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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2025 notification for recruitment to 14,582 Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts across various departments and ministries under the Government of India. Eligible candidates can apply online from 9 June to 4 July 2025 at the official website ssc.gov.in. This is a golden opportunity for graduates seeking a government job with excellent pay, job security and career growth.
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Important Date
- Application Start: 09/06/2025
- Last Date : 04/07/2025 (23:00)
- Last Date of Fee: 05/07/2025 (23:00)
- Correction Date: 09/07/2025 - 10/07/2025 (23:00)
- Tier I Exam Date: August 2025
- Tier II Exam Date: December 2025
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Relaxation: Age relaxation as per SSC rules.
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS: 100/-
- Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM: No Fee
- Correction Charges (1st Time) - 200/-
- Correction Charges (2nd Time) - 500/-
- Pay The Examination Fee Through UPI, Debit Card, Net Banking etc.
Qualification
- All Other Posts: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
- Statistical Investigator: Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics
- JSO: Bachelor’s Degree with 60% marks in Math at 12th OR Degree with Statistics
SSC CGL 2025 Full Eligibility
| Post Name | Education Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Graduation in any subject with 60% marks in Maths in 12th OR Graduation with Statistics as one of the subjects | 18–32 years |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Graduation with Statistics as a subject in all semesters/parts | 18–30 years |
| All Other Group ‘B’ & Group ‘C’ Posts | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university | 18–27 / 18–30 / 20–30 years (as per post) |
SSC CGL 2025 Salary
| Pay Level | Salary Range (₹) | Posts (Examples) |
|---|---|---|
| Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (Income Tax, Excise, CBDT, CBIC), Enforcement Officer |
| Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | Executive Assistant, Sub Inspector (NIA), JSO, Statistical Investigator, Research Assistant |
| Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | Auditor (CAG, CGDA), Accountant (Various Ministries), Divisional Accountant |
| Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | Tax Assistant (CBDT/CBIC), UDC, Postal Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant |
SSC CGL 2025 Selection Process
- Tier-I (Computer Based Test) – Objective-type exam with sections on General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
- Tier-II (Computer Based Test) – Objective exam divided into sections on Math, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Skill Test (DEST).
- Paper-II of Tier-II – Only for candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator posts.
- Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) – Mandatory for certain posts like Tax Assistant and others; qualifying in nature.
- Document Verification – Conducted by the user departments after final selection.
- Physical/Medical Standards – Applicable only for posts like Sub-Inspector, Preventive Officer, etc.
SSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern
SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes (80 minutes for PwBD) |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
SSC CGL 2025 Tier-II Exam Pattern
| Paper | Sections | Subjects | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Section-I | Maths & Reasoning | 30 + 30 | 60 + 60 | 1 hour |
| Section-II | English & General Awareness | 45 + 25 | 135 + 75 | 1 hour | |
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 minutes | |
| Section-IV | Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) | Typing Task | — | — | 15 minutes |
| Paper-II | Statistics (Only for JSO & Investigator) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours | |
SSC CGL 2025 How To Apply
- Visit the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in.
- Click on “Login or Register” and complete One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already done.
- Fill in your basic personal and educational details carefully.
- Upload your live photograph using webcam or mobile and a scanned signature (10–20 KB in JPG/JPEG).
- Select your post preferences and examination center choices.
- Pay the application fee using BHIM UPI, Net Banking or Debit/Credit Card.
- Submit your final application and download/print the confirmation page for your record.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification Download | Click Here |
| SSC OTR (Registration) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
SSC CGL 2025 FAQ
FAQs – SSC CGL 2025
Q1. What is the last date to apply for SSC CGL 2025?
The last date to submit the online application form is 04 July 2025 (11:00 PM).
Q2. How many vacancies are announced for SSC CGL 2025?
There are approximately 14,582 vacancies for various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts under central government departments.
Q3. Can final-year students apply for SSC CGL 2025?
Yes, candidates in the final year of graduation can apply, provided they obtain their degree before or on 01 August 2025.
Q4. What is the application fee for SSC CGL?
The fee is ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS categories. It is exempted for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
Q5. What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2025?
The age limit varies between 18–27 years, 18–30 years, 20–30 years, and 18–32 years depending on the post. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.
Q6. Is there any negative marking in SSC CGL?
Yes, in Tier-I, there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer. In Tier-II, Paper-I has 1 mark negative marking for Sections I to III.
Q7. Is SSC CGL conducted in Hindi?
Yes, all sections except English Comprehension are available in both Hindi and English.
Q8. Which documents are required at the time of application?
Live photograph via webcam or mobile, scanned signature (JPEG/JPG 10–20KB), disability certificate (if applicable), and category certificate (if claiming reservation).