SSC CGL Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 14582 Bharti for Group B & C Posts

e Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the much-anticipated SSC CGL 2025 Notification 📢, announcing recruitment for 14,582 vacancies under Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts. These include positions such as Assistant Section Officer, Auditor, Inspector, Accountant, and several others in various ministries and central government departments across India.

SSC CGL Recruitment 2025

If you’re a graduate aiming for a reputed and secure job in the Indian government, now is the perfect time to apply! ✨ The SSC CGL 2025 examination will be conducted in four stages, and online applications are being accepted from June 9 to July 4, 2025 through the official SSC portal – www.ssc.gov.in.

📌 Key Highlights – SSC CGL 2025 Bharti Overview

📊 Vacancy Details – SSC CGL 2025

Group B & C: A total of 14,582 vacancies have been announced for Group B and Group C posts combined.

🎓 Educational Qualification

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent institute.

• Post-specific qualifications may apply—for example:

  • Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Graduation in any subject plus 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th level or Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as a subject.

  • Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)/ Accounts Officer: Graduation is essential; additional qualifications like CA, CMA, CS, MBA (Finance), M.Com may be preferred.

⚖️ Nationality / Citizenship

• Must be one of the following:

  • Indian citizen

  • Subject of Nepal or Bhutan

  • Tibetan refugee who arrived before Jan 1, 1962, intending to permanently settle in India

  • Person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, Zambia, Ethiopia, or Vietnam to permanently settle in India

📅 Age Limit (as on August 1, 2025)

• Minimum: 18 years

• Maximum: Generally 27–32 years, depending on the post

  • Example: JSO – up to 32 years; AAO, Inspector posts – up to 30 years.

🔁 Age Relaxations (as per government norms):

• OBC: +3 years

• SC/ST: +5 years

• PwBD: +10 to 15 years (depending on disability category)

• Ex‑servicemen: +3 to 8 years

• Central Govt. Civilian employees: up to +10 years

• J&K Domiciled: up to +10 years

• Widows/Divorced women: Up to 35–40 years depending on category

🏋️ Physical Standards (for selected posts)

• Applicable for roles like Inspectors (CEN, CBN), Sub-Inspectors (CBI/Narcotics)

• Examples (Male): Height 157.5 cm, Chest 81 cm (with 5 cm expansion), Walk 1.6 km in 15 min, Cycle 8 km in 30 min

• Physical standards may be relaxed for certain mountainous/tribal candidates; female requirements differ.

💰 Application Fee – SSC CGL 2025

• General / OBC / EWS (Male candidates): ₹100

• Women (All categories): Exempted (₹0)

• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Exempted (₹0)

🔄 Correction Window Fees

• First correction (July 9–11): ₹200

• Second correction (if applicable): ₹50

🧾 Payment Details

• Modes accepted:

  • Online: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI

  • Offline: SBI E‑challan (select banks)

• Last date for fee payment: July 5, 2025 (up to 11 PM)

📝 SSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern

Tier I – Preliminary (Qualifying Stage)

• Format: Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 100 MCQs

• Sections:

  1. General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25 Qs (50 marks)

  2. General Awareness – 25 Qs (50 marks)

  3. Quantitative Aptitude – 25 Qs (50 marks)

  4. English Comprehension – 25 Qs (50 marks)

• Total Marks: 200 | Duration: 60 minutes

• Negative Marking: –0.50 marks for each wrong answer

Note: Tier I is only qualifying – marks are not included in the final merit list

🧠 Tier II – Mains (Scoring Stage)

📄 Paper I (Compulsory for all candidates)

• Session 1 (120 minutes total):

  • Mathematical Abilities – 30 Qs, 90 marks

  • Reasoning & General Intelligence – 30 Qs, 90 marks

• Session 2 (120 minutes total):

  • English Language & Comprehension – 45 Qs, 135 marks

  • General Awareness – 25 Qs, 75 marks

• Session 3 (Qualifying Only):

  • Computer Knowledge – 20 Qs, 60 marks

  • Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) – 15 min, pass/fail criteria

• Negative Marking: –1 mark per wrong answer in Papers I & III; –0.5 in Paper II

📊 Paper II – Statistics (for JSO & Statistical Investigator)

• Format: 100 MCQs, 200 marks, 2 hours

• Negative Marking: –0.5 marks per error careerpower.in

🧾 Paper III – Accounts (for AAO/Assistant Accounts Officer)

• Format: As above, 2 hours duration; specifics similar to Paper II

⚖️ Weightage Summary

📚 Key Takeaways

• Tier I checks basic aptitude and is qualifying in nature.

• Tier II builds the final score:

  • Paper I covers Maths, Reasoning, English, and GK.

  • Paper II/III are post-specific tests for JSO and AAO roles.

• Computer Knowledge & DEST are qualifying (pass/fail).

• Negative marking is steeper in Tier II, so accuracy is crucial.

✅ SSC CGL 2025 – Selection Process Overview

The selection process consists of 4 key stages:

🔹 Tier I – Preliminary Exam (CBT)

• Objective-type multiple choice questions

• Sections: General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English

• Duration: 60 minutes

• Qualifying in nature (not counted in final merit)

• Negative marking: –0.5 per wrong answer

🔹 Tier II – Mains Exam (CBT)

Divided into multiple papers:

Paper I – (Compulsory for all posts)

• Sections: Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Data Entry Speed Test

• Marks scored here are used for final merit

• Negative marking: –1 for each wrong answer in Paper I

Paper II – For candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)

• Subject: Statistics

📄 Paper III – For candidates applying for Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)

• Subject: General Studies – Finance & Economics

🔹 Tier III – Document Verification (DV)

• Shortlisted candidates based on Tier II performance are called for document verification

• You must provide original certificates of qualification, age, category, etc.

🔹 Final Selection / Merit List

• Based only on performance in Tier II

• Separate merit lists are prepared for:

  • Group B posts

  • Group C posts

• Preference of posts and departments is taken into account at this stage

🧾 Summary Table

🖥️ How to Apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2025?

📝 Step-by-Step Application Process

1. One-Time Registration (OTR)

   • Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in

   • Click Apply Online → New User / Register Now

   • Provide your details (name, DOB, email, phone, Aadhaar), verify OTP, and save the Registration ID & password

2. Login to the Dashboard

   • Use your Registration ID and password to log in under “Apply Online” → SSC CGL 2025 link

3. Fill the Application Form

   • Enter personal, educational, and contact details.

   • Choose exam centre preferences and post options

4. Upload Documents

   • Upload scanned photograph (20–50 KB, 3.5×4.5 cm) and signature (10–20 KB, 4×3 cm) in .jpg/.jpeg/.png format

5. Review & Final Submission

   • Double-check all fields, preview form, then submit.

6. Payment of Application Fee

   • Male Gen/OBC/EWS candidates pay ₹100. SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempt.

   • Pay via online modes (Net Banking, UPI, Credit/Debit Card) or offline using SBI e-challan.

   • Ensure payment before the deadline (July 5, 2025) to avoid incomplete status.

7. Download & Save

   • After submission and fee payment, download the application form and payment receipt for future reference.

8. Correction Window

   • Available from July 9–11, 2025.

   • First correction costs ₹200; second correction (if any) costs ₹500.

📅 SSC CGL 2025 – Key Timeline

📌 Note:
– Ensure you submit your form before July 4, 2025, to avoid last-minute issues.
– Fee payment remains open till July 5, 2025 even after form submission.
– Use the July 9–11 window to correct any mistakes (first correction fee: ₹200).
– Tier II dates are tentative—keep checking SSC’s official portal for confirmation.

🔗 Important Links – SSC CGL 2025

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – SSC CGL 2025

1️⃣ What is SSC CGL?

SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) is a national-level government recruitment exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to fill Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in various ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India.

2️⃣ Who can apply for SSC CGL 2025?

Any candidate who has a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and meets the age criteria (18–32 years depending on the post) can apply.

3️⃣ When is the SSC CGL 2025 notification released?

The notification was released on June 9, 2025.

4️⃣ What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit the application is July 4, 2025, and fee payment can be done till July 5, 2025.

5️⃣ How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL 2025?

There are 14,582 vacancies for various Group B and Group C posts.

6️⃣ What is the selection process for SSC CGL 2025?

The selection process includes:

• Tier I (Qualifying)

• Tier II (Merit-deciding)

• Document Verification (DV)

7️⃣ Is there any interview in SSC CGL 2025?

No, there is no interview. Selection is purely based on written exams and document verification.

8️⃣ Is there negative marking in the exam?

Yes.

• Tier I: –0.5 marks per wrong answer

• Tier II: –1 for some papers, –0.5 for others