Oil India Recruitment 2026: Apply for 49 Technical & Administrative Posts

Particulars / Aspect	Details
Organization	Oil India Limited (OIL)
Advertisement No.	HRAQ/REC‑WP‑B/26‑148 dated 08.05.2026
Post Name(s)	Junior Technician, Junior Engineer, Junior Office Assistant
Total Vacancies	49
Application Mode	Online
Application Dates	08 May 2026 (2 PM) – 08 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
Exam Date	12 July 2026 (Tentative)
Official Website	oil‑india.com
Eligibility	ITI/Diploma in relevant trade; Age limit as on 08 June 2026 (Relaxation as per Govt. norms)
Vacancy Distribution	Junior Technician (Electronics Mechanic) – 01; Junior Technician (Fitter) – 06; Junior Technician (Instrument Mechanic) – 03; Junior Technician (Surveyor) – 02; Junior Office Assistant – 33; Junior Engineer (Electrical) – 04
Exam Pattern	General Awareness – 20 Qs (20 Marks); Reasoning & Numerical Aptitude – 20 Qs (20 Marks); English – 20 Qs (20 Marks); Trade/Professional Knowledge – 40 Qs (40 Marks); Total – 100 Qs, 100 Marks
Pay Scale	Grade III & Grade VII posts; pay as per OIL norms
Reservation Policy	SC – 15%; ST – 7.5%; OBC – 27%; EWS – 10%; PwBD – 4%
Training & Probation	1 year probation; confirmation subject to performance
Bond Requirement	Service bond of 3 years for technical posts
Posting Locations	Assam & Arunachal Pradesh (remote OIL installations; shift duties applicable)
Salary / Benefits	Basic pay + DA + HRA + other allowances as per OIL norms
Application Fee	Nil (Special Drive for PwBD candidates)

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Coal India's 660 Management Trainee Recruitment 2026

Particulars / Aspect	Details
Organization	Coal India Limited (CIL)
Notification Number	—
Post Name	Management Trainee (MT)
Total Vacancies	660 (Tentative)
Official Website	www.coalindia.in
Educational Qualification	Full‑time B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA/M.A. (Hindi) with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST)
Age Limit	30 years as on 30 April 2026 (Relaxation as per Govt. norms)
Application Dates	12 May 2026 – 11 June 2026
Exam Date	August 2026 (Tentative)
Selection Process	CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination
Exam Pattern	Paper I: General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English (100 Qs) Paper II: Professional Knowledge (100 Qs) Duration: 3 hours; 200 marks; no negative marking
Pay Scale	₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 (E2 Grade)
Career Progression	MT → Deputy Manager → Manager → Senior Manager → Chief Manager → General Manager
Reservation	As per Govt. norms: SC – 15%, ST – 7.5%, OBC – 27%, EWS – 10%, PwBD – 4%
Application Fee	₹1,180 (Gen/OBC/EWS); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Coal India employees

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Union Bank Apprentice (2026) Complete Syllabus and Exam Pattern

The Union Bank of India (UBI) Apprentice recruitment for 2026, with its 1,865 vacancies, is not just a job opportunity; it’s a structured entry point into the world of public sector banking under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The one-year training period offers invaluable hands-on experience, and the exam is your gateway.

 

Union Bank (Apprentice) Exam Pattern

Based on the latest notifications, the online examination is designed to test a broad range of fundamental skills. While sources agree on the total duration and marks, there is a slight variation in how the sections are structured. The exam is for a total of 100 marks and must be completed in 60 minutes.

Most recent sources indicate that the exam consists of five distinct sections, each contributing 20 questions for 20 marks. However, some other sources mention a four-section structure with 25 questions per subject. To ensure you are well-prepared, it is safest to be ready for five distinct sections.

The table below outlines the most consistently reported five-section pattern.

 

Section	No. of Questions	Max. Marks
General / Financial Awareness	20	20
General English	20	20
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude	20	20
Computer or Subject Knowledge	20	20
Union Bank of India Products & Services	20	20
Total	100	100

 

Key Exam Rules to Remember:

The exam is conducted online in English.

A critical point of confusion is negative marking. Some sources state there is no negative marking, while one source mentions a deduction of 0.25 marks for wrong answers. It is essential to confirm this point in the official notification.

The use of a calculator is not permitted.

Union Bank Apprentice Syllabus

1: General / Financial Awareness

This section is vast but high-yield if approached surgically. It tests your awareness of the world and the banking sector’s place within it.

 

Topics:

- Current Affairs (Last 6 Months): This is the backbone. Don't just memorize headlines; focus on the 'What, Where, When, and Why'.

    - National: Cabinet approvals, major infrastructure projects, parliamentary bills, national campaigns (e.g., Digital India), and appointments of constitutional heads.

    - International: G20/G7 summits, major global indices reports (like Global Hunger Index), key visits by world leaders, and headquarters of global bodies.

    - Economy & Business: Mergers & acquisitions, India’s foreign trade policy updates, major company IPOs, and business awards.

    - Sports & Awards: Grand Slam winners, major national sports awards (Khel Ratna), and prestigious international awards (Nobel Prize, Ramon Magsaysay).

- Banking & Financial Awareness: This is non-negotiable. You need conceptual clarity.

    - RBI: Structure of RBI's balance sheet, monetary policy tools (CRR, SLR, Repo, MSF, Bank Rate) and their direct impact on inflation and liquidity. Understand the new digital lending guidelines.

    - Financial Markets: Primary vs. Secondary market, SEBI's role and recent regulations, various types of government securities (T-Bills, Dated G-Sec).

    - Digital Banking Ecosystem: NPCI and its products (UPI, RuPay, IMPS, NACH, AePS), neobanks, cryptocurrency regulation in India, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC or e-Rupee).

Static GK (Banking & Economy-Focused):

    - Capital, currency, and important dams/rivers for all neighboring countries.

    - List of Indian bank headquarters (especially public sector), their taglines, and their founders/MDs.

    - Important days, government insurance schemes (PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY), and the latest census data (population, literacy rate, sex ratio).

 

2: General English

The English section evaluates your command of the language, not just your rote memory. The key is to move from 'what sounds right' to 'what is grammatically correct.'

 

Topics:

- Reading Comprehension: Expect a passage on economy, banking, or a socio-political issue. Practice identifying the author’s tone (analytical, critical, descriptive) and mastering inference-based questions, which are tricky because the answer isn't explicitly stated but is strongly implied.

- Grammar (The Diagnostic Approach): Instead of just learning rules, apply them.

    - Error Detection/Sentence Improvement: Focus on frequently tested traps: Subject-verb agreement with collective nouns (The committee has/have...), misplaced modifiers (Being a rainy day, we stayed in—is wrong), and parallelism in lists.

    - Tense & Prepositions: Understand the nuance in perfect and perfect continuous tenses. Learn prepositions as part of phrases (conferred with, exempt from, absorb in) rather than in isolation.

- Vocabulary (Active Recall):

    - Synonyms/Antonyms & One Word Substitution: Go beyond the usual list. Group words by root. For example, words with the root 'crat' (autocrat, bureaucrat, democrat).

    - Cloze Test & Fill in the Blanks: The trick is to read the entire passage first for context before filling the blanks. A word that seems perfect for a sentence in isolation may not fit the broader narrative flow.

    - Idioms and Phrases: Classic ones like ‘Achilles’ heel,’ ‘Bolt from the blue,’ and business-related idioms like ‘Bottom line,’ ‘Ballpark figure.’

 

3: Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude

This is where most candidates spend their time. Efficiency, not just knowledge, is the goal.

 

Quantitative Aptitude:

- Data Interpretation (DI): This is the linchpin. Don't just practice unfocused DI sets. Structure your practice around:

    - Percentage-Based DI: Pie charts mixed with tables where 2-3 questions relate to percentage share and absolute value change.

    - Missing DI: Tables where you must first calculate the missing value from given totals before answering the next 4 questions. This tests your ability to build on your own solutions without error.

    - Arithmetic DI (Caselet): A 200-word paragraph describing a business scenario (production, sales, profit) where you translate English to numbers.

- Number Series: Move beyond simple addition/multiplication patterns. Practice double-step patterns (e.g., 1, 3, 8, 19, 42: Pattern is 2+1, 2+2, 2+3...), square/cube patterns with a modifier (+/- a constant), and fractional series.

- Arithmetic Masterclass: Your foundation must be unshakeable in:

    - Mixture & Alligation: Especially problems involving a mixture of water/solvent removal and replacement (a vessel of milk from which 'x' litres is removed and replaced with water 'n' times).

    - Time, Speed & Distance: Train problems, boat & stream, and circular track races.

    - Partnership & Ages: Problems involving silent partners and changes in ratio after a time period.

 

Reasoning Ability:

- Puzzles & Seating Arrangements: This is 70% of the Reasoning section. Practice the "uncomfortable" sets.

    - Complex Floors & Flat: A building with 3 floors and 2 flats per floor, with 3-4 variables per person (profession, car, color, city).

    - Uncertain Linear Seating: A row of 12 people where the problem says "P sits 3rd to the left of Q" but the exact ends aren't defined, requiring multiple diagrams.

- High-Accuracy Silly Mistakes Area:

    - Blood Relations & Direction Sense: The entire key is self-reference. In blood relations, always start with yourself as the starting person. In direction sense, meticulously draw the path step-by-step on a single plane, marking the starting point clearly.

    - Inequalities: Practice coded inequalities (P # Q means P is not greater than Q) which check your ability to decode before applying logic. The single most common error is reversing the sign when combining conclusions.

 

4: Computer Knowledge

This section is static and entirely factual, making it perfect for a high-attempt, high-accuracy run during the exam.

 

Strategic:

- Theoretical Internet & Database: OSI Model layers and their functions (especially Network, Transport, Application), data types in DBMS, and phases of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).

- MS Office Suite (The Operational Edge): Don't just read about it; if possible, practice on the application. Focus on:

    - Excel: How to write simple formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, IF), cell referencing (absolute $A$1 vs relative A1), and chart types.

    - PowerPoint: Slide transitions vs. Custom animation, master slide utility.

- Current Tech in Banking: Go beyond the basics. Understand cutting-edge tech being adopted by banks:

    - Blockchain: How it enables secure, decentralized transactions.

    - Fintech vs. Traditional Banking: The role of APIs in linking bank accounts with third-party apps.

    - Cybersecurity: Types of attacks (Phishing, Vishing, Ransomware, DDoS) and countermeasures like two-factor authentication (2FA), biometric authentication, and tokenization.

 

5: Union Bank of India Products & Services

If this official-model section appears, it's where you can make up for guesswork in Current Affairs. The syllabus is limited and completely in your control.

 

Marks:

- Bank Profile by Heart: UBI's establishment year, headquarters location, current MD & CEO, logo and its meaning, and tagline ("Good People to Bank With").

- Core Savings/Current Account Products: Go to the UBI website and explore the 'Savings Accounts' tab. Know the features of flagship accounts like Union Bank Aarambh, Union Prive, and specific pensioner accounts. Understand the minimum balance requirements.

- Lending Schemes: Focus on the names of UBI's specific loan products. For instance, Union Home, Union Education, Union Car Loan. Know if there's a special scheme for women borrowers or specific government-linked subsidies.

- Digital Ecosystem:

    - Vyom: This is the UBI mobile banking app. Know its key features like voice banking, UPI integration, and investment facilities.

    - Union Samriddhi: Escrow and trustee services.

    - Government Social Security Schemes: Be absolutely clear on Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY)—their cover amount, age limits, and premium amounts.

 

No-Negative-Marking Strategy

The absence of negative marking completely changes the psychology of the exam. It is a speed-endurance test.

- The 100% Attempt Mandate: Your non-negotiable goal is to see and answer all 100 questions in 60 minutes. This means you have just 36 seconds per question.

- A "Smart Guess" is a Must: For questions where you know you can eliminate 2 out of 5 options within 10 seconds, take that bet. You’ll have a 33% chance of gaining a mark with zero penalty. This is especially useful in General Awareness and Computer sections.

- Time-Cap Protocol: Set ruthless time-caps for each section during your mock tests. If you have an internal target of 10 minutes for English but are stuck on a comprehension question at minute 9, mark your best guess and move on immediately. The goal is marks per minute, not medals for solving a hard puzzle.

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Union Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for 1,865 Posts, Stipend & Last Date

Particulars / Aspect	Details
Organization	Union Bank of India (UBI)
Post Name	Apprentice
Total Vacancies	1,865
Application Mode	Online
Registration Dates	29 April 2026 – 19 May 2026
Training Duration	1 Year (12 months)
Official Website	unionbankofindia.co.in
State‑Wise Vacancies	Uttar Pradesh – 335; Andhra Pradesh – 303; Maharashtra – 196; Telangana – 164; Karnataka – 131; Madhya Pradesh – 116; Tamil Nadu – 95; Bihar – 60; Gujarat – 58; Odisha – 58; West Bengal – 56; Delhi – 48; Kerala – 39; Jharkhand – 34; Rajasthan – 32; Haryana – 30; Assam – 29; Chhattisgarh – 25; Punjab – 21; Uttarakhand – 10; Chandigarh – 6; Goa – 5; J&K – 2; Sikkim – 2; Andaman & Nicobar – 1; Himachal Pradesh – 1; Ladakh – 1; Lakshadweep – 1; Meghalaya – 1; Nagaland – 1; Puducherry – 1; Tripura – 1
Exam Pattern	General / Financial Awareness – 20 Qs (20 Marks); General English – 20 Qs (20 Marks); Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude – 20 Qs (20 Marks); Computer / Subject Knowledge – 20 Qs (20 Marks); Union Bank Products & Services – 20 Qs (20 Marks); Total – 100 Qs, 100 Marks
Stipend	Rural / Semi‑Urban – ₹15,000; Urban – ₹18,000; Metro – ₹20,000
Important Dates	Notification Release – 28 Apr 2026; Application Start – 29 Apr 2026; Last Date – 19 May 2026; Fee Payment – 19 May 2026; Online Exam – May/June 2026
Application Fee	General/OBC (Male) – ₹944; General/OBC (Female) – ₹708; SC/ST/PwBD/Transgender – ₹236
Eligibility	Graduate degree in any discipline; must register on NATS & NAPS portals; APAAR ID required
Salary / Benefits	Stipend only; no LTC, medical reimbursement, or housing
How to Apply	Register at BFSI SSC portal → beep.bfsissc.com/candidate_register/ Complete NATS & NAPS registration → nats.education.gov.in Generate APAAR ID via DigiLocker → Fill online form with district preferences → Upload documents (Aadhaar, photo, degree, PAN, APAAR ID) → Pay fee online → Submit & print application

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RBI Grade B Officers (2026) Syllabus: Complete Phase 1 & 2 Topic Guide for General, DEPR & DSIM

The RBI Grade B exam is considered one of the toughest bank exams in India, and the syllabus is a key reason why. Compared to other banking exams, it demands greater conceptual clarity and in-depth understanding across subjects like Economics, Finance, and Statistics. There are three distinct recruitment streams—General (DR), DEPR, and DSIM—and each has a unique syllabus.

The 2026 notification also brought new syllabus updates, so it's important to have the latest information as your foundation.

Know the Exam Pattern

Understanding the exam structure helps you grasp the syllabus better. The selection process has three stages:

- Phase 1 (Prelims): A screening test with objective-type questions. Marks are qualifying in nature and not counted in the final merit.

- Phase 2 (Mains): A mix of objective and descriptive questions. Marks from this phase and the interview determine final selection.

- Interview: A personality assessment carrying 75 marks.

Here is a quick look at the post-wise Phase 1 and Phase 2 structure:

Stream	Phase 1 Papers	Phase 2 Papers
General (DR)	General Awareness, Reasoning, English, Quantitative Aptitude	Paper‑I: Economic & Social Issues (ESI) Paper‑II: English (Writing Skills) Paper‑III: Finance & Management (FM)
DEPR	Paper‑I: Economics (Objective) Paper‑II: English (Descriptive)	Paper‑I: Economics (Descriptive) Paper‑II: Economics (Descriptive)
DSIM	Paper‑I: Statistics (Objective)	Paper‑II: Statistics (Descriptive) Paper‑III: English (Descriptive)

Candidates must clear both sectional and overall cut-offs in Phase 1 to proceed. In objective papers, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.

Phase 1 Syllabus: RBI Grade B General (DR)

Phase 1 is common for all General stream aspirants and tests fundamentals across four sections within a strict time frame.

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration	Key Topics
General Awareness	80	80	25 mins	Current Affairs (last 6–8 months), Indian Financial/Banking Systems, RBI policies, Monetary Plans, National Institutions, Banking Terms
Reasoning	60	60	45 mins	Puzzles & Seating Arrangement, Logical Reasoning, Syllogism, Coding‑Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction & Distance, Data Sufficiency
English Language	30	30	25 mins	Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Improvement
Quantitative Aptitude	30	30	25 mins	Data Interpretation, Simplification, Number Series, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Permutation & Combination

Pro Tip: Topic-wise Weightage

In General Awareness, current affairs alone can fetch 50-55 marks, making it the most scoring section. In Reasoning, puzzles and seating arrangements hold the most weight (30-35 marks). For Quant, Data Interpretation and Arithmetic together contribute nearly 20-24 marks.

Phase 2 Syllabus: RBI Grade B General (DR)

This is the make-or-break stage. Phase 2 has three papers—ESI, English, and FM—that test both your objective knowledge and descriptive writing skills. The 2026 notification has introduced some important changes here.

Key Syllabus Updates for 2026 

- ESI Paper: Higher weightage is now given to Sustainable Development, Social Sector Initiatives, and Environmental Issues.

- FM Paper: New topics like FinTech, Alternative Sources of Finance (PPP, Impact Investing), and Behavioral Finance have been formally added.

- Marking: The objective sections now have a mix of 1-mark and 2-mark questions.

Paper-I: Economic & Social Issues (ESI)

This paper checks your awareness of the Indian and global economy and Indian society.

Topic Area	Key Sub‑Topics
Growth and Development	National Income, Poverty Alleviation, Employment Generation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issues
Indian Economy	Economic History of India, Industrial & Labour Policy, Monetary & Fiscal Policy reforms, Economic Survey & Union Budget, Agriculture & Services Sector
Globalization	Balance of Payments, IMF & World Bank, WTO, Regional Economic Cooperation
Social Structure in India	Multiculturalism, Demographic Trends, Urbanization, Migration, Gender Issues, Social Justice

Paper-II: English (Writing Skills)

This descriptive paper tests your ability to structure thoughts and write coherently.

- Essay Writing: You will have to choose one topic from a set of options.

- Precis Writing: Summarizing a given passage in your own words.

- Reading Comprehension: Answering short descriptive questions based on a passage.

Paper-III: Finance & Management (FM)

This is a vast paper that is split into two equal halves of 50 marks each.

(A) Finance: Topics include the Indian Financial System, Financial Markets, RBI functions, Monetary Policy, Inflation, and Risk Management. Special focus is needed on Unions Budget, Banking systems, and the newly added FinTech and Alternative Finance areas.

(B) Management: Topics include Fundamentals of Management, Leadership Theories, Motivation concepts, Organizational Behavior, Corporate Governance, Ethics, and Communication processes.

Specialist Streams Syllabus

The DEPR and DSIM streams have distinct, advanced-level syllabi based on Master's degree standards.

DEPR Syllabus

The standard is based on a Master's degree examination in Economics from any Central University. Phase 1 is an objective screening test, while Phase 2 is entirely descriptive.

Phase	Paper	Type	Key Modules / Topics
Phase 1	Paper‑I: Economics	Objective	Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Economics, Public Finance, Quantitative Methods, Current Developments in Indian Economy
	Paper‑II: English	Descriptive	Writing skills, expression, and comprehension
Phase 2	Paper‑I: Economics	Descriptive	Microeconomics: Consumer & Production Theory, Market Structures, Welfare Economics. Macroeconomics: National Income, Employment & Output, Inflation, Money & Banking, Growth Theories
	Paper‑II: Economics	Descriptive	Quantitative Methods: Mathematical & Statistical methods, Econometrics, AI/ML basics. Indian Economy: Fiscal & Monetary policy, Banking, External Sector, Sectoral Developments

DSIM Syllabus

Designed for statistics and data science post-graduates.

Phase	Paper	Type	Key Modules / Topics
Phase 1 & 2	Paper‑I & II	Objective & Descriptive	Probability & Distributions, Linear Models, Statistical Inference, Multivariate Analysis, Stochastic Processes, Econometrics & Time Series, Data Science, AI/ML Techniques
	English Paper	Descriptive	Writing skills, expression, and comprehension, as with other streams

This detailed syllabus breakdown is your roadmap. As the competition is set to be intense, especially with a lower number of vacancies, a strategic and smart preparation plan based on this blueprint is key to success. Refer to the official RBI Grade B 2026 notification on the RBI website for the most authoritative document.

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RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 – Notification, Exam Dates, Vacancies & Apply Online

Particulars / Aspect	Details
Organization	Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Notification Number	RBI/DR/2026/01
Post Name	Officers in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruitment)
Cadres	General, DEPR (Department of Economic & Policy Research), DSIM (Department of Statistics & Information Management)
Total Vacancies	60
Application Mode	Online
Application Dates	29 April 2026 – 20 May 2026 (till 6 PM)
Exam Dates	Phase I (General) – 13 June 2026 Phase I (DEPR/DSIM) – 14 June 2026 Phase II (General) – 25 July 2026 Phase II (DEPR/DSIM) – 26 July 2026
Official Website	opportunities.rbi.org.in / rbi.org.in
Educational Qualification	• General (DR): Graduation with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR Post‑Graduation with 55% marks (Pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD) • DEPR: Master’s in Economics/Finance with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) • DSIM: Master’s in Statistics/Mathematics/Data Science with 55% marks OR 4‑year Graduation with 60% marks
Age Limit	21 – 30 years (Relaxation: OBC +3 yrs, SC/ST +5 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs)
Selection Process	Phase I (CBT) → Phase II (CBT) → Interview
Exam Pattern (General Cadre)	Phase I: Objective (200 marks) – General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Phase II: Paper I – Economic & Social Issues (100 marks); Paper II – English (100 marks); Paper III – Finance & Management (100 marks)
Exam Pattern (DEPR/DSIM)	Phase I: Objective (200 marks) – Economics/Statistics + General Awareness Phase II: Three papers (Economics/Statistics, Descriptive English, Optional Subject)
Pay Scale	Basic Pay ₹55,200 + Allowances; Gross ~₹1,08,000 per month
Career Progression	Grade B Officer → Assistant General Manager → Deputy General Manager → General Manager → Chief General Manager → Executive Director → Deputy Governor
Reservation Policy	As per Govt. norms (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD)
Application Fee	Gen/OBC/EWS – ₹850; SC/ST/PwBD – ₹100; RBI Staff – Nil

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SSC CGL 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online Now

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will officially release the notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026 examination soon. This much-awaited announcement opens the gateway to thousands of prestigious Group B and C posts in various central government departments.

 

SSC CGL 2026 Notification

The notification marks the start of the recruitment process. The Tier-I exam is expected to be held in the coming months.

 

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	March 31, 2026
Application Start Date	March 31, 2026
Last Date to Apply	April 30, 2026
Tier‑I Exam Date	May – June 2026
Tier‑II Exam Date	To be announced later

 

SSC CGL (2026) Vacancy Details

While the final, category-wise vacancy numbers will be confirmed in the detailed official PDF, early reports and trends from previous years point toward a significant number of openings.citation:6 The 2026 recruitment is expected to announce around 15,000+ vacancies. Last year, a total of 15,118 vacancies were filled, and a similar trend is anticipated this year.citation:6

Here is the complete list of posts you can aim for, categorized by their respective pay levels and departments:

 

Name of Post	Classification	Pay Level	Department/Ministry
Pay Level 8 (₹47,600 – 1,51,100)
Assistant Audit Officer	Group "B"	Level 8	C&AG
Assistant Accounts Officer	Group "B"	Level 8	C&AG
Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – 1,42,400)
Assistant Section Officer (ASO)	Group "B"	Level 7	CSS, IB, Ministry of Railways, External Affairs, etc.
Inspector of Income Tax	Group "C"	Level 7	CBDT
Inspector (Central Excise)	Group "B"	Level 7	CBIC
Inspector (Preventive Officer)	Group "B"	Level 7	CBIC
Assistant Enforcement Officer	Group "B"	Level 7	Directorate of Enforcement
Sub Inspector (CBI)	Group "B"	Level 7	CBI
Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – 1,12,400)
Divisional Accountant	Group "B"	Level 6	C&AG
Sub Inspector (NIA)	Group "B"	Level 6	NIA
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)	Group "B"	Level 6	Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Statistical Investigator Gr‑II	Group "B"	Level 6	Registrar General of India
Pay Level 5 (₹29,200 – 92,300)
Auditor	Group "C"	Level 5	C&AG, CGDA
Accountant / Junior Accountant	Group "C"	Level 5	Various Ministries
Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – 81,100)
Tax Assistant	Group "C"	Level 4	CBDT, CBIC
Senior Secretariat Assistant / UDC	Group "C"	Level 4	Central Govt. Offices
Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant	Group "C"	Level 4	Department of Posts

Syllabus

A solid preparation strategy begins with a thorough understanding of the exam pattern.

 

Tier-I Syllabus

This is a qualifying exam consisting of four mandatory sections. It carries a total of 200 marks, with a 1-hour duration.

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions, 50 marks): Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Seating Arrangement, etc.

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions, 50 marks): Number System, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation.

General Awareness (25 questions, 50 marks): Current affairs, history, geography, science, and static GK.

English Comprehension (25 questions, 50 marks): Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and sentence structure.

Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.

 

Tier-II Syllabus

This phase determines the final merit and comprises Paper 1 (mandatory for all) and Paper 2 (only for JSO candidates).

Paper 1, Session 1 (180 marks): Mathematical Abilities (30 questions) and Reasoning & General Intelligence (30 questions).

Paper 1, Session 2 (210 marks): English Language & Comprehension (45 questions) and General Awareness (25 questions).

Paper 1, Session 3: Computer Knowledge (60 marks, 20 questions) and a qualifying Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) of 15 minutes.

Paper 2: Statistics (200 marks), only for JSO candidates.

 

Previous Year Cut-Off

Analyzing previous years' cut-offs gives crucial insight into the competition level. For Tier-I 2025, the SSC revised the cut-off marks for posts other than JSO and Statistical Investigator. A total of 1,31,027 candidates qualified for Tier-II.

SSC CGL Tier-I 2025 Revised Cut-Off Marks (List-3: All Posts Other than JSO & Statistical Investigator)

 

Category	Cut‑Off Marks	Candidates Shortlisted
Unreserved (UR)	136.83159	20,035
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	130.36617	43,260
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	127.41630	20,268
Scheduled Caste (SC)	114.97063	25,338
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	106.36936	11,729

For more specific posts like the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), the cut-offs are significantly higher:

 

SSC CGL JSO Tier-I 2025 Cut-Off Marks

 

Category	Cut‑Off Marks
Unreserved (UR)	153.46108
OBC	153.46108
EWS	151.58638
SC	137.29518
ST	136.40211

 

SSC CGL Final 2024 Cut-Off Marks

The final cut-off marks from the 2024 cycle, which combine Tier-I and Tier-II scores, show the overall standard needed for selection:

   UR: 322.77352

   OBC: 306.27841

   EWS: 300.03797

   SC: 285.45888

   ST: 266.49513

 

Salary Structure and Benefits

The salary for SSC CGL posts is highly attractive, ranging from approximately ₹33,000 to over ₹80,000 per month, depending on the post and city of posting. The Dearness Allowance (DA) has been hiked to 58% of the basic pay, effective from July 2025, which significantly boosts the take-home amount.

 

Post Name	Pay Level	Approx. Gross Salary Range (X City)
Assistant Section Officer / Inspector	Level 7	₹75,000 – ₹80,000
Junior Statistical Officer	Level 6	₹55,000 – ₹60,000
Auditor / Accountant	Level 5	₹50,000 – ₹52,000
Tax Assistant / UDC	Level 4	₹40,000 – ₹45,000

 

Key Allowances and Perks:

House Rent Allowance (HRA): 27% for X cities, 18% for Y cities, and 9% for Z cities of the basic pay.

Transport Allowance (TA): Up to ₹3,600 + DA for X cities.

Dearness Allowance (DA): 58% of Basic Pay.

Pension: A guaranteed monthly pension under the National Pension System (NPS).

 

Application Process

Candidates can apply through the official SSC website soon.

 

1.  Visit the Website: Go to the official SSC portal at ssc.gov.in.

2.  Registration: Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process if you are a new user. Existing users can log in directly.

3.  Fill Out the Form: Select the "SSC CGL 2026 Application" link and fill in all personal, educational, and communication details with utmost accuracy.

4.  Upload Documents: Upload scanned images of your recent photograph and signature as per the specifications mentioned in the notification.

5.  Pay the Fee: Make the payment online using a debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI. Fee relaxation is applicable for female, SC/ST, and ex-servicemen candidates.

6.  Final Submission: After reviewing the entire application, submit it and download the confirmation page for your records.

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