SSC CGL 2025 Recruitment Notification Released: Over 14,000 Vacancies for Group B & C Posts
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination,2025, opening doors for aspirants to secure coveted government positions. The announcement, made on June 9, 2025, details approximately 14,582 tentative vacancies for various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts across different ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. The online application process has commenced and candidates are encouraged to apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. This recruitment drive aims to fill positions in esteemed departments such as the Central Secretariat Service, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Railways, CBDT, and CBIC, among others.
SSC CGL RECRUITMENT 2025
SSC CGL 2025: Key Highlights
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Exam
Name |
Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2025 |
|
Conducting
Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|
Notification
Release Date |
June
9, 2025 |
|
Total
Vacancies |
Approx. 14,582 (Tentative) |
|
Posts |
Group 'B' and Group 'C' |
|
Application
Mode |
Online |
|
Official
Website |
Important Dates for SSC CGL 2025
Candidates must adhere to the following schedule for the application and
examination process:
|
Event |
Date |
|
Online
Application Start Date |
09-06-2025 |
|
Online
Application End Date |
04-07-2025
(up to 23:00) |
|
Last
Date for Online Fee Payment |
05-07-2025
(up to 23:00) |
|
Application
Form Correction Window |
09-07-2025
to 11-07-2025 (up to 23:00) |
|
Tier-I
Exam (Tentative) |
August
13 - August 30, 2025 |
|
Tier-II
Exam (Tentative) |
December
2025 |
SSC CGL 2025: Vacancy, Post, and
Salary Details
The recruitment will fill up a wide array of posts with varying pay
scales. The tentative vacancies are approximately 14,582. The final vacancy count will be updated on the Commission's
website. It's important to note that
vacancies for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) are reserved for Group "C" posts
only.
Here is a breakdown of the posts based on their pay level:
Pay Level-7 (₹ 44,900 to ₹ 1,42,400)
|
Post
Name |
Ministry/Department |
Classification |
Age
Limit |
|
Assistant Section Officer |
Central
Secretariat Service |
Group
“B” |
20-30
years |
|
Assistant
Section Officer |
Intelligence
Bureau |
Group
“B” |
18-30
years |
|
Assistant
Section Officer |
Ministry
of Railways |
Group “B” |
20-30
years |
|
Assistant
Section Officer |
Ministry
of External Affairs |
Group
“B” |
20-30
years |
|
Assistant
Section Officer |
AFHQ |
Group
“B” |
20-30
years |
|
Assistant
Section Officer |
Ministry
of Electronics and IT |
Group “B” |
18-30 years |
|
Assistant / Assistant Section Officer |
Other Ministries/Departments |
Group “B” |
18-30
years |
|
Inspector
of Income Tax |
CBDT |
Group
“C” |
18-30
years |
|
Inspector
(Central Excise) |
CBIC |
Group
“B” |
18-30
years |
|
Inspector
(Preventive Officer) |
CBIC |
Group “B” |
18-30 years |
|
Inspector (Examiner) |
CBIC |
Group “B” |
18-30 years |
|
Assistant Enforcement Officer |
Directorate of Enforcement |
Group “B” |
18-30 years |
|
Sub Inspector |
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) |
Group “B” |
20-30 years |
|
Inspector Posts |
Department of Posts |
Group “B” |
18-30 years |
|
Inspector |
Central Bureau of Narcotics |
Group “B” |
18-30 years |
Pay Level-6 (₹ 35,400 to ₹ 1,12,400)
|
Post
Name |
Ministry/Department |
Classification |
Age
Limit |
|
Assistant/Assistant Section Officer |
Other Ministries/Departments |
Group “B” |
18-30 years |
|
Executive Assistant |
CBIC |
Group “B” |
18-30 years |
|
Research Assistant |
National Human Rights Commission |
Group “B” |
18-30 years |
|
Divisional Accountant |
Offices under C&AG |
Group “B” |
18-30 years |
|
Sub
Inspector |
National
Investigation Agency (NIA) |
Group
“B” |
18-30
years |
|
Sub-Inspector/
Junior Intelligence Officer |
Narcotics
Control Bureau (MHA) |
Group
“B” |
18-30
years |
|
Junior
Statistical Officer |
Ministry
of Statistics & Prog. Implementation |
Group “B” |
18-32 years |
|
Statistical Investigator Grade-II |
Ministry of Home Affairs |
Group “B” |
18-30 years |
Pay Level-5 (₹ 29,200 to ₹ 92,300)
|
Post
Name |
Ministry/Department |
Classification |
Age
Limit |
|
Auditor |
Offices under C&AG / CGDA / Others |
Group “C” |
18-27 years |
|
Accountant |
Offices under C&AG / CGA / Others |
Group “C” |
18-27 years |
Pay Level-4 (₹ 25,500 to ₹ 81,100)
|
Post
Name |
Ministry/Department |
Classification |
Age
Limit |
|
Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant |
Department of Posts |
Group “C” |
18-27 years |
|
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ UDC |
Central Govt. Offices/Ministries |
Group “C” |
18-27 years |
|
Senior Administrative Assistant |
Military Engineering Services |
Group “C” |
18-27 years |
|
Tax Assistant |
CBDT / CBIC |
Group “C” |
18-27 years |
|
Sub-Inspector |
Central Bureau of Narcotics |
Group “C” |
18-27 years |
Eligibility Criteria for SSC CGL 2025
Candidates must satisfy the following eligibility criteria concerning
nationality, age, and education.
Nationality
A candidate
must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of
Indian origin who has migrated from select countries with the intention of
permanently settling in India.
Age Limit (as on August 1, 2025)
The
age limit for various posts differs and is calculated as of August 1,
2025.
|
Age
Group |
Born
Not Earlier Than |
Born
Not Later Than |
|
18-27
years |
02-08-1998 |
01-08-2007 |
|
20-30
years |
02-08-1995 |
01-08-2005 |
|
18-30
years |
02-08-1995 |
01-08-2007 |
|
18-32
years |
02-08-1993 |
01-08-2007 |
Permissible upper age relaxation is provided for reserved categories:
·
SC/ST: 5 years
·
OBC: 3 years
·
PwBD (Unreserved): 10
years
·
PwBD (OBC): 13 years
·
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
·
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years after
deduction of military service.
Educational Qualifications (as on
August 1, 2025)
·
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Bachelor’s
Degree in any subject with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at the 12th-grade
level, OR a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects at the
degree level.
·
Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor’s
Degree with Statistics as a subject in all three years or all six semesters of
the degree course.
·
All other Posts: A Bachelor’s Degree from a
recognized University or equivalent.
·
Candidates
in the final year of their graduation are also eligible to apply, provided they
possess the essential qualification on or before August 1, 2025.
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2025
The application process is entirely online.
1. One-Time
Registration (OTR): Candidates
must first complete the OTR process on the new official SSC website:
[https://ssc.gov.in/]. The old OTR from ssc.nic.in is not
valid.
2. Fill Application
Form: After OTR, log in and fill out the online application form for the
Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025.
3. Live Photograph: The
application module requires capturing a live photograph from a webcam. Ensure good lighting, a plain background, and a clear frontal view
without a cap, mask, or spectacles.
4. Upload Signature: A scanned
signature in JPEG format (10 to 20 KB) must be uploaded.
5. Fee Payment: The
application fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM candidates are exempt from the fee. Payment can be made online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit
Cards.
Application Correction
A
window for application form correction will be available from July 9, 2025, to
July 11, 2025. A correction charge of ₹200 will be levied for the first
modification and ₹500 for the second.
Selection Process
The examination will be conducted in two tiers:
·
Tier-I: A computer-based examination
consisting of objective-type, multiple-choice questions.
·
Tier-II: A computer-based examination
which includes Paper-I (compulsory for all posts) and Paper-II (for candidates
applying for JSO and Statistical Investigator posts). 45
Tier-I Exam Pattern
|
Subject |
Questions |
Max.
Marks |
Duration |
|
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
1 hour (1 hour 20 mins for scribes) |
|
General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
|
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
|
|
English Comprehension |
25 |
50 |
· Negative Marking:
There will be a penalty of 0.50
marks for each incorrect answer.
Tier-II Exam Pattern
Paper-I is compulsory and has different sections. It is mandatory to qualify in all sections of Paper-I.
|
Paper |
Section |
Subject |
Questions |
Max.
Marks |
Duration |
|
Paper-I |
Section-I |
A: Mathematical Abilities<br>B: Reasoning & General
Intelligence |
30<br>30 |
180 |
1 hour |
|
Section-II |
A: English Language & Comprehension<br>B: General
Awareness |
45<br>25 |
210 |
1 hour |
|
|
Section-III |
Computer Knowledge Test |
20 |
60 |
15 minutes |
|
|
Section-IV |
Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) |
One Task |
Qualifying |
15 minutes |
|
|
Paper-II |
- |
Statistics |
100 |
200 |
2 hours |
·
Negative Marking: In Tier-II, there will be 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.
·
Qualifying Papers: The Computer
Knowledge Test (Section-III) and Data Entry Speed Test (Section-IV) are
qualifying in nature. However, a higher qualifying
standard will be set for posts requiring computer proficiency.
The
final merit list will be prepared based on the overall performance in the
Tier-II Examination only.
Physical Standards for Specific Posts
Certain posts like Inspector (CBIC, CBN), Sub-Inspector (CBI, NIA, CBN),
and posts in the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) have mandatory physical and
medical standards.
For Inspector (Excise/Examiner/Preventive Officer) & Inspector in CBN:
·
Male: Height: 157.5 cm
(relaxable); Chest: 81 cm (expanded).
·
Female: Height: 152 cm
(relaxable); Weight: 48 kg (relaxable).
For
Sub-Inspector in CBI:
·
Male: Height: 165 cm (relaxable).
·
Female: Height: 150 cm (relaxable).
Candidates are advised to carefully review the detailed physical requirements in the official notification before giving their post preferences. These tests will be conducted by the respective user departments after the declaration of the final result.
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Important Links
Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in/
·
Apply Online: Accessible on the official SSCwebsite.
·
Official Notification: Available on
the Commission's website .
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about SSC CGL 2025
Q1: What is the last date to apply for SSC CGL 2025?
The last date to submit online applications is July 4, 2025, until 11:00
PM.
Q2: How many vacancies have been announced for SSC CGL 2025?
There are approximately 14,582 tentative vacancies announced for the SSC
CGL 2025 exam.
Q3: What is the application fee for SSC CGL 2025?
The application fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark
Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-servicemen (ESM) are exempted from payment.
Q4: What is the age limit for the Inspector of Income Tax post?
The age limit for the Inspector of Income Tax post is 18-30 years as of
August 1, 2025.
Q5: What is the minimum educational qualification for SSC CGL 2025?
For most posts, the minimum educational qualification is a Bachelor’s
Degree from a recognized university. Specific qualifications are required for
the posts of Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator
Grade-II.
Q6: What is the selection process for SSC CGL 2025?
The selection process consists of a two-tier computer-based examination
(Tier-I and Tier-II). The final merit list is based on Tier-II scores.
Q7: Is there any negative marking in the SSC CGL Tier-I exam?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in
the Tier-I examination.
Q8: Can final-year graduation students apply for SSC CGL 2025?
Yes, candidates who are in their final year of graduation can apply, but
they must possess the essential qualification on or before the cut-off date of
August 1, 2025.
