SSC CGL 2025 notification out at ssc.gov.in: Check eligibility, vacancies, last date to apply & exam details

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 notification, opening doors to thousands of aspirants aiming for prestigious Group B and C government posts across India. With 14,582 vacancies up for grabs, the SSC CGL 2025 recruitment drive is one of the largest to date.

Key Dates to Remember

• Notification Release: June 9, 2025
• Last Date to Apply: July 4, 2025
• Fee Payment Deadline: July 5, 2025
• Tier I Exam Dates: August 13 to 30, 2025
• Tier II Exam (Tentative): December 2025

SSC CGL 2025: Overview

• Total Vacancies: 14,582
• Posts Offered: Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Junior Statistical Officer, and many more
• Job Categories: Group B & Group C
• Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
• Age Limit: Varies by post, generally between 18–32 years (age relaxations apply for reserved categories)

Application Fee

General/OBC: ₹100
SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
Payment Mode: Online only (UPI/Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking)

Exam Pattern

Tier I – Objective CBT (Qualifying)
100 questions (25 each from Reasoning, GK, Quant, and English)
Total Marks: 200 | Duration: 60 minutes
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer

Tier II – Post-specific CBT
Divided into multiple modules: Math, English, Reasoning, General Awareness, and skill-based papers (e.g., Statistics or Finance depending on the post)

How to Apply

Step 1: Visit the official SSC portal: https://ssc.gov.in
Step 2: Register and generate login credentials
Step 3: Fill the application form and upload scanned documents
Step 4: Pay the fee before July 5, 2025
Step 5: Save and print your application for future reference