SSC CGL 2026 Tentative Vacancy Out – 10,731 Posts, Post-wise List

Last updated: October 2, 2026 at 3:49 PM

The Staff Selection Commission has released the tentative vacancy list for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026, and it puts the count at 10,731 posts as on 24.09.2026 across 59 post-and-department entries, from Pay Level 4 up to Level 8. That is lower than the approximately 12,256 posts mentioned earlier, and SSC says the final number may still change. With Tier-I starting on 30.09.2026, this list is the best way to see which posts, departments and categories actually have seats this year.

SSC CGL 2026 Vacancy Overview

Important Dates

What Changed

Category-wise Vacancy Summary

Horizontal Reservation (included within the totals above)

Ex-Servicemen seats appear only in Group C posts in this list — every Group B post shows 0 ESM vacancies.

Post-wise Vacancies

Posts that appear under more than one department (ASO, UDC, Tax Assistant and so on) are added together here. The department-wise list further down shows each one separately.

Department-wise Vacancy List (All 59 Entries)

Swipe sideways on a phone to see all columns. The ESM and PwBD sub-split for each row is in the official PDF linked below.

Posts Not Suitable for Colour-Blind Candidates

SSC marks 11 entries as not suitable for colour-blind candidates. If you are colour-blind, leave these out when you give your post preference.

Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) – State-wise Vacancies

These 504 posts are split by state, and each state needs you to know its regional language (Annexure A of the list).

Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) – State-wise Vacancies

The other 504 State Cadre posts, split by state with the mandatory regional language (Annexure B of the list).

* In the scanned annexure the state name is partly hidden for these rows; it is read from the regional language and the alphabetical order of the table. Check the official PDF before relying on it.

What This Means for You

You do not need to apply or submit anything because of this list — it is for information. Here is how to use it before Tier-I:

1. Look up the posts you listed in your preference and see how many seats your category has in each one.
2. The largest pools are Inspector (Central Excise) with 2,366 posts and Tax Assistant with 2,241 posts across CBDT and CBIC.
3. If you chose a State Cadre AAO or AAcO post, check the state tables above for your state’s seats and its mandatory language.
4. If you are colour-blind, check the table above so you know which posts you cannot be placed in.
5. Keep preparing for Tier-I from 30.09.2026 — admit cards come from the SSC website shortly before your exam date.

Important Links

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Don’t treat 10,731 as final — SSC says the final vacancies may be different from this tentative list.
• Don’t ask SSC for state-wise or zone-wise seats; SSC does not collect them, so contact the user department instead.
• Don’t skip the colour-blind column — posts like Inspector (Central Excise) and Assistant Enforcement Officer are marked not suitable.
• Don’t assume every department has seats for your category — some entries have 0 in UR, OBC or EWS.
• Don’t rely on unofficial screenshots of the list; check the numbers in the official PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL 2026?

SSC has shown 10,731 tentative vacancies for CGL 2026 as on 24.09.2026, and the final number may still change.

Why is the number lower than 12,256?

The earlier figure of about 12,256 was also tentative, and the latest list dated 24.09.2026 from SSC puts it at 10,731 without giving a reason.

Which post has the most vacancies in SSC CGL 2026?

Inspector (Central Excise) in CBIC has the most with 2,366 posts, followed by Tax Assistant with 2,241 posts (1,400 in CBDT and 841 in CBIC).

How many vacancies are there for each category?

The list shows UR 4,412, SC 1,715, ST 804, OBC 2,772 and EWS 1,028.

How many Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts are there?

There are 999 ASO posts across 11 departments, with 668 of them in the Central Secretariat Service under DoPT.

Does SSC give state-wise vacancies for CGL 2026?

No, SSC says it does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancies, though the list does give state-wise seats for the AAO and AAcO State Cadre posts.

Do I need to do anything after this vacancy list?

No action is needed — the list is for information, and your next step is the Tier-I exam between 30.09.2026 and 30.10.2026.

Which SSC CGL posts are not suitable for colour-blind candidates?

Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Examiner), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Assistant Enforcement Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade-II and a few ASO, UDC and Accountant entries are marked not suitable.

Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.