Breaking News for Government Job Aspirants! The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 notification and commenced the online application process on June 9th, 2025. This highly anticipated recruitment drive aims to fill a massive 14,582 vacancies for various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts across numerous Ministries, Departments, and Organizations within the Government of India.
Aspiring candidates seeking a stable government job must act fast! The last date to apply online for SSC CGL 2025 is July 4th, 2025.
Important Dates
Online Application Start: June 9, 2025
Application Deadline: July 4, 2025
Fee Payment Last Date: July 5, 2025 (up to 11 pm)
Correction Window: July 9–11, 2025
Tier I Exam Dates: August 13–30, 2025
Tier II Exam: Scheduled during December 2025, specific dates to be announced
Eligibility Criteria
Educational: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Age Limit:
General range: 18–32 years (varies by post/category)
Relaxations for OBC (+3 yrs), SC/ST (+5 yrs), PwBD, Ex‑Servicemen, etc. No Fee
Gen / OBC: ₹100
Exemptions: SC/ST, PwBD, Women, Ex‑Servicemen – No fee
Payment methods: Online (UPI, net banking, debit/credit) and offline SBI challan
Exam Pattern
Tier I – CBT (1 hour)
100 multiple‑choice questions (25 each):
General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Comprehension
Total Marks: 200
Tier II – CBT
Paper-I (Compulsory): Quantitative, Reasoning, English, GK
Paper-II: Statistics (for JSO candidates)
Paper-III: Finance & Economics (for AAO/Assistant Audit Officer)
Tier III
Descriptive Paper (Pen & Paper): English/Hindi Essay, Letter/Application writing
Tier IV
Skill test (if applicable) and Document Verification
New in 2025
Sliding Scheme: SSC may now maintain a waiting list (called “sliding list”) to fill vacancies if primary selectees don’t join
New Posts Added: Office Superintendent (CBDT) and Section Head (DGFT)
Aadhaar-based biometric verification implemented for better security
💰 Salary & Postings
Pay Levels range from ₹25,500 to ₹142,400, depending on the post (Group B or C) All-India vacancies: Posting locations will vary by department and position.
Application Process
Visit ssc.gov.in and complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
Fill in personal, educational, and other details
Upload passport-size photo & signature
Pay the application fee (if applicable)
Review, submit, download confirmation for future reference
Summary Table
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | June 9, 2025 |
| Vacancies | 14,582 |
| Apply Window | June 9–July 4, 2025 |
| Fee Payment | Up to July 5, 2025 |
| Application Correction | July 9–11, 2025 |
| Tier I Exam | Aug 13–30, 2025 |
| Tier II Exam | Dec 2025 (tentative) |
| Eligibility | Graduate, aged 18–32 (age relaxation applicable) |
| Fee | ₹100 (Gen/OBC); exempted: SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ESM |
| Salary Range | ₹25,500–₹1,42,400 |
| New Features | Sliding/waiting list, new posts, biometric verification |
Next Steps:
Download the official SSC CGL 2025 notification PDF from the SSC website.
Ensure you meet eligibility and prepare necessary documents for uploading.
Prepare for Tier I with a focus on all four sections.
Note the new sliding list policy—this can work to your advantage in final selection.