No, a 12th pass student is not eligible for SSC CGL 2026 [1]. You must have a bachelor's degree to apply [1].
What the record shows
- For SSC CGL 2026, candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university as of August 1, 2026 [1].
- Final year graduation students can apply, provided they pass their degree exam by August 1, 2026 [1].
- The age limit for SSC CGL 2026 ranges from 18 to 32 years as of August 1, 2026, depending on the post [1].
- Candidates with a 12th pass qualification can apply for the SSC CHSL exam instead [6]. The age limit for SSC CHSL is 18 to 27 years as of August 1, 2026 [6].
The ground reality
Official rules match practice: SSC CGL strictly requires a completed degree by the official cut-off date [1]. 12th pass applicants get rejected at registration or document verification [1].Next step. Check ssc.gov.in for the official 2026 exam notifications.
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No degree needed for CGL in the strict sense is wrong: SSC CGL asks for a bachelor's degree for every post. The 12th pass route is SSC CHSL (LDC, DEO, postal assistant). Check the latest CGL notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.
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