SSC CGL 2025 Notification for 14,582 posts!

SSC CGL 2025 Notification – Overview

The SSC CGL 2025 notification has been officially released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), opening doors for lakhs of Graduate aspirants dreaming of central government jobs. This time, the SSC has announced a total of 14,582 vacancies, offering recruitment into prestigious Group B and Group C positions across ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India.

This notification marks one of the biggest recruitment drives in the country, and candidates who meet the eligibility criteria should start applying as early as possible to avoid last-minute hassle.

The latest SSC CGL notification includes all essential information like posts, pay scale, age criteria, qualifications, and selection procedure. Let’s dive into the complete details.

1 Number of Vacancies

As per the official SSC CGL 2025 notification, the total number of vacancies announced is:

📌 14,582 Posts

These vacancies will be distributed across various departments such as:

🔹 Income Tax
🔹 Central Excise
🔹 External Affairs
🔹 Ministry of Railways
🔹 CAG
🔹 CBI
🔹 ED
🔹 and more

The detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution will be available soon in the official notification PDF.

2 Salary Details

The salary range for SSC CGL posts depends on the post and department. However, SSC CGL posts fall under the following pay levels:

🧾 Pay Levels:
👉 Level 4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
👉 Level 5: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
👉 Level 6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
👉 Level 7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
👉 Level 8: ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100

💼 Popular Posts and Salary:
✔️ Assistant Section Officer (MEA): ₹47,600 + allowances
✔️ Inspector (CBIC): ₹44,900 + allowances
✔️ Auditor (CAG): ₹29,200 + benefits
✔️ Income Tax Inspector: ₹44,900 + perks

The salaries are accompanied by HRA, DA, Transport Allowance, and other perks as per 7th CPC.

3 Last Date for Application

The application window is limited, and candidates must adhere to deadlines:

📍 Application Starts: 11 June 2025
📍 Last Date to Apply: 4 July 2025
📍 Last Date for Fee Payment: 5 July 2025
📍 Correction Window: 10–12 July 2025
📍 Tier I Exam Date: September 2025
📍 Tier II Exam Date: November 2025

4 Age Limit

Minimum Age Limit

The minimum age to apply for SSC CGL 2025 is:

✔️ 18 Years

Maximum Age Limit

The maximum age limit varies by post:

🧑‍💼 Post-wise Upper Age Limits:
👉 Assistant Audit Officer: 30 Years
👉 Tax Assistant: 27 Years
👉 SI in CBI: 30 Years
👉 Assistant Section Officer: 30 Years
👉 Junior Statistical Officer: 32 Years

Age Relaxation (as per Government Norms)

SSC provides age relaxation to reserved category candidates:

Relaxation Rules:
✅ SC/ST: 5 Years
✅ OBC: 3 Years
✅ PwD (UR): 10 Years
✅ PwD (OBC): 13 Years
✅ PwD (SC/ST): 15 Years
✅ Ex-Servicemen: 3 Years (after deduction of service)

5 Educational Qualifications

To be eligible for SSC CGL 2025, you must hold:

🎓 Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree

However, some specific posts require additional qualifications:

📌 Junior Statistical Officer (JSO):
Bachelor’s Degree with at least 60% marks in Maths at 12th level or Bachelor's with Statistics as one subject.

📌 Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer:
Bachelor’s Degree + desirable CA/CS/MBA/Cost & Management Accounting/Masters in Commerce or Business Studies.

All other posts require any recognized Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

6 Selection Process Details

The SSC CGL 2025 recruitment process is divided into four tiers:

🔸 Tier I – Computer-Based Test
Subjects: General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension
Duration: 1 Hour

🔸 Tier II – CBT (Paper I compulsory for all)
📍 Paper I: Reasoning, Math, English, General Awareness, Computer
📍 Paper II: Statistics (for JSO)
📍 Paper III: Finance and Accounts (for AAO)

🔸 Tier III – (Abolished in recent years)

🔸 Tier IV – Skill Test/Document Verification
➡️ Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)
➡️ Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) for selected posts

Final merit is based on performance in Tier I + Tier II.

7 Application Fees

Candidates must pay the following fee to submit the form:

Fee Structure:
✔️ General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
✔️ SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Females: Nil

Fees can be paid via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or SBI Challan.

8 How to Apply for SSC CGL 2025

The application process is online through SSC’s official portal:

🛠️ Step-by-Step Guide:

🔗 Step 1: Visit https://ssc.gov.in
📝 Step 2: Register with valid email ID & mobile number
📄 Step 3: Complete One-Time Registration
🖼️ Step 4: Upload scanned photo & signature
📂 Step 5: Fill in application details & post preferences
💳 Step 6: Pay the application fee
✅ Step 7: Submit and take a print of the application

Applications without fee (where applicable) or with incorrect details will be rejected.

SSC CGL 2025 Notification – Summary