The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025, announcing 14,582 vacancies across various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in different ministries and departments of the Government of India.
This blog provides a detailed guide on eligibility, important dates, application process, selection stages, syllabus overview, department-wise post details, and everything else an aspirant needs to know to apply confidently for SSC CGL 2025.
SSC CGL 2025 Overview
Event
Details
Recruitment Body
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name
Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam 2025
Total Vacancies
14,582
Notification Release Date
09 June 2025
Last Date to Apply
04 July 2025 (till 11 PM)
Official Website
https://ssc.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Application Start Date
09 June 2025
Last Date to Apply
04 July 2025 (11 PM)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment
05 July 2025
Correction Window
09 – 11 July 2025
Tier-I Exam Date
13 – 30 August 2025
Tier-II Exam Date
December 2025
Admit Card Release
Before Exam (Official Website)
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹100/-
SC / ST / PH / Female (All Categories)
Exempted
Correction Charge (1st Time)
₹200/-
Correction Charge (2nd Time)
₹500/-
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI only.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
Post
Qualification
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with 60% marks in Math at 10+2 level OR Graduation with Statistics as one subject
Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects
Research Assistant in NHRC
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream
All Other Posts
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
Age Limit
Applicable Posts
18–27 Years
Level 4 & 5 posts
18–30 Years
Most Level 6 & 7 posts
20–30 Years
CBI, Railways, ASO in various ministries
18–32 Years
JSO in MoSPI
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwD: 10 years (13 years for OBC, 15 years for SC/ST)
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
Pay Level 7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Post
Department
Age Limit
ASO
Central Secretariat, MEA, Railway, MEITY, IB
18–30 / 20–30 Years
Assistant Enforcement Officer
Enforcement Directorate
18–30 Years
Inspector of Income Tax
CBDT
18–30 Years
Inspector (Examiner/PO/Central Excise)
CBIC
18–30 Years
Sub Inspector (SI)
CBI
20–30 Years
Inspector
Narcotics
18–30 Years
Pay Level 6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Post
Department
Age Limit
Executive Assistant
CBIC
18–30 Years
ASO / Assistant
Other Ministries
18–30 Years
Divisional Accountant
C&AG
18–30 Years
Research Assistant
NHRC
18–30 Years
SI / JIO
NIA / Narcotics
18–30 Years
Junior Statistical Officer
MoSPI
18–32 Years
Statistical Investigator Gr-II
MHA
18–30 Years
Office Superintendent
CBDT
18–30 Years
Pay Level 5: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
Post
Department
Age Limit
Auditor
C&AG / CGDA / Others
18–27 Years
Accountant
CGA / C&AG
18–27 Years
Junior Accountant
Other Departments
18–27 Years
Pay Level 4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Post
Department
Age Limit
Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
India Post
18–27 Years
SSA / UDC
Central Ministries
18–27 Years
Tax Assistant
CBDT & CBIC
18–27 Years
Sub Inspector
Central Bureau of Narcotics
18–27 Years
Senior Administrative Assistant
MES (Defence)
18–27 Years
Exam Pattern: SSC CGL 2025
Tier-I Exam (Objective Type)
Section
No. of Questions
Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25
50
General Awareness
25
50
Quantitative Aptitude
25
50
English Comprehension
25
50
Total
100
200
Duration: 60 minutes
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
Tier-II Exam
Paper I – Compulsory for all
Paper II – For JSO
Paper III – For AAO
Paper
Subject
Marks
Duration
Paper I
Quantitative + English
400
2 Hours 30 Minutes
Paper II
Statistics (JSO)
200
2 Hours
Paper III
Finance & Economics (AAO)
200
2 Hours
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2025
Step-by-Step Process
Visit the official SSC website – https://ssc.gov.in
Click on “New User? Register Here” to complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
Upload scanned live photograph using webcam or SSC App.
Log in with your credentials and click on “Apply” under SSC CGL 2025 section.
Fill all required details carefully.
Upload necessary documents – Photo, Signature, ID, etc.
Pay the fee as applicable.
Preview the application form and submit.
Take a printout of the final submitted form for future use.
Live Photo Requirement
Must be clicked using webcam or SSC mobile app during form filling
Background should be white/light
Candidate should be facing the camera directly
Documents Required
Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
Educational Certificates
Passport-size photo (live upload)
Scanned Signature
Category/Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Tips for Preparation
Start early with previous year papers and mock tests.
Focus on Tier-I as it’s qualifying in nature, but highly competitive.
Use NCERTs and trusted guides for General Awareness.
Maintain a study schedule covering all four sections of Tier-I.
Improve your accuracy and speed with regular practice.
The SSC CGL 2025 offers a prestigious career opportunity in various departments of the Central Government. With 14,582 vacancies, it is one of the largest recruitment drives of the year. Interested candidates should read the complete notification, understand the eligibility criteria, and apply online before 04 July 2025.
