The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 notification on 9th June 2025. A total of 14,582+ vacancies will be filled across Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in various Ministries, Departments, and Government of India organizations.
👉 Apply now at https://ssc.gov.in
🔔 SSC CGL 2025 – Important Dates
| 📅 Event | ⏰ Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 09 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 July 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 05 July 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Application Form Correction Window | 09 July to 11 July 2025 |
| Tier-I Exam (CBT) | 13–30 August 2025 (Tentative) |
| Tier-II Exam | December 2025 (Tentative) |
🧾 SSC CGL 2025 – Vacancy Details (Post-wise Pay Level & Age Limit)
| Sl. No | Post Name | Department/Ministry | Pay Level | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | CSS, MEA, Railways, AFHQ, IB | Level-7 (₹44,900–1,42,400) | 20–30 / 18–30 |
| 2 | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement (DoR) | Level-7 | 18–30 yrs |
| 3 | Inspector (Income Tax, Central Excise) | CBDT, CBIC | Level-7 | 18–30 yrs |
| 4 | Inspector (Preventive/Examiner) | CBIC | Level-7 | 18–30 yrs |
| 5 | Sub-Inspector | CBI, NIA, CBN | Level-6/7 | 20–30 yrs |
| 6 | Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | MoSPI | Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) | 18–32 yrs |
| 7 | Statistical Investigator Gr. II | MHA | Level-6 | 18–30 yrs |
| 8 | Auditor / Accountant | C&AG / CGDA / Other Ministries | Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300) | 18–27 yrs |
| 9 | Tax Assistant | CBDT / CBIC | Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100) | 18–27 yrs |
| 10 | Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant | Department of Posts | Level-4 | 18–27 yrs |
| 11 | UDC / Senior Secretariat Assistant | Various Ministries | Level-4 | 18–27 yrs |
| 12 | Research Assistant | NHRC | Level-6 | 18–30 yrs |
👉 Note: Some posts like Inspector, Sub-Inspector, etc. require Physical Standards. Check official notification for details.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (As on 01.08.2025):
- All Posts: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- JSO: Bachelor’s Degree + 60% in Maths at 12th level OR Statistics as a subject in Graduation.
- Final year students can apply, but must meet eligibility by 01.08.2025.
Age Limit (As on 01.08.2025):
- Varies from 18–27 years, 18–30 years, 20–30 years, and 18–32 years depending on the post.
- Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen etc.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / ESM | Exempted |
Payment Mode: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards
Last Date to Pay Fee: 05 July 2025 (11:00 PM)
📊 SSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern
🧪 Tier-I (CBT)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| ⛔ Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer | ||
| 🕒 Duration: 1 Hour (80 mins for PwBD) |
🧪 Tier-II (CBT)
- Paper-I (Compulsory for all posts) – Maths, Reasoning, English, GK, Computer, DEST
- Paper-II – Only for JSO & Statistical Investigator
- DEST (Typing Test) – 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes
- Section-wise time, pattern, and qualifying rules available in official notification
📄 How to Apply?
- Visit SSC official website: https://ssc.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new portal
- Fill up the CGL 2025 Application Form
- Upload photo & signature
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and take a printout for future use
