SSC CGL Prelims Vacancy Details
Updated 2026The commission has officially announced 12,256 vacancies for the SSC CGL 2026 recruitment. These vacancies cover various Group B and Group C positions across different central government ministries and departments.
Important points regarding vacancies:
- The vacancy collection process remains ongoing, meaning the final count may be adjusted by the commission later.
- The commission does not collect or report state-wise or zone-wise vacancy data; candidates are advised to consult the respective departments for such regional information.
- Reservation benefits for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD categories will be applied in accordance with existing central government directives.
Analyzing the historical vacancy trends from 2017 to 2026 reveals significant fluctuations in hiring requirements. These trends provide vital context for candidates to understand the competitiveness of the exam.
- 2026: 12,256 vacancies
- 2025: 15,118 vacancies
- 2024: 17,727 vacancies
- 2023: 8,415 vacancies
- 2022: 37,409 vacancies (a historical peak)
- 2021: 7,621 vacancies
- 2020: 7,035 vacancies
- 2019: 8,428 vacancies
- 2018: 11,271 vacancies
- 2017: 9,276 vacancies
The year 2022 remains an outlier with the highest number of vacancies, while other years reflect a standard variation in government administrative requirements. Candidates are encouraged to use these figures to gauge the potential difficulty of the competition in the current cycle.
