SSC CGL 2025 Notification, Application, Vacancies, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern
Key Highlights
- Exam Name: SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam 2025
- Conducting Authority: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Exam Level: National Level
- Frequency: Once a Year
- Application Mode: Online
- Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Official Website: ssc.gov.in
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: April 22, 2025
- Application Start Date: April 22, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: May 21, 2025
- Application Fee Submission (Online): May 21, 2025
- Application Fee Submission (Offline): May 22, 2025
- Tier 1 Exam Dates: June – July 2025
- Tier 2 Exam Dates: October 2025
- Vacancies Announcement: To Be Notified
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution.
Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years (varies for different posts)
- Age Relaxation: As per government norms
Nationality
Candidates must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee settled in India before January 1, 1962, or
- A person of Indian origin from specific countries as mentioned in the official notification.
Application Process
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2025?
- Register for One-Time Registration (OTR) on the SSC website if not already done.
- Log in using your OTR credentials.
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, and other necessary certificates).
- Pay the application fee (Rs:100 for General/OBC; exempted for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Exam Pattern
Tier 1 (Computer-Based Test – CBT)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200
Tier 2 (CBT)
- Paper 1: Quantitative Abilities, Reasoning, English, and General Awareness (150 minutes)
- Paper 2: Statistics (120 minutes)
- Paper 3: General Studies (Finance & Economics) (120 minutes)
Selection Process
- Tier 1 – Objective Test (CBT)
- Tier 2 – Subject-Specific Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List Based on Tier 1 & Tier 2 Scores
Salary & Job Roles
- Posts Offered: Group B & Group C positions in government ministries and departments.
- Salary Range: Rs:44,900 – Rs:1,42,400 per month (varies by post).
Key Points to Remember
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Ensure eligibility to avoid disqualification at later stages.
- Prepare well in advance using the official syllabus.
- Regularly check updates on the SSC website for any changes.
For more details, visit: ssc.gov.in