SSC CGL Examination 2025 – 14582 Vacancies Tier-I Exam (CBT)

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 – Notification Out for 14,582 Vacancies

Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Examination Name: Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025
Post Name: Various Group B & Group C Posts – Assistant Section Officer, Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO), Income Tax Inspector, Inspector (Central Excise), Sub-Inspector (CBI, NIA, NCB), Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Auditor, Tax Assistant, Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, and others.
Total Vacancies: 14,582 (Tentative)
Official Website: ssc.gov.in

About Exam
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025. This national-level exam will recruit candidates for Group B and Group C posts in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations under the Government of India.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 09 June 2025
• Online Application Period: 09 June to 04 July 2025
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 05 July 2025
• Application Correction Window: 09 – 11 July 2025
• Exam City Details Release: 03 September 2025
• Tier-I Exam Dates (CBE): 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 & 26 September 2025
• Admit Card Release: 2–4 days before exam date
• Tier-II Exam Dates: December 2025 (Tentative)
• Result Date: To be notified

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
• SC / ST / Female: Nil
• PwBD Candidates: Nil

Payment Mode (Online)

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• IMPS
• Mobile Wallet / Cash Card

Vacancy Distribution (14,582 Posts)

• UR: 6,183
• OBC: 3,721
• SC: 2,167
• ST: 1,088
• EWS: 1,423
• PwBD & Ex-Servicemen included as per rules

Major Department-wise Vacancies

• Officer-Superintendent, CBDT – 6,753
• Inspector (Central Excise) – 1,306
• Auditor (CGDA) – 1,174
• Tax Assistant – 771
• Assistant Section Officer (DoPT, CSS) – 682
• Income Tax Inspector – 389
• Sub-Inspector (CBI – 93, NIA – 14, NCB – 30)

Posts and Pay Levels

• Pay Level-8: ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
• 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

Eligibility Criteria

1. Citizenship

• Citizen of India, or
• Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
• Tibetan refugee (who came to India before 01 January 1962), or
• Person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with intention of permanent settlement.

2. Educational Qualification (as on cutoff date)

• All Other Posts: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
• Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with at least 60% in Mathematics at 12th standard OR Graduation with Statistics as a subject.
• Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a subject in all three years.
• Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO): Bachelor’s Degree. Desirable qualifications include CA, CMA, CS, M.Com, or MBA (Finance).

3. Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 30 years (post-wise variation up to 32 years)

Post-wise Examples

• 18–27 years: Auditor, Tax Assistant, etc.
• 18–30 years: Assistant, Inspector of Income Tax, etc.
• 20–30 years: Assistant Section Officer, Sub-Inspector in CBI, etc.
• 18–32 years: Certain specific posts

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD (UR): 10 years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (after deduction of service period)
• Other relaxations: Central Govt. employees, widows, divorced women, etc.

Selection Process

• Tier-I Exam: Computer Based Test (Qualifying in nature)
• Tier-II Exam: Computer Based Test (Final Merit), with DEST/CPT Skill Test for specific posts
• No Interview

How to Check Exam City Details 2025

1. Visit the SSC official website.
2. Click on “SSC CGL Tier-I City Intimation Slip.”
3. Login with Registration Number and Password / Date of Birth.
4. Enter the CAPTCHA code.
5. View Exam City Intimation Slip on screen.
6. Download and print for reference.

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

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

Important Links

• Check Exam City Details

• Check Exam City Details Notice

• Check Exam Date Notice

• Download Tentative Vacancy Details

• Online Correction Link

• Apply Online – Registration | Login

• Download Official Notification

• Official Website: ssc.gov.in

FAQs – SSC CGL Examination 2025

Q1. When was the SSC CGL 2025 notification released?
A1. The notification was released on 09 June 2025.

Q2. What are the application dates for SSC CGL 2025?
A2. Applications are open from 09 June 2025 to 04 July 2025.

Q3. What is the last date for online fee payment?
A3. The last date for online fee payment is 05 July 2025.

Q4. When can I make corrections in my SSC CGL 2025 application form?
A4. The correction window will be available from 09 July to 11 July 2025.

Q5. When will the exam city details be released?
A5. Exam city details will be available on 03 September 2025.

Q6. How can I check my SSC CGL 2025 exam city details?
A6. You can check by logging in at Check Exam City Details.

Q7. Where can I download the exam city details notice?
A7. The notice can be downloaded here: Check Exam City Details Notice.

Q8. Where can I check the SSC CGL 2025 exam date notice?
A8. You can check it here: Check Exam Date Notice.

Q9. What are the Tier-I exam dates for SSC CGL 2025?
A9. Tier-I will be conducted from 12 September to 26 September 2025.

Q10. When will admit cards be released?
A10. Admit cards will be released 2–4 days before the exam date.

Q11. When is the Tier-II exam scheduled?
A11. Tier-II is scheduled tentatively for December 2025.

Q12. Where can I download tentative vacancy details?
A12. Tentative vacancy details are available here: Download Tentative Vacancy Details.

Q13. Where can I make corrections in my application?
A13. Use this link: Online Correction Link.

Q14. How can I apply online for SSC CGL 2025?
A14. Apply here: Apply Online – Registration | Login.

Q15. Where can I download the official SSC CGL 2025 notification?
A15. The notification can be downloaded here: Download Official Notification.

Q16. What is the official website of SSC for CGL 2025 updates?
A16. The official website is ssc.gov.in.