The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CGL 2025 notification, announcing a bumper recruitment drive for 14,582 vacancies in various Group B and C posts under the Central Government. If you're a graduate aiming for a government job, this is your chance to secure a prestigious position in ministries like Finance, Railways, External Affairs, and more.
📅 SSC CGL 2025 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | April 22, 2025 |
| Application Start | April 22, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 21, 2025 |
| Tier-I Exam | June–July 2025 |
| Tier-II Exam | August–October 2025 |
🏛️ Total Vacancies: 14,582
The recruitment includes posts such as:
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Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
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Income Tax Inspector
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Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)
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Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
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Divisional Accountant
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Excise Inspector
These posts offer Level 4 to Level 6 pay scales with lucrative government perks and allowances.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
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A graduate degree from a recognized university is mandatory.
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For JSO: Degree with Statistics/Maths (60% in Math in Class 12 or Statistics as a degree subject).
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For AAO: Degree in Commerce/CA/Cost Accountancy preferred.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)
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Varies by post: generally between 18 to 32 years.
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Age relaxation:
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OBC: +3 years
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SC/ST: +5 years
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PwD: +10 to 15 years (based on category)
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Central Govt. Employees: up to 45 years (specific posts)
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Nationality
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An Indian citizen or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan.
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Tibetan refugee settled in India before 1962.
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Person of Indian origin from select countries.
💸 Application Fee
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₹100 for General/OBC category.
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No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen.
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Online payment is accepted via UPI, Net Banking, or cards. Offline SBI Challan also valid.
🧠 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Tier-I (Computer-Based Test)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
- Duration: 60 minutes
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Negative marking: 0.50 for each wrong answer
Tier-II
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Paper-I (Mandatory for all):
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Sections: Reasoning, Quant, English, GA, Computer Basics, Data Entry Skill Test
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Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer
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Paper-II: Statistics (for JSO post)
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Paper-III: Finance & Economics (for AAO/ACO)
Tier-III
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Descriptive paper (Essay/Letter) – 100 marks – 60 minutes
Tier-IV
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DEST for Tax Assistant
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CPT for ASO and related posts
📘 Syllabus Overview
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General Awareness: History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Current Affairs, Science
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Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry
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Reasoning: Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Analogy
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English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension
📝 How to Apply Online
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Visit the official website: https://ssc.gov.in
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Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR)
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Log in and fill out the SSC CGL 2025 application form
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Upload a scanned photograph and signature
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Pay the fee (if applicable) and submit
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Download/print the confirmation page
💼 Pay Levels & Benefits
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Pay Level 4–6: ₹25,500 to ₹1,12,400/month (approx.)
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Includes DA, HRA, TA, medical, pension, etc.
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Posts offer job security and career growth via departmental promotions.
📊 Preparation Tips
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Stick to a strict study schedule
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Solve mock tests & previous papers regularly
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Follow trusted books like:
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RS Aggarwal (Quant/Reasoning)
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Lucent GK
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Wren & Martin (English)
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Stay updated on current affairs, especially for the GA section.
✅ Quick Highlights
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🔹 Total Posts: 14,582
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🔹 Eligibility: Graduation
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🔹 Age Limit: 18–32 years
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🔹 Exam Mode: CBT (Tier-I & II)
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🔹 Apply Online: ssc.gov.in
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🔹 Deadline: May 21, 2025
📢 Official Notification Source:
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