SSC CGL 2025 – Vacancy, Admit Card, Answer Key & Exam Details
Admit Card Release: 09 September 2025 | Last Update: 02 October 2025
Overview
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination to recruit Group B and Group C posts in central ministries, departments and organizations. For SSC CGL 2025, the Commission notified 14,582 tentative vacancies, issued admit cards for Tier-I, and conducted the examination in multiple shifts across India.
Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies (tentative): 14,582.
- Posts Covered: ASO/Assistant, Inspector (Income Tax/Excise), Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub-Inspector (CBI/NIA/NCB), Auditor/Accountant, Tax Assistant, Postal Assistant/SA, JSO, etc.
- Pay Levels: Level-4 to Level-7 (as per post).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 09 June 2025 |
| Application Window | 09 June – 04 July 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 05 July 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 09 – 11 July 2025 |
| City Intimation (Tier-I) | 03 September 2025 |
| Admit Card (Tier-I) | 09 September 2025 |
| Tier-I Exam Dates | 12 – 26 September 2025 |
| Re-Exam (specific candidates) | 14 October 2025 |
| Answer Key (Tier-I) | To be released shortly after exam |
Eligibility
- Age Limit (as per post): Bands include 18–27, 18–30, 20–30, and 18–32 years (as on 01 August 2025); relaxations as per Govt. rules.
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (post-specific requirements apply for JSO/AAO etc.).
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: â‚ą100
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female: Exempted (â‚ą0)
Exam Pattern
Tier-I (CBT)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Duration: 60 minutes | Negative Marking: 0.50 mark for each wrong answer.
Tier-II (CBT)
- Paper-I (Compulsory): Quant, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer, Data Analysis.
- Paper-II: Statistics (for JSO).
- Paper-III: Finance & Economics (for AAO).
Marking Scheme For Tier 1
Each correct answer carries 2 marks. For every wrong answer, 0.50 mark is deducted. Unanswered questions get 0. Score formula:
Total Marks = (Number of Correct Answers × 2) – (Number of Wrong Answers × 0.5)
Selection Process
- Tier-I (Computer Based Test)
- Tier-II (Computer Based Test)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List as per post requirements
How to Download Admit Card
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Open “SSC CGL 2025 Admit Card”.
- Select your region; login using Registration No./Roll No. and Date of Birth.
- Download the e-admit card and print it. Carry a valid photo ID to the centre.
How to Check Answer Key & Response Sheet
- Go to the SSC official website (ssc.gov.in).
- Login using your Roll Number and Password/Registration details.
- Open the SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I Answer Key link to view your answers and response sheet.
SSC CGL 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. When was SSC CGL 2025 Notification released?
A. SSC released the official CGL 2025 notification on 09 June 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies are announced in SSC CGL 2025?
A. SSC has announced 14,582 tentative vacancies across various posts.
Q3. What are the SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I exam dates?
A. The Tier-I examination is scheduled from 12 to 26 September 2025.
Q4. When will SSC CGL Tier-I Answer Key be released?
A. The provisional answer key is expected within a few days after the exam concludes.
Q5. What is the SSC CGL 2025 application fee?
A. The application fee is â‚ą100 for General/OBC/EWS. It is exempted for SC/ST/PwBD and female candidates.
Q6. How can I calculate my SSC CGL score before the result?
A. You can copy your response sheet URL from SSC’s portal and paste it into RankSetu.com to calculate marks and predict All India Rank (AIR).
Q7. What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2025?
A. The age limit varies by post: 18–27, 18–30, 20–30, and 18–32 years. Age relaxations apply as per rules.
Q8. Which is the official website for SSC CGL 2025 updates?
A. Candidates must check the official portals ssc.gov.in (new) and ssc.nic.in (legacy) for updates.
Note: Always visit the official SSC portal ssc.gov.in (legacy: ssc.nic.in) for latest updates.