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SSC CGL Eligibility 2026: Age, Qualification & Physical Standards

SSC CGL 2026 पात्रता: आयु, योग्यता और शारीरिक मानक

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  • SSC CGL 2026 eligibility explained in full — graduation required (any stream), age 18–32 depending on post, OBC/SC/ST age relaxation, JSO Statistics rule, CBI SI physical standards, and whether distance education or private university degrees count

SSC CGL Eligibility 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Apply

Every year, lakhs of graduates search for one answer before they fill the SSC CGL form: Am I eligible? It sounds like a simple question, but the SSC CGL eligibility rules have more layers than most guides admit. The age limit varies by post. The educational qualification has special conditions for JSO and Statistical Investigator. And there are physical standards — but only for a few specific posts, not all of them.

This guide covers everything that matters for SSC CGL 2026 eligibility — the educational qualification rules, age limits post-by-post, every category's age relaxation, physical standards for CBI Sub-Inspector, nationality conditions, and the nuanced scenarios that trip up candidates every cycle: distance education, private university degrees, final-year applicants, and diploma holders.

👉 SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 — Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam pattern, topic-wise weightage, and preparation strategy.

Educational Qualification for SSC CGL 2026

The standard eligibility requirement for SSC CGL 2026 is a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. That's the baseline, and the good news is that SSC is not picky about which stream you studied — Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Law — any bachelor's degree counts for most posts. There is no minimum percentage requirement. Whether you scored 55% or 85%, you are equally eligible for the general posts as long as you hold the degree.

However, certain posts within SSC CGL carry specific subject requirements. These are not vague preferences — they are hard eligibility conditions, and ignoring them leads to cancellation of candidature at the Document Verification stage even after clearing the exam. Let's go through each one carefully.

Post-wise Educational Qualification

Post Minimum Qualification Special Condition
Inspector (IT/CE/Examiner) Any Bachelor's degree None
Assistant Section Officer (CSS/AFHQ/MEA/MoRA) Any Bachelor's degree None
Sub-Inspector (CBI) Any Bachelor's degree Physical standards apply (see below)
Sub-Inspector (NIA) Any Bachelor's degree None
Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) Any Bachelor's degree CA/CS/MBA(Finance)/MCom preferred but NOT mandatory
JSO (Junior Statistical Officer) Bachelor's with Statistics as a subject in any year, OR BSc Statistics Statistics mandatory — strictly enforced
Statistical Investigator Grade II Bachelor's with Statistics in any year of graduation Statistics mandatory — strictly enforced
Compiler (RGI) Bachelor's in Economics / Statistics / Mathematics One of these three subjects required
Tax Assistant (CBDT/CBIC) Any Bachelor's degree None
DEO Grade A (CGDA, MoSPI, RGI) Any Bachelor's degree (Science with Maths preferred for some DEO posts) Check specific department requirement
UDC / Senior Secretariat Assistant Any Bachelor's degree None

The JSO / Statistical Investigator Rule — What It Actually Means

The Statistics requirement for JSO and Statistical Investigator Grade II is the single most misunderstood rule in SSC CGL eligibility. Here is exactly what it means: you need to have studied Statistics as a subject in at least one year of your three-year graduation programme. You do not need Statistics in all three years. You do not need a Statistics major.

So if you did BCom with Statistics as an elective in second year, you qualify. If you did BSc with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics — no Statistics anywhere — you do not qualify for JSO even with excellent marks. This rule is enforced strictly at DV stage, and hundreds of candidates lose these posts every cycle by assuming their degree is enough without checking the Statistics condition.

SSC CGL 2026 Age Limit — Post-wise Breakdown

Age is calculated as on 1st January 2026 for SSC CGL 2026. The age limit is not uniform across all posts — it varies between 18–27 and 18–32 depending on which post you are applying for. The table below shows the official age bands for each post group.

Post / Group Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026)
Tax Assistant (CBDT / CBIC), UDC / SSA, DEO Grade A 18–27 years
Inspector (Income Tax / Central Excise / Examiner), ASO (AFHQ / MoRA), Sub-Inspector (NIA), ASO in MEA 18–30 years
Sub-Inspector (CBI) 20–30 years
Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) 18–30 years
JSO (Junior Statistical Officer), Statistical Investigator Grade II 18–32 years

Notice that Sub-Inspector (CBI) has a minimum age of 20, not 18. A candidate who turns 20 after 1st January 2026 cannot apply for that specific post. Also note that JSO and Statistical Investigator Grade II have the most generous upper age limit at 32, which makes these posts particularly valuable for candidates who spent extra years completing postgraduation.

Age Relaxation by Category — Complete Table

SSC provides age relaxation to reserved categories and specific groups. These relaxations are added to the upper age limit of the post you are applying for — not to a universal number. So an OBC candidate applying for Tax Assistant (upper limit 27) effectively gets a limit of 30. The same OBC candidate applying for JSO (upper limit 32) gets a limit of 35.

Category Age Relaxation
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years
SC / ST 5 years
PwD — General 10 years
PwD — OBC 13 years
PwD — SC / ST 15 years
Ex-Servicemen — General 3 years (after deducting military service rendered)
Ex-Servicemen — OBC 6 years
Ex-Servicemen — SC / ST 8 years

One important clarification for Ex-Servicemen: the relaxation calculation is a bit different. An ex-serviceman's actual age is reduced by the number of years they served in the military, and then an additional 3 years (or 6 for OBC, 8 for SC/ST) is added to the post's upper limit. This means a candidate who served 10 years in the Army at age 38 can effectively be treated as 28 for the purpose of the upper age limit, making them eligible for posts with an upper limit as low as 30 (General) or 25 (with the extra 3 years).

For OBC candidates specifically: you must hold a valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate. Creamy layer OBC candidates are treated as General for both reservation and age relaxation purposes. The NCL certificate must be issued in the central government format and must be valid at the time of document verification, not just at the time of application.

Nationality Criteria

To apply for SSC CGL 2026, you must be a citizen of India. However, SSC also allows the following categories to apply, subject to a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India:

  • A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
  • A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India
  • A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam — with the intention of permanently settling in India

Candidates from the above categories need to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the Government of India before the document verification stage. Without this certificate, candidature will be cancelled. Note that for posts where security clearance is required (CBI SI, Intelligence-related posts), only Indian citizens are eligible — no exceptions.

Physical Standards — Sub-Inspector (CBI) Only

Most SSC CGL posts carry no physical standards whatsoever. You don't need any specific height, weight, or vision for the Inspector IT, Tax Assistant, AAO, or JSO posts. Physical standards in SSC CGL apply only to Sub-Inspector (CBI). If you are not targeting CBI SI, you can skip this section entirely.

Physical Standards for CBI SI — Male

Parameter General Hill Residents & Scheduled Tribes
Height 165 cm 157.5 cm
Chest (Unexpanded) 76 cm 76 cm
Chest (Expanded) 81 cm (min 5 cm expansion) 81 cm (min 5 cm expansion)
Vision (better eye) 6/6 or 6/9 6/6 or 6/9
Vision (worse eye) 6/12 or 6/9 (with/without glasses) 6/12 or 6/9 (with/without glasses)

Physical Standards for CBI SI — Female

Parameter General Hill Residents & Scheduled Tribes
Height 150 cm 145 cm
Weight 48 kg 45 kg
Vision (better eye) 6/6 or 6/9 6/6 or 6/9
Vision (worse eye) 6/12 or 6/9 (with/without glasses) 6/12 or 6/9 (with/without glasses)

The vision requirement for CBI SI allows glasses or contact lenses. It is not bare-eye vision alone. So if your corrected vision meets the 6/6 or 6/9 standard, you qualify even if your uncorrected vision is weaker. The physical test for CBI SI is conducted after the written exam and is qualifying in nature — no marks are awarded for it, but you must pass it to be allocated the post.

Number of Attempts — SSC CGL Has No Limit

This is one of the biggest advantages of SSC CGL over exams like UPSC Civil Services (which has a 6-attempt limit) or banking exams (which have an indirect attempt cap through the age window). SSC CGL has no limit on the number of times you can appear. As long as you meet the age and qualification criteria in a given year, you can apply.

This means a 24-year-old General category candidate applying for an Inspector post (upper limit 30) has six more attempts ahead of them even without any age relaxation. For reserved categories, the window is even wider. Use each attempt strategically — the exam pattern stays largely consistent, and your score typically improves with each cycle.

👉 SSC CGL Salary 2026 — In-hand salary, grade pay, allowances and actual take-home for each post.

Common Eligibility Scenarios — Answered Directly

Does Distance Education Count?

Yes. Distance education degrees are accepted for SSC CGL, provided the university is recognized by the UGC (University Grants Commission) and the university has been specifically approved to offer that programme through distance mode. IGNOU degrees are universally accepted. Most state open universities (like YCMOU, VMOU, BRAOU) are also accepted. The key check is: go to the UGC website, search for your university, and confirm it appears in the list of recognized institutions with distance education approval.

Private University Degree — Is It Valid?

Yes, degrees from private universities are accepted — but only if the university is recognized by the UGC. The fact that a university is private does not automatically disqualify it. Several private universities across India (Lovely Professional University, Manipal, Amity, etc.) are fully recognized by UGC and their degrees are valid for SSC CGL. However, if your university is not in the UGC-recognized list, your degree will not be accepted. The safest way to verify: search your university at ugc.ac.in under the list of recognized universities.

Can Final Year Students Apply for SSC CGL?

Generally, no. SSC CGL requires the degree to be complete by the cut-off date specified in the official notification. Unlike some other exams that allow final-year applicants on the condition that they produce the degree by a later date, SSC CGL's standard position is that your degree must already be in hand at the time of the cut-off. The cut-off date is typically the closing date of the application form. So if you are in your final semester and haven't received your degree yet by the application closing date, you are not eligible for that cycle. Wait for the next cycle once you have received your degree certificate.

Is a Two-Year Diploma Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree?

No. A two-year diploma — regardless of the field — is not considered equivalent to a bachelor's degree for SSC CGL. This is a common misconception among candidates from polytechnic or ITI backgrounds who have completed their diploma and assume it qualifies as graduation. It does not. You need a full three-year (or four-year in the case of B.Tech / BE / integrated degrees) bachelor's degree from a recognized university. If you hold only a diploma, you will need to complete a regular or lateral-entry degree before you are eligible.

What About Integrated 5-Year Degrees?

Integrated degrees like B.A. LLB (5 years), B.Tech + MBA (5 years), or B.Sc + M.Sc (integrated) are fully accepted for SSC CGL eligibility. As long as you have completed the programme and received the degree from a UGC-recognized university, you qualify. You don't need to treat the first three years separately — SSC looks at whether you hold a bachelor's or above-level degree at completion.

Are NIOS Graduates Eligible?

NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) certificates are accepted as equivalent to Class 10 and Class 12 for SSC CGL purposes. If you completed your 12th through NIOS and then pursued a regular degree from a recognized university, you are fully eligible. However, NIOS itself does not offer graduation-level programmes — your bachelor's degree must still be from a UGC-recognized university.

Already Working in a Government Job — Can You Apply?

Yes, you can apply. However, if you are already a central government employee, you may need to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your current employer at the document verification stage. Some departments require prior permission before applying for another government exam. It is your responsibility to check your service rules before applying. Failure to produce NOC at DV can result in cancellation of your candidature.

Documents Required at Document Verification (DV) Stage

Clearing the exam is only half the battle. At DV, you must produce original documents to prove every eligibility claim you made during application. Missing or invalid documents at this stage leads to disqualification — even after you've cleared Tier 1, Tier 2, and the interview (for AAO). Prepare these documents well in advance:

  • Original degree certificate — not just marksheets. SSC specifically asks for the convocation certificate or provisional degree certificate. Marksheets alone are not sufficient.
  • Date of birth proof — Class 10 marksheet or certificate is preferred over Aadhaar. Aadhaar alone is generally not accepted as primary date of birth proof.
  • Caste certificate — for OBC/SC/ST, must be in the central government format. State formats are accepted provisionally but may require conversion. OBC certificate must include the Non-Creamy Layer clause.
  • PwD certificate — must be from a competent medical authority as defined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016.
  • Ex-Serviceman discharge certificate — clearly mentioning the type of discharge and period of service.
  • NOC from current employer — if you are already a central government employee.
  • Nationality certificate (for non-Indian citizen categories) — Certificate of Eligibility from Government of India.

Do not wait until you clear the exam to arrange these documents. Getting a proper caste certificate in central format, or retrieving an original degree certificate from a distant university, can take months. Start the process early — ideally as soon as you decide to appear for SSC CGL.

SSC CGL 2026 — Quick Eligibility Checklist

Use this quick checklist to confirm your eligibility before filling the form:

  • You hold a bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognized university (any stream for most posts)
  • Your degree is already complete — you are not in the final semester or awaiting results
  • Your age is within the applicable range for the posts you are targeting as on 01 January 2026
  • If targeting JSO / Statistical Investigator Grade II, Statistics appears in your graduation subjects
  • If OBC, your NCL certificate is valid and in central government format
  • If targeting CBI SI, you meet the physical standards (height, chest, weight, vision)
  • You are an Indian citizen or hold a Certificate of Eligibility from Government of India
  • Your original degree certificate is available (not just marksheets)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I have a BCom degree without Statistics. Can I apply for JSO?

No. For JSO (Junior Statistical Officer), SSC mandates that Statistics must have been a subject in your graduation — in at least one year. A BCom without Statistics as a subject is not eligible for JSO, even if you have strong mathematical ability. You can still apply for all other SSC CGL posts where you meet the general graduation requirement. Only JSO and Statistical Investigator Grade II carry this restriction.

Q: I am 31 years old and belong to General category. Which SSC CGL posts am I still eligible for?

At 31, you have aged out of most SSC CGL posts that have an upper limit of 27 or 30. However, if you have Statistics in your graduation, JSO and Statistical Investigator Grade II both have an upper age limit of 32, so you are still eligible for those posts. Beyond 32, even JSO closes for General category. For OBC or SC/ST candidates aged 31, many more posts remain open due to the 3-year and 5-year relaxations.

Q: My degree is from a deemed university. Is it accepted?

Deemed universities that are recognized by the UGC are accepted. The key is UGC recognition — not the "deemed" vs "regular" classification. Most prominent deemed universities (VIT, Manipal, BITS Pilani, etc.) are fully UGC-recognized. Verify your specific university on ugc.ac.in. If it appears in the UGC's list of recognized institutions, your degree is valid for SSC CGL. If it does not appear, your degree will not be accepted regardless of its reputation.

Q: Can I apply for multiple posts in one SSC CGL application?

Yes. The SSC CGL application form asks you to mark your post preferences in order of priority. You fill one application form and indicate which posts you are willing to accept. SSC will consider your preferences when allocating posts after document verification. However, for posts with special eligibility (like JSO), SSC verifies at DV whether you actually meet the condition before allocating that post. You cannot game this system — if you prefer JSO but lack Statistics in your degree, you won't be considered for that post regardless of your rank.

Q: What is the ssc cgl age limit 2026 for a female OBC candidate applying for Tax Assistant?

Tax Assistant has an upper age limit of 27 for General category. An OBC candidate gets 3 years of relaxation, making the effective upper limit 30. Gender does not affect the age limit in SSC CGL — male and female candidates follow the same age limit structure. So a female OBC candidate applying for Tax Assistant can be up to 30 years old as on 1st January 2026.

Q: Is there any requirement to have Maths in 12th for DEO posts?

Some DEO (Data Entry Operator) posts — particularly DEO Grade A under RGI (Registrar General of India) and some MoSPI posts — recommend Science stream with Maths at the 12th level. However, for most DEO posts in SSC CGL, having any bachelor's degree is sufficient and there is no hard 12th standard subject requirement. The official notification for SSC CGL 2026 will specify the exact 12th requirement for each DEO post variant — always read the post-specific details in the notification before applying.

SSC CGL 2026 पात्रता: आयु सीमा, शैक्षिक योग्यता और शारीरिक मानक — पूरी जानकारी

हर साल लाखों ग्रेजुएट छात्र SSC CGL फॉर्म भरने से पहले एक ही सवाल ढूंढते हैं — क्या मैं पात्र हूँ? यह सवाल सुनने में सरल लगता है, लेकिन SSC CGL की पात्रता शर्तें उतनी सीधी नहीं हैं जितनी अधिकांश गाइड्स में बताई जाती हैं। अलग-अलग पोस्ट के लिए आयु सीमा अलग है। JSO और Statistical Investigator के लिए Statistics में डिग्री अनिवार्य है। और शारीरिक मानक केवल CBI Sub-Inspector के लिए हैं — सभी पोस्ट के लिए नहीं।

इस गाइड में SSC CGL 2026 पात्रता से जुड़ी हर जानकारी दी गई है — शैक्षिक योग्यता, पोस्ट-वाइज आयु सीमा, हर श्रेणी की आयु छूट, CBI SI के लिए शारीरिक मानक, राष्ट्रीयता की शर्त, और वे खास परिस्थितियाँ जो अक्सर उम्मीदवारों को उलझन में डालती हैं — जैसे डिस्टेंस एजुकेशन, प्राइवेट यूनिवर्सिटी की डिग्री, अंतिम वर्ष के छात्र और डिप्लोमा धारक।

👉 SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 — Tier 1 और Tier 2 का पूरा exam pattern, topic-wise weightage और preparation strategy।

SSC CGL 2026 शैक्षिक योग्यता

SSC CGL 2026 के लिए बुनियादी शैक्षिक पात्रता है — किसी मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय से स्नातक (Bachelor's Degree)। अधिकांश पोस्ट के लिए stream का कोई बंधन नहीं है — Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Law, कोई भी। न्यूनतम प्रतिशत की भी कोई शर्त नहीं है। 55% हो या 85%, दोनों उम्मीदवार समान रूप से पात्र हैं।

लेकिन कुछ विशेष पोस्ट के लिए विषय-संबंधी अतिरिक्त शर्तें हैं। ये केवल "प्राथमिकता" नहीं हैं — ये कठोर पात्रता शर्तें हैं। इन्हें नजरअंदाज करने पर Document Verification stage पर candidature रद्द हो जाती है, भले ही आपने exam पास कर लिया हो।

पोस्ट-वाइज शैक्षिक योग्यता

पोस्ट न्यूनतम योग्यता विशेष शर्त
Inspector (IT / CE / Examiner) किसी भी stream में ग्रेजुएशन कोई नहीं
ASO (AFHQ / MEA / MoRA / CSS) किसी भी stream में ग्रेजुएशन कोई नहीं
Sub-Inspector (CBI) किसी भी stream में ग्रेजुएशन शारीरिक मानक अनिवार्य
AAO (Assistant Audit Officer) किसी भी stream में ग्रेजुएशन CA / CS / MBA(Finance) / MCom पसंदीदा, अनिवार्य नहीं
JSO (Junior Statistical Officer) ग्रेजुएशन में Statistics विषय अनिवार्य Statistics कहीं भी एक वर्ष में होनी चाहिए
Statistical Investigator Grade II ग्रेजुएशन में Statistics विषय अनिवार्य Statistics अनिवार्य — कड़ाई से लागू
Compiler (RGI) Economics / Statistics / Mathematics में ग्रेजुएशन इन तीनों में से कोई एक विषय जरूरी
Tax Assistant (CBDT / CBIC), UDC/SSA, DEO किसी भी stream में ग्रेजुएशन कोई नहीं

JSO के लिए Statistics की शर्त — वास्तव में क्या मतलब है

JSO और Statistical Investigator Grade II के लिए Statistics की शर्त SSC CGL में सबसे ज्यादा गलत समझी जाने वाली शर्त है। इसका सही अर्थ है — आपकी तीन वर्षीय graduation में कम से कम एक वर्ष में Statistics विषय पढ़ा होना चाहिए। हर वर्ष Statistics पढ़ना जरूरी नहीं है। Statistics में major होना जरूरी नहीं है।

यानी अगर आपने BCom में दूसरे वर्ष Statistics elective के रूप में पढ़ी है, तो आप पात्र हैं। लेकिन अगर आपने BSc Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics किया और कहीं भी Statistics नहीं पढ़ी, तो आप JSO के लिए पात्र नहीं हैं — चाहे आपके अंक कितने भी अच्छे हों। यह शर्त DV stage पर कड़ाई से जाँची जाती है।

SSC CGL 2026 आयु सीमा — पोस्ट-वाइज विवरण

SSC CGL 2026 के लिए आयु की गणना 1 जनवरी 2026 के अनुसार की जाएगी। आयु सीमा सभी पोस्ट के लिए एक समान नहीं है — यह 18–27 से 18–32 के बीच अलग-अलग है। नीचे दिया गया टेबल हर पोस्ट समूह की आधिकारिक आयु सीमा दर्शाता है।

पोस्ट / समूह आयु सीमा (01 जनवरी 2026 के अनुसार)
Tax Assistant (CBDT/CBIC), UDC/SSA, DEO Grade A 18–27 वर्ष
Inspector (IT/CE/Examiner), ASO (AFHQ/MoRA/MEA), Sub-Inspector (NIA) 18–30 वर्ष
Sub-Inspector (CBI) 20–30 वर्ष
AAO (Assistant Audit Officer) 18–30 वर्ष
JSO, Statistical Investigator Grade II 18–32 वर्ष

ध्यान दें — Sub-Inspector (CBI) की न्यूनतम आयु 18 नहीं बल्कि 20 है। जो उम्मीदवार 1 जनवरी 2026 को 20 वर्ष के नहीं हुए हैं, वे CBI SI के लिए पात्र नहीं होंगे। JSO और Statistical Investigator Grade II की अधिकतम आयु सीमा 32 है, जो इन पोस्टों को उन उम्मीदवारों के लिए विशेष रूप से मूल्यवान बनाती है जिन्होंने postgraduation में अतिरिक्त वर्ष लगाए।

श्रेणी-वार आयु छूट — पूरा टेबल

SSC आरक्षित श्रेणियों और विशेष वर्गों को आयु छूट देता है। यह छूट पोस्ट की अधिकतम आयु सीमा में जोड़ी जाती है। उदाहरण के लिए, OBC उम्मीदवार Tax Assistant (ऊपरी सीमा 27) के लिए 30 वर्ष तक और JSO (ऊपरी सीमा 32) के लिए 35 वर्ष तक पात्र होंगे।

श्रेणी आयु छूट
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 वर्ष
SC / ST 5 वर्ष
PwD — सामान्य 10 वर्ष
PwD — OBC 13 वर्ष
PwD — SC / ST 15 वर्ष
Ex-Servicemen — सामान्य 3 वर्ष (सैन्य सेवा घटाने के बाद)
Ex-Servicemen — OBC 6 वर्ष
Ex-Servicemen — SC / ST 8 वर्ष

OBC उम्मीदवारों के लिए महत्वपूर्ण बात: आपके पास वैध Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) प्रमाण पत्र होना चाहिए। Creamy Layer OBC उम्मीदवारों को आरक्षण और आयु छूट दोनों के मामले में General category की तरह माना जाता है। NCL प्रमाण पत्र केंद्र सरकार के प्रारूप में होना चाहिए और Document Verification के समय वैध होना चाहिए।

राष्ट्रीयता की शर्त

SSC CGL 2026 के लिए आवेदन करने के लिए आपको भारत का नागरिक होना चाहिए। हालाँकि, SSC निम्नलिखित श्रेणियों को भी — भारत सरकार से Eligibility Certificate के साथ — आवेदन करने की अनुमति देता है:

  • नेपाल या भूटान के नागरिक
  • तिब्बती शरणार्थी जो 1 जनवरी 1962 से पहले भारत में स्थायी रूप से बसने के इरादे से आए
  • भारतीय मूल के व्यक्ति जो पाकिस्तान, बर्मा, श्रीलंका, पूर्वी अफ्रीकी देशों (केन्या, युगांडा, तंजानिया, जाम्बिया, मलावी, ज़ैरे, इथियोपिया) या वियतनाम से भारत में स्थायी रूप से बसने के इरादे से आए

इन श्रेणियों के उम्मीदवारों को Document Verification से पहले भारत सरकार से Eligibility Certificate प्राप्त करना होगा। CBI SI जैसे security clearance वाले पोस्ट के लिए केवल भारतीय नागरिक ही पात्र हैं।

शारीरिक मानक — केवल Sub-Inspector (CBI) के लिए

SSC CGL के अधिकांश पोस्ट के लिए कोई शारीरिक मानक नहीं है। Inspector IT, Tax Assistant, AAO या JSO के लिए कोई height, weight या vision की शर्त नहीं है। शारीरिक मानक केवल Sub-Inspector (CBI) पर लागू होते हैं।

CBI SI के लिए शारीरिक मानक — पुरुष

मानक सामान्य पहाड़ी क्षेत्र / अनुसूचित जनजाति
ऊँचाई (Height) 165 सेमी 157.5 सेमी
छाती — बिना फुलाए (Unexpanded) 76 सेमी 76 सेमी
छाती — फुलाकर (Expanded) 81 सेमी (न्यूनतम 5 सेमी expansion) 81 सेमी
दृष्टि — बेहतर आँख 6/6 या 6/9 6/6 या 6/9
दृष्टि — कमज़ोर आँख 6/12 या 6/9 (चश्मे के साथ/बिना) 6/12 या 6/9

CBI SI के लिए शारीरिक मानक — महिला

मानक सामान्य पहाड़ी क्षेत्र / अनुसूचित जनजाति
ऊँचाई (Height) 150 सेमी 145 सेमी
वज़न (Weight) 48 किग्रा 45 किग्रा
दृष्टि — बेहतर आँख 6/6 या 6/9 6/6 या 6/9
दृष्टि — कमज़ोर आँख 6/12 या 6/9 (चश्मे के साथ/बिना) 6/12 या 6/9

CBI SI की दृष्टि संबंधी शर्त में चश्मे या contact lenses की अनुमति है। यानी यदि आपकी corrected vision 6/6 या 6/9 है, तो आप पात्र हैं — bare-eye vision कमज़ोर होने पर भी। Physical test written exam के बाद होता है और qualifying प्रकृति का है — इसके लिए अलग से अंक नहीं दिए जाते, लेकिन पास करना अनिवार्य है।

प्रयासों की संख्या — SSC CGL में कोई सीमा नहीं

UPSC Civil Services (6 प्रयास) या banking exams (आयु सीमा के कारण परोक्ष रूप से सीमित) के विपरीत, SSC CGL में प्रयासों की कोई सीमा नहीं है। जब तक आप किसी वर्ष की आयु और योग्यता शर्त पूरी करते हैं, आप आवेदन कर सकते हैं। यह SSC CGL की एक बड़ी खासियत है। हर प्रयास के साथ आपका score बेहतर होता है — इसे रणनीतिक रूप से उपयोग करें।

👉 SSC CGL Salary 2026 — हर पोस्ट की In-hand Salary, Grade Pay और allowances का पूरा विवरण।

सामान्य पात्रता परिस्थितियाँ — सीधे जवाब

क्या Distance Education की डिग्री मान्य है?

हाँ। Distance Education की डिग्री SSC CGL के लिए मान्य है, बशर्ते आपका विश्वविद्यालय UGC (University Grants Commission) द्वारा मान्यता प्राप्त हो और वह Distance Mode में उस programme को चलाने के लिए अनुमोदित हो। IGNOU की डिग्री सार्वभौमिक रूप से स्वीकार की जाती है। अधिकांश State Open Universities भी स्वीकार की जाती हैं। सबसे पहले ugc.ac.in पर जाकर अपने विश्वविद्यालय की जाँच करें।

Private University की डिग्री — मान्य होगी?

हाँ — यदि आपका Private University UGC मान्यता प्राप्त है। Private होने का मतलब अयोग्य नहीं है। Lovely Professional University, Manipal, Amity, BITS Pilani जैसी कई Private Universities UGC-recognized हैं और उनकी डिग्री SSC CGL के लिए पूरी तरह मान्य है। यदि आपका विश्वविद्यालय UGC की सूची में नहीं है, तो डिग्री अमान्य होगी। ugc.ac.in पर verify करें।

क्या Final Year के छात्र SSC CGL के लिए आवेदन कर सकते हैं?

सामान्यतः नहीं। SSC CGL के लिए आवश्यक है कि आपकी डिग्री notification में निर्धारित cut-off date तक पूरी हो चुकी हो। यह cut-off date आमतौर पर application form की अंतिम तिथि होती है। यदि आप अभी final semester में हैं और degree नहीं मिली है, तो आप उस cycle के लिए पात्र नहीं हैं। Degree मिलने के बाद अगले cycle में आवेदन करें।

क्या 2 साल का Diploma Bachelor's Degree के बराबर है?

नहीं। दो वर्षीय Diploma — चाहे किसी भी field में हो — SSC CGL के लिए Bachelor's Degree के समकक्ष नहीं माना जाता। Polytechnic या ITI Diploma धारक इसके लिए पात्र नहीं हैं। आपको किसी मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय से पूर्ण तीन वर्षीय (या B.Tech/BE के लिए चार वर्षीय) Bachelor's Degree प्राप्त करनी होगी।

Integrated 5-Year Degree के बारे में क्या?

BA LLB (5 वर्ष), B.Tech+MBA (5 वर्ष), BSc+MSc Integrated जैसी degrees पूरी तरह स्वीकार्य हैं। Programme पूरा करने और UGC-recognized university से degree मिलने पर आप पूरी तरह पात्र हैं।

Document Verification (DV) में जरूरी दस्तावेज़

Exam पास करना आधी जंग है। DV stage पर आपको original documents प्रस्तुत करने होंगे। इन्हें पहले से तैयार रखें:

  • मूल डिग्री प्रमाण पत्र — केवल marksheet नहीं। Convocation certificate या provisional degree certificate जरूरी है।
  • जन्म तिथि प्रमाण — 10वीं का certificate या marksheet सबसे preferred है; Aadhaar अकेले पर्याप्त नहीं।
  • जाति प्रमाण पत्र — OBC/SC/ST के लिए केंद्र सरकार के प्रारूप में। OBC certificate में Non-Creamy Layer clause जरूरी है।
  • PwD प्रमाण पत्र — Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 के अंतर्गत सक्षम चिकित्सा प्राधिकरण से।
  • Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate — सेवा की अवधि और discharge का प्रकार स्पष्ट रूप से उल्लिखित हो।
  • NOC — यदि आप पहले से Central Government में कार्यरत हैं।

इन दस्तावेज़ों को Exam clear होने का इंतजार किए बिना पहले से तैयार करना शुरू करें। Central format में OBC certificate या किसी दूर के विश्वविद्यालय से original degree लेना — इसमें महीनों लग सकते हैं।

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Q: मेरे पास BCom है लेकिन Statistics नहीं पढ़ी। क्या JSO के लिए आवेदन कर सकता/सकती हूँ?

नहीं। JSO के लिए आपकी graduation में Statistics का होना अनिवार्य है — कम से कम एक वर्ष में। Statistics के बिना BCom JSO के लिए अयोग्य है। लेकिन आप SSC CGL के बाकी सभी posts के लिए पात्र हैं जहाँ सामान्य graduation पर्याप्त है।

Q: मैं 31 साल का/की हूँ और General category में हूँ — कौन से posts के लिए पात्र हूँ?

31 वर्ष में General category के लिए 27 या 30 की upper limit वाले posts बंद हो चुके हैं। यदि आपकी graduation में Statistics है, तो JSO और Statistical Investigator Grade II (upper limit 32) के लिए अभी भी पात्र हैं। OBC या SC/ST उम्मीदवार 31 वर्ष में क्रमशः 3 और 5 वर्ष की छूट के कारण अधिक posts के लिए पात्र रहते हैं।

Q: SSC CGL में कितनी बार apply कर सकते हैं?

SSC CGL में प्रयासों की कोई सीमा नहीं है। जब तक आप age और qualification criteria पूरे करते हैं, आप हर cycle में apply कर सकते हैं। यह UPSC (6 प्रयास) और banking exams से बड़ा अंतर है।

Q: एक female OBC candidate जो Tax Assistant के लिए apply करना चाहती है — उनकी अधिकतम आयु क्या होगी?

Tax Assistant की upper age limit General category के लिए 27 है। OBC को 3 साल की छूट मिलती है, इसलिए effective limit 30 हो जाती है। SSC CGL में gender के आधार पर आयु सीमा में कोई अंतर नहीं है — male और female दोनों के लिए एक ही structure है। तो female OBC candidate 1 जनवरी 2026 को 30 वर्ष तक की आयु तक Tax Assistant के लिए पात्र हैं।

Q: क्या मैं एक application में कई posts के लिए आवेदन कर सकता/सकती हूँ?

हाँ। SSC CGL का application form आपसे post preferences priority order में भरवाता है। एक form से आप सभी eligible posts indicate कर सकते हैं। लेकिन JSO जैसे special eligibility वाले posts के लिए SSC DV stage पर verify करता है — यदि Statistics आपकी degree में नहीं है, तो वह post allocate नहीं होगी चाहे आपने preference दी हो।

Q: क्या Deemed University की degree SSC CGL के लिए valid है?

हाँ, यदि Deemed University UGC-recognized है। VIT, Manipal, BITS Pilani जैसी प्रमुख Deemed Universities UGC-recognized हैं और उनकी degrees पूरी तरह valid हैं। ugc.ac.in पर अपनी university verify करना सबसे सुरक्षित कदम है।

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