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Department - Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
SSC CGL 2025: Online Applications Open for 14,582 Government Posts - 14582 Posts
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published the official notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025, offering a total of 14,582 vacancies across various Group B and C posts. Candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline are eligible, with special qualifications required for select roles like Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator. The online application window is active from 09 June to 04 July 2025 on the official SSC portal. The selection process involves multiple tiers, and shortlisted candidates will be appointed under pay levels ranging from ₹25,500 to ₹1,42,400 per month based on the post.
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Exam Details
Important Dates
| Application Start | 09 Jun, 2025 |
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| Last Date for Apply | 04 Jul, 2025 11:00 PM |
| Last Date for Pay: 05-07-2025 11:00 PM | |
| Online Correction : 09-07-2025 to 10-07-2025 (11:00 PM) | |
| Tier I Admit Card: August 2025 | |
| Tier I Exam Date: 13-30 August 2025 | |
| Tentative Schedule of Tier-II - December 2025 | |
Exam Fees
| General/ OBC | ₹100 |
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| SC/ ST/ PH/ Female | Nill |
Age Criteria and Qualifications
- Min Age 18 Years
- Max Age 30 Years
- Age relaxations as per rules
- Degree
- Relevant
SSC CGL Recruitment 2025 – Educational Qualification |
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| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) |
Candidate must have either:
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| Statistical Investigator Grade-II |
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects.
Statistics must be studied in all parts (Part-I, II & III) or in all 6 semesters of the 3-year degree. Casual or single-paper studies in Statistics do not qualify. |
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| All Other Posts | A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification from any recognized university or institution is mandatory. Final year candidates awaiting results may also apply, subject to eligibility by the cut-off date. | |
SSC CGL 2025 – List of Posts & Vacancy Overview |
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| Approximate Total Vacancies: 14,582 across various ministries and departments. | ||
| S.No. | Post Name | Remarks |
| 1 | Assistant Section Officer | Multiple Ministries/Departments – Group B |
| 2 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/Departments |
| 3 | Inspector of Income Tax | Central Board of Direct Taxes |
| 4 | Inspector (Central Excise) | Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs |
| 5 | Inspector (Preventive Officer) | Under CBIC |
| 6 | Inspector (Examiner) | Customs Department |
| 7 | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Enforcement Directorate |
| 8 | Sub Inspector | CBI, NIA, Narcotics Bureau |
| 9 | Inspector Posts | Postal Department |
| 10 | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics |
| 11 | Section Head | DGFT or equivalent |
| 12 | Executive Assistant | Under CBIC or other bodies |
| 13 | Research Assistant | Primarily in NHRC |
| 14 | Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG |
| 15 | Sub-Inspector / Jr. Intelligence Officer | In NCB under MHA |
| 16 | Junior Statistical Officer | Requires specific Maths/Stats eligibility |
| 17 | Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Requires consistent study of Statistics |
| 18 | Office Superintendent | Usually in CBDT |
| 19 | Auditor | In C&AG, CGDA and other depts. |
| 20 | Accountant | Works in auditing & financial compliance |
| 21 | Accountant / Junior Accountant | Various departments |
| 22 | Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant | Under Department of Posts |
| 23 | Senior Secretariat Assistant / UDC | General Administrative Support |
| 24 | Senior Administrative Assistant | Usually under Defence Services |
| 25 | Tax Assistant | In CBDT and CBIC |
| 26 | Sub-Inspector | Primarily Narcotics Bureau |
Pay Level-7 (₹ 44,900 to ₹ 1,42,400) |
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| Post Name | Department/Ministry | Age Limit |
| Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | 18-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railways | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics and IT | 18-30 years |
| Assistant / ASO | Other Ministries/Departments | 18-30 years |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | 18-30 years |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | 18-30 years |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | CBIC | 18-30 years |
| Inspector (Examiner) | CBIC | 18-30 years |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Dept. of Revenue | 18-30 years |
| Sub Inspector | CBI | 20-30 years |
| Inspector Posts | Department of Posts | 18-30 years |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | 18-30 years |
| Section Head | Director General of Foreign Trade | 18-30 years |
Pay Level-6 (₹ 35,400 to ₹ 1,12,400) |
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| Assistant / ASO | Other Ministries/Departments | 18-30 years |
| Executive Assistant | CBIC | 18-30 years |
| Research Assistant | NHRC | 18-30 years |
| Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-30 years |
| Sub Inspector | NIA | 18-30 years |
| Sub-Inspector/Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau | 18-30 years |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | 18-32 years |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Ministry of Home Affairs | 18-30 years |
| Office Superintendent | CBDT | 18-30 years |
Pay Level-5 (₹ 29,200 to ₹ 92,300) |
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| Auditor | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 years |
| Auditor | Offices under CGDA | 18-27 years |
| Auditor | Other Ministries/Departments | 18-27 years |
| Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 years |
| Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | 18-27 years |
| Accountant/Junior Accountant | Other Ministries/Departments | 18-27 years |
Pay Level-4 (₹ 25,500 to ₹ 81,100) |
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| Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant | Department of Posts | 18-27 years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant / UDC | Central Govt. Offices (non-CSCS) | 18-27 years |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant | CBIC | 18-27 years |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | 18-27 years |
Exam Syllabus
SSC CGL Exam Pattern
| Tier | Exam Type | Subjects | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Mode |
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| Tier I | Objective | General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension | 100 (25 each) | 200 | 60 minutes | Computer Based Test |
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100 each (where applicable) | 200 each (where applicable) | 120 minutes each | Computer Based Test |
| Tier III | Descriptive Paper (Pen and Paper) | Essay/Letter/Application Writing in English or Hindi | - | 100 | 60 minutes | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Tier IV | Skill Test / Computer Proficiency Test | Data Entry Skill Test / Computer Proficiency Test | - | Qualifying | - | - |
SSC CGL Detailed Syllabus
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies
- Similarities and Differences
- Space Visualization
- Problem Solving
- Analysis
- Judgment
- Decision Making
- Visual Memory
- Discrimination
- Observation
- Relationship Concepts
- Arithmetic Reasoning
- Verbal and Figure Classification
- Non-Verbal Series
- Missing Number
- Blood Relations
- Direction & Distance
- Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
General Awareness
- Current Events (National & International)
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic Scene
- General Polity including Indian Constitution
- Scientific Research
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Systems
- Computation of Whole Numbers
- Decimals and Fractions
- Relationship between Numbers
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Averages
- Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Use of Tables and Graphs
- Mensuration
- Time and Distance
- Ratio and Time
- Time and Work
English Language & Comprehension
- Spotting Errors
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Sentence Improvement
- Passage Completion
- Active and Passive Voice
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Shuffling of Sentence Parts
- Idioms and Phrases
Statistics (for relevant posts)
- Collection, Classification and Presentation of Data
- Measures of Central Tendency
- Measures of Dispersion
- Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis
- Correlation and Regression
- Probability Theory
- Random Variable and Probability Distributions
- Sampling Theory
- Statistical Inference
General Studies (Finance and Economics)
- Fundamental Accounting Principles
- Basic Concepts of Economics and Introduction to Micro Economics
- Elements of Business Environment and Business Organization
- Functions of Banks
- Monetary Policy
- Budget and Fiscal Policy
- Public Finance
- Indian Economy
Preparation Tips
Preparation Tips and Strategy
Preparing for SSC CGL requires a focused approach covering all sections of the exam. Here are some tips to help maximize your performance:
- Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the four tiers and their format to plan time and effort accordingly.
- Build Strong Basics: Focus on clearing fundamental concepts in Quantitative Aptitude and English Grammar.
- Regular Practice: Solve previous year papers and mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Time Management: Learn to allocate time wisely between questions and sections during practice.
- Current Affairs: Keep updated with recent events by reading newspapers, magazines, or trusted online sources daily.
- Revision: Make short notes for quick revision of formulas, grammar rules, and important facts.
- Focus on Weak Areas: Identify difficult topics and devote extra time to strengthen them.
- Improve Writing Skills: For Tier III, practice essay and letter writing regularly to enhance clarity and speed.
- Stay Consistent: Follow a daily study schedule with breaks to maintain productivity without burnout.
- Health & Rest: Ensure proper sleep and a balanced diet to keep your mind sharp.
Following these strategies consistently will improve your chances of scoring well in SSC CGL.
