The 2026 notice lists Group B and Group C posts across Pay Levels 4 to 8. Major roles include Assistant Audit/Accounts Officer, Assistant Section Officer, tax and customs inspectors, Assistant Enforcement Officer, CBI/NIA Sub-Inspector, Divisional Accountant, JSO, Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant and Tax Assistant.
Pay Level 8 posts
| Post | Department/cadre | Normal age |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer, Central Cadre | Indian Audit and Accounts Department under CAG | 18-30 |
| Assistant Audit Officer, State Cadre | Indian Audit and Accounts Department under CAG | 18-30 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer, State Cadre | Indian Audit and Accounts Department under CAG | 18-30 |
Level 8 starts at basic pay ₹47,600. State Cadre posts include an additional regional/official-language proficiency requirement.
Major Pay Level 7 posts
Level 7 starts at basic pay ₹44,900 and includes many popular Group B roles:
- Assistant Section Officer in CSS, IB, Railways, MEA, AFHQ, MeitY and other organisations.
- Inspector of Income Tax in CBDT.
- CBIC Inspector roles: Central Excise, Preventive Officer and Examiner.
- Assistant Enforcement Officer in the Directorate of Enforcement.
- Sub-Inspector in CBI.
- Inspector Posts and Inspector in Central Bureau of Narcotics.
Normal age is commonly 18-30, while several ASO cadres and CBI SI use 20-30.
Pay Level 6 and Level 5 posts
| Level | Starting basic | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | ₹35,400 | Assistant/ASO, Executive Assistant, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, NIA SI, JSO, Statistical Investigator |
| 5 | ₹29,200 | Auditor, Accountant and Accountant/Junior Accountant across listed offices |
JSO uses the widest normal age band, 18-32, and has a specialist qualification and Paper II. Other Level 6 roles commonly use 18-30. Level 5 roles shown in the notice use 18-27.
Pay Level 4 posts
Level 4 starts at basic pay ₹25,500. The notice lists Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerk, Senior Administrative Assistant, Tax Assistant in CBDT and CBIC, and Sub-Inspector in Central Bureau of Narcotics. The normal age shown is 18-27.
Some posts require higher DEST or computer-proficiency standards. Review the typing and computer requirements before ranking them.
Posts with physical or specialist requirements
The notice highlights physical, medical or efficiency requirements for specified inspector and sub-inspector roles, including certain CBIC, CBN, NCB, CBI, NIA and BRO posts. These checks may occur through the user department after selection.
Specialist educational rules also apply to JSO, Statistical Investigator and State Cadre audit/accounts posts. Use the eligibility guide and official annexures before choosing a post.
How to build a sensible post-preference list
- Remove posts for which age, education or physical standards are not met.
- Compare work profile and likely department, not only popularity.
- Compare pay levels using the salary guide.
- Mark posts with specialist papers, CKT or higher DEST standards.
- Consider location, transfers and service conditions using department sources.
- Submit preferences before the deadline and save confirmation.
Preference is final under the notice, so a copied “top posts” list is not a substitute for personal eligibility and career fit.
Common questions
Which is the highest pay-level post in SSC CGL 2026?
Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer posts are listed at Pay Level 8, the highest level in the 2026 notice.
Which SSC CGL posts have an 18-32 age limit?
Junior Statistical Officer is listed with the normal age band 18-32 years.
Are all SSC CGL posts desk jobs?
No. Some inspector and sub-inspector roles can include field duties and notified physical or medical requirements.
Sources, scope and author
This guide is based on the official SSC material linked below. Rules can change through later notices or corrigenda, so verify time-sensitive decisions on ssc.gov.in.