The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) organizes the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination each year to hire candidates for Group B and C positions across different government ministries and departments.
The SSC CGL 2025 Notification will be issued on April 22, 2025, and applicants can submit their online applications from April 22 to May 21, 2025. According to the official SSC Exam Calendar, Tier 1 of the SSC CGL 2025 Exam will be held between June and July 2025.
This guide offers comprehensive details about vacancies, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, application procedure, and selection process for SSC CGL 2025.
SSC CGL 2025 – Key Details
| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2025 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 22nd April – 21st May 2025 |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date | June-July 2025 (Tentative) |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 & Tier 2 |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline |
| Age Limit | 18-32 years (Post-specific) |
| Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SSC CGL Notification Release | 22nd April 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 22nd April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21st May 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | To be notified |
| Application Form Correction Window | To be notified |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date | June-July 2025 |
| Answer Key Release | To be notified |
| Result Declaration | To be notified |
SSC CGL 2025 – Vacancy Details
The exact number of vacancies for SSC CGL 2025 will be provided in the official notification. However, for reference, here are the previous years’ vacancy trends:
| Year | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,236 |
| 2023 | 8,440 |
| 2022 | 37,409 |
| 2021 | 7,621 |
| 2020 | 7,035 |
SSC CGL 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements before applying:
1️⃣ Age Limit
The age requirement varies by post:
| Post Name | Age Group |
|---|---|
| Auditor, Accountant, Junior Accountant, Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, UDC | 18-27 years |
| Assistant Section Officer, Sub Inspector (CBI), Inspector (Income Tax, Posts, Excise, Narcotics), Executive Assistant | 20-30 years |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Up to 32 years |
📌 Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen categories.
2️⃣ Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Bachelor’s Degree with 60% marks in Mathematics (Class 12) OR Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics studied in all three years or six semesters |
| Research Assistant (NHRC) | Bachelor’s Degree + One year research experience OR Degree in Law/Human Rights |
| All Other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline |
3️⃣ Nationality
Candidates must be:
✅ Indian Citizen
✅ A subject of Nepal/Bhutan
✅ A Tibetan refugee who migrated before 1962
✅ A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) from certain countries
SSC CGL 2025 – Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | Exempted |
📌 Payment Mode: Candidates can pay the fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
SSC CGL 2025 – Selection Process
The SSC CGL 2025 Exam consists of two tiers:
1️⃣ Tier 1 – Computer-Based Test (CBT) (Qualifying)
2️⃣ Tier 2 – CBT & Skill Test (Final Merit-Based)
SSC CGL 2025 – Exam Pattern
SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| General English | 25 | 50 | |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
📌 Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted per incorrect answer.
SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Sections | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Section-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 60 min |
| Reasoning & Intelligence | 30 | 90 | |||
| Section-II | English Language | 45 | 135 | 60 min | |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 | |||
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge | 20 | 60 | 15 min | |
| Paper 2 | – | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
📌 Note: Negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer in Paper 1 and 0.50 marks in Paper 2.
SSC CGL 2025 – Syllabus
The syllabus includes Quantitative Aptitude, English, Reasoning, and General Awareness. Here are the important topics:
✔️ General Intelligence & Reasoning – Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Puzzles
✔️ General Awareness – Current Affairs, History, Geography, Science
✔️ Quantitative Aptitude – Algebra, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation
✔️ English – Reading Comprehension, Synonyms-Antonyms, Sentence Correction
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2025?
Follow these steps to apply:
1️⃣ Visit the official website: www.ssc.gov.in
2️⃣ Click on “Apply” under Quick Links.
3️⃣ Complete Registration using a valid email & phone number.
4️⃣ Login & Fill Application Form with personal and academic details.
5️⃣ Upload Required Documents – Photo, Signature, Certificates.
6️⃣ Pay the Application Fee (if applicable).
7️⃣ Submit the Form & Take a Printout.
