Are you a graduate aiming for a high-profile government job? The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has launched the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025, offering 14,582 vacancies for Group B and Group C posts across Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Organizations. This is your opportunity to secure a rewarding career with excellent pay, benefits, and growth prospects!
This post, crafted directly from the official SSC notification, delivers accurate, engaging, and scannable details in a clean, user-friendly format with tables and bullet points for clarity. Let’s explore everything you need to succeed in SSC CGL 2025!
🔹 Job Description
The SSC CGL 2025 recruits candidates for diverse Group B (Gazetted and Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts in various Central Government departments. These roles offer administrative, financial, investigative, and statistical responsibilities, ideal for graduates seeking dynamic careers. Key posts include:
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO): Administrative support in ministries like Central Secretariat Service (CSS), Intelligence Bureau (IB), Railways, and External Affairs.
- Inspector: Roles in Income Tax, Excise, Preventive Officer, or Examiner under CBIC, or Sub-Inspector in CBI/NIA.
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Data analysis in the Ministry of Statistics.
- Auditor/Accountant: Financial oversight in CAG, CGA, or other offices.
- Postal Assistant/Tax Assistant: Clerical roles in India Post or CBDT/CBIC.
Key Responsibilities:
- Policy implementation, administrative coordination, or tax enforcement.
- Auditing, statistical analysis, or investigative duties based on the post.
- Ensuring efficient governance and public service delivery.
🔹 Recruitment Board
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Established in 1975, SSC is a trusted government body conducting national-level exams to recruit for Group B and C posts across Ministries and Departments. The SSC CGL is one of India’s most competitive exams, attracting over 20 lakh candidates annually for its transparent, merit-based selection process.
🔹 Application Period & Last Date
- Application Start Date: June 9, 2025
- Last Date for Online Form Submission: July 4, 2025 (23:00 hours)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: July 5, 2025 (23:00 hours)
- Application Correction Window: July 9–11, 2025 (23:00 hours)
Note: Apply early to avoid technical issues. Corrections incur additional fees (₹200 for first correction, ₹500 for second).
🔹 Post Name
SSC CGL 2025 covers posts across Pay Levels 4–7 under the 7th CPC:
- Pay Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400): Assistant Section Officer (CSS, IB, Railways, MEA, AFHQ), Inspector (Income Tax, Excise, Preventive Officer, Examiner), Sub-Inspector (CBI, NIA).
- Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400): Assistant Section Officer (other ministries), Divisional Accountant, Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator Gr-II.
- Pay Level-5 (₹29,200–₹92,300): Auditor, Accountant, Office Superintendent.
- Pay Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100): Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant, Tax Assistant, Sub-Inspector (CBN).
Note: Candidates must indicate post preferences during application.
🔹 Educational Qualification
- General Posts: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent, completed by August 1, 2025.
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO):
- Bachelor’s Degree with 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th standard, OR
- Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a subject in all three years/six semesters.
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II:
- Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a subject in all three years/six semesters.
- Note:
- Final-year students can apply provisionally but must provide proof of qualification by August 1, 2025.
- Degrees from Open and Distance Learning modes are valid if approved by the Distance Education Bureau, UGC.
🔹 Total Vacancies
The SSC CGL 2025 offers 14,582 tentative vacancies for Group B and C posts. Exact post-wise and category-wise (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS) details will be updated on ssc.gov.in. In 2024, SSC CGL had 17,727 vacancies, with a final tally of 18,174.
| Category | Vacancies (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Group B | To be updated |
| Group C | To be updated |
| Total | 14,582 |
Note: Regularly check ssc.gov.in for final vacancy updates.
🔹 Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Women | Exempted (₹0) |
- Payment Mode: Online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay).
- Deadline: July 5, 2025 (23:00 hours).
🔹 Age Limit
Age is calculated as of August 1, 2025, varying by post:
| Post | Age Limit | Eligible Birth Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Most Posts (e.g., ASO, Inspector) | 18–30 years | Aug 2, 1995 – Aug 1, 2007 |
| ASO (CSS, MEA, Railways), JSO | 20–30 years | Aug 2, 1995 – Aug 1, 2005 |
| SI (CBI), Statistical Inv. Gr-II | 18–32 years | Aug 2, 1993 – Aug 1, 2007 |
| Tax Assistant, Auditor | 18–27 years | Aug 2, 1998 – Aug 1, 2007 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years (after service deduction) |
| PwD | 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST) |
Eligibility: Indian citizens, or subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or persons of Indian origin with an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
🔹 Salary / Stipend
Salaries are based on Pay Levels under the 7th CPC, with allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA):
| Pay Level | Basic Pay Range | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ASO (CSS, IB, Railways), Inspector, SI |
| Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | ASO (others), JSO, Divisional Accountant |
| Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | Auditor, Accountant |
| Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | Tax Assistant, Postal Assistant |
- Gross Salary: Approx. ₹40,000–₹70,000 (varies by city and allowances).
- Perks: Pension under National Pension System (NPS), medical facilities, and promotion opportunities.
🔹 How to Apply
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply for SSC CGL 2025:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to ssc.gov.in.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR):
- Click “New User/Register Now.”
- Enter details (name, date of birth, mobile number, email, Aadhaar or other ID).
- Receive a Registration ID and password.
- Log In: Use credentials to access the application portal.
- Select Exam: Click “Apply” for “Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025” under “Latest Notifications.”
- Fill Application: Provide personal, educational, and post-preference details.
- Upload Documents:
- Photograph: Recent live photo (JPEG, 20–50 KB, plain background).
- Signature: Scanned signature (JPEG, 10–20 KB).
- Pay Fee: Complete payment (if applicable) via online modes.
- Submit & Save: Review, submit, and download/print the confirmation page for records.
Tip: Ensure accuracy, as applications cannot be edited after final submission. Aadhaar-based biometric authentication is mandatory during exams.
🔹 Syllabus
The SSC CGL 2025 selection process comprises two tiers (Tier 1 and Tier 2), followed by Document Verification and Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for specific posts.
Tier 1 (Computer-Based Test, Qualifying)
- Mode: Online, Objective-Type Multiple-Choice Questions.
- Duration: 1 hour.
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer.
- Sections:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Series, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science, Static GK |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data Interpretation |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction |
Total: 100 Questions, 200 Marks.
Tier 2 (Computer-Based Test, Merit-Based)
- Mode: Online, Objective-Type MCQs (except Module-II of Section-III).
- Negative Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer (0.50 for Module-II, Section-III).
- Structure:
| Paper | Section | Modules | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Compulsory) | Section-I | Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning | 60 | 180 | 2 hours |
| Section-II | English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 135 | ||
| Section-III | General Studies (Finance & Economics), Computer Knowledge | 25 | 75 | ||
| Section-III (Module-II) | Data Entry Speed Test (DEST, qualifying) | – | – | 15 mins | |
| Paper-II (JSO only) | – | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
Key Topics:
- Mathematical Abilities: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation.
- General Studies (Finance & Economics): Accounts, Economics, Finance (for AAO posts).
- Computer Knowledge: Basics of MS Office, internet, operating systems.
- DEST: 2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes (for Tax Assistant, CSS posts).
Note: Paper-II is only for candidates applying for JSO/Statistical Investigator posts.
🔹 Additional Details
- Exam Mode & Dates:
- Tier 1: August 13–30, 2025 (online).
- Tier 2: December 2025 (tentative, online).
- City intimation slips: August 8–9, 2025; admit cards released thereafter.
- Job Locations: Across India, based on post and department allocation.
- Document Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree certificate or provisional certificate.
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) for relaxations.
- Aadhaar or valid photo ID for biometric verification.
- Selection Process:
- Tier 1: Qualifying stage.
- Tier 2: Merit-based, determines final selection.
- DEST: Mandatory for posts like Tax Assistant, CSS.
- Document Verification: Final stage for shortlisted candidates.
- Answer Key & Result:
- Provisional answer key released post-Tier 1 with objection window.
- Results published as PDFs on ssc.gov.in, listing roll numbers of qualified candidates.
🔹 Important Links
| Action | Link Placeholder |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | [Apply Link] |
| Download Notification | [Download Notification PDF] |
Important Note: Please refer to the official notification before applying.