CGL 2026 vacancy at a glance
SSC’s tentative vacancy list of 24 September 2026 shows 10,731 vacancies for CGL 2026, revised from about 12,256 in the notification. Final vacancies may still change.
Category-wise framework
Category-wise tentative vacancies for CGL 2026, from SSC’s list dated 24 September 2026:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 4,412 |
| OBC | 2,772 |
| SC | 1,715 |
| EWS | 1,028 |
| ST | 804 |
| Total | 10,731 |
Within these: ESM 373, OH 122, HH 138, VH 99, Other PwD 105. The full post-wise list is on ssc.gov.in. Tentative — final vacancies may vary.
Post & department spread
The 10,731 posts span pay levels 4 to 8 across departments such as CBDT, CBIC, CAG, CSS, MEA and MoSPI.
Level 7–8 posts
Income Tax Inspector, ASO, AEO, AAO — the most sought-after roles.
Level 6 posts
JSO, Assistant, Executive Assistant, Office Superintendent, Divisional Accountant.
Level 4–5 posts
Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, UDC.
Distribution
Exact post-wise counts are in SSC’s tentative vacancy list (24 Sep 2026) on ssc.gov.in.
Vacancy trend
CGL vacancies swing between cycles depending on departmental demand. Official figures for the last two cycles:
2025: final number of candidates selected (SSC final result, 14 May 2026). 2026: tentative vacancies (SSC list, 24 Sep 2026).
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