIC / Central Bureau of Narcotics	Bachelor's Degree + Data Entry Speed (8,000 key depressions/hr)	4,997	18 to 27 Years	Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100)

Category-Wise Statutory Fees & Age Relaxation Matrix

Government prescribed fees, age concessions, and certificate verification requirements

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Category	Code	Statutory Fee	Upper Age Relaxation	Maximum Age	Statutory Concession Note
General / Unreserved	UR / GEN	₹100	No Age Relaxation	32 Years	Standard fee applies
Economically Weaker Sections	EWS	₹100	No Age Relaxation (Merit Quota 10%)	32 Years	Valid Income & Asset Certificate required
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy)	OBC-NCL	₹100	+3 Years Upper Age Concession	35 Years	Central Government format certificate required
Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes	SC / ST	Exempted (₹0)	+5 Years Upper Age Concession	37 Years	100% Application Fee Exemption
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities	PwBD / Divyang	Exempted (₹0)	+10 Years (PwBD-UR) / +13y (OBC) / +15y (SC/ST)	42 to 47 Years	Disability Certificate (>40%) required
Female Candidates (All Categories)	Female	Exempted (₹0)	As per Category	32 to 37 Years	Full Fee Waiver in Central Drives (UPSC/SSC)

Official Selection Process Stages

Sequential evaluation hurdles from initial screening to final gazette appointment

1Tier 1 CBT Exam

Mandatory Screening

2Tier 2 Computer Exam

Qualifying Stage

3Document Verification & Medical

Final Merit Stage

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Official Scheme of Examination

Detailed Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Standards

Stage-wise marks breakdown, negative marking rules, topic list, physical efficiency criteria, and historical cut-offs.

Tier-1: Preliminary Computer Based Examination (CBT)

Mode: Online (CBT)Duration: 60 Minutes (80 mins for scribe candidates)

Negative Marking:0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Criteria:Qualifying in nature for shortlisting to Tier-2

Subject / Section	Questions	Maximum Marks	Timing
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50	Composite
General Awareness & Static GK	25	50	Composite
Quantitative Aptitude (Arithmetic & Advanced)	25	50	Composite
English Comprehension & Grammar	25	50	Composite
Total Scheme	100 Qs	200 Marks	60 Minutes (80 mins for scribe candidates)

Tier-2: Mains Computer Based Examination (Paper-I)

Mode: Online (CBT) + Skill TestDuration: 2 Hours 15 Minutes + 15 Minutes Typing

Negative Marking:1.00 mark deducted per wrong answer in Sections I & II

Criteria:Merit strictly determined by Section I & II + qualifying Computer & Typing

Subject / Section	Questions	Maximum Marks	Timing
Mathematical Abilities (Section I - Module 1)	30	90	Composite
Reasoning & General Intelligence (Section I - Module 2)	30	90	Composite
English Language & Comprehension (Section II - Module 1)	45	135	Composite
General Awareness (Section II - Module 2)	25	75	Composite
Computer Knowledge Module (Section III - Qualifying)	20	60	Composite
Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)	1	Qualifying	15 mins
Total Scheme	150 Qs	390 Marks	2 Hours 15 Minutes + 15 Minutes Typing