The Staff Selection Commission – SSC CGL Recruitment 2025(All India Can Apply) – Last Date 04 July Govt Exam Update

SSC CGL Recruitment 2025 Notification Out: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam 2025, inviting online applications from eligible candidates for various Group B and Group C posts across central government departments. Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree or 12th pass (depending on the post) can apply online through the official SSC portal — ssc.gov.in.

The online application process has commenced from June 9, 2025, and will remain open till July 4, 2025. Interested aspirants are advised to carefully read the detailed notification and apply before the deadline to be considered for this highly competitive recruitment drive.

Candidates can prepare by referring to the SSC CGL 2024 Notification to understand the likely eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and other key information for the 2025 cycle. The exam is especially attractive because it offers Group “B” and Group “C” posts, good salaries, job security, and other benefits.

SSC CGL Recruitment 2025 Notification Update

The SSC CGL 2025 Notification is OUT on 9th June 2025, and the last date to apply is 4th July 2025. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be conducted from 13th August to 30th August 2025.

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Expected SSC CGL 2025 Important Dates

Although the final schedule is yet to be released, the following tentative dates are expected based on previous trends:

• Application Start Date: 09 June 2025 (Monday)
• Application Last Date: 04 July 2025 (Friday)
• Tier-I Exam Date: 13 August 2025 to 30 August 2025

SSC CGL 2025 Vacancies

In 2024, SSC announced nearly 17,727 tentative vacancies across various departments. A similar number of vacancies are expected for the SSC CGL 2025 cycle as well. However, the exact number of vacancies for each post and category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, etc.) will be released in the official notification. It is also important to note that the Commission does not release state-wise or zone-wise vacancies, as postings are done centrally.

Posts Offered Through SSC CGL 2025

The SSC CGL exam offers a wide variety of posts in different pay levels. Here is a summary of some major posts:

Group “B” Posts (Pay Level-6 and Pay Level-7)

• Assistant Section Officer (Various ministries like External Affairs, Railways, CSS, IB)
• Inspector of Income Tax
• Inspector in Central Excise, Customs, and Preventive Departments
• Assistant Enforcement Officer
• Sub Inspector in CBI and NIA
• Junior Statistical Officer
• Divisional Accountant
• Research Assistant in NHRC

These posts generally offer a salary ranging between ₹35,400 to ₹1,42,400 per month, depending on the department and level.

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Group “C” Posts (Pay Level-4 and Pay Level-5)

• Auditor in C&AG, CGDA, and other departments
• Accountant / Junior Accountant
• Tax Assistant in CBDT and CBIC
• Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
• Senior Secretariat Assistant
• Upper Division Clerk (UDC)

These posts usually offer a pay between ₹25,500 to ₹92,300 per month.

SSC CGL 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for SSC CGL 2025, candidates must meet certain eligibility conditions related to nationality, educational qualification, and age limit.

Nationality

Applicants must be:

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, or
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, or East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Educational Qualification (As on 01.08.2025)

• For most posts: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Bachelor’s Degree with at least 60% marks in Maths in Class 12th, OR Graduation with Statistics as one of the subjects.
• For Statistical Investigator Grade II: Graduation with Statistics in all three years or all six semesters.
• Final year students may apply but must obtain the degree before 1st August 2025.

Age Limit and Relaxation

Age limits vary depending on the post. Here are some examples:

• 18 to 27 years: Tax Assistant, Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant
• 18 to 30 years: Inspector, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Executive Assistant
• 20 to 30 years: Assistant Section Officer in CSS, MEA, and CBI
• 18 to 32 years: Junior Statistical Officer

Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD (UR): 10 years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
• Ex-servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service

Note: Candidates must ensure their date of birth matches the date on their 10th certificate.

SSC CGL 2025 Selection Process

The SSC CGL 2025 selection process includes two tiers of computer-based tests followed by document verification and skill/physical tests (if applicable for certain posts).

Tier 1 – Preliminary Test (Objective Type)

This is a qualifying test. The marks are normalized if held in multiple shifts.

Duration: 60 minutes
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer

Tier 2 – Mains (Objective Type)

Tier 2 includes the following papers:

• Paper I (Compulsory for all): Quantitative Aptitude, English, Reasoning, General Awareness, Computer Test, and Data Entry Test.
• Paper II (Only for JSO applicants): Statistics.
• Paper III (For SI/Statistical Investigator): Additional subject-specific test.

Paper I is conducted in two sessions on the same day, and qualifying each module is mandatory. Marks of Paper I will be considered for final merit.

Skill and Physical Standards

For some posts like CBI Sub-Inspector, NIA, Preventive Officer, or Excise Inspector, candidates must meet specific physical and medical standards. Physical tests include height, chest (for males), weight (for females), and walking/running tasks. Detailed standards will be mentioned in the official notification.

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SSC CGL 2025 Application Process

Candidates will have to apply online through the new SSC website – ssc.gov.in. A One-Time Registration (OTR) is required, which can be used for all future exams.

Steps to apply:

1. Visit the SSC website and click on “Register Now”.
2. Fill in personal and educational details.
3. Capture a live photograph using your webcam (new feature).
4. Upload your signature as per the given format.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit and take a printout of the application.

Application Fee

• General / OBC: ₹100
• SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female: No fee
• Payment Mode: UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card

Correction Window

SSC allows candidates to correct any mistakes in their applications within a 2-day window after the last date. The correction fee is ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second.

Note: All details regarding SSC CGL 2025 such as vacancies, eligibility, and exam dates will be updated accurately once the official notification is released. Stay tuned!