SSC CGL 2025 Notification has been released on June 11, 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released notification for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) for the Financial Year 2025-26 with 14582 vacancies. SSC CGL 2025 notification is hosted on the official website at ssc.nic.in. Check this Article for more details like Vacancies, Eligibility, Age limit, how to apply, important dates, important links, etc.
Staff Selection Commission will hold a Combined Graduate Level Examination in 2025 for filling up various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in different Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Tribunals, etc.
SSC CGL 2025 Important Dates (Tentative)
| Events | Dates |
| SSC CGL 2025 Notification Release Date | 9th June 2025 |
| SSC CGL Application Start Date | 9th June 2025 |
| SSC CGL Application Last Date | 4th July 2025 (11 PM) |
| Last Date for online fee payment | 5th July 2025 (11 PM) |
| The Window for Application Form Correction | 9th to 11th July 2025 |
| SSC CGL 2025 Exam Date (Tier 1) | 13th to 30th August 2025 |
| SSC CGL Answer Key | September 2025 |
| SSC CGL 2025 Exam Date (Tier 2) | December 2025 |
SSC CGL 2025 Notification PDF
The Staff Selection Commission has released a notification to conduct the SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2025. The Notification with 14582 Posts has been hosted at the official Website at ssc.gov.in. Interested Aspirants can check the PDF from the link below.
SSC CGL 2025 Online Application Details
Details of SSC CGL 2025 Notification | |
| Examination Name | SSC CGL Exam 2025 |
| Organized by | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Name of Posts | Group ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 14582 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ssc.nic.in |
Post Details of SSC CGL Exam 2025
2.1 Pay Level-8 (₹ 47600 to 151100):
| S No | Name of Post | Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre | Classification of Posts | Age Limit |
| 1 | Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non- Ministerial) | 18-30 years |
| 2 | Assistant Accounts Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non- Ministerial) | 18-30 years |
2.2 Pay Level-7 (₹ 44900 to 142400):
| 3 | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | Group “B” | 20-30 years |
| 4 | Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
| 5 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railway | Group “B” | 20-30 years |
| 6 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | Group “B” | 20-30 years |
| 7 | Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | Group “B” | 20-30 years |
| 8 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
| 9 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
| 10 | Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Group “C” | 18-30 years |
| 11 | Inspector, (Central Excise) | CBIC | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
| 12 | Inspector (Preventive Officer) | |||
| 13 | Inspector (Examiner) | |||
| 14 | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
| 15 | Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | Group “B” | 20-30 years |
| 16 | Inspector Posts | Department of Post, Ministry of Communication | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
| 17 | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
2.3 Pay Level-6 (₹ 35400 to 112400):
| 18 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
| 19 | Executive Assistant | CBIC | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
| 20 | Research Assistant | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
| 21 | Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
| 22 | Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
| 23 | Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
| 24 | Junior Statistical Officer | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation. | Group “B” | 18-32 years |
2.4 Pay Level-5 (₹ 29200 to 92300):
| 25 | Auditor | Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
| 26 | Auditor | Offices under CGDA | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
| 27 | Auditor | Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
| 28 | Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
| 29 | Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
| 30 | Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
2.5 Pay Level-4 (₹ 25500 to 81100):
| 31 | Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | Department of Post, Ministry of Communication | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
| 32 | Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres. | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
| 33 | Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
| 34 | Tax Assistant | CBDT | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
| 35 | Tax Assistant | CBIC | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
| 36 | Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
SSC CGL 2025 Vacancy Details
Tentative vacancies: There are approx. 14,582 vacancies. However, firm vacancies will be determined in due course. Updated vacancies, if any, along with post-wise & category-wise vacancies will be made available on the website of the Commission (https://ssc.nic.in> Candidate’s Corner > Tentative Vacancy) in due course. Candidates may note that the Commission does not collect State-wise/ Zone-wise vacancies.
SSC CGL 2025 Eligibility Details
SSC CGL Educational Qualifications
Graduate Degree and Diploma in Required Field (from recognized University) According to the Post.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer | Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute. Desirable Qualifications: Chartered Accountant or Cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics. During the period of probation direct recruits shall have to qualify the “Subordinate Audit/ Accounts Service Examination” in respective branches for confirmation and regular appointment as Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer. |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level; Or Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level. |
| Statistical Investigator Grade – II Post | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized University or Institute. The candidates must have studied Statistics as a subject in all the three years or all the 6 semesters of the graduation course. |
| Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute. Desirable Qualifications: Minimum one-year research experience in any recognized university or recognized Research Institution; Degree in Law or Human Rights from a recognized university. |
| Compiler Posts | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as compulsory or Elective Subject |
| All Other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent |
| Important Note | The candidates who have appeared in their final year of their graduation can also apply, however they must possess Essential qualification on or before the cut-off date i.e. 01-08-2025. |
Age Limit for SSC CGL 2025 (As on 01-08-2025):
The requirement of age for various posts is as follows
| S No | Age Limit | Remarks |
| (i) | For the posts for which age limit is 18-27 years | The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1998 and not later than 01-08-2007. |
| (ii) | For the posts for which age limit is 20-30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1995 and not later than 01-08-2005. |
| (iii) | For the posts for which age limit is 18-30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1995 and not later than 01-08-2007. |
| (iv) | For the post for which age limit is 18-32 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1993 and not later than 01-08-2007. |
SSC CGL Salary Details / Pay Scale
| POST | CLASSIFICATION | PAY Scale | Grade Pay |
| Assistant/ Assistant Section Officer | Group-B | Rs 9300-34800 | 4600 |
| Assistant (various ministries) | Group-B | Rs 9300-34800 | 4200 |
| Inspector/ Enforcement Officer (various ministries) | Group-B & Group-C | Rs 9300-34800 | 4600 |
| Accountant/ Sub-Inspector/ Investigator | Group-B/ Group-C | Rs 9300-34800 | 4200 |
| Assistant Audit Officer (gazetted) | Group-B | Rs 9300-34800 | 4800 |
| Auditor/ Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Group-C | Rs 5200-20250 | 2800 |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant | Group-C | Rs 5200-20250 | 2400 |
| Tax Assistant/ Compiler/ Sub-Inspector | Group-C | Rs 5200-20250 | 2400 |
Selection Process
| Level of Examination | Type | Mode of Examination |
|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | Objective Multiple Choice | Online |
| Tier-II | Objective Multiple Choice | Online |
| Tier-III | Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi | Pen and Paper Mode |
| Tier-IV | Computer Proficiency Test/Skill Test | Whenever Applicable |
SSC CGL Application Fee
Rs. 100/- for GEN Candidates.
SC/ST/PWD/Ex-servicemen category are exempted from the application fee
Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit cards or in cash at SBI Branches by generating SBI Challan.
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2025
Applications must be submitted only in online mode at the website of SSC Headquarter i.e. https://ssc.nic.in. For detailed instructions, please refer to Annexure-III and Annexure-IV. Sample proforma of One-time Registration and online Application Form are attached as Annexure-IIIA and Annexure-IVA respectively.
- First of all visit official website ie., ssc.nic.in
- Click on career section.
- Look around for SSC CGL
- Fill application form.
- Pay the application fee.
- Click on submit button for final submission.
- Save and take print out for future use.
SSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern
Exams for SSC CGL will be Conducted Across the country. There will be Tier-1, Tier-2, Tier-3 and Tier-4 Exams Qualifying in previous Tier is required to to to Next Tier Exam.
| Tier | Type | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Tier – I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer-Based (online) |
| Tier – II | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer-Based (online) |
| Tier – III | Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi | Pen and Paper mode |
| Tier – IV | Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test | Wherever Applicable |
SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | (For VH &Candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy: 80 minutes) |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| 4 | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | ||
- There is Negative marking in the Exam. 0.5 marks will be Deducted for Every Wrong Answer from the total of all sections.
- For visually handicapped the exam duration is 100 minutes.
SSC Tier-1 Syllabus
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | General Awareness | Quantitative Aptitude | English Comprehension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | Static General Knowledge (Indian History, Culture etc.) | Simplification | Reading Comprehension |
| Analogy | Science | Interest | Fill in the Blanks |
| Coding-Decoding | Current Affairs | Averages | Spellings |
| Puzzle | Sports | Percentage | Phrases and Idioms |
| Matrix | Books and Authors | Ratio and Proportion | One word Substitution |
| Word Formation | Important Schemes | Problem on Ages | Sentence Correction |
| Venn Diagram | Portfolios | Speed, Distance and Time | Error Spotting |
| Direction and Distance | People in News | Number System | |
| Blood Relations | Mensuration | ||
| Series | Data Interpretation | ||
| Verbal reasoning | Time and Work | ||
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry | |||
| Geometry |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quantitative Abilities | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| 2 | English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| 3 | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| 4 | General Studies (Finance & Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
- Paper-1 and Paper-2 are compulsory for all posts
- Paper-3 is only for the post of “Statistical Investigator Gr. II” & “Compiler”
- Paper-4 is only for the post of “Assistant Audit Officer”
- There will be negative marking in SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 exam.
- One wrong answer to a question will deduct 0.5 marks in Paper-1,3,4 and 0.25 marks in Paper-2.
- Level for Paper 1 Questions will be of 10th standard l, Paper-2 of 10+2 level and Paper-3 & 4 on graduation level.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude | English Language & Comprehension | Statistics | General Studies: Finance and Economics |
Simplification | Reading Comprehension | Collection and Representation of Data | Finance and Accounting |
Interest | Spelling | Measure of Dispersion | Fundamental Principles |
Averages | Fill in the Blanks | Measure of Central Tendency | Financial Accounting |
Percentage | Phrases and Idioms | Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis | Basic Concepts of Accounting |
Ratio and Proportion | One Word Substitution | Correlation and Regression | Self-Balancing Ledger |
Speed, Distance and Time | Sentence Correction | Random Variables | Forms of Market and price determination in different markets |
Number System | Error Spotting | Random Variables | Theory of Production and cost |
Mensuration | Cloze Test | Sampling Theory | Economics and Governance |
Data Interpretation | Para Jumbles | Analysis and Variance | Comptroller and Auditor General of India |
Time and Work | Synonyms-Antonyms | Time Series Analysis | Finance Commission |
Algebra | Active-Passive Voice | Index Number | Theory of Demand and Supply |
Trigonometry | Direct-Indirect Speech | ||
Geometry | |||
Data Sufficiency |
SSC CGL Tier 3 Exam Pattern
This is a descriptive exam with the purpose of testing the written skills of the candidates in English/Hindi. The mode of examination is offline and the candidates are required to write Essay/Letter/Application/Precis.. The exam carries 100 marks and the time allotted for the same is 60 minutes. The time allotted for candidates belonging to PWD category is increased to 80 minutes. Tier-III paper is given by specific candidates who are interested only for the post of “Statistical Investigator Grade II” & “Compiler”.
SSC CGL Tier 4 Exam Pattern
This Tier-4 Exam is Optional and for Specified posts Only.
DEST (Data Entry Speed Test): For the post of Tax Assistant (Central Excise and Income Tax), DEST Exam through SSC CGL 2018-19 exam is conducted to check the typing speed of the candidate. The candidates are given an article in English which they have to type on Computer. A candidate is required to type 2000 words in 15 minutes.
CPT (Computer Proficiency Test):
- The Commission will hold CPT, comprising three modules –
- Word Processing,
- Spread Sheet and
- Generation of Slides
- The test will be conducted for the post of
- Assistant Section Officer of Central Secretariat Service (CSS), Assistant Section Officer (MEA), Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Assistant (GSI) in the Ministry of Mines.
- CPT will be of qualifying nature.
- The CPT will be conducted in the manner decided by the Commission for the purpose. No exemption from CPT is allowed for any category of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates.
