What are the age relaxations for different categories in SSC CGL 2025?

The Staff Selection Commission mention the age-relaxation to all the categories of candidates in the official notification. The candidates can see below the age-relaxation mentioned in the official notification in the previous years. The age relaxations for different categories in SSC CGL 2025 are as follows: Category Age Relaxation SC/ST 5 years OBC 3 years PwD (General) 10 years PwD (OBC) 13 years PwD (SC/ST) 15 years Ex-Servicemen (General) 3 years Ex-Servicemen (OBC) 6 years Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) 8 years Central Government Civilian Employees Group B General 5 years OBC 8 years SC/ST 10 years Central Government Civilian Employees Group C General Up to 40 years OBC Up to 43 years SC/ST Up to 45 years Candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir 5 years (SC/ST), 8 years (OBC) Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated (Group C) Up to 35 years (General), Up to 38 years (OBC), Up to 40 years (SC/ST) Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities 5 years (General), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST)

What are the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for the SSC CGL exam?

There are three main components of the SSC CGL eligibility. These are Nationality Educational Qualification Age limit. All the posts in the SSC CGL exam are open to the Citizens of India. To apply for the SSC CGL exam, the candidate must be a Graduate of a recognised university or institution. Apart from the citizenship and educational qualification, the candidates are required to fulfil the age limit and nationality criteria to appear in the exam.

Can I check the SSC CGL result offline?

No, the candidates can only check the result in online mode. The Commission release the SSC CGL result online and no separate intimation is sent to the candidates (of any kind) regarding the SSC CGL result. The candidates are required to download and check their SSC CGL results online only. The Commission releases the SSC CGL Tier 1 result within a month from the completion of the exam.

When will SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 result be released?

SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 result is expected to be released in November 2025. The Staff Selection Commission will release the official answer key by September 30.

How can I check SSC CGL result?

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 1 result online only on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission will release the SSC CGL 2025 result , mentioning the name and roll number of the candidate. The candidates need to check their roll number in the SSC CGL result pdf. The Commission will also release the number of candidates available for each post group and the category-wise cutoff for each post-group separately.

How many vacancies are notified in SSC CGL 2025 exam?

The Commission released the category-wise SSC CGL post list on its official website - ssc.gov.in. These are the tentative numbers and the SSC CGL vacancies can be increased anytime before the declaration of final result. The SSC CGL 2025 exam will be conducted till September 26.

Is the SSC CGL 2025 vacancy list PDF released?

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2025 vacancy list PDF on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission released the category-wise and post-wise vacancy list for the candidates. The Commission released the tentative number of vacancies only. The Commission will release the final number of SSC CGL vacancies just before the final result to calculate the cutoff as per the final number of SSC CGL vacancies.

Does the Staff Selection Commission mention SSC CGL admit card release date in the notification?

The Staff Selection Commission does not release the SSC CGL admit card release date in the notification. However, the admit card for SSC CGL is released about one week before the exam. The SSC CGL admit cards will be released by the regional websites. The admit card is released four days before the exam date of the candidate. SSC CGL 2025 exam will be conducted till September 26.

Was the SSC CGL 2025 syllabus changed?

No. the Staff Selection Commission did not change the SSC CGL syllabus in 2025 and continued with the existing one.

What are the SSC CGL Subjects?

A: SSC CGL syllabus will be defined separately for all the tiers of exam. The SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus has the following sections. English Intelligence & Reasoning General Awareness Quantitative Aptitude English Comprehension SSC CGL Tier-II Syllabus has the following components: Paper 1: Mathematical Abilities Reasoning and General Intelligence English Language and Comprehension General Awareness Computer Knowledge Data Entry SkillsPaper 2: Statistics Paper 3: General Studies-Finance and Economics

Is SSC CGL syllabus released every year?

The Commission release the SSC CGL syllabus every year with the notification that governs the exam of that year. The Commission can change the syllabus anytime even after the release of notification through an addendum. The syllabus mentioned in the syllabus form the basis of the paper for that year. The SSC CGL 2025 syllabus was mentioned in the official SSC CGL notification.

What are the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for the SSC CGL exam?

There are three main components of the SSC CGL eligibility. These are Nationality Educational Qualification Age limit. All the posts in the SSC CGL exam are open to the Citizens of India. To apply for the SSC CGL exam, the candidate must be a Graduate of a recognised university or institution. Apart from the citizenship and educational qualification, the candidates are required to fulfil the age limit and nationality criteria to appear in the exam.

What is the minimum qualifying percentage for the Tier 1 Exam?

The Commission mentioned the minimum qualifying percentage in the official notification. The candidates can see below the minimum qualifying marks as mentioned in the official notification: Category Qualifying Marks Minimum Marks UR 30% 60 OBC/ EWS 25% 50 All other categories 20% 40 The candidates are required to score the above minimum marks to become eligible for the selection in the SSC CGL Tier 1 result. The minimum qualifying marks must not be confused with the Cutoff. The SSC CGL Cutoff is different from minimum qualifying marks.

When will SSC CGL 2025 answer key release?

The Commission will release the tentative answer key within a week from September 26. The Commission will also release the candidate's response sheet with the official answer key. The Commission will also ask the candidates to send objections against the incorrect answers given in the tentative answer key. After considering the objections, the Commission will prepare the final answer key and based on that the SSC CGL answer key.

When will the SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 final answer key be released?

The SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key will be released by September 30. The Commission will mention the official answers to the questions asked in the exam.

What details are mentioned in SSC CGL answer key?

Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC CGL answer key after the declaration of the final result. The Commission will mention the Official questions, candidates' responses and the official answers in the SSC CGL answer key. The candidates should calculate their marks from the answer key and compare them with the average of last five years. The Commission also releases the tentative answer key and invites the representations against the incorrect answers. After considering the valid objections, the Commission prepare the final result and releases the result based on the final answer key.

Which are the best posts under SSC CGL exam?

The most sought after posts in the SSC CGL exam are as follows: Income Tax Inspector Assistant Section Officer Central Excise Inspector Assistant Audit Officer Assistant Enforcement Officer

What is the minimum qualifying percentage for the Tier 1 Exam?

The Commission mentioned the minimum qualifying percentage in the official notification. The candidates can see below the minimum qualifying marks as mentioned in the official notification: Category Qualifying Marks Minimum Marks UR 30% 60 OBC/ EWS 25% 50 All other categories 20% 40 The candidates are required to score the above minimum marks to become eligible for the selection in the SSC CGL Tier 1 result. The minimum qualifying marks must not be confused with the Cutoff. The SSC CGL Cutoff is different from minimum qualifying marks.

What is the selection process for SSC CGL?

Staff Selection Commission changed the SSC CGL exam pattern in the last notification. The Commission removed the Tier 3 and Tier IV exam from the selection proecss. The Commission must understand and internalise the SSC CGL exam pattern so that they can prepare well for the exam. The Commission also outsourced the Document Vertification and Detailed Medical Examination to the indented department. The SSC CGL selection process consists of twostages: Tier 1 (Computer Based Examination), Tier 2 (Computer Based Examination + Skill Test)

How SSC CGL exam is conducted?

Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC CGL exam as Computer-Based Exam at the designated exam centres only. The Staff Selection Commission conduct the SSC CGL exam to recruit the candidates for the following groups of posts: Group B Gazetted Group B Non-Gazetted Group C Earlier, there were 4 tiers in the SSC CGL exam but the Commission changed the exam pattern and removed Tier 3 and Tier 4 from the exam process. Now, the SSC CGL Tier 2 result is considered the final result.

Is the SSC CGL 2025 Exam Dates Released?

Yes,the Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2025 till September 26.The SSC CGL 2025 exam will be conducted as CBT at the designated exam centres.

When did the SSC CGL 2025 online application start?

The Staff Selection Commission released the official SSC CGL 2025 notification on June 9, 2025. The online applications were also started on June 9.,025. The students can apply online on the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in). The last date to submit the application form is July 4, 2025. The Commission will conduct the SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 till September 26.

What was the last date to apply online for SSC CGL 2025?

The last date for the SSC CGL applications was July 4, 2025. The applications were started on June 9 with notification. The SSC CGL will be conducted till September 26, 2025.

How can I apply for SSC CGL ?

The CGL online applications were started on June 9, 2025. The candidates must read the official notification to apply online for the exam. • Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in. • Login with the OTR credentials • Fill out the CGL 2025 application form on the official website - ssc.gov.in. • Pay the application fee (as mentioned in the official notification) • Submit the SSC CGL online application form. The last date for the SSC CGL applications was July 4.

When did the applications for SSC CGL 2025 start?

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level 2025 applications were started on June 9, 2025 on its official website. The candidates got less than a month to fill out the SSC CGL 2025 applications . The last date to apply for the SSC CGL online application 2025 was July 4, 2025. The application correction facility was available till 11, 2025. The SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 exam will be conducted till September 26.

What is the best way to prepare for SSC CGL exam?

The best way to prepare SSC CGL is to make an effective plan and second is to execute the same with honesty and consistency. Effective plans mean the candidate should prepare a study plan based on pragmatic considerations. The affinity of the candidates should be addressed in the plan. The plan should cover all the topics of the SSC CGL syllabus, its revision and the practice of mock test papers. The second most important factor is honesty and consistency. Consistency will make the plan effective.

SSC CGL Exam 2025: Answer Key, Cutoff, Result, Question Papers, Syllabus, Pattern & News

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Updated on Sep 29, 2025 00:25 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC CGL exam (rescheduled) on October 14, 2025. The Commission will conduct the exam for such candidates who faced technical snags during their exam. The Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL answer key soon for the candidates so that they can check and calculate their scores. The Commission will release the question papers of the candidates with the official answers under the candidate's login. The SSC CGL 2025 was conducted as CBE at the designated exam centres.

The candidates will be required to download their question paper with answer key and calculate their score. The Commission will release the SSC CGL result in November based on the final answer key. As per the official notification, the total number of candidates registered for the SSC CGL exam 2025 was 28,14, 604. The number of SSC CGL exam centres are 260 spread across 129 cities. The Commission also mentioned that 93% candidates have been assigned to the exam centre of their first/second/third preference.

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