SSC CGLE 2025 Inspector Posts Notice Released: CBIC Invites Zone Preferences for CGST, Preventive Officer and Examiner Posts

SSC CGLE 2025 Inspector: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released a major update today, 26 May 2026, for candidates selected through the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2025. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has now issued important notices for candidates recommended for the posts of Inspector (CGST), Inspector (Preventive Officer), and Inspector (Examiner).

Selected candidates must now submit their Zone and Formation preferences online for allocation purposes. Candidates should note that this is an important step in the appointment process, and missing the deadline may lead to allocation based on administrative requirements.

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What is the latest SSC CGLE 2025 update?

According to the newly issued notices, candidates selected for Inspector posts under CBIC are being asked to submit their preferences for available Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs). Allocation will be done on a merit-cum-preference basis.

This means that a candidate’s rank and selected preferences together will decide where they are finally allocated.

Posts covered in the notice

The new notification includes the following posts:

• Inspector (CGST)
• Inspector (Preventive Officer)
• Inspector (Examiner)

Candidates selected under any of these posts must complete the preference submission process within the specified time period.

Official Notice Links

• Inspector (CGST) Notice PDF
• Inspector (Preventive Officer) Notice PDF
• Inspector (Examiner) Notice PDF

Last date to submit preferences

Candidates need to submit their online preferences on or before: 29 May 2026

CBIC has clearly stated that preferences can only be submitted once. After submission, candidates will not be able to make changes.

How to submit the SSC CGLE Inspector preference form

Selected candidates can submit preferences through the official online allocation portal.

Steps:

1. Visit the allocation portal
2. Login using:
   • SSC Roll Number
   • Registered Email ID
   • Mobile Number
3. Select preferred Zones/Formations
4. Fill all available options
5. Submit the form before the deadline

Candidates are advised not to leave any preference blank.

Number of CCAs available for each Inspector post

The number of available Cadre Controlling Authorities differs by post:

Inspector (CGST):

• 16 CCAs available

Inspector (Preventive Officer):

• 6 CCAs available

Inspector (Examiner):

• 6 CCAs available

Candidates can choose preferences only from the available CCAs mentioned in the notification.

Physical standards requirement

CBIC has also reminded candidates that the physical standards prescribed in the SSC notification remain applicable for Inspector posts. Candidates should carefully review the SSC guidelines before proceeding further.

Important instructions for candidates

• Preference submission is allowed only once
• Submitted options cannot be changed later
• Allocation does not guarantee a preferred zone
• Allocation will depend on merit and vacancy availability
• If preferences are not submitted, CBIC may allocate any zone according to administrative requirements

The latest SSC CGLE 2025 Inspector notice is an important update for candidates waiting for appointments under CBIC. Candidates selected for Inspector (CGST), Inspector (Preventive Officer), and Inspector (Examiner) should carefully review all instructions and complete their preference submission before the deadline.

Missing this step may affect final zone allocation, so candidates are advised not to wait until the last moment.