SSC CGL 2025 Exam Updates, Tier 2 Exam Expected Date
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting the SSC CGL 2025 Exam for 14582 Group B and C vacancies. This year, it has been a roller coaster ride for all of us because of the earlier postponement and cancellation of exams at various centres due to technical problems. But the Commission ensured smooth functioning of the exam and with that Tier 1 is now over.
The Tier 1 exam was conducted at various exam centres, and more than 13 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. Now, the Commission will release the Tier 1 answer key, results, and the Tier 2 (Mains) exam date. So, read everything you need to know and bookmark this page for the latest updates.
What is the SSC CGL Exam?
The SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) Exam is one of the most popular national-level recruitment exams conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) in India. All candidates preparing for government exams are aware of SSC CGL, as it is considered the topmost, along with UPSC, IBPS, State PSC, and other exams. It is held every year to recruit graduates for various Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments, and organisations such as:
Assistant Section Officer
Inspector of Income Tax and Central Excise
Sub-Inspector in CBI
Junior Statistical Officer
Accountant
Auditor
Tax Assistant, and more.
These posts offer attractive salary packages, job security, and good career growth opportunities, making SSC CGL highly competitive. The exam is conducted in 2 tiers: Tier 1 and Tier 2, without an interview.Finally, selected candidates will be posted in various departments/offices all over India.
SSC CGL 2025 Exam - Highlights
A government job is the most sought-after career in India, and lakhs of candidates enter this race to bag a job opportunity based on their aptitude and knowledge. After UPSC and Bank Exams, SSC CGL is the most popular choice. Check the highlights of the SSC CGL Recruitment below.
SSC CGL 2025 Exam - Highlights
Conducting Body
Staff Selection Commission
Exam Name
SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam
Post Name
Group B and C Services under Indian Govt Ministries/Departments
The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam 2025 is the next stage of the Combined Graduate Level Examination and will be conducted after the Tier 1 results are declared. Candidates who qualify in the Tier 1 exam will be eligible to appear for Tier 2, which is a crucial phase for final selection. The Staff Selection Commission will announce the SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Date 2025 on its official website; however, it is expected to be held in December 2025. Aspirants are advised to keep an eye on official updates and thoroughly revise the Tier 2 syllabus, as this stage tests candidates’ analytical, quantitative, and English comprehension skills in depth.
The SSC CGL Notification PDF has been officially released on SSC's website at ssc.gov.in. This detailed notification contains all the important information related to the exam, such as the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, application dates, and pay level for each post. Candidates who are planning to appear for the SSC CGL 2025 exam should download and read the notification carefully to understand the requirements and process.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has notified 14,582 total vacancies for Group B and C posts such as Assistant Section Officer, Assistant, Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner), Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector, Inspector, Section Head, Executive Assistant, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Junior Intelligence Officer, Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade-II, Office Superintendent, Auditor, Accountant, Junior Accountant, Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, Senior Administrative Assistant, Tax Assistant. For post-wise and category-wise SSC CGL Vacancy 2025, candidates can check here.
Year
Vacancies
SSC CGL 2025
14,582
SSC CGL 2024
17,727
SSC CGL 2023
8,415
SSC CGL 2022
37,409
SSC CGL 2021
7,621
SSC CGL 2020
7,035
SSC CGL 2019
8,428
SSC CGL 2018
11,271
SSC CGL 2017
9,276
SSC CGL 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria mainly include age limit, qualification, nationality, etc. As there are multiple posts and vacancies, some posts may require different qualifications and age limits. So, candidates are advised to read the entire notification for correct details.
Educational Qualification (As on 1/8/2025)
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institution.
Specific posts may have additional subject-related requirements, such as Statistics or Commerce.
Age Limit (As on 1/8/25)
The age limit varies between 18 and 32 years, depending on the post.
Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government norms.
SSC offers a variety of government candidates seeking government jobs in respectable departments. The candidate has found more details about these All these departments have different age limits for different posts which is mentioned in the SSC CGL Notification in a detailed manner. Below given table is a brief about the SSC CGL Age Limit.
S.No
Post Name
Ministry/Department/Office
Age Limit
1
Assistant Section Officer
Central Secretariat Service
20–30 years
2
Assistant Section Officer
Intelligence Bureau
18–30 years
3
Assistant Section Officer
Ministry of Railways
20–30 years
4
Assistant Section Officer
Ministry of External Affairs
20–30 years
5
Assistant Section Officer
AFHQ
20–30 years
6
Assistant Section Officer
Ministry of Electronics & IT
18–30 years
7
Assistant / ASO
Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations
18–30 years
8
Inspector of Income Tax
CBDT
18–30 years
9
Inspector (Central Excise)
CBIC
18–30 years
10
Inspector (Preventive Officer)
CBIC
18–30 years
11
Inspector (Examiner)
CBIC
18–30 years
12
Assistant Enforcement Officer
Directorate of Enforcement, Dept. of Revenue
18–30 years
13
Sub Inspector
Central Bureau of Investigation
20–30 years
14
Inspector Posts
Department of Posts
18–30 years
15
Inspector
Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance
18–30 years
16
Section Head
DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade)
18–30 years
17
Assistant / ASO
Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations
18–30 years
18
Executive Assistant
CBIC
18–30 years
19
Research Assistant
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
18–30 years
20
Divisional Accountant
Offices under C&AG
18–30 years
21
Sub Inspector
National Investigation Agency (NIA)
18–30 years
22
Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer
Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA)
18–30 years
23
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
18–32 years
24
Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Ministry of Home Affairs
18–30 years
25
Office Superintendent
CBDT
18–30 years
26
Auditor
Offices under C&AG
18–27 years
27
Auditor
Offices under CGDA
18–27 years
28
Auditor
Other Ministries/Departments
18–27 years
29
Accountant
Offices under C&AG
18–27 years
30
Accountant
Controller General of Accounts
18–27 years
31
Accountant / Jr. Accountant
Other Ministries/Departments
18–27 years
32
Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications
18–27 years
33
Senior Secretariat Assistant / UDC
Central Govt. Offices/Ministries (non-CSCS)
18–27 years
34
Senior Administrative Assistant
Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence
18–27 years
35
Tax Assistant
CBDT
18–27 years
36
Tax Assistant
CBIC
18–27 years
37
Sub-Inspector
Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance
18–27 years
SSC CGL 2025 Selection Process
The SSC CGL selection process consists of multiple tiers to assess candidates' suitability for various government posts:
Tier-I (Preliminary Exam): Objective type, computer-based exam. Tests General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, and General Awareness.
Tier-II (Main Exam): Computer-based, divided into multiple sections. Includes quantitative aptitude, English language, general studies (finance & economics), and computer proficiency for relevant posts.
Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted after Tier-II must provide original documents for verification of eligibility.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL 2025 Exam is conducted in two stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2. Both stages are computer-based tests (CBT) with multiple-choice questions. There is no interview in the selection process. Check tier-wise SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2025 below.
Tier 1 – Preliminary Exam
Mode: Online
Type: Objective (MCQs)
Sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension
Total Questions: 100 (25 per section)
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 60 minutes
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
Tier 2: Mains Exams
Mode: Online
Type: Objective (MCQs)
Divided into 3 Papers (as per post)
Paper
Subjects
Details
1
Quantitative Abilities, English Language, Reasoning, General Awareness, Computer & Data Entry Speed Test (Compulsory for all candidates)
2 Sessions divided in Sections and Modules
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Negative marking: 1 mark
2
Statistics ( For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) post only)
Total Marks: 200
Negative Marking: 0.50
Duration: 2 Hours
SSC CGL 2025 Syllabus
Candidates aspiring for the SSC CGL Exam should go through the Syllabus. Check the detailed SSC CGL Syllabus in the table below.
SSC CGL Syllabus 2025
English Comprehension
General Awareness
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
Reading Comprehension
Static General Knowledge
Classification
Simplification
Fill in the Blanks
Science
Analogy
Interest
Spellings
Current Affairs
Coding-Decoding
Averages
Cloze Test
Indian Geography
Series
Mensuration
Synonyms and Antonyms
Current CM and Governors
Non-Verbal
DI
Idioms and Phrases
Sports
Word Formation
Percentage
One Word Substitution
Books and Authors
Matrix
Ratio and Proportion
Sentence Correction
Important Schemes
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Problem on Ages
SSC CGL Application Form 2025
The registration process for the SSC CGL 2025 exam has closed. The mode of application process is completely online. The process includes registration, an application form, the upload of documents, and application fee payment. The SSC CGL Online Application Fee payable is Rs 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only). Fee can be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Credit, or Debit cards or in cash at the SBI Branch by generating an SBI Challan.
Category
Application Fee
GM / OBC
Rs. 100
SC, ST, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
Nil
SSC CGL 2025 Post/Department Name and Salary
A total of 37 posts have been advertised under the SSC CGL Recruitment 2025. These posts are available in various departments/Ministry/Office of the Central Government and the pay level ranges from 4 to 7. So, the salary varies as post and the starting SSC CGL Salary is Rs. Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 (Level-4) and Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7). Candidates are advised to go through the list of all available posts and decide which post that they are eligible for and then apply before 4th July 2025.
S.No
Post Name
Department/Ministry/Office
Classification
Salary (Pay Level)
1
Assistant Section Officer
Central Secretariat Service
Group B
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
2
Assistant Section Officer
Intelligence Bureau
Group B
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
3
Assistant Section Officer
Ministry of Railways
Group B
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
4
Assistant Section Officer
Ministry of External Affairs
Group B
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
5
Assistant Section Officer
AFHQ
Group B
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
6
Assistant Section Officer
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Group B
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
7
Assistant / ASO
Other Ministries/Departments
Group B
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
8
Inspector of Income Tax
CBDT
Group C
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
9
Inspector (Central Excise)
CBIC
Group B
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
10
Inspector (Preventive Officer)
CBIC
Group B
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
11
Inspector (Examiner)
CBIC
Group B
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
12
Assistant Enforcement Officer
Directorate of Enforcement, Dept. of Revenue
Group B
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
13
Sub Inspector
Central Bureau of Investigation
Group B
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
14
Inspector Posts
Department of Posts
Group B
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
15
Inspector
Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance
Group B
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
16
Section Head
DGFT
Group B
Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-7)
17
Assistant / ASO
Other Ministries/Departments
Group B
Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-6)
18
Executive Assistant
CBIC
Group B
Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-6)
19
Research Assistant
NHRC
Group B
Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-6)
20
Divisional Accountant
Offices under C&AG
Group B
Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-6)
21
Sub Inspector
NIA
Group B
Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-6)
22
Sub Inspector / Jr. Intelligence Officer
Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA)
Group B
Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-6)
23
Junior Statistical Officer
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Group B
Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-6)
24
Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Ministry of Home Affairs
Group B
Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-6)
25
Office Superintendent
CBDT
Group B
Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-6)
26
Auditor
Offices under C&AG
Group C
Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 (Level-5)
27
Auditor
Offices under CGDA
Group C
Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 (Level-5)
28
Auditor
Other Ministries/Departments
Group C
Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 (Level-5)
29
Accountant
Offices under C&AG
Group C
Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 (Level-5)
30
Accountant
Controller General of Accounts
Group C
Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 (Level-5)
31
Accountant / Junior Accountant
Other Ministries/Departments
Group C
Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 (Level-5)
32
Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
Department of Posts
Group C
Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 (Level-4)
33
Sr. Secretariat Assistant / UDC
Central Govt. Ministries (non-CSCS)
Group C
Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 (Level-4)
34
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence
Group C
Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 (Level-4)
35
Tax Assistant
CBDT
Group C
Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 (Level-4)
36
Tax Assistant
CBIC
Group C
Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 (Level-4)
37
Sub-Inspector
Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance
Group C
Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 (Level-4)
How to Prepare for SSC CGL 2025?
Preparation for SSC CGL Exam requires consistency, right study material, and reliable guidance from experienced aspirants who qualified the exam and your teachers. It is not a easy journey, but never an impossible one. So, if you are beginner, you must start now and study hard, to take this year's attempt. SSC CGL preparation requires not just studies but a mindset to ace the exam. So, here are some tips that you can follow:
If you are a beginner, then definitely go through the SSC CGL Syllabus and Previous Year Papers first. Understand the exam pattern, marking scheme, your weakness and strength in CGL Exam subjects, etc.
For guidance, you can follow Adda247 or any other platform of your choice, be it YouTube, Google, or Printed study notes. But make sure that the sources are authentic.
Arrange your day around your preparation. As only few days are left, devote your 6-8 hours to quality studies.
For working professional, you can manage their hours as per your job conditions.
First, complete the syllabus and then proceed to solving PYQs.
Now, after building some confidence, start taking mock tests.
The Mock Tests are mostly useful for learning new concepts and acquainting yourself with tough questions.
Revise daily and remember that consistency is important.
SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper
Candidates preparing for the SSC CGL exam, must go through the SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper. Previous year papers help candidates to check the difficulty level of the exam. This is a good practice for those who are preparing for the exam.
SSC CGL 2025 Cut Off
The SSC CGL Cut Off is the minimum marks that each candidate need to secure in order to qualify the exam. The cut off is released along with the result separately for Tier 1 and Tier 2. SSC release the cut off category-wise and how many candidates have been selected based on the official cut off marks. Therefore, SSC CGL Cut Off 2025 will be released after the exam is conducted, but candidates can check the last year cut off marks for Tier 1 here.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Cut Off 2024 for All Other Post
Category
Cut-off Marks
SC
126.42235
ST
111.85520
OBC
146.23244
EWS
141.82144
UR
152.97275
ESM
69.92674
OH
113.10008
HH
64.79156
VH
102.97465
Other-PWD
45.74
SSC CGL Tier 1 Cut Off 2024 for JSO
Category
Cut-off Marks
SC
143.53855
ST
135.23007
OBC
160.65216
EWS
161.73406
UR
167.02061
OH
133.35717
HH
95.45162
VH
122.51903
SSC CGL Tier 1 Cut Off 2024 for Statistical Investigator
Category
Cut-off Marks
ST
134.49545
OBC
161.13462
EWS
163.50858
UR
170.65672
HH
60.66162
VH
92.05218
Other-PWD
40.30795
SSC CGL 2025 Exam Center
The SSC CGL exam is conducted at various centers across India, categorized under regional zones like Northern, Central, Eastern, Western, and others. Candidates can choose preferred centers during the application. Each region ensures proper management and accessibility, with specific addresses listed in official notifications for smooth exam conduct.
North Eastern Region (NER)/ Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura
Regional Director (NER), Staff Selection Commission, Housefed Complex, Last Gate-Basistha Road, P.O. Assam Sachivalaya, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam-781006 (www.sscner.org.in)
SSC CGL Mock Test 2025
Mock tests are an essential part of SSC CGL preparation. They help you get familiar with the exam pattern and improve your time management skills. By taking regular mock tests, you can identify your weak areas and work on them. SSC CGL Mock test also helps in building confidence and reducing exam anxiety, making you better prepared for the actual exam.
SSC CGL 2025 Online Coaching
SSC CGL Online coaching provides a flexible and convenient way to prepare for the SSC CGL exam. It offers access to expert guidance and study materials from the comfort of your home. Interactive sessions and doubt-clearing classes are available to help you understand difficult topics. Online coaching also allows you to learn at your own pace, making it easier to balance studies with other commitments.
