SSC CGL 2025 Notification – Tier 1 Exam Schedule Out, The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has received nearly 28 lakh applications for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2025 recruitment under Group B and C posts. Initially, the Tier 1 examination was planned for 13th to 30th August 2025, but the schedule has now been revised.
As per the official update released on 3rd September 2025, the Tier 1 exam will take place from 12th to 26th September 2025. This year, SSC is conducting the recruitment drive for 14,582 vacancies across various Central Ministries, Departments, and Institutions. The selection process will be carried out in two stages of examination.
SSC CGL 2025 – Key Highlights
Government jobs remain one of the most desired career options in India, with lakhs of aspirants competing each year. Alongside UPSC and Bank exams, SSC CGL continues to be one of the most popular choices for graduates aiming for a secure and prestigious career in the public sector.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination |
| Post Name | Group B & C Services under Central Ministries/Departments |
| Vacancies | 14,582 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 (Qualifying) → Tier 2 |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Age Limit | 18–32 years (as per post & age relaxation rules) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree (from a recognized university) |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Official Notification | [Download PDF] |
| Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL 2025 Exam Date Out
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the revised exam schedule on 3rd September 2025. As per the new timetable, the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam will be held from 12th to 26th September 2025 on multiple days: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26 September.
-
The exam will be conducted in a single shift each day.
-
Admit cards will be issued 3–4 days before the exam date.
-
The reschedule has been made to ensure smooth exam management and provide candidates more preparation time.
SSC CGL 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 9th June 2025 |
| Online Applications | 9th June – 4th July 2025 (Closed) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 5th July 2025 (11 PM) |
| Correction Window | 9th – 11th July 2025 (11 PM) |
| City Intimation Slip | September 2025 |
| Admit Card (Tier 1) | September 2025 |
| Tier 1 Exam | 12th – 26th September 2025 |
| Tier 1 Result & Cut-off | To be announced |
| Tier 2 Admit Card | To be announced |
| Tier 2 Exam | December 2025 |
| Tier 2 Result | To be announced |
SSC CGL 2025 Notification PDF
The official notification is available on the SSC website – ssc.gov.in. It covers:
-
Vacancies
-
Eligibility criteria
-
Selection process
-
Exam pattern
-
Application guidelines
-
Pay levels
SSC CGL Vacancy 2025
SSC has announced 14,582 vacancies for Group B & C posts across multiple ministries and departments.
Year-wise Vacancy Comparison
| Year | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 14,582 |
| 2024 | 17,727 |
| 2023 | 8,415 |
| 2022 | 37,409 |
| 2021 | 7,621 |
| 2020 | 7,035 |
| 2019 | 8,428 |
| 2018 | 11,271 |
| 2017 | 9,276 |
Salary Range
-
Level 4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
-
Level 7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
SSC CGL Eligibility 2025
-
Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (some posts need subject-specific qualifications).
-
Age Limit (as of 01/08/2025): 18–32 years depending on the post. Age relaxations apply as per rules.
-
Example: Auditor/Accountant – 18–27 years; JSO – up to 32 years; ASO – 20–30 years.
-
SSC CGL 2025 Selection Process
-
Tier 1 (Prelims): Online CBT, qualifying in nature.
-
Tier 2 (Mains): CBT with papers based on post preference.
-
Document Verification for shortlisted candidates.
SSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern
Tier 1 (Prelims)
-
4 Sections: Reasoning, General Awareness, Quant, English (25 Qs each).
-
Total: 100 Qs, 200 Marks, 60 mins.
-
Negative marking: 0.5 marks per wrong answer.
Tier 2 (Mains)
-
Paper 1 (Compulsory): Quant, Reasoning, English, GA, Computer & Data Entry Speed.
-
Paper 2: Statistics (JSO only).
-
Negative marking: 1 mark in Paper 1, 0.5 in Paper 2.
SSC CGL 2025 Syllabus (Tier 1 snapshot)
-
English: RC, Cloze test, Synonyms/Antonyms, Idioms, One-word substitution.
-
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Polity, Geography, Economy, Schemes, Sports.
-
Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Classification, Series, Matrix, Non-verbal reasoning.
-
Quant: Simplification, Mensuration, Ratio, DI, Percentage, Age Problems.
SSC CGL 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Mode: Online (UPI, Net Banking, Cards) or SBI Challan.
SSC CGL Cut-off (Previous Year Reference – 2024 Tier 1)
| Category | Cut-off (All Other Posts) |
|---|---|
| UR | 152.97 |
| OBC | 146.23 |
| EWS | 141.82 |
| SC | 126.42 |
| ST | 111.85 |
SSC CGL Admit Card & Exam Centers
-
Admit Card: Released 3–4 days before exam on SSC website.
-
Exam Centers: Spread across all SSC regions (North, South, East, West, Central, etc.).
Preparation Tips for SSC CGL 2025
-
Go through syllabus & PYQs first.
-
Stick to authentic study material (NCERTs, standard books, Adda247, etc.).
-
Dedicate 6–8 hrs daily for consistent prep.
-
Attempt mock tests regularly.
-
Revise daily and strengthen weak areas.
