Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

SSC CGL Recruitment 2025 Tier-I Exam (CBT)

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) invites applications for Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam 2025. Tier-I CBT from 13–30 Aug. Total 14,582 Group B & C posts.

Latest Update on 1st August, 2025 by Sarkari Result

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 Notification

Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Name: Various Group B & Group C Posts (Assistant Section Officer, AAO, Income Tax Inspector, JSO, Auditor, Tax Assistant, etc.)
Total Posts: 14,582 (Tentative)
Official Website: ssc.gov.in

The SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 is conducted to recruit eligible graduate candidates for Group B (Gazetted/Non-Gazetted) and Group C (Non-Gazetted) posts in various central government ministries, departments, and organizations. The exam aims to fill positions like Assistant Section Officer, Auditor, Tax Assistant, Sub Inspector, and other central government posts across India.

Important Dates

  • Notification Release: 9 June 2025
  • Application Begin: 9 June 2025
  • Last Date to Apply Online: 4 July 2025 (up to 11:00 PM)
  • Last Date to Pay Fee: 5 July 2025 (up to 11:00 PM)
  • Correction Window: 9 July to 11 July 2025
  • Tier-I Exam (CBT): 13 August to 30 August 2025
  • Tier-II Exam: December 2025 (Tentative)

Eligibility Criteria (as on 1 August 2025)

Educational Qualification:

  • General Posts: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
  • Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Bachelor’s Degree with 60% in Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects
  • Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Same as above
  • Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO): Bachelor’s Degree + desirable qualification in CA/CS/MBA/Cost & Management Accounting

Age Limit:

  • Minimum: 18 years
  • Maximum: 30/32 years (Post dependent)
  • Age Relaxation:
    • SC/ST: 5 years
    • OBC: 3 years
    • PwBD: 10–15 years
    • Ex-Servicemen: As per rules

Nationality:
Indian citizens and eligible citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees, and migrants from select countries with intent of permanent settlement in India.

Application Fee

  • General/OBC/EWS: ₹100/-
  • Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM: Exempted
  • Mode of Payment: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Post Code Post Name & Department Age Limit Eligibility
01 Assistant Audit Officer – India Audit & Account 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
02 Assistant Account Officer – India Audit & Account 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
03 Assistant Section Officer – Central Secretariat Service 20-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
04 Assistant Section Officer – Intelligence Bureau 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
05 Assistant Section Officer – Ministry of Railway 20-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
06 Assistant Section Officer – Ministry of External Affairs 20-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
07 Assistant Section Officer – AFHQ 20-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
08 Assistant – Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
09 Assistant – Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations 20-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
10 Assistant Section Officer – Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
11 Inspector of Income Tax – CBDT 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
12 Inspector (Central Excise) – CBIC 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
13 Inspector (Preventive Officer) – CBIC 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
14 Inspector (Examiner) – CBIC 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
15 Assistant Enforcement Officer – Department of Revenue 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
16 Sub Inspector – CBI 20-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
17 Inspector Posts – DOP 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
18 Inspector – Central Narcotics 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
19 Assistant/Superintendent – Indian Coast Guard 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
20 Assistant – Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
21 Assistant – NCLAT 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
22 Research Assistant – NHRC 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
23 Divisional Accountant – Offices under C&AG 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
24 Sub Inspector – NIA 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
25 Junior Statistical Officer – MSPI 18-32 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream with 60% Marks in Maths in 12th OR Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics
26 Statistical Investigator Grade-II – RGI 18-30 Years Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics
27 Auditor – C&AG 18-27 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
28 Auditor – Other Ministries/Departments 18-27 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
29 Auditor – CGDA 18-27 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
30 Accountant – C&AG 18-27 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
31 Accountant / Junior Accountant – Other Ministries/Departments 18-27 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
32 Sr. Secretarial Assistant – Ministry of Electronics and IT 18-27 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
33 Sr. Secretarial Assistant/UDC – CGO/CSCS 18-27 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
34 Tax Assistant – CBDT 18-27 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
35 Tax Assistant – CBIC 18-27 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream
36 Sub Inspector – CBN 18-27 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream

How to Apply

  1. Visit ssc.gov.in
  2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
  3. Login and select “Combined Graduate Level Examination 2025”
  4. Fill application form carefully
  5. Upload photo and signature as per format
  6. Pay the application fee
  7. Submit and download the application form for future reference

Selection Process

  • Tier-I (CBT – 60 mins | 100 Questions | 200 Marks | Negative Marking: 0.50 per wrong answer):
    • General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25 Qs (50 Marks)
    • General Awareness – 25 Qs (50 Marks)
    • Quantitative Aptitude – 25 Qs (50 Marks)
    • English Comprehension – 25 Qs (50 Marks)
  • Tier-II (CBT – Key Stage for Final Merit):
    • Paper-I (Compulsory for All Posts):
      • Session-I (2 hr 15 min):
        • Mathematical Abilities: 30 Qs, 90 Marks
        • Reasoning & General Intelligence: 30 Qs, 90 Marks
        • English Language & Comprehension: 45 Qs, 135 Marks
        • General Awareness: 25 Qs, 75 Marks
        • Computer Knowledge: 20 Qs, 60 Marks
      • Session-II (15 min):
        • Data Entry Speed Test (DEST): Qualifying
    • Paper-II (JSO): Statistics – 100 Qs, 200 Marks (2 hours)
    • Paper-III (AAO): General Studies (Finance & Economics) – 100 Qs, 200 Marks (2 hours)
  • Tier-III (Descriptive – if conducted):
    • Essay/Letter/Precis in English/Hindi (100 Marks)
  • Tier-IV (Skill Test – if applicable):
    • DEST/CPT as per post requirements

Exam Syllabus Overview

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagrams, Blood Relations, etc.
  • General Awareness: History, Geography, Indian Polity, Science, Economy, Current Affairs
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Algebra, Trigonometry, DI, Geometry, Time & Work, Percentages
  • English Language: Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Sentence Improvement
  • Computer Knowledge: Basics, Internet, Software, Email, Security
  • Statistics (JSO): Probability, Inference, Correlation, Regression, Sampling, etc.
  • Finance & Economics (AAO): Indian Economy, Public Finance, Economic Principles, etc.

Pay Scale

  • Level 4 to Level 8: ₹25,500 to ₹81,100+
  • Other Benefits: DA, HRA, TA, and central govt. allowances
  • Job Location: Pan India postings across central govt. ministries & departments

Preparation Tips

  • Cover syllabus thoroughly
  • Focus on Tier-I accuracy and speed
  • Deep dive into Tier-II subject knowledge
  • Practice mocks and PYQs regularly

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