SSB Interview Do you have it in you?
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025, with a massive 14,582 vacancies across Group B & C posts in various central government departments. Here’s everything aspiring candidates need to know:
📅 Important Dates
| Activity | Date & Time |
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| Notification Released | 9 June 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 9 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 4 July 2025 (23:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 5 July 2025 (23:00 hrs) |
| Correction Window | 9–11 July 2025 |
| Tier-I Exam Dates (CBT) | 13–30 August 2025 |
| Tier-II Exam – Tentative | December 2025 |
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
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Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
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JSO: Graduation + 60% in Maths in Class 12 or Graduation with Statistics
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Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Graduation with Statistics
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Research Assistant (NHRC): Graduation + 1-year research experience
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Age Limit (as on 1 Aug 2025):
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Varies by post (18–27/30/32 yrs). Specific ranges:
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18–27 yrs: Typical posts like UDC, PA/SA, Jr. Accountant
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18–30 yrs: ASO, Inspector roles, Statistical Investigator Grade-II
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20–30 yrs: ASO (CSS, Railways etc.)
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18–32 yrs: JSO
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Nationality: Indian/eligible nationals (Nepal, Bhutan, PIO)
🧰 Vacancy & Pay Details
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Total Vacancies: 14,582 across Group B & C posts
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Pay Levels:
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Level 4: ₹25,500–81,100
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Level 5: ₹29,200–92,300
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Level 6: ₹35,400–1,12,400
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Level 7: ₹44,900–1,42,400
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Key posts include:
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Assistant Section Officer (CSS, Intelligence, Railways, External Affairs, etc.)
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Inspectors (Income Tax, Excise, CBIC, CBI, NIA, Narcotics)
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Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator, Research Assistant
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Auditors, Accountants, Tax Assistants, UDCs, PA/SA, Sub-Inspectors (Narcotics)
📝 Application Fee & Correction
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Fee:
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General/OBC: ₹100
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SC/ST/PwBD/Female: No fee
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Correction Charges:
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1st edit: ₹200
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2nd edit: ₹500
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🛠 Selection Process
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Tier-I (CBT): Quants, Reasoning, English, General Awareness
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Tier-II (CBT): Paper-I & II (Maths/English), plus Paper-III for specific posts (Statistics, Commerce, CPT/Dest)
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Skill Tests: Data Entry (DEST) / Computer proficiency (CPT) as applicable
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Document Verification & Final Merit
💡 Note: No interview stage for this intake.
📝 Application Process
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Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in
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Log in, fill out the CGL form
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Upload a live scanned photo, signature, and relevant documents
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Pay the fee (as per category)
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Submit and download/print the confirmation sheet
