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SSC CGL 2025 Notification Out

Written by: ARVIND KUMAR

Published: 2025-07-04

Post Introduction

Exciting news for aspiring government professionals! The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025. With over 14,500 tentative vacancies across a wide array of ministries and departments, this is a golden opportunity to launch or elevate your career in the public sector

Basic Information

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🔍 Information	📄 Details
🏢 Organization Name	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
📝 Description	Recruitment of various Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts through Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025.
📌 Post Title	Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL), 2025
📋 Advertisement No.	F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2025-C-1
📞 Contact Number	1800-309-3063 (Toll Free)
📍 Address	Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
🌐 Website	https://ssc.gov.in

Important Dates

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📅 Event	⏳ Date
📥 Start Date	09 June 2025
⏳ Last Date	04 July 2025 (11:00 PM)
💳 Last Date for Fee Payment	05 July 2025 (11:00 PM)
📝 Application Form Correction	09 July – 11 July 2025 (till 11:00 PM)
🧮 Tier-I (CBT) Examination	13 August – 30 August 2025 (Tentative)
🧑‍💻 Tier-II (CBT) Examination	December 2025 (Tentative)

Application Fee

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🙋 Category	💰 Fee Amount
General (UR), OBC, EWS	₹100
SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Women (All Categories)	Free

Eligibility Criteria

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🔍 Criteria	📄 Details
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01-08-2025)	Varies by post — typically 18–32 years
⏳ Age Relaxation	SC/ST: 5 years OBC: 3 years PwBD: 10–15 years Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service Other categories (Govt. employees, widows, etc.) — as per rules
🎓 Minimum Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university (for most posts)
📊 Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)	Any Bachelor's Degree + 60% in Maths in 12th, OR Degree with Statistics as a subject
📈 Statistical Investigator Gr. II	Degree with Statistics in all 3 years (or all 6 semesters)
🧑‍🎓 Final Year Students	Eligible to apply, but must have degree by 01 August 2025
💡 Note	Distance/online degrees valid only if approved by UGC-DEB at time of study

Note: Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying. Age relaxation as per government rules.

Post Details

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🆔 S. No.	📌 Post Title	🏢 Department	💼 Group
1	Assistant Section Officer	Various Ministries	Group B
2	Inspector (Excise, IT, Examiner, etc.)	CBDT, CBIC, Narcotics	Group B & C
3	Sub-Inspector	CBI, NIA, NCB	Group B
4	Statistical Investigator / JSO	MoSPI / MHA	Group B
5	Divisional Accountant / Research Asst.	C&AG / NHRC	Group B
6	Accountant / Auditor	C&AG, CGDA, Others	Group C
7	Tax Assistant	CBDT / CBIC	Group C
8	Postal / Sorting Assistant	India Post	Group C
9	UDC / Sr. Assistant	Central Depts.	Group C

Important: Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and possess the required qualifications before applying.

Selection Process

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Stage	Details
Stage 1 – Tier-I Exam	Computer-Based Test (Objective Type) Comprehension Marks: 200 Negative Marking: 0.50 per wrong answer
Stage 2 – Tier-II Exam	Computer-Based Test (Objective Type) conducted in 2 sessions: Paper-I (Compulsory for all): Sections on Reasoning, Maths, English, General Awareness + Computer Knowledge + DEST Paper-II (Only for JSO/SI Posts): Statistics Negative Marking: 1 mark for Section I–III, 0.50 for Paper II
Stage 3 – DEST / CPT	DEST (Data Entry Skill Test) — Qualifying only (8,000 key depressions/hour) CPT (Computer Proficiency Test) — Required for specific posts (ASO, Tax Assistant, etc.) Higher cut-offs for Computer Skill-required posts
Stage 4 – Document Verification	Conducted by respective departments post final result Includes verification of eligibility, reservation claims, and physical/medical standards for specific posts
Final Selection	Based on Tier-II performance (Paper I + II where applicable) DEST & Computer Knowledge are qualifying Post & department allocation based on merit + preference

Note: Ensure all details are accurate during the application process, as any discrepancies may lead to disqualification.

Exam Pattern

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Exam Component	Details
📝 Exam Tier	Two Tiers: Tier-I and Tier-II (both are Computer-Based Tests)
📋 Tier-I Structure	General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25 Questions (50 Marks) General Awareness – 25 Questions (50 Marks) Quantitative Aptitude – 25 Questions (50 Marks) English Comprehension – 25 Questions (50 Marks) Total: 100 Questions, 200 Marks Duration: 1 hour (1 hour 20 mins for eligible PwBD candidates) Negative Marking: 0.50 per wrong answer
🧠 Tier-II Structure	Paper-I (Compulsory for all posts): Section-I: Maths (30 Qs) + Reasoning (30 Qs) Section-II: English (45 Qs) + General Awareness (25 Qs) Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test (20 Qs) Section-IV: Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) Total Duration: ~2 hrs 15 mins + 15 mins DEST Negative Marking: 1 mark for wrong answers (Sections I–III)
📊 Paper-II (Optional)	Only for candidates applying for JSO and Statistical Investigator posts Questions: 100 \| Marks: 200 Duration: 2 hours (2 hrs 40 mins for PwBD) Negative Marking: 0.50 per wrong answer
✅ Qualifying Sections	Computer Knowledge & DEST are qualifying Paper-II is evaluated only for applicable posts Final Merit based on Tier-II performance (except qualifying sections)

Syllabus

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📘 Exam Stage	📚 Syllabus Overview
Tier-I CBT (Objective)	General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogy, classification, coding-decoding, series, puzzles, visual reasoning, syllogisms General Awareness: Static GK, current events, Indian polity, economics, geography, science Quantitative Aptitude: Number system, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, ratio, percentages, time & work English Comprehension: Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, sentence correction
Tier-II – Paper-I CBT (Objective)	Mathematical Abilities: Same as Tier-I but with higher difficulty (includes stats & probability) Reasoning: Verbal and non-verbal logic, pattern folding, statement conclusion, critical thinking English Language & Comprehension: Cloze test, para jumbles, narration, voice, idioms General Awareness: Updated with deeper focus on India & neighboring countries Computer Knowledge: Basics of MS Office, internet, emails, cyber safety, networking terms DEST: Typing/data entry – qualifying only
Tier-II – Paper-II (For JSO/Statistical Investigator only)	Statistics: Data collection, measures of central tendency & dispersion, correlation & regression, probability theory, distributions (binomial, Poisson, normal), sampling, ANOVA, index numbers, time series analysis

How to apply

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Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in or use the mySSC mobile app from Google Play Store.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC portal (OTR from older site won't work).
Preferably choose Aadhaar-based authentication for easy verification and fewer document requirements.
Fill in the application form carefully, capturing a live photograph via webcam or phone as prompted.
Upload scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (size: 10–20 KB, dimension: 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm).
If claiming reservation or special status (PwBD, EWS, etc.), upload required certificates at the time of filling the form.
Pay the application fee (if applicable) through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or debit/credit cards.
Submit the application form online before the deadline: 04 July 2025 (11:00 PM).
Use the correction window (09–11 July 2025) if any changes are needed post submission.
Take a printout of the application form for your records — no need to send it by post.

Note: Ensure all details are correct before submission, as no changes can be made after the application is submitted.

Important Links

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🔗 Link Type	🌐 Link
📝 Apply Online	Click here
📜 Official Notification	Click Here
🏛️ Official Website	Visit Website

Frequently Asked Questions

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The last date to apply online is 04 July 2025 (11:00 PM).

The fee is ₹100. Women candidates and those belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted.

It includes Tier-I and Tier-II CBTs, followed by DEST/CPT and Document Verification depending on the post applied.

Yes, but they must possess the required qualification by 01 August 2025.

A live photograph, scanned signature, and valid certificates for reservation (if applicable). Aadhaar-based authentication is encouraged.

Tier-I includes four sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension — 25 questions each.

SSC will provide a correction window from 09 July to 11 July 2025 (11:00 PM). You can correct and re-submit twice by paying the correction charges.