SSC CGL Vacancy: Total, Post-Wise & Category-Wise Details

Checking the SSC CGL Vacancy is one of the first things aspirants do after the notification is out, since it gives a sense of how many seats are actually available and how tough the competition might be this year. Here, the given details cover the total SSC CGL Vacancy 2026, the expected post-wise and category-wise split, previous year vacancy trends, and how vacancy numbers usually affect cut-offs.

Candidates should note that SSC generally revises the initial vacancy figure once or more during the recruitment cycle, so the final number of SSC CGL vacancies 2026 may change before the result and post allocation stage.

SSC CGL Vacancy – Latest Update

The SSC CGL 2026 recruitment cycle is underway. The notification was released on 21 May 2026, with approximately 12,256 tentative vacancies for Group B and Group C posts. Candidates should check the official SSC website for updates on vacancies and other recruitment details.

For SSC CGL 2027, the official notification and vacancy details have not been released yet. The SSC’s annual examination calendar provides tentative timelines, while the detailed notification and vacancies will be announced separately by the Commission. 

Candidates can follow the SSC CGL 2027 page for the latest updates and also refer to the SSC CGL 2026 notification for the current recruitment cycle.

SSC CGL Vacancy Overview

The SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 details provide a quick overview of the 12,256 Group B and Group C posts announced by the Staff Selection Commission. 

SSC CGL Vacancy Trends (2017–2026)

Looking at past vacancy numbers helps candidates understand how much the SSC CGL vacancy count can vary from year to year.

As the table shows, SSC CGL vacancies have fluctuated widely over the years, with 2022 being an exceptionally high year and 2020–21 being on the lower side.

SSC CGL Vacancy – Category-Wise Breakup (For Reference)

Since the SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 post-wise PDF is awaited, candidates can refer to the category-wise distribution from the 2025 cycle to get an idea of how vacancies are usually split.

Additional reserved seats in the 2025 cycle included 350 for Ex-Servicemen (ESM), 158 for Orthopedically Handicapped (OH), 153 for Hearing Handicapped (HH), 151 for Visually Handicapped (VH), and 146 under Other PWD categories.

Common posts recruited through SSC CGL include Assistant Section Officer, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector, Inspector, Executive Assistant, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Junior Statistical Officer, Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant, and Tax Assistant, spread across departments like CBIC, CBDT, Intelligence Bureau, CBI, EPFO, Ministry of Railways, and others.

SSC CGL Vacancy PDF 

SSC will release a detailed vacancy PDF listing the post-wise and department-wise number of seats along with category-wise reservation (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, PWD). This is usually published on the official website close to or after the exam. Candidates can check the link below once it is active.

SSC CGL Vacancy 2026 PDF 

SSC CGL Vacancy 2025 PDF

SSC CGL Vacancy 2024 PDF

How SSC CGL Vacancy Numbers Affect Recruitment

Understanding the link between vacancies and other stages of the exam can help candidates set realistic expectations.

• Cut-Off Marks: A higher number of vacancies generally leads to a relatively lower cut-off, while fewer vacancies can push the cut-off higher.

• Competition Level: More vacancies usually mean comparatively less competition per seat, while a lower vacancy count increases competition.

• Selection Process: The pace and smoothness of the selection process, from Tier 1 to final result, can be influenced by the overall vacancy count.

• Post Allocation: A larger number of vacancies across departments generally gives selected candidates a better chance of getting their preferred post or location.

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