The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is set to release the official notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 on April 22, 2025. This annual examination opens doors to numerous Group “B” and Group “C” positions across various government departments and ministries. If you’re aspiring for a stable and prestigious government job, here’s everything you need to know about SSC CGL 2025.
SSC CGL 2025 Notification
SSC has released the SSC Exam calendar for the year 2025 about all upcoming SSC exams. As per the exam calendar SSC CGL Notification 2025 will be released on 22nd April 2025 along with its application form. The detailed notification with all details including vacancy, selection process, exam pattern, and important dates will be released at the official portal of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), www.ssc.gov.in. The notification pdf will be added here once it has been released, till that time other details are below.
SSC CGL 2025 Exam Summary
CGL stands for Combined Graduate Level exam which itself says that only graduate candidates can apply for SSC CGL Exam. The SSC CGL exam is highly competitive, with more than 30 lakhs of candidates appearing this year, making it one of the most sought-after government job exams in India. Unlike every year, this exam is conducted for various subordinate services and lakhs of SSC aspirants anxiously wait for the notification. Check further details below table-
Exam Summary | |
Exam Name | SSC CGL 2025 |
Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level |
Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Registration Dates | 22nd April to 21st May 2025 |
Category | Govt Jobs |
Exam Type | National Level |
Mode of Application | Online |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Eligibility | Graduate (bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline) |
Selection Process |
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Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
Mark your calendars with these crucial dates for SSC CGL 2025:
- Notification Release Date: April 22, 2025
- Online Application Start Date: April 22, 2025
- Application Deadline: May 21, 2025
- Tier-I Examination: June-July 2025
- Tier-I Admit Card Release: June 2025
- Tier-I Result Announcement: August/September 2025
Note: These dates are tentative and subject to confirmation upon the official notification release.
SSC CGL 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, ensure you meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Age Limit: Generally between 18 to 32 years, varying by specific post. Age relaxations apply as per government norms.
- Nationality: Indian citizens or subjects as specified by the government.
SSC CGL Education Qualification
- For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) – Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with a minimum 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th
or in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation. - For Statistical Investigator Grade-II- Graduation Degree from any recognized University with Economics Statistics or Mathematics as a compulsory or Elective Subject.
- For Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute with a minimum of one year of research experience in any recognized university or recognized Research Institution.
- For Remaining posts- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.
SSC CGL Age Limit
The candidates must be in the age group of 18 to 32 years. All Candidates can read the post-wise age limit by checking the below information.
Name of posts | Age group |
Auditor, Accountant, Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division clerks, Tax Assistant, Sub-Inspector | 18 to 27 years |
Inspector Posts | 18 to 30 years |
Tax Assistant | 20 to 27 years |
Assistant Section officer and Assistant | 20 to 30 years |
Inspector, (Central Excise, Preventive officer, Examiner), Assistant / Superintendent, Inspector of Income Tax, Divisional Accountant, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Junior Statistical Officer | Not exceeding 30 years |
Upper Age Relaxation
Below we have discussed the upper age relaxation provided to various categories in SSC CGL 2025 Exam.
Category | Age Relaxation |
OBC | 3 years |
SC/ST | 5 years |
Physically Handicapped (General) | 10 years |
Physically Handicapped (OBC) | 13 years |
Physically Handicapped (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Ex-Servicemen (General) | 3 years |
Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years |
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years |
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General-Group B) | 5 years |
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC-Group B) | 8 years |
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST-Group B) | 10 years |
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General Group C) | Up to 40 years of age |
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC-Group C) | Up to 43 years of age |
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (St/SC-Group C) | Up to 45 years of age |
Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (SC/ST) | 5 years |
Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (OBC) | 8 years |
Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (SC/ST) | 10 years |
Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/General | Up to 35 years of age |
Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/OBC | Up to 38 years of age |
Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/SC&ST | Up to 40 years of age |
Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-General | 5 years |
Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-OBC | 8 years |
Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-SC/ST | 10 years |
Application Process
The application process is entirely online. Follow these steps:
- Registration: Visit the official SSC website at www.ssc.gov.in and complete the One-Time Registration.
- Application Form: Log in using your credentials, fill out the application form, and upload the required documents.
- Application Fee: Pay the applicable fee through online modes or SBI Challan. Fee details will be specified in the official notification.
- Submission: Review your application carefully before submitting. Save and print a copy for future reference.
SSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL 2025 examination comprises two tiers:
- Tier-I:
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Marks: 200 (50 per section)
- Tier-II:
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Papers:
- Paper I: Quantitative Abilities (100 Questions, 200 Marks)
- Paper II: English Language & Comprehension (200 Questions, 200 Marks)
- Paper III: Statistics (100 Questions, 200 Marks) [For specific posts]
- Paper IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics) (100 Questions, 200 Marks) [For specific posts]
- Duration: 2 hours per paper
Note: Detailed exam patterns, including negative marking and syllabus, will be provided in the official notification.
SSC CGL Vacancy 2025
The exact number of vacancies will be announced in the official notification. For reference, previous years’ vacancies were:
- SSC CGL 2024- 17727
- SSC CGL 2023- 8415
- SSC CGL 2022- 37409
- SSC CGL 2021- 7621
- SSC CGL 2020- 7035
- SSC CGL 2019- 8428
- SSC CGL 2018- 11271
- SSC CGL 2017- 9276
SSC CGL Posts List
Every years SSC CGL Exam is organised to fill vacant seats of various Group B and Group C posts in the respected Ministries and Departments of the Government of India and its Subordinate Offices. The offered list of SSC CGL Posts is as follows-
- Assistants in Ministries/Departments, Attached and Subordinate office of the Govt. of India
- Inspectors of Central Excise & Customs
- Inspectors of Income Tax
- Preventive Officers in Customs
- Examiner in Customs
- Sub-Inspectors in Central Bureau of Narcotics & CBI
- Assistant Enforcement Officer in the Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue
- Divisional Accountant, Jr. Accountant, Auditor & UDCs in various offices of Govt. of India
- Accountant/ Junior Accountant
- Tax Assistant in CBDT and CBEC
- Compiler in Registrar General of India
- Research Assistant
- Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant
SSC CGL Preparation Tips
- Understand the Syllabus: Thoroughly review the syllabus for each tier and focus on your weak areas.
- Time Management: Create a realistic study schedule and adhere to it diligently.
- Practice Regularly: Solve previous years’ question papers and take mock tests to build confidence and improve speed.
- Stay Updated: Keep abreast of current affairs, especially topics related to the economy, politics, and international events.
SSC CGL 2025 Syllabus
The most important sections for aspirants in the SSC CGL Preliminary Exam are General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The SSC CGL syllabus overview of the SSC CGL Tier-1 exam is given below.
General Intelligence and Reasoning | General Awareness/ GK | Quantitative Aptitude | English Comprehension |
Classification | Static General Knowledge (Indian History, Culture etc.) |
Simplification | Reading Comprehension |
Analogy | Science | Interest | Fill in the Blanks |
Coding-Decoding | Current Affairs | Averages | Spellings |
Series | Indian Geography | Mensuration | Cloze Test |
Non-Verbal | Current CM & Governors | DI | Synonyms & Antonyms |
Word Formation | Sports | Percentage | Idioms and Phrases |
Matrix | Books and Authors | Ratio and Proportion | One word Substitution |
Important Schemes | Problem on Ages | Sentence Correction |
Conclusion
Embarking on the journey to secure a position through SSC CGL 2025 requires dedication, strategic planning, and consistent effort. By understanding the examination’s nuances and preparing methodically, you can enhance your chances of success. Stay tuned to the official SSC website for the latest updates and start your preparation without delay. Your dream government job is within reach—take the first step today!