SSC CGL 2025 Official Notification Out: Everything You Need to Know to Apply Successfully
If you’ve been waiting to begin your career with a Central Government job in India, this is your golden opportunity! The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2025 notification. Whether you’re aiming for a position in the Income Tax Department, Ministry of External Affairs, or Central Secretariat, SSC CGL opens doors to prestigious Group B and Group C posts across various Government of India ministries and departments.
Let’s walk through all the key information so you can apply confidently and smartly.
📄 Eligibility Criteria for SSC CGL 2025
🌐 Nationality:
Indian citizens or those of Nepal, Bhutan, or PIOs from select countries with Indian government certification.
🎓 Education Qualification (as on 01-Aug-2025):
- General Posts: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream.
- Junior Statistical Officer: Graduation + 60% in Maths at 12th OR Degree with Statistics.
- Statistical Investigator: Graduation with Statistics in all semesters/parts.
Final year students can apply, but must have results declared by 01-Aug-2025.
⏰ Age Limits (As on 01-Aug-2025):
- 18–27 years, 18–30 years, 20–30 years, or 18–32 years depending on post.
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwBD (10-15 yrs), ESM (3 yrs), and others.
🏛️ SSC CGL 2025 Posts & Pay Levels
The SSC CGL 2025 aims to fill approximately 14,582 vacancies across Group B & C posts in ministries and statutory bodies. A few examples:
🏦 Pay Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400)
- Assistant Section Officer (MEA, CSS, Railways, AFHQ, IB)
- Inspector (Income Tax, Excise, Customs, Narcotics)
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
💼 Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400)
- Assistant Section Officer
- Executive Assistant
- Sub Inspector (NIA/NCB)
📅 Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300)
- Auditor, Accountant (Various Depts)
✉️ Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100)
- Postal Assistant, Tax Assistant, UDC, SSA
✏️ Exam Pattern: Tier-I & Tier-II (CBT)
Tier-I (100 Qs / 200 Marks / 60 mins)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q)
- General Awareness (25 Q)
- Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q)
- English Comprehension (25 Q)
Negative Marking: 0.50 per wrong answer
Tier-II
- Paper-I (For all): Reasoning, Maths, English, GA, Computer Knowledge, DEST
- Paper-II: For JSO/Statistical Investigator only
Paper-I Breakdown:
- Session-I: Section-I (Maths, Reasoning), Section-II (English, GA)
- Session-II: Computer Knowledge Test + Data Entry Test
Note: Paper-I is mandatory and all its sections must be passed individually.
🤝 Scribe & PwD Facilities
- 20 mins extra per hour for eligible PwBD candidates
- Scribe must have lower qualification than the candidate
- DEST exemption only for some posts
🕛 Important Dates You Should Not Miss
- Start of Online Applications: 9th June 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 4th July 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 5th July 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Application Correction Window: 9th July to 11th July 2025
- Tier-I Exam Date (Tentative): 13th August to 30th August 2025
- Tier-II Exam Date (Tentative): December 2025
💳 Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women: No Fee
- Payment Mode: UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards
🔧 How to Apply for SSC CGL 2025
Visit the new SSC website: Click Here
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR). Aadhaar authentication is strongly recommended.
- Fill out the application form with accurate details.
- Use a live photo capture as required (No pre-clicked photos allowed).
- Upload your scanned signature (10–20 KB).
- Review the form using the preview option.
- Pay the application fee and submit.
Note: Applications from the old SSC website will not work. You must register afresh at the new portal.
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🌟 Selection Process
- Tier-I + Tier-II (Paper-I mandatory)
- Section-wise minimum qualifying marks: UR (30%), OBC/EWS (25%), Others (20%)
- Merit will be based on Tier-II aggregate performance
- DEST & Computer Knowledge Test qualifying in nature but essential for some posts
- Final document verification by user departments
🔍 Final Thoughts
The SSC CGL 2025 is your pathway to a stable, respected, and rewarding government job. With roles across ministries like External Affairs, Income Tax, and Intelligence Bureau, this exam offers long-term career security.
Start your preparation early, read the official notification carefully, and keep an eye on deadlines. Whether you’re from a small town or a metro city, this exam gives equal opportunity to all Indian youth who dream of serving the country.
Apply today and take the first step toward your dream job in the Government of India!
Useful Links:
Apply Link :Click Here to Apply
- Download Notification PDF Here :Click Here