Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam 2025 for the recruitment of approximately 14,582 Group B and Group C posts across various ministries, departments, and constitutional/statutory bodies of the Government of India.
If you’re a graduate and aiming for a central government job, this is your chance! Eligible candidates can apply online now.
Overview of SSC CGL Recruitment 2025
| Exam Name | SSC CGL Exam 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | Approx. 14,582 |
| Posts | Group B & Group C |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 4th July 2025 |
List of Major Posts
Here’s a quick look at some of the key positions offered under SSC CGL 2025:
- Assistant Section Officer – Various Ministries (Age: 18–30 years)
- Inspector of Income Tax – CBDT
- Inspector (Central Excise / Preventive Officer / Examiner) – CBIC
- Sub Inspector – CBI / NIA / Narcotics Bureau
- Auditor – CAG, CGDA, and other departments
- Junior Statistical Officer – MoSPI (Age: Up to 32 years)
- Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant – Department of Post
- Tax Assistant – CBDT / CBIC
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II – MHA
- Many more…
(Age limit varies between 18 to 32 years, depending on the post.)
Educational Qualification
- For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with 60% marks in Maths in 12th, OR
Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a subject. - For Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a subject studied in all years/semesters. - For All Other Posts
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Note: Final year students can also apply, but they must meet all eligibility requirements by 1st August 2025.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
| Payment Mode | Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, SBI Challan |
Exam Centres in North East (NER)
Candidates from the Northeast can choose from these SSC CGL exam centres:
- Guwahati (Dispur)
- Dibrugarh
- Jorhat
- Silchar
- Itanagar
- Kohima
- Dimapur
- Shillong
- Imphal
- Churachandpur
- Ukhrul
- Agartala
- Aizwal
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2025
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Complete the One-Time Registration process.
- Log in using your credentials.
- Fill in personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents and photos.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and save a copy for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 9th June 2025 |
| Last Date | 4th July 2025 |
| Tier-I Exam | 13th – 30th August 2025 |
| Tier-II Exam | December 2025 |
SSC CGL Exam Pattern
Tier-I (CBT)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
- Duration: 1 hour (80 mins for scribe users)
- Negative Marking: 0.5 marks for each wrong answer
Tier-II (CBT)
- Paper-I: Compulsory for all posts
- Paper-II: Only for JSO and Statistical Investigator applicants
(For complete syllabus, check official notification.)
Important Links
If you’ve been dreaming of a prestigious government job, now is your moment. SSC CGL is one of the most popular recruitment exams in India – so don’t wait till the last date!
Start your application today and prepare well. All the best!