SSC CGL 2025 Notification: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025 for recruitment to various Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts in different Ministries/Departments/Organizations of Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/Statutory Bodies/Tribunals, etc. Government job-seeking candidates have got a golden opportunity to fulfill their dreams. SSC CGL is one of the most respectable exams in India. Through this exam, thousands of youth are selected as government employees every year. In the SSC CGL 2025 notification, there are more than 14,582 vacancies, which is a good number. Most of the posts in the SSC CGL exam are Group B and C posts, and all of them are high-paying and respectable jobs. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for these posts from 9th June 2025 to 4th July 2025.
In this article, you will get all the detailed information regarding this notification, such as important dates, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. It is highly recommended for all the candidates to read the official notification carefully before applying for the post.
SSC CGL 2025 Notification
SSC CGL 2025 Notification - Important Dates
Event | Date |
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Online Application Start Date | 09 June 2025 |
Last Date for Online Applications | 04 July 2025 (23:00) |
Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 05 July 2025 (23:00) |
Window for Application Form Correction | 09 July 2025 to 11-07-2025 (23:00) |
Tentative Dates of Tier-I Examination | 13 August - 30 August, 2025 |
Tentative Dates of Tier-II Examination | December 2025 |
SSC CGL 2025 Notification - Vacancy Details
Total Tentative Vacancies: Approximately 14,582 (Final vacancies will be determined in due course)
Pay Level-7 (₹ 44900 to 142400)
- Assistant Officer (Various Ministries)
- Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT)
- Inspector (Central Excise/Preventive Officer/Examiner) (CBIC)
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
- Sub Inspector (CBI)
- Inspector Posts
Pay Level-6 (₹ 35400 to 112400)
- Assistant Section Officer
- Junior Statistical Officer
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II
- Divisional Accountant
Pay Level-5 (₹ 29200 to 92300)
- Auditor (Various Offices)
- Accountant (Various Offices)
Pay Level-4 (₹ 25500 to 81100)
- Postal Assistant
- Senior Secretariat Assistant
- Tax Assistant
Note: Updated vacancies will be made available on the SSC website. State-wise/Zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission.
SSC CGL 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality:
- Citizen of India, or
- Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries
- SSC CGL Age Limit (as on 01-08-2025):
- 18-27 years for most Group 'C' posts
- 18-30 years for many Group 'B' posts
- 18-32 years for Junior Statistical Officer
- Age relaxation available for reserved categories
- Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree from recognized university for most posts
- Specific requirements for Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator Grade-II
- Candidates appearing in final year can apply but must possess qualification by 01-08-2025
SSC CGL Selection Process 2025
- Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (Objective Type)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Comprehension
- Tier-II: Computer Based Examination
- Paper-I (Compulsory for all posts)
- Paper-II (Only for Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator Grade-II)
- Document Verification: By User Departments/Organizations
- Final Selection: Based on merit-cum-preference
SSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern
Tier-I Examination (Computer Based)
Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
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General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes (80 minutes for PwBD using scribe) |
0.50 marks per wrong answer |
General Awareness | 25 | 50 | ||
Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | ||
English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | ||
Total | 100 | 200 |
Tier-II Examination (Computer Based)
Paper | Section | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
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Paper-I (Compulsory) |
Section-I | Mathematical Abilities Reasoning & General Intelligence |
30+30=60 | 60×3=180 | 1 hour per section (1h 20m for PwBD) |
Section-II | English Language & Comprehension General Awareness |
45+25=70 | 70×3=210 | 1 hour per section (1h 20m for PwBD) |
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Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 20×3=60 | 15 minutes (20m for PwBD) |
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Section-IV | Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) | 1 Task | Qualifying | 15 minutes (20m for PwBD) |
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Paper-II (Only for JSO/Statistical Investigator) |
- | Statistics | 100 | 100×2=200 | 2 hours (2h 40m for PwBD) |
Note: Paper-II is only for candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Grade-II posts.
SSC CGL 2025 Syllabus
Tier-I Syllabus
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Verbal and non-verbal questions
- Analogies, similarities, differences
- Space visualization, spatial orientation
- Problem solving, analysis, judgment
- Visual memory, discrimination, observation
- Relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning
- Number series, coding-decoding
- Statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning
- Venn diagrams, drawing inferences
2. General Awareness
- Current events and everyday observations
- Scientific aspects of daily life
- India and neighboring countries
- History, Culture, Geography
- Economic Scene, General Policy
- Scientific Research
3. Quantitative Aptitude
- Number systems, computation
- Whole numbers, decimals, fractions
- Percentage, ratio & proportion
- Square roots, averages, interest
- Profit-loss, discount, partnership
- Time-distance, time-work
- Basic algebraic identities
- Geometry, mensuration, trigonometry
- Statistics - graphs, frequency polygons
4. English Comprehension
- Vocabulary, grammar
- Sentence structure
- Synonyms, antonyms
- Correct usage of words
- Reading comprehension
Tier-II Syllabus (Paper-I)
Section-I: Mathematical Abilities
- Number systems, fundamental operations
- Percentages, ratio-proportion, averages
- Interest, profit-loss, discount
- Algebra, geometry, mensuration
- Trigonometry, statistics, probability
Section-I: Reasoning & General Intelligence
- Semantic/symbolic/number analogy
- Figural analogy, classification
- Series, problem solving
- Word building, coding-decoding
- Venn diagrams, drawing inferences
Section-II: English Language & Comprehension
- Spot the error, fill in blanks
- Synonyms/homonyms, antonyms
- Spellings, idioms & phrases
- One word substitution
- Sentence improvement
- Active/passive voice, direct/indirect narration
- Cloze passage, comprehension
Section-II: General Awareness
- Current affairs
- Everyday observations
- Scientific aspects
- India and neighboring countries
- History, culture, geography
- Economic scene, general policy
Section-III: Computer Knowledge
- Computer basics, CPU, I/O devices
- Memory organization, backup devices
- Windows OS, MS Office
- Internet, email, e-banking
- Networking basics, cyber security
Tier-II Syllabus (Paper-II - Statistics)
- Collection and presentation of statistical data
- Measures of central tendency and dispersion
- Moments, skewness and kurtosis
- Correlation and regression
- Probability theory
- Random variable and probability distributions
- Sampling theory
- Statistical inference
- Analysis of variance
- Time series analysis
- Index numbers
SSC CGL 2025 Application Fee
- Fee Amount: ₹100/-
- Fee Exemption: Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and ESM categories
- Payment Mode: Online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit cards
SSC CGL Notification 2025 - How to Apply
- Application Mode: Online only at ssc.gov.in or through mySSC mobile app
- Steps:
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on SSC website
- Fill the online application form
- Upload required documents (if applicable)
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the application
- Take printout for future reference
- Important Notes:
- Photograph will be captured live during application
- Only one application per candidate allowed
- Corrections can be made during specified window with payment
- Applications with inappropriate photographs/signatures will be rejected
SSC CGL 2025 Notification - Important Links
Official Website | Visit |
Official Notification | Download |
Apply Online | Click Here |
Helpline Number | 18003093063 (Toll Free) |
Additional Notes
- Candidates must carefully choose their preferences for posts/departments as options once submitted cannot be changed
- Some posts have specific physical/medical standards - candidates must ensure they meet these requirements
- PwBD candidates are eligible for scribe and compensatory time
- Final allotment is made on merit-cum-preference basis
- Selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India
- Candidates should regularly check SSC website for updates