The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the much-anticipated SSC CGL 2025 notification on its new official website ssc.gov.in on June 9, 2025. The Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) is conducted every year to recruit candidates into Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in various ministries, departments, and organizations under the Government of India.

This year, the SSC aims to fill approximately 14,582 vacancies, making SSC CGL 2025 one of the largest recruitment drives in recent years.

SSC CGL 2025 Important Dates

SSC CGL 2025 Vacancy Details

As per the notification, 14,582 tentative vacancies have been announced. Final vacancies will be confirmed in due course. Posts fall under the following pay levels:

• Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
• Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
• Pay Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)
• Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)

Popular Posts Include:

• Assistant Section Officer (CSS, MEA, Railways, etc.)
• Income Tax Inspector
• Central Excise Inspector
• Assistant Enforcement Officer (ED)
• Sub Inspector (CBI, NIA, Narcotics Bureau)
• Auditor (C&AG, CGDA)
• Divisional Accountant
• Statistical Investigator Grade-II
• Junior Statistical Officer
• Tax Assistant (CBDT/CBIC)
• UDC, Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (as on 01-08-2025):

• For All Posts: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
• For JSO: Degree with 60% marks in Maths at 12th OR Statistics as a subject at degree level.
• For Statistical Investigator: Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects in all three years.

Age Limit (as on 01-08-2025):

Age Relaxation (Upper Limit):

• SC/ST – 5 years
• OBC – 3 years
• PwBD – 10-15 years
• Ex-Servicemen – 3 years after deduction of service

Application Fee

• General/OBC: ₹100
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM: No Fee
• Mode of Payment: Online (UPI, Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking)

How to Apply for SSC CGL 2025

1. Visit ssc.gov.in or download the mySSC app.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
3. Fill in personal, educational, and contact details.
4. Capture and upload live photograph (Aadhaar-authenticated candidates get flexibility).
5. Upload signature (6.0 cm x 2.0 cm, JPG/JPEG, 10–20 KB).
6. Pay fee (if applicable).
7. Submit and save the application form.

Exam Pattern

Tier-I (Objective MCQ – Qualifying)

• Negative Marking: 0.50 marks

Tier-II (Objective – Merit Deciding)

• Paper-I (Compulsory for all):
  • Maths, Reasoning, English, GK, Computer Knowledge, DEST (Typing)
• Paper-II: Statistics (Only for JSO and Statistical Investigator)
• Negative Marking:
  • 1 mark in Paper-I
  • 0.50 in Paper-II

Syllabus Highlights

• Quantitative Aptitude: Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration
• General Awareness: History, Culture, Polity, Economy, Current Affairs
• English: Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Cloze Test
• Reasoning: Analogy, Classification, Series, Puzzle, Blood Relation
• Computer Knowledge: Basics of Hardware/Software, Internet, MS Office
• DEST: Typing Test with 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes

PwBD & Scribe Facility

• Compensatory time of 20 mins/hour for PwBD candidates
• Scribe allowed for eligible disabilities
• Online Scribe registration required

Key Instructions

• Apply only via https://ssc.gov.in
• Aadhaar-authenticated candidates get relaxed document/photo requirements
• Photograph must be taken live at the time of form filling
• Fee once paid is non-refundable

Conclusion

The SSC CGL 2025 Notification opens up a huge opportunity for graduates looking for stable and prestigious government jobs in India. With thousands of vacancies across key ministries and departments, this is your chance to secure a future in public service. Make sure to complete your application before the deadline (04 July 2025), and begin your preparation in earnest for the Tier-I exam scheduled in August. Visit the official website ssc.gov.in for more updates and to apply now.

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