SSC CGL 2025 Registration Closes Day After Tomorrow on ssc.gov.in: Apply for 14,582 Job Openings, Read Eligibility Criteria and Application Procedure Here
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025, offering a chance for graduates to secure a stable government job with attractive salary packages and career growth. Here's a breakdown of the eligibility criteria, application process, and important details for the SSC CGL 2025.
Eligibility Criteria -------------------
### Educational Qualifications
To apply for most posts, candidates must possess a valid bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Some positions may require specialized qualifications such as degrees in Statistics, Economics, or Commerce.
### Age Limit
The age limit generally ranges from 18 to 32 years as of August 1, 2025. Candidates must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1993, and not later than January 1, 2007. Age relaxations are applicable for categories like SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen, as per government rules.
### Nationality/Citizenship Requirements
Candidates must be citizens of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries (e.g., Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries) intending to settle in India permanently.
### Physical Standards
For certain posts, candidates may need to meet specific physical standards, which include cycling 8 KMs in 30 minutes for male candidates and 3 KMs in 25 minutes for female candidates, as well as specific height, chest, and vision requirements for male candidates.
Application Process and Fees -----------------------------
The application process for SSC CGL 2025 can be completed online by visiting the official website ssc.gov.in. Candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹100, while women candidates, candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen categories are exempted from paying the application fee.
The SSC CGL 2025 registration process began in June 2025 and ends on July 4, 2025. To apply online, applicants should follow these steps: register, log in, fill in the application form, upload scanned copies of photographs and signature, pay the application fee, review and submit the application form, and take a printout of the final submitted application form.
SSC CGL 2025 offers opportunities for posts such as Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Inspector (Income Tax, Central Excise, Preventive Officer, Examiner), Assistant Section Officer, Sub Inspector (CBI, NIA), Divisional Accountant, Junior Statistical Officer, Auditor, Accountant, Senior Secretariat Assistant, Tax Assistant, and Upper Division Clerk. Approximately 14,582 vacancies are expected to be filled through SSC CGL 2025.
Examination Process --------------------
The SSC CGL examination process consists of four stages: Tier I (Computer-Based Test - Objective), Tier II (Computer-Based Test - Objective), Tier III (Descriptive Paper - Pen and Paper Mode), and Tier IV (Data Entry Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test/Document Verification). Candidates must clear each stage of the SSC CGL examination process to be eligible for final selection.
The final merit list for SSC CGL 2025 will be prepared based on the marks obtained in Tier I and Tier II, along with qualifying Tier III and Tier IV. For some posts, like Junior Statistical Officer, a degree with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard level or a Bachelor's Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at the degree level is required.
In conclusion, timely application and strategic preparation are key to success in the SSC CGL exam. Candidates are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria, application process, and examination process carefully to maximize their chances of securing a government job through SSC CGL 2025.
Candidates seeking to apply for the SSC CGL 2025 are advised to complete their education and self-development in the relevant fields as most posts require a bachelor's degree, with some positions needing specialized qualifications such as Statistics, Economics, or Commerce. To prepare for the SSC CGL 2025, online education and continuous learning can be beneficial, especially for the computer-based tests (Tier I and II) that form part of the examination process.
