Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025  

Staff Selection Commission will hold Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025 for filling up of various Group „B‟ and Group „C‟ posts in different Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/Statutory Bodies/ Tribunals, etc. 

Tier-I will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English Comprehension.

Conducting Paper-I and Paper-II

• Tier-II will consist of two papers, Paper-I and Paper-II, which will be held in separate shifts or on different days.

• Paper-I is compulsory for all candidates appearing in Tier-II.

• The paper will cover the following sections:

  • Section-I:

    • A: Mathematical Abilities

    • B: Reasoning and General Intelligence

  • Section-II:

    • A: English Language and Comprehension

    • B: General Awareness

  • Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test

  • Section-IV: Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)

• Paper-II will only be for candidates who are applying for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation or Statistical Investigator Grade-II in the office of the Registrar General of India (M/o Home Affairs), and who have been shortlisted after Tier-I.

• Paper-I will be conducted in two sessions on the same day:

  • Session-I will include Sections I, II, and III, and will last for 2 hours and 15 minutes.

  • Session-II will include Section-IV, the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST), and will last for only 15 minutes.

• Section-I:

  • Duration: 1 hour for both Mathematical Abilities (Part A) and Reasoning and General Intelligence (Part B).

  • After 1 hour, the section will automatically close.

• Section-II:

  • Duration: 1 hour for English Language and Comprehension and General Awareness.

  • After 1 hour, this section will automatically close.

• Section-III:

  • Duration: 15 minutes for the Computer Knowledge Test.

• After Session-I is completed, candidates will get a break before Session-II.

• Section-IV:

  • Duration: 15 minutes for the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST).

• It is mandatory for candidates to qualify in all sections of Paper-I separately.

• Tier-II (Paper-I & Paper-II) will consist of Objective Type, Multiple-Choice Questions.

  • Section-IV (DEST) will be an exception, being a skill test.

• Negative Marking:

  • 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer in Section-I, Section-II, and Section-III of Paper-I.

  • 0.50 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer in Paper-II.

• The Computer Knowledge Test (Section-III) is mandatory but qualifying in nature.

• For posts requiring Computer Proficiency (e.g., Assistant Section Officer, Assistant in various Ministries), higher qualifying standards will be set compared to other posts.

• Section-IV of Paper-I will include the Data Entry Speed Test for a duration of 15 minutes.

  • DEST Skill Test involves typing approximately 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes.

• Exemption for PwBD (Orthopedic Handicapped) Candidates:

  • PwBD candidates (who provide a valid medical certificate from the competent medical authority) are exempted from DEST if they are permanently unfit due to physical disability.

  • However, this exemption is not applicable for posts requiring Computer Proficiency or DEST (except for Tax Assistant in CBDT).

• Compensatory Time:

  • PwBD candidates eligible for scribes will be given additional compensatory time of 5 minutes for DEST.

• Paper-I is compulsory for all candidates, whereas Paper-II is only for specific posts (JSO and Statistical Investigator).

• Candidates must qualify all sections of Paper-I separately.

• Negative marking is applicable in both Paper-I and Paper-II.

• The DEST is mandatory for posts requiring Data Entry and is qualifying in nature.

• PwBD candidates may be exempt from DEST under specific conditions.

• Applications for SSC CGL 2025 must be submitted online via the SSC Headquarters website: https://ssc.gov.in.

• You can also apply through the mySSC mobile application, which is available for download from the Google Play Store.

• For detailed instructions, refer to Annexure-III and Annexure-IV of the official notice, along with the Notice dated 02.06.2025 on the mobile app.

• Sample proformas for One-Time Registration and Online Application Forms are attached as Annexure-IIIA and Annexure-IVA.

• Candidates who have not yet generated their One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website will need to do so.

• OTR on the old SSC website (ssc.nic.in) will not be valid on the new website.

• After completing the OTR, candidates can proceed to fill the online application form.

• The OTR will remain valid for all future exams applied for on the new website.

• Detailed instructions for OTR are available in Annexure-III.

• Candidates are advised to opt for Aadhaar-based authentication during the OTR process. This step follows the Aadhaar Policy as per the guidelines published on the SSC website.

• Benefits of Aadhaar Authentication:

  • Your application will not be rejected due to issues with your photograph or signature.

  • Candidates opting for Aadhaar Authentication will not be required to produce a recent colour photograph or original valid photo-identity proof when attending the Computer Based Examination.

• While applying, candidates are not required to have a pre-existing photograph.

• The application module will capture a photograph of the candidate as part of the application process. Here’s how to capture your photograph correctly:

  1. Choose a location with good lighting and a plain background.

  2. Ensure the camera is positioned at eye level.

  3. Sit or stand directly in front of the camera, looking straight ahead.

  4. Ensure the face is fully within the designated area and not too close or too far.

  5. Do not wear a cap, mask, or glasses/spectacles while taking the photograph.

• The appearance of the candidate in the examination should match the photograph uploaded in the application form.

• Applications with photographs that do not comply with the guidelines (e.g., wearing glasses, caps, or masks) will be rejected.

• Note: Applications submitted via Aadhaar-based authentication will not be rejected on these grounds.

• Upload a scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10 to 20 KB) with dimensions of approximately 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height).

• Applications with inappropriate photographs or blurred/minute signatures will be rejected unless submitted through Aadhaar-based authentication.

• Candidates seeking reservation or scribe benefits, or both, must upload a Certificate of Disability as per Annexure-I, Annexure-IA, and Annexure-XII to XIV, depending on the applicable category.

• The last date for submission of online applications is 04 July 2025 (23:00 hrs).

• Candidates are strongly advised to submit their applications well before the last date to avoid issues related to website traffic or connectivity problems.

• The Commission will not be responsible for candidates who cannot submit their applications due to reasons beyond its control, including issues related to website traffic.

• Before submitting your online application, ensure that:

  • All details in the form are filled out correctly.

  • The photograph and signature meet the required standards.

• Use the Preview/Print option to verify all the information before submission.

• Keep a copy of the application for your records.

SSC CGL Syllabus Tier-I 2025

General Intelligence and Reasoning: This section would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include
questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision
making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number
series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc. The topics are, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/
Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number
Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & de-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space
Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/ pattern- folding & un-folding, Figural Pattern- folding and
completion, Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/ numbers
coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Other sub-topics, if any.

General Awareness: Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and
its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and
experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its
neighbouring countries especially pertaining History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research.

Quantitative Aptitude: The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The
scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio & Proportion,
Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic
algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and
similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle,
Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular
Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities,
Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.

English Comprehension: Candidate’s ability to understand correct English, his/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.

Note: The questions in Parts A, B, & D will be of a level commensurate with the essential qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Part-C will be of 10th standard level.

SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier II 2025

Part A of Section-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities):

A minimum score will be required to be obtained by each candidate in SSC CGL Tier I examination and a minimum total score will be needed to
be shortlisted for Tier II Exam process. The SSC CGL Cut Off depends upon various factors like the number of vacancies, total number of
Candidates, exam difficulty, previous year cut-offs, zone wise vacancies, etc. Based on the marks scored in Tier-I Examination, category wise
candidates will be shortlisted to appear in Tier-II and Tier-III examinations.

SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Cut-Off for 2024

List-1: Candidates shortlisted in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II [Paper-I and Paper-III General Studies (Finance & Economics} (for the post of
Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer) are mentioned below:

List 3: SSC CGL Tier 1 Cut-Off for posts other than JSO and Statistical Investigator Gr. II

List 1-Candidates shortlisted in Tier 1 for appearing in Tier 2 [Paper-I and II (Statistics)] (for the post of Junior Statistical Officer)

List 2-Candidates shortlisted in Tier 1 for appearing in Tier 2 [Statistical Investigator Gr. II]

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC CGL Tier 2 cut-off marks for all posts on 13th March 2025 along with the final SSC CGL 2024 Result. The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam was conducted 18th, 19th, and 20th January 2025. The Commission has announced the SSC CGL Cut Off 2024 category-wise separately for Statistics & Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Statistical Investigator Gr.II, Finance/ and other posts. Now, you can check the SSC CGL Tier 2 cut-off Post Wise and category-wise.

Tentative vacancies

There are approx. 14582 vacancies. However, final vacancies will be determined in due course. Updated vacancies, if any, along with post wise & category-wise vacancies will be made available on the website of the Commission 
(https://ssc.gov.in> For Candidates > Tentative Vacancy). Candidates may note that State-wise/ Zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission. Candidates are advised to approach the concerned User Departments for information pertaining to zone-wise/state-wise vacancies.  

Before applying for the SSC CGL 2025, candidates should look at the vacancy trends in the following table.

Details of the Posts: 

Following are the likely posts that will be filled up through this  Examination: 

SSC Posts under Pay Level-7 (₹ 44,900 – ₹ 1,42,400)

SSC Posts under Pay Level-6 (₹ 35,400 – ₹ 1,12,400)

SSC Posts under Pay Level-5 (₹ 29,200 – ₹ 92,300)

SSC Posts under Pay Level-4 (₹ 25,500 – ₹ 81,100)

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2025

A candidate must be either:

• a citizen of India, or
• a subject of Nepal, or
• a subject of Bhutan, or
• a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Note: The official notification reads, "A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment will be given only after the eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India."

 Age limit (As on 01-08-2025):  

               Requirement of age for various posts is as follows: 

Permissible relaxation in upper age limit and category-codes for claiming age  relaxation are as follows: 

Additional Permissible Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Group 'C' Posts

 Junior Statistical Officer:

 Bachelor‟s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level;  
                                           Or 
Bachelor‟s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level. 

Statistical Investigator Grade-II :                    
Bachelor‟s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized University or Institute. The candidates should have studied the subject of Statistics at Degree Level in Part-I, Part-II and Part-III  or in all the six semesters of three year degree course and not simply a paper in any part of the Degree or six semesters at degree level. 

All other Posts: 
Bachelor‟s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. 
The candidates who have appeared in their final year of their graduation can also apply, however they must possess Essential qualification as on 01-08-2025