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CGL 2026 · APPLICATIONS CLOSED 25 JUN

How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026 · step-by-step

The full application walkthrough — one-time OTR registration, filling the CGL 2026 form, the documents and photo/signature specs you need ready, and the fee. The CGL 2026 window closed on 25 June 2026.

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Application status

Applications closed on 25 Jun 2026

The CGL 2026 application window ran from 21 May to 25 Jun 2026 on ssc.gov.in (reopened 23–25 Jun; fee till 26 Jun). You first complete a one-time registration (OTR), then fill the CGL-specific form and pay the fee.

Closed · 21 May – 25 Jun 2026

Apply only on the official portal. Have your OTR credentials, a webcam/phone camera for the live photo, a scanned signature and your certificate details ready to finish in one sitting.

Applications open21 May 2026
Last date to apply25 Jun 2026
Correction window1–3 Jul 2026
Admit card2–3 days before your exam date
Step by step

How to apply online

  1. Complete OTR registrationOn ssc.gov.in, do the one-time registration with your basic and education details (skip if already registered).
  2. Log in & open the CGL formSign in and select the SSC CGL 2026 “Apply” link.
  3. Fill the applicationEnter three exam-centre choices (in order of preference), category details and JSO/SI/AAO options.
  4. Upload photo & signatureCapture your live photo via webcam/phone and upload a scanned signature that meets the specs.
  5. Pay the feePay ₹100 online (if applicable) via UPI, card or net-banking.
  6. Submit & saveSubmit the form and save the confirmation PDF for your records.
Keep ready

Documents & details required

✓
OTR credentials
✓
Class 10 certificateName & date of birth
✓
Degree details
✓
Category certificateIf applicable
✓
Webcam/phone for live photo
✓
Scanned signature
✓
Valid ID & mobile/email
✓
Online payment method
Get these right

Photo & signature specs

Uploads that don’t meet SSC’s specs are the most common cause of rejected forms. Typical requirements:

UploadFormatTypical size
PhotographLive photo captured in the form—
SignatureJPEG/JPG scan10–20 KB

Exact dimensions and size limits are stated in the notification — follow those precisely. The photo must be captured live (no cap, mask or spectacles) — a photo of an existing photo is rejected.

Payment

Application fee

General / OBC / EWS
₹100
Women (all categories)
Exempt
SC / ST / PwD / Ex-servicemen
Exempt
Payment modes
BHIM UPI, debit card, net-banking
Confirm you’re eligible before applying
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FAQ

Application questions, answered

Complete the one-time registration on ssc.gov.in, log in, open the CGL 2026 form, fill your details and centre choices, capture your live photo, upload your signature, pay the fee, and submit. The CGL 2026 window closed on 25 Jun 2026.
₹100 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwD and ex-servicemen are exempt.
Only during the correction window (1–3 Jul 2026, now closed), with a charge of ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second. Details are in the notification.
A live photograph captured through webcam/mobile in the form (no cap, mask or spectacles) and a scanned signature as JPEG/JPG of 10–20 KB. Wrong specs are a common cause of rejection.

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