SSC CGL 2025 Notification Out for 14582 Posts, Apply Online, Check Eligibility, Salary, Exam Date

SSC CGL 2025 Notification: Your Ultimate Guide to Landing a Prestigious Government Job

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the much-awaited notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2025. This is a golden opportunity for graduates across the country aspiring to secure a prestigious position within the Government of India. The notification announces approximately 14582 vacancies for various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in different ministries, departments, and organizations. The online application process begins on June 9, 2025, and will conclude on July 4, 2025. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the SSC CGL 2025 notification, covering every detail from vacancies and eligibility to the selection process and salary structure.

SSC CGL 2025: Organization Details

The SSC CGL exam is one of the most prominent examinations in India, conducted annually to recruit staff for various central government roles. It opens doors to a stable and rewarding career with immense growth potential.

  • Hiring Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
  • Examination Name: Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025
  • Post Names: Various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ Posts (e.g., Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Sub-Inspector, Auditor, Tax Assistant)
  • Total Vacancies: Approximately 14582 (Tentative)
  • Job Location: All India Service Liability (AISL), meaning candidates can be posted anywhere in India.

SSC CGL Vacancy Breakdown 2025

The SSC has announced a tentative number of 14582 vacancies for the CGL 2025 examination. The final, category-wise, and post-wise vacancy details will be updated on the Commission’s official website in due course.

Eligibility Criteria for SSC CGL 2025

Candidates must carefully review the eligibility criteria regarding nationality, age, and education before applying to ensure they qualify for the examination. The crucial date for determining eligibility is August 1, 2025, unless specified otherwise.

Nationality / Citizenship

A candidate must be:

  • a citizen of India, or
  • a subject of Nepal, or
  • a subject of Bhutan, or
  • a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, etc.), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Age Limit (as on August 1, 2025)

The age limit varies depending on the post. Post wise age limit details are as under:

Name of PostDepartment NameAge Limit
Assistant Section OfficerCentral Secretariat Service20-30 years
Assistant Section OfficerIntelligence Bureau18-30 years
Assistant Section OfficerMinistry of Railways20-30 years
Assistant Section OfficerMinistry of External Affairs20-30 years
Assistant Section OfficerAFHQ20-30 years
Assistant Section OfficerMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology18-30 years
Assistant / Assistant Section OfficerOther Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations18-30 years
Inspector of Income TaxCBDT18-30 years
Inspector, (Central Excise)CBIC18-30 years
Inspector (Preventive Officer)CBIC18-30 years
Inspector (Examiner)CBIC18-30 years
Assistant Enforcement OfficerDirectorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue18-30 years
Sub InspectorCentral Bureau of Investigation20-30 years
Inspector PostsDepartment of Posts, Ministry of Communications18-30 years
InspectorCentral Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance18-30 years
Section HeadDirector General of Foreign Trade18-30 years
Assistant/Assistant Section OfficerOther Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations18-30 years
Executive AssistantCBIC18-30 years
Research AssistantNational Human Rights Commission (NHRC)18-30 years
Divisional AccountantOffices under C&AG18-30 years
Sub InspectorNational Investigation Agency (NIA)18-30 years
Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence OfficerNarcotics Control Bureau (MHA)18-30 years
Junior Statistical OfficerMinistry of Statistics & Programme Implementation18-32 years
Statistical Investigator Grade-IIMinistry of Home Affairs18-30 years
Office SuperintendentCBDT18-30 years
AuditorOffices under C&AG18-27 years
AuditorOffices under CGDA18-27 years
AuditorOther Ministry/ Departments18-27 years
AccountantOffices under C&AG18-27 years
AccountantController General of Accounts18-27 years
Accountant/ Junior AccountantOther Ministry/ Departments18-27 years
Postal Assistant/ Sorting AssistantDepartment of Posts, Ministry of Communications18-27 years
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ UDCCentral Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS18-27 years
Senior Administrative AssistantMilitary Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence18-27 years
Tax AssistantCBDT18-27 years
Tax AssistantCBIC18-27 years
Sub-InspectorCentral Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance18-27 years

The notification specifies the permissible date of birth ranges for different age groups:

Age Limit for PostCandidate Must Be Born Not Earlier ThanAnd Not Later Than
18-27 yearsAugust 2, 1998August 1, 2007
20-30 yearsAugust 2, 1995August 1, 2005
18-30 yearsAugust 2, 1995August 1, 2007
18-32 yearsAugust 2, 1993August 1, 2007

Permissible Age Relaxation

The SSC provides relaxation in the upper age limit for various reserved categories:

CategoryAge Relaxation Permissible Beyond Upper Age Limit
SC/ST5 years
OBC3 years
PwBD (Unreserved)10 years
PwBD (OBC)13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)15 years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)3 years after deduction of military service
Defence Personnel (Disabled)3 years
Defence Personnel (Disabled – SC/ST)8 years
Widows/Divorced WomenUp to 35 years of age
Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST)Up to 40 years of age

Educational Qualification (as on August 1, 2025)

A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is the minimum requirement for most posts. However, certain positions have specific educational prerequisites.

  • For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO):
    • A Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard level; OR
    • A Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at the degree level.
  • For Statistical Investigator Grade-II:
    • A Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized University or Institute. The candidate must have studied Statistics in all six semesters or all three years of the degree course.
  • For All Other Posts:
    • A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification.

Note: Candidates who are in the final year of their graduation can also apply, but they must possess the essential qualification on or before August 1, 2025.

Important Dates for SSC CGL 2025

Staying updated with the timeline is crucial. Here are the key dates announced in the official notification:

EventDate
Notification Release DateJune 9, 2025
Online Application Start DateJune 9, 2025
Last Date for Online ApplicationsJuly 4, 2025 (23:00)
Last Date for Online Fee PaymentJuly 5, 2025 (23:00)
Application Form Correction WindowJuly 9, 2025 to July 11, 2025 (23:00)
Tentative Tier-I Exam Date (CBE)August 13 – August 30, 2025
Tentative Tier-II Exam Date (CBE)December 2025

SSC CGL 2025 Salary & Pay Scale

The salary structure for SSC CGL posts is one of its most attractive features. The posts are categorized into different pay levels, each with a corresponding pay band.

Pay Level-7 (₹ 44,900 to ₹ 1,42,400)

  • Assistant Section Officer (in CSS, IB, Railways, External Affairs, AFHQ, etc.)
  • Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT)
  • Inspector (Central Excise, Preventive Officer, Examiner) (CBIC)
  • Assistant Enforcement Officer (ED)
  • Sub Inspector (CBI, NIA)
  • Inspector Posts (Department of Posts)

Pay Level-6 (₹ 35,400 to ₹ 1,12,400)

  • Assistant/Assistant Section Officer (in other Ministries/Departments)
  • Executive Assistant (CBIC)
  • Research Assistant (NHRC)
  • Divisional Accountant (Offices under C&AG)
  • Sub-Inspector (NCB)
  • Junior Intelligence Officer

Pay Level-5 (₹ 29,200 to ₹ 92,300)

  • Auditor (Offices under C&AG, CGDA)
  • Accountant (Offices under C&AG, CGA)
  • Accountant/Junior Accountant (Other Ministries)

Pay Level-4 (₹ 25,500 to ₹ 81,100)

  • Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant (Department of Posts)
  • Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerks
  • Senior Administrative Assistant
  • Tax Assistant (CBDT & CBIC)
  • Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)

In addition to the basic pay, these posts carry benefits like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) Transport Allowance (TA) and National Pension System (NPS) / Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) making the overall compensation package very lucrative.


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SSC CGL 2025 Selection Process

The selection process for the SSC CGL 2025 examination is a multi-stage process designed to test a candidate’s aptitude and knowledge thoroughly. It consists of two computer-based tiers.

Tier-I Examination

This is a preliminary, objective-type examination that is qualifying in nature. Marks scored will be used to shortlist candidates for the Tier-II examination.

  • Mode: Computer Based Examination (CBE)
  • Question Type: Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions
  • Negative Marking: There will be a penalty of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.

Tier-I Exam Pattern [Duration: 1 hour (1 hour and 20 minutes for eligible scribes)]:

SubjectNumber of QuestionsMaximum Marks
A. General Intelligence & Reasoning2550
B. General Awareness2550
C. Quantitative Aptitude2550
D. English Comprehension2550
Total100200

Tier-II Examination

Candidates who clear the Tier-I cut-off will be eligible to appear for the Tier-II examination. Tier-II consists of three papers, but most candidates will only need to appear for Paper-I.

  • Paper-I: Compulsory for all posts.
  • Paper-II (Statistics): Only for candidates who apply for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Grade-II posts.
  • Negative Marking: There is a penalty of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, II, and III of Paper-I, and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II.

Tier-II Exam Pattern (Paper-I):

Session & DurationSubjectNo. of Questions / Max. Marks
Session-I (2 hours 15 mins)Section-I – A: Mathematical Abilities30 / 90
Section-I – B: Reasoning & General Intelligence30 / 90
Section-II – A: English Language & Comprehension45 / 135
Section-II – B: General Awareness25 / 75
Section-III – Computer Knowledge Test (Qualifying)20 / 60
Session-II (15 mins)Section-IV – Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) (Qualifying)One Data Entry Task

Important Points for Tier-II:

  • It is mandatory to qualify in all sections of Paper-I separately.
  • The Computer Knowledge Test (Section-III) and DEST (Section-IV) are mandatory but qualifying in nature. However, higher qualifying standards will be set for posts that specifically require computer proficiency or a higher typing speed.

Indicative Syllabus for SSC CGL 2025

A thorough understanding of the syllabus is the first step toward effective preparation.

Tier-I Syllabus:

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: Includes verbal and non-verbal reasoning topics like analogies, series, problem-solving, coding-decoding, spatial orientation, and critical thinking.
  • General Awareness: A broad section covering current events, India and its neighboring countries, history, culture, geography, economic scene, general policy, and scientific research.
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Tests number sense and computation skills. Topics include whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratio, proportion, averages, interest, profit & loss, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, and data interpretation (bar diagrams, pie charts).
  • English Comprehension: Focuses on vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, and reading comprehension.

Tier-II Syllabus:

  • Mathematical Abilities: Expands on the Tier-I syllabus with a deeper focus on number systems, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, and statistics & probability.
  • Reasoning & General Intelligence: Similar to Tier-I but with a higher difficulty level, including topics like critical thinking, problem-solving, and emotional/social intelligence.
  • English Language & Comprehension: Advanced topics including active/passive voice, direct/indirect narration, shuffling of sentences, cloze passages, and detailed comprehension passages from reports or editorials.
  • General Awareness: Similar scope as Tier-I.
  • Computer Knowledge: Covers computer basics (CPU, I/O devices, memory), software (MS Office), working with the internet and e-mails, and basics of networking and cybersecurity.
  • Statistics (Paper-II): Advanced topics for JSO/Stat. Investigator posts, including data collection, classification, central tendency, dispersion, correlation, regression, probability theory, sampling theory, and statistical inference.

Document Verification

After the declaration of the final result, the respective User Departments/Organizations will conduct Document Verification (DV). Candidates will be required to produce original documents to substantiate their claims regarding age, education, and category.

How to Apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2025

The application process is entirely online. Candidates must follow these steps carefully:

  1. One-Time Registration (OTR):
    • Visit the new official SSC website.
    • Click on the “Login or Register” button. New users must click on “Register Now”.
    • Fill in basic details like Aadhaar number, name, parent’s names, date of birth, and matriculation details.
    • Create a password and provide additional details like category and address.
    • Verify your mobile number and email ID via OTP to complete the registration. Note down the Registration Number and Password. Candidates who have registered on the old website (ssc.nic.in) must perform a fresh OTR on the new website.
  2. Filling the Application Form:
    • Log in to your account using the new Registration Number and password.
    • Under the ‘Latest Notifications’ tab, find the link for ‘Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025’ and click ‘Apply’.
    • Your details from the OTR form will be auto-filled.
    • Provide your preference for examination centers. You can choose any three centers across the country.
    • Indicate if you are applying for the posts of JSO or Statistical Investigator and confirm if you possess the required educational qualifications.
  3. Uploading Live Photograph and Signature:
    • The application module requires you to capture a live photograph using a webcam or the mySSC mobile app.
    • Ensure good lighting, a plain background, and a clear frontal view without caps or spectacles.
    • Upload a scanned copy of your signature in JPEG format (10 to 20 KB).
  4. Fee Payment:
    • Proceed to pay the application fee if you are not in an exempted category.
    • Payment must be made online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Cards.
  5. Final Submission:
    • Review your application carefully using the ‘Preview’ option.
    • Agree to the declaration and submit the form.
    • Take a printout of the final application form for your records.

Application Fees

The application fee is nominal, with exemptions for several categories.

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)₹ 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only)
Women (All Categories)Exempted
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (ESM)Exempted

Official Notification & Apply Link

All aspirants must download and thoroughly read the official notification before applying. Use the links below for direct access.

Link TypeURL
Download Official Notification PDFClick Here
Direct Link to Apply OnlineApply Online
Official SSC WebsiteVisit Now

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