Here’s the complete breakdown for the SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) 2025 exam with a total of 14,582 vacancies – a major opportunity!
🗓️ Key Dates 🗓️
- Notification Released: June 9–10, 2025
- Application Window: June 9 – July 4, 2025 (by 11 PM)
- Fee Submission Last Date: July 5, 2025 (11 PM)
- Correction Window: July 9–11, 2025 (11 PM)
- Tier 1 Exam: August 13–30, 2025
- Tier 2 Exam: December 2025
👥 Vacancies & Eligibility
- Total Posts: 14,582 across Group B & C departments
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
- Age Limit: Generally 18–27/30/32 depending on the post and category (age as on 1 Aug 2025)
🛠️ Application & Selection Process
- Apply Online via SSC website or mySSC app.
- Pay Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC; exempted for SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex‐Servicemen
- Correction Window: July 9–11, 2025
- Tier 1 (CBT): Objective test, 100 questions, 200 marks, 0.5 negative marking per wrong answer
- Tier 2 (CBT): Optional papers based on post preference (e.g., Quant, English, Stats)
- Skill Tests / DV: DEST, CPT, or document verification for respective posts
🔍 Post Details & Pay
Popular posts include:
- Assistant Section Officer (CSS, IB, Railways, MEA)
- Income‑Tax Inspector (CBDT)
- Excise/Preventive Inspector (CBIC)
- Assistant Audit Officer, Junior Statistical Officer, Sub‑Inspector (CBI, NIA)
- Accountant, Tax Assistant, Auditor, UDC, etc.
Pay Levels range from Level 4 to Level 7 (₹25,500–₹1,42,400) depending on the role
📌 Quick Snapshot
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 14,582 |
| Apply Online | June 9 – July 4, 2025 |
| Fee Last Date | July 5, 2025 |
| Correction | July 9–11, 2025 |
| Tier 1 Exam | Aug 13–30, 2025 |
| Tier 2 Exam | December 2025 |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree |
| Age | Varies 18–27/30/32 (as on Aug 1) |
| Fee | ₹100 (General/OBC) |
| Salary | Pay Level 4–7 |
🧠 Preparation Tips
- Start Early: Focus on Quant, Reasoning, English, and GK – core of Tier 1.
- Practice Shift Strategy: Use mock tests to simulate timed CBTs and deal with negative marking.
- Post Focus: Choose optional papers (Tier 2) based on career goals (e.g., stats, audit, accounting).
- Stay Updated: Track admit cards, city slippage, and exam-centre details on SSC portal.