The SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination is one of the most competitive government recruitment exams in India, conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to select qualified candidates for Group B and Group C officer posts across various central government departments. These include prestigious organizations like the Income Tax Department, CBI, CBIC, CBDT, and other central ministries.
Held annually, the SSC CGL attracts over 20 lakh aspirants, yet only a small fraction make it to the final selection. The examination is conducted in two stages—Tier I and Tier II—through an OMR-based computer examination.
For aspiring candidates, a well-structured preparation strategy is essential to succeed in this highly competitive test. Below, you can find detailed information on SSC CGL eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, study plans, and more to help you start your preparation journey.
SSC CGL 2025 Notification
SSC CGL 2025 Postpone: Due some technical reason SSC CGL Exam postpone to September First week , OTR Rechecking and Correction window will open from Aug 14-31.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025, opening up approximately 14,582 vacancies for Group B and Group C posts across various Ministries. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates looking to secure a stable and prestigious government job. It seems a very few no of aspirants from Assam Applying for SSC CGL, but this year there are total 14, 582 vacancies available under the Govt. of India. So, hereby applications are invited from the eligible candidates for filling up the below mentioned vacancies.
CGL EXAM Details | Date / Time |
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Dates for submission of online applications | 09-06-2025 to 04-07-2025 |
Last date and time for receipt of online applications | 04-07-2025 (23:00) |
Last date and time for making online fee payment | 05-07-2025 (23:00) |
Window for Application Form Correction (including online payment) | 09-07-2025 to 11-07-2025 (23:00) |
Tentative Schedule of Tier-I (Computer Based Examination) | 11 – 15 September 2025 |
Tentative Schedule of Tier-II (Computer Based Examination) | December 2025 |
Toll Free Helpline Number (for application-related issues) | 18003093063 (Toll Free) |
Interested candidates can apply online through the official SSC portal before the closing date on 4th July 2025. Below is everything you need to know about the SSC recruitment process, eligibility, and how to apply SSC CGL 2025.
SSC CGL 2025 Recruitment Details
SSC official Recruitment details notification released on their official website, the estimated vacancy details department wise details available in the pdf mentioned below- these are the estimated vacancies, therefore, the final vacancies may vary from these vacancies
Read about the SSC CGL 2025 Department wise vacancy
Here’s a breakdown of the posts available under SSC CGL 2025, along with their respective ministries and age limits:
- Assistant Section Officer
- Ministry: Central Secretariat Service
- Age Limit: 20-30 years
- Assistant Section Officer
- Ministry: Intelligence Bureau
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Assistant Section Officer
- Ministry: Railway
- Age Limit: 20-30 years
- Assistant Section Officer
- Ministry: External Affairs
- Age Limit: 20-30 years
- Assistant Section Officer
- Ministry: AFHQ
- Age Limit: 20-30 years
- Assistant Section Officer
- Ministry: Electronics and Information Technology
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Assistant/Assistant Section Officer
- Ministry: Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Inspector of Income Tax
- Ministry: CBDT
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Inspector (Central Excise)
- Ministry: CBIC
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Inspector (Preventive Officer)
- Ministry: CBIC
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Inspector (Examiner)
- Ministry: CBIC
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
- Ministry: Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Sub Inspector
- Ministry: Central Bureau of Investigation
- Age Limit: 20-30 years
- Inspector Posts
- Ministry: Department of Post
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Inspector
- Ministry: Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Section Head
- Ministry: Director General of Foreign Trade
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Executive Assistant
- Ministry: CBIC
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Research Assistant
- Ministry: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Divisional Accountant
- Ministry: Offices under C&AG
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Sub Inspector
- Ministry: National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Sub-Inspector/Junior Intelligence Officer
- Ministry: Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA)
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
- Ministry: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
- Age Limit: 18-32 years
- Auditor
- Ministry: Offices under C&AG
- Age Limit: 18-27 years
- Auditor
- Ministry: Other Ministries/Departments
- Age Limit: 18-27 years
- Auditor
- Ministry: Offices under CGDA
- Age Limit: 18-27 years
- Accountant
- Ministry: Offices under C&AG
- Age Limit: 18-27 years
- Accountant
- Ministry: Controller General of Accounts
- Age Limit: 18-27 years
- Accountant/Junior Accountant
- Ministry: Other Ministries/Departments
- Age Limit: 18-27 years
- Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant
- Ministry: Department of Post
- Age Limit: 18-27 years
- Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerks
- Ministry: Central Govt. Offices/Ministries (other than CSCS cadres)
- Age Limit: 18-27 years
- Senior Administrative Assistant
- Ministry: Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence
- Age Limit: 18-27 years
- Tax Assistant
- Ministry: CBDT
- Age Limit: 18-27 years
- Tax Assistant
- Ministry: CBIC
- Age Limit: 18-27 years
- Sub-Inspector
- Ministry: Central Bureau of Narcotics
- Age Limit: 18-27 years
- Assistant/Assistant Section Officer
- Ministry: Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Office Superintendent
- Ministry: CBDT
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
Total Vacancies: Approx. 14,582
Eligibility Criteria
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
- PwD (OBC): 13 years
- PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
Educational Qualification
- Junior Statistical Officer:
- Bachelor’s Degree with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard level, or
- Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects.
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II:
- Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a subject in all three years or all six semesters of the graduation course.
- All Other Posts:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
Note: Candidates in their final year of graduation can apply, provided they complete their degree by 1st August 2025.
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹100/-
- SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Nil
- Payment Mode: Debit/Credit Card, SBI Challan, or SBI Net Banking
Exam Centres in North Eastern Region (NER)
- Itanagar (5001)
- Dibrugarh (5102)
- Guwahati (Dispur) (5105)
- Jorhat (5107)
- Silchar (5111)
- Dimapur (5301)
- Kohima (5302)
- Shillong (5401)
- Imphal (5501)
- Churachandpur (5502)
- Ukhrul (5503)
- Agartala (5601)
- Aizwal (5701)
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2025
This year SSC has released a complete new website where candidates need to register with their ADHAAR No though this is not mandatory. Instead they need to verify their Name and details twice before proceed further.
- Visit the official SSC Recruitment Portal.
- Go to the Login/Register-Links section and click on the Online Registration Form.
- Complete the registration process.
- Log in and fill in your personal and educational details, you will get the Id and Password in your Verified Gmail address..
- Here you will get Multiple SSC examination registration option. If you are applying for SSC CGL 2025 then Select that one and proceed. Upload the required documents (e.g., photo, signature, etc.).
- Again you need to verify Your Aadhaar Authentic from your Android mobile. You will get a QR code after scanning this will redirect you to download the SSC Application, then Your Dashboard>Applications> Adhaar Base Image verification. Then again Download Aadhaar Face RD app for your live image capturing. Once you have completed all the verification process, you can continue for the next step.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) based on your category.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
Event | Date / Duration |
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Online Application Start Date | 9th June 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 4th July 2025 |
Tier-I Exam | September 1st week 2025 |
Tier-II Exam | December 2025 |
SSC CGL Examination Pattern & Syllabus
The SSC CGL 2025 exam will be conducted in two tiers:
- Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
- Tier-II: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
Note: Marks will be normalized for exams conducted in multiple shifts, and there is no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of scores.
Tier-I Exam Syllabus
- Type: Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Languages: English and Hindi (except for English Comprehension)
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer
- Duration: 1 hour (1 hour 20 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe)
Syllabus and Marks Distribution:
Subject | No. of MCQs | Marks |
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General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
Tier-II Exam Syllabus
- Paper-I: Compulsory for all posts.
- Paper-II: Only for candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) or Statistical Investigator Grade-II posts, shortlisted in Tier-I.
- Conducted in separate shifts/days.
- For detailed Tier-II syllabus, refer to the official notification.
Important Web-Links SSC CGL Exam
SSC Online Application and Admit Card Link | |
Online Application | Register/Login |
Advertisement Pdf | Click Here |
Official Website | Click Here |
Admit Card Download | Coming Soon |
Tips for Candidates
- Start preparing early for the Tier-I exam, focusing on General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
- Stay updated with current affairs for the General Awareness section.
- Practice mock tests to get familiar with the exam pattern and time management.
- Ensure all documents are ready before applying to avoid last-minute hassles.
This is your chance to secure a rewarding career in government service. Don’t miss the deadline—apply by 4th July 2025! For more details, check the official SSC website or the links provided above. Good luck!