
SSC CGL 2025 Notification Out for 14582 Vacancies
SSC CGL 2025 Notification Out
The SSC CGL 2025 notification has been officially released on June 9, 2025, marking the start of the application window for a substantial recruitment drive with 14,582 vacancies for various Group B and C posts across central government departments. Here’s an in-depth breakdown of everything you need to know — from key dates to eligibility norms, exam format to application guidance — all consolidated in this comprehensive guide.
🔖 1. Overview & Context
What is SSC CGL?
The Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination, conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), is a premier gateway for graduates to enter prestigious Group B and C positions in central government ministries, departments, and affiliated offices. Calls for thousands of Indo-Government jobs like Assistant Section Officer, Income Tax Inspector, and Junior Statistical Officer among others.
2025 Notification: Key Figures
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Vacancies: 14,582 positions across Group B & C posts
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Notification Date: June 9, 2025
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Application Period: June 9 – July 4, 2025 (online registration closes 11 pm)
🗓 2. Important Dates
Event | Date |
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Notification Released | Jun 9, 2025 |
Online Application | Jun 9 – Jul 4, 2025 |
Fee Payment | by Jul 5, 2025 |
Application Correction | Jul 9–11, 2025 |
Tier‑I CBT | Aug 13–30, 2025 |
Tier‑II CBT | December 2025 (tentative) |
Reserve these dates in your calendars! Tailor your study plan accordingly.
🎓 3. Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees (before Jan 1, 1962) are allowed
Educational Qualification
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Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university for most posts.
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For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO):
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Bachelor’s & 60% Mathematics in Class 12 OR
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Bachelor with Statistics as a subject
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For Statistical Investigator Grade II: Bachelor’s with Statistics/Math/Economics.
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Others: plain graduation acceptable.
Age Limit
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Generally 18–32 years, with post-specific variances (27–32 for some).
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elaxations apply for OBC/SC/ST/EWS/Ex‑Servicemen/PwBD categories.
🛠 4. Vacancies & Posts Breakdown
Total 14,582 vacancies include a wide variety of Group B and C roles across ministries like Finance (CBDT), Railways, MEA, Intelligence Bureau, etc.
Prominent Posts:
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Assistant Section Officer (Central Secretariat, IB, Rlys, etc.)
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Income Tax Inspector
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Assistant Audit Officer / Accounts Officer
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Junior Statistical Officer
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Statistical Investigator Grade II
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Sub‑Inspector
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Assistant Enforcement Officer
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Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant, Tax Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant
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Newly added roles: Section Head (DGFT, Level‑7) & Office Superintendent (CBDT, Level‑6).
Detailed department-wise vacancy numbers will be published separately on SSC’s portal.
📝 5. Application Fee & Payment
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Rs 100 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates.
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Fee exempted for SC/ST/Ex‑Servicemen/PwBD and all female candidates.
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Payment modes: Debit/Credit cards, Net Banking, UPI.
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Fee payment deadline: July 5, 11 PM.
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Correction fee applies for modifications after submission. First: Rs 200; second: Rs 500.
🧭 6. Application Process (Step-by-Step)
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Visit ssc.gov.in (new portal).
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Click New User? Register Now (One-Time Registration – OTR).
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Enter basic details; receive registration ID & password.
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Login and complete application form.
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Upload scanned photograph/signature/documents.
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Pay fee (if applicable); keep receipt.
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Save & print confirmation and fee payment page.
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Use Correction Window (Jul 9–11) to adjust errors (charges as above).
📋 7. Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Tier I (Screening: CBT)
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Sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension.
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Questions: 100 (25 each) | Total marks: 200 | Duration: 60 mins .
Tier II (Descriptive/quantitative — CBT)
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Focused on deep subject-specific testing per post.
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Scheduled in December 2025 .
Scoring & Cut-offs
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Qualifying marks:
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UR: 30%
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OBC/EWS: 25%
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SC/ST/PwBD: 20%.
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Final selection based on Tier II performance and document verification.
🎯 8. Preparation Tips
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Familiarize thoroughly with the official syllabus and exam pattern.
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Allocate time to key sections; practice previous year’s papers and mock tests.
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Revise General Awareness daily; basics in Quant, Reasoning, and English must stay sharp.
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Carefully track analyses from educational platforms and note topic-wise insights.
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Start early with Tier I prep; post-CBT exam, divert focus to Tier II targeted preparation.
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During the application period, double-check documents, photo–sign specs, and category details to avoid disqualification.
🆕 9. New Changes in 2025
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Aadhaar-based biometric checks at registration, form submission, and exam centers to curb impersonation.
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Addition of new posts: Section Head and Office Superintendent.
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SSC now accepts registrations via its new app alongside the desktop portal.
ℹ️ 10. Reservation & Disability Provisions
Vacancy reservation is consistent with government norms (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex‑Servicemen/PwBD). ESM reservations apply only to Group C posts. Whether a post is suitable for PwBD candidates is determined by user ministries on SSC’s site.
🔄 11. Vacancy Trends & Comparative Insight
SSC announced 17,727 vacancies in 2024, 14,582 for 2025, and 8,415 in 2023 . Though the numbers vary yearly, CGL remains the most coveted Pathway to central govt jobs. Notably, vacancies were higher in 2022 (~37k) plans, likely due to COVID-19 backlog and retirements.
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