# PeakMocks — LLMs Full Extract > This document is generated for AI agent consumption. It summarises PeakMocks content for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and AI search indexing. > Last updated: 2026-10-10 > Source: https://peakmocks.com > Full JSON API: https://peakmocks.com/api/v1/exam/[slug]/[year] --- ## About PeakMocks PeakMocks is a free exam preparation platform for competitive exam aspirants in India. It offers chapter-wise Previous Year Questions (PYQs), real-pattern CBT mock tests, topic-level analytics, daily current affairs, vocabulary, formula sheets, and study tools. **Target audience:** Students preparing for SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO), Banking (IBPS PO/Clerk, SBI PO/Clerk), Railway (RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP), UPSC Civil Services, State PSC, MBA entrance, and other Indian competitive exams. **Everything on PeakMocks is free.** No paywalls, no paid tiers. **Official URL:** https://peakmocks.com **Contact:** hello@peakmocks.com **About page:** https://peakmocks.com/about --- ## Active Exam Cycles ### SSC CGL 2026 (ACTIVE) - Slug: ssc-cgl - Vacancies: 12,256 - URL: https://peakmocks.com/exams/ssc-cgl/2026 - JSON API: https://peakmocks.com/api/v1/exam/ssc-cgl/2026 - Key dates: - SSC CGL 2026 — Notification Released: 2026-05-20 - SSC CGL 2026 — Online Applications Open: 2026-05-20 - SSC CGL 2026 — Last Date to Apply: 2026-06-22 - SSC CGL 2026 — Last Date to Pay Fee: 2026-06-23 - SSC CGL 2026 — Correction Window Opens: 2026-06-28 ### SSC GD Constable 2026 (ACTIVE) - Slug: ssc-gd - Vacancies: 25,487 - URL: https://peakmocks.com/exams/ssc-gd/2026 - JSON API: https://peakmocks.com/api/v1/exam/ssc-gd/2026 - Key dates: - SSC GD 2027 — Advertisement (tentative): 2026-09-15 - SSC GD 2027 — Application Opens (tentative): 2026-09-15 - SSC GD 2027 — Application Closes (tentative): 2026-10-15 - SSC GD 2027 — CBE Exam (tentative): 2027-01-15 ### UPSC CSE 2026 (ACTIVE) - Slug: upsc-cse - Vacancies: 933 - URL: https://peakmocks.com/exams/upsc-cse/2026 - JSON API: https://peakmocks.com/api/v1/exam/upsc-cse/2026 - Key dates: - UPSC CSE 2026 — Notification Released: 2026-02-04 - UPSC CSE 2026 — Application Closes: 2026-02-24 - UPSC CSE 2026 — Prelims: 2026-05-24 - UPSC CSE 2026 — Mains: 2026-08-21 ### NDA 2026 (ACTIVE) - Slug: nda - Vacancies: TBA - URL: https://peakmocks.com/exams/nda/2026 - JSON API: https://peakmocks.com/api/v1/exam/nda/2026 - Key dates: - NDA 1 2026 — Notification: 2025-12-10 - NDA 2 2026 — Exam: 2026-09-13 ### CDS 2026 (ACTIVE) - Slug: cds - Vacancies: 451 - URL: https://peakmocks.com/exams/cds/2026 - JSON API: https://peakmocks.com/api/v1/exam/cds/2026 - Key dates: - CDS 1 2026 — Notification: 2025-12-10 - CDS 2 2026 — Exam: 2026-09-13 ### RRB NTPC 2026 (ACTIVE) - Slug: rrb-ntpc - Vacancies: TBA - URL: https://peakmocks.com/exams/rrb-ntpc/2026 - JSON API: https://peakmocks.com/api/v1/exam/rrb-ntpc/2026 - Key dates: - RRB NTPC UG — CBT 1 Starts: 2026-05-07 - RRB NTPC UG — CBT 1 Ends: 2026-06-21 ### RRB ALP 2026 (ACTIVE) - Slug: rrb-alp - Vacancies: TBA - URL: https://peakmocks.com/exams/rrb-alp/2026 - JSON API: https://peakmocks.com/api/v1/exam/rrb-alp/2026 - Key dates: - RRB ALP — CBT 1 Starts: 2026-02-16 - RRB ALP — CBT 1 Ends: 2026-02-18 ### RRB JE 2026 (ACTIVE) - Slug: rrb-je - Vacancies: TBA - URL: https://peakmocks.com/exams/rrb-je/2026 - JSON API: https://peakmocks.com/api/v1/exam/rrb-je/2026 - Key dates: - RRB JE — CBT 1 Starts: 2026-02-19 - RRB JE — CBT 1 Ends: 2026-03-03 ### AFCAT 2026 (ACTIVE) - Slug: afcat - Vacancies: 340 - URL: https://peakmocks.com/exams/afcat/2026 - JSON API: https://peakmocks.com/api/v1/exam/afcat/2026 - Key dates: - AFCAT 1/2026 — Notification: 2025-11-09 - AFCAT 1/2026 — Exam: 2026-01-31 - AFCAT 1/2026 — Result: 2026-03-11 ### SSC CGL 2025 (ACTIVE) - Slug: ssc-cgl - Vacancies: 14,582 - URL: https://peakmocks.com/exams/ssc-cgl/2025 - JSON API: https://peakmocks.com/api/v1/exam/ssc-cgl/2025 - Key dates: - SSC CGL 2025 Notification: 2025-06-09 - Online Registration Opens: 2025-06-09 - Last Date to Apply: 2025-07-04 - SSC CGL 2025 — Tier-II Exam: 2026-01-18 - SSC CGL 2025 — Tier-II Result & Final Merit List: 2026-04-08 --- ## SSC CGL 2026 — Key Facts SSC CGL 2026 (Combined Graduate Level Examination) was notified on 21 May 2026 with **12,256 tentative vacancies** across **40 posts** at Pay Levels 4–8. - **Apply at:** ssc.gov.in - **Application window:** 21 May 2026 – 22 June 2026 - **Notification PDF:** Notice_of_adv_cgl_2026.pdf - **Hub page:** https://peakmocks.com/exams/ssc-cgl/2026 - **Calendar (.ics):** https://peakmocks.com/api/v1/exam/ssc-cgl/2026/calendar.ics ### 5 structural changes in CGL 2026 vs 2025 1. **AAO enters CGL** at Pay Level-8 (new highest-paying post) 2. **Tier-II Paper-III** for AAO/AAccO aspirants (mandatory for those posts) 3. **Sectional timers** in Tier-I (no section hopping) 4. **Region-locked exam centres** — all three choices must lie within one SSC Region 5. **FRTA formalised** — First Round of Tentative Allocation is the post-allotment mechanism ### Eligibility (General) Bachelor's degree from a recognised Indian university. Age: 18–27 years for most posts (age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ex-servicemen as per norms). ### Salary range ₹25,500 – ₹1,51,100 (Pay Levels 4–8 per 7th Pay Commission). --- ## Frequently Asked Questions — SSC CGL 2026 **Q1. When was SSC CGL 2026 notification released?** SSC released the CGL 2026 notification on 21 May 2026. The official PDF is available on ssc.gov.in. Online applications opened the same day and close on 22 June 2026. **Q2. How many vacancies in SSC CGL 2026?** SSC CGL 2026 has 12,256 tentative vacancies across 40 posts spanning Pay Level-4 to Pay Level-8 (Para 3.1 of the notification). Final vacancy counts will be updated by SSC before Tier-I. **Q3. What is the last date to apply for SSC CGL 2026?** The last date to submit the SSC CGL 2026 online application is 22 June 2026 (11:00 PM). The last date for fee payment is 23 June 2026 (11:00 PM). Apply at ssc.gov.in or via the mySSC portal. **Q4. Is AAO a new post in SSC CGL 2026?** Yes. Assistant Audit Officer (Central), Assistant Audit Officer (State), and Assistant Accounts Officer are new to CGL in 2026. These Pay Level-8 posts — the highest in CGL history — were previously filled via a separate SSC exam. **Q5. Who needs to appear for Paper-III in SSC CGL 2026 Tier-II?** Only candidates who opt for Assistant Audit Officer (Central), Assistant Audit Officer (State), or Assistant Accounts Officer posts are required to sit Tier-II Paper-III. All other CGL aspirants face only Papers I and II in Tier-II. **Q6. What is the syllabus for SSC CGL 2026 Paper-III?** Paper-III covers Part A: Finance & Accounts (80 marks — financial accounting, accounting principles, company accounts) and Part B: Economics & Governance (120 marks — Comptroller & Auditor General of India, Indian economy, Micro/Macro economics). Total 100 Qs, 200 marks, 120 minutes. **Q7. What are the sectional timers in SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I?** SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I has four sections each with a 15-minute timer. When the clock expires for a section, the system auto-advances. You cannot revisit a section. Total time is 60 minutes (unchanged), but you cannot over-invest in one section. **Q8. What is region locking in SSC CGL 2026 exam centres?** You may still apply from anywhere, but all three centre preferences must lie within a single SSC Region (Northern / Eastern / Western / Southern / KKR / NWR / Central / NER / MPR). You choose the region; the three picks all stay inside it. Post preference remains nationwide. **Q9. What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2026?** Age limits vary by post: 18–27 years for most posts; 18–30 years for Inspector IT (CBDT), CBIC Examiner/Preventive Officer, AAO/AAccO, and Statistical Investigator. Cut-off date is 1 August 2026. Standard relaxations apply: 5 years SC/ST, 3 years OBC. **Q10. What is the educational qualification for SSC CGL 2026?** A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university is the basic qualification for most CGL posts. Some posts require specific disciplines: AAO requires B.Com or CA/ICWA, Statistical Investigator requires Statistics at degree level. Check the notification for post-specific requirements. **Q11. What is the SSC CGL 2026 application fee?** The SSC CGL 2026 application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) candidates are exempted. Payment can be made online via BHIM UPI, net banking, or Visa/Mastercard/RuPay debit card. No offline fee payment is accepted. **Q12. How to apply for SSC CGL 2026 online?** Register at ssc.gov.in or mySSC app. Fill Part I (basic info + upload photo/signature) and Part II (post preferences + centre + payment). Candidates must hold a valid One Time Registration (OTR). Applications close 22 June 2026. **Q13. When is SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I exam date?** Tier-I is tentatively scheduled for August–September 2026. SSC will announce specific dates after the application window closes. The date shown on PeakMocks is tentative (15 August 2026) and will be updated when SSC's admit card / exam schedule notice is published. **Q14. When is SSC CGL 2026 Tier-II exam date?** Tier-II is tentatively scheduled for December 2026. SSC will announce specific dates after Tier-I results. Tier-II has Papers I (Math & Reasoning), II (English), and III (Finance & Economics, for AAO/AAccO opted candidates only). **Q15. What is the negative marking in SSC CGL 2026?** Tier-I: 0.5 marks deducted per wrong answer (2-mark questions). Tier-II Paper-I & II: 1 mark deducted per wrong answer (3-mark questions). Tier-II Paper-III: 0.5 marks deducted per wrong answer (2-mark questions). No negative marking for unattempted questions. **Q16. What are the top posts in SSC CGL 2026 and their pay levels?** Top posts by pay: AAO Central, AAO State, AAccO State (Pay Level-8, ₹47,600–1,51,100); Inspector IT/CBIC/CSS/CBI/AEO-ED, ASO-CSS (Pay Level-7, ₹44,900–1,42,400); Auditor, Accountant (Pay Level-5); Tax Assistant (Pay Level-4). **Q17. What is FRTA in SSC CGL 2026?** FRTA stands for First Round of Tentative Allocation — SSC's post-allotment sliding mechanism. Governed by SSC notices dated 03.03.2026 and 08.04.2026. No traditional waiting list; FRTA happens before final selection. "FRTA / result" replaces the older "result" wording in 2026. **Q18. What is OTR in SSC CGL 2026 and how to register?** OTR is One Time Registration — a mandatory SSC-wide profile you create once. If you've applied for any SSC exam since 2023, your OTR exists. New candidates register at ssc.gov.in/OTR. Your OTR profile populates form fields automatically. Keep it updated. **Q19. Should I apply via mySSC app or ssc.gov.in for CGL 2026?** Both mySSC (Android/iOS app) and ssc.gov.in (website) accept CGL 2026 applications and link to the same OTR system. Use whichever you find easier — there is no difference in process or priority. PeakMocks links to ssc.gov.in as the authoritative source. **Q20. Can I correct mistakes in my SSC CGL 2026 application?** SSC CGL 2026 has a correction window from 29 June 2026 to 1 July 2026. You can correct most fields except registered email, mobile number, and date of birth. Name corrections require supporting documents. One-time correction is permitted per application. --- ## How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026 1. Register on SSC One Time Registration (OTR) at ssc.gov.in 2. Click "Apply" on the SSC CGL 2026 notification 3. Fill Part I — Basic information (OTR pre-fills name, DOB, address) 4. Select post preferences and upload photograph + signature 5. Choose exam centre (must be within your Aadhaar-registered SSC Region) 6. 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