SSC CGL Bharti 2025 : Your Complete Guide to Getting a Prestigious Government Job with the SSC CGL 2025 Notification
The eagerly anticipated announcement for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2025 has been formally announced by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). For graduates nationwide hoping to land a top job with the Indian government, this is a fantastic opportunity. About 14582 openings for various Group “B” and Group “C” positions in various ministries, departments, and organizations are announced in the notification. Starting on June 9, 2025, and ending on July 4, 2025, is the online application period. Every aspect of the SSC CGL 2025 announcement is covered in full in this post, from openings and qualifications to the hiring procedure and pay scale.
SSC CGL Bharti 2025 : Overview of the Organization
One of the most important tests in India is the SSC CGL, which is taken every year to fill a number of central government positions. It provides access to a steady, fulfilling employment with a ton of room for advancement.
- The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is the hiring body.
- Name of Exam: 2025 Combined Graduate Level Exam
- Post Names: Various Group “B” and Group “C” positions (such as sub-inspector, auditor, tax assistant, assistant section officer, and inspector)
- There are roughly 14582 open positions overall (estimated).
- Job Location: Candidates may be posted anywhere in India under the All India Service Liability (AISL) policy.
SSC CGL Bharti 2025
A preliminary total of 14582 openings for the CGL 2025 exam has been issued by the SSC. In due course, the Commission’s official website will be updated with the final vacancy data, broken down by category and post.
SSC CGL Eligibility 2025
To make sure they are eligible for the test, candidates should carefully check the eligibility requirements pertaining to nationality, age, and education before applying. Unless otherwise noted, the important date for figuring out eligibility is August 1, 2025.
Citizenship and Nationality
A candidate needs to be:
- An Indian national
- a Nepali subject
- a Bhutanese subject
- An individual of Indian descent who has moved to India with the goal of establishing a permanent residence, having previously lived in Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African nations (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, etc.), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam.
Age Limit
| Name of Post | Department Name | Age Limit |
| Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | 20-30 years |
| ASO | Intelligence Bureau | 18-30 years |
| ASO | Ministry of Railways | 20-30 years |
| ASO | Ministry of External Affairs | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 18-30 years |
| Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | 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, Department of Revenue | 18-30 years |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | 20-30 years |
| Inspector Posts | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18-30 years |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18-30 years |
| Section Head | Director General of Foreign Trade | 18-30 years |
| Assistant/Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | 18-30 years |
| Executive Assistant | CBIC | 18-30 years |
| Research Assistant | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | 18-30 years |
| Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-30 years |
| Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | 18-30 years |
| Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | 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 |
| Auditor | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 years |
| Auditor | Offices under CGDA | 18-27 years |
| Auditor | Other Ministry/ Departments | 18-27 years |
| Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 years |
| Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | 18-27 years |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | 18-27 years |
| Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18-27 years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ UDC | Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS | 18-27 years |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant | CBIC | 18-27 years |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18-27 years |
The notification specifies the permissible date of birth ranges for different age groups:
| Age Limit for Post | Candidate Must Be Born Not Earlier Than | And Not Later Than |
| 18-27 years | August 2, 1998 | August 1, 2007 |
| 20-30 years | August 2, 1995 | August 1, 2005 |
| 18-30 years | August 2, 1995 | August 1, 2007 |
| 18-32 years | August 2, 1993 | August 1, 2007 |
Permissible Age Relaxation
The SSC provides relaxation in the upper age limit for various reserved categories:
| Category | Age Relaxation Permissible Beyond Upper Age Limit |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of military service |
| Defence Personnel (Disabled) | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel (Disabled – SC/ST) | 8 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
Education :
For the majority of positions, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is the minimal prerequisite. However, there are particular educational requirements for some positions.
For the JSO (Junior Statistical Officer) :
- A Bachelor of Science degree in any field with a minimum of 60% in mathematics at the 12th grade level; OR
- 2. A Bachelor of Science degree in any field with statistics as one of the degree-level topics.
For Grade-II Statistical Investigators:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or institute in any field, with statistics as one of the topics. The applicant must have completed all three years of the degree program or all six semesters of statistics coursework.
Regarding Every Other Post:
- A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent credential from an accredited university
SSC CGL Vacancy 2025 Last Date
It’s important to keep up with the chronology. The important dates listed in the formal announcement are as follows:
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | June 9, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | June 9, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Applications | July 4, 2025 (23:00) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | July 5, 2025 (23:00) |
| Application Form Correction Window | July 9, 2025 to July 11, 2025 (23:00) |
| Tentative Tier-I Exam Date (CBE) | August 13 – August 30, 2025 |
| Tentative Tier-II Exam Date (CBE) | December 2025 |
Fees
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹ 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) |
| Women (All Categories) | Exempted |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Exempted |