SSC CGL Exam 2025: City Intimation OUT, Admit Card, Answer Key, Question Papers, Syllabus, Pattern & News
Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam 2025 ( SSC CGL )
Exam On - 14 Oct '25
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 City Intimation Slip for the rescheduled exam. The Commission has released the exam centre and the shift details for the candidates appearing in the rescheduled exam on October 14, 2025. The candidates should note that SSC CGL admit card for the rescheduled exam will be released on October 9, 2025.
The Commission will release the SSC CGL answer key on October 15 on its website – ssc.gov.in. The Commission will ask the candidates to send objections against the incorrect answers mentioned in the official answer key. 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 SSC CGL 2025 exam is being conducted for 14,582 vacancies. The candidates who faced the technical snags during their examination will be appearing in the rescheduled exam. The Income Tax Inspector post is classified as the Group B post.
- SSC CGL Admit Card 2025 & Exam Centre
- SSC CGL Exam Dates & Schedule
- What is SSC CGL?
- SSC CGL Answer Key & Question Paper
- SSC CGL Result & Cutoff 2025
- SSC CGL Vacancy 2025
- SSC CGL Recruitment & Selection Process 2025
- SSC CGL Syllabus & Pattern 2025
- SSC CGL Preparation 2025
- SSC CGL Application & Notification 2025
- SSC CGL Salary & Posts
- SSC CGL Eligibility 2025
- SSC CGL FAQs 2025
SSC CGL Admit Card 2025 & Exam Centre
The Staff Selection Commission has released the City Intimation Slip for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Rescheduled exam which will be conducted on October 14 at few exam centres across the nation. The Commission will release SSC CGL admit card 2025 of the candidates on October 9 at its official website - ssc.gov.in.
SSC CGL Exam Centre
The SSC exam centre has acquired a new dimension in the conduct of exam. The Staff Selection Commission allocates the SSC CGL exam centre to the candidates based on the preference given by the candidates in their application form. The candidates mention three exam centres as their choice and the Commission tries to allot the exam centre as per their choice preference. The Staff Selection Commission will mention the list of SSC CGL exam centres in the official notification.
The candidates will be required to select the SSC CGL exam centres in the online application form. The candidates are suggested to fill the application as soon as possible to get the examination centre of their choice. SSC CGL exams are conducted across the nation at the designated exam cities. These exam centres are in the nook and corner of the country. The SSC CGL exam centres are commissioned under the regional headquarters of SSC.
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SSC CGL Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC CGL 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 14 Oct ' 25 | SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I Re-Scheduled Exam Date |
| Oct ' 25 | SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025 TENTATIVE |
| Dec ' 25 | SSC CGL 2025 Tier-2 Exam Dates TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 12 Sep ' 25 - 26 Sep ' 25 | SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I Exam Dates |
| 09 Jun ' 25 - 04 Jul ' 25 | SSC CGL 2025 Application Dates |
What is SSC CGL?
Staff Selection Commission conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam nationwide every year to recruit candidates for the posts Group B (Gazetted & Non-Gazetted) and Group C. The Commission follows the mandate of the Ministry of Personnel to conduct the exam and recruit candidates for the Central Government Ministries and offices across the nation. It is the premier exam of the Staff Selection Commission because of the posts included in the exam. It is the most sought exam because of the posts included in the exam.
Every year, approximately 30 lakh candidates fill out the SSC CGL application form, and around 15-18 lakh aspirants appear for the exam. There are only two tiers in the SSC CGL exam. Both tiers of the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam are conducted online.
SSC CGL Full Form
A graduate degree is a basic qualification required to apply for the exam. The Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam is the highest direct recruitment exam for the Clerical job in the Central Government Ministries and associated departments. The Staff Selection Commission conduct the SSC CGL exam every year to recruit candidates for the notified SSC CGL posts.
SSC CGL Exam 2025 Overview
The candidates can see below the main highlights of the exam
| SSC CGL 2025 Highlights |
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| Exam Name |
CGL (Combined Graduate Level) 2025 |
| Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Level |
National level |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| SSC CGL 2025 Application Start Date |
09-Jun-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply for SSC CGL 2025 |
04-Jul-2025 |
| SSC CGL 2025 Application Fee Submission Date (Online) |
05-Jul-2025 |
| SSC CGL 2025 Application Correction Dates |
09-Jul-2025 to 11-Jul-2025 |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card |
09-Aug-2025 03-Sep-2025 (Tentative) |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Dates |
13-Aug-2025 to 30-Aug-2025 12-Sep-2025 to 26-Sep-2025 |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key |
Soon |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Dates |
November/December 2025 |
| Vacancies |
14,582 |
| Category |
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| Eligibility |
Bachelor's degree from a recognised University or Institution |
| Age-Limit |
Minimum Age Limit - 18 Maximum Age Limit - 32 Age will be calculated from August 1, 2025 |
| Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Tier-I and Tier-II |
| Total Registrations |
28.1 Lakh (as per 2025 registration data) |
| Application fee |
INR 100 |
| Exam Duration |
Tier-I: 60 minutes (online) Tier-II: Paper 1 - 150 Minutes Paper 2 - 120 Minutes Paper 3 - 120 Minutes |
| Exam Purpose |
Selection of candidates for Group B and C posts in ministries/departments/organisations of the Government of India |
| Exam Language |
English and Hindi |
| Exam Helpdesk No. |
18003093063 |
| Official Website |
http://ssc.gov.in/ |
The candidates can see below the present status of the SSC CGL exam 2025.
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SSC CGL Answer Key & Question Paper
Answer Key: Oct ' 25
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to released the SSC CGL answer key 2025 soon after the Tier 1 exam. The Commission is expected to conduct the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam till September 26. The answer key will be available after two/three days from the conclusion of exam. The Commission releases the official answer key on its dedicated platform(digialm) and the candidates are required to login to download their SSC CGL answer key. The candidates will get the opportunity to send objections against the incorrect answers given in the tentative answer key. After considering the objections, the Commission will release the SSC CGL final answer key.
SSC CGL Question Paper 2025
The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL Question Papers 2025 with the answer key. The candidates will get their question paper with their answers and official answers. The candidates are advised to read and consult the previous year question papers to know the real demand of the exam. The candidates can check the previous year question papers to know the important topics of the exam. The candidates can anticipate the questions for the exam. Solving the previous SSC CGL question papers help the candidates to answer the repeated questions accurately.
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SSC CGL Result & Cutoff 2025
The Staff Selection Commission will release the group-wise result on its official website. The Commission will also mention the cutoff for each category and post group in the result PDF. The Commission will mention the name, roll number, category and marks of the selected candidates. The Commission will release the roll number, name, category and marks of the candidate. The Commission recently changed the normalisation methodology for the SSC CGL exam.
SSC CGL Tie Resolution
The Commission can change the SSC CGL Tie Resolution formula/steps with a simple notice. The candidates should note that the Commission will release the SSC CGL Tie-Resolution formula in the official notification as well in the result pdf. The Commission will also release the SSC CGL Cutoff in a format that will help in arriving at the Tie-Resolution.
The Commission mentioned the principle for the resolution of Tie cases among the candidates in the official notification. The Commission reiterates it in the final result pdf. In the event of tie scores of candidates in Tier 2, merit will be decided by applying the following criteria, one after another in the order, till the tie is resolved:
- Marks scored in Paper-II & Paper-III of Tier-II Examination for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer, respectively, if applicable.
- Marks scored in Section-I of Paper-I of Tier-II Examination.
- Date of birth, with the older candidates, placed higher.
- Alphabetical order in which the names of the candidates appear
SSC CGL Cutoff 2025
The Staff Selection Commission releases the Combined Graduate Level Cutoff along with the results. The Commission releases the post-wise CGL cutoff. The Commission will release category-wise cutoff and the number of candidates available under each category for the next stage of recruitment.
SSC CGL Final Cutoff (2024)
The Staff Selection Commission released SSC CGL 2024 final cutoff with the result. The Commission released the SSC CGL cutoff for all the categories and post groups with the result. The candidates can see below the SSC CGL Final Cutoff :
| Category |
Cutoff Marks |
Candidates Available |
|---|---|---|
| SC |
285.45888 | 15,875 |
| ST |
266.49513 | 8,295 |
| OBC |
306.27841 | 28,628 |
| EWS |
300.03797 | 14,575 |
| UR |
322.77352 |
11,631 |
| ESM | 202.28472 | 5,497 |
| OH | 258.66022 | 1,043 |
| HH | 181.89266 | 1,011 |
| VH | 219.45053 | 810 |
| Pwd-Other | 136.73346 | 686 |
| Total |
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88,051 |
The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Cutoff (all Tiers) of previous years.
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SSC CGL Vacancy 2025
Vacancies play an important role in the SSC CGL exam process. The number of vacancies plays a motivational role in the selection process. Past trend shows that the higher the number of vacancies, the higher the number of applications for the SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam. The Commission notified 14,582 SSC CGL vacancies in the official notification. The candidates should note that the SSC CGL vacancies can be changed till the declaration of the final result.
The above number of SSC CGL vacancies is tentative in number and the final number of SSC CGL vacancies can change in the final iteration. The number of vacancies is expected to increase in the final iteration. The candidates should note that this year, the Commission reclassified the Income Tax inspector post as a Group B post. It will have a profound impact on the service preference because now it will have higher salary and allowances.
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SSC CGL Recruitment & Selection Process 2025
The Combined Graduate Level recruitment process takes over one year to complete. The candidates are required to apply online for the exam, appear and clear both the Tiers of the exam. The SSC CGL recruitment ends with the declaration of the final result and answer key. After the result, the Commission will also release the scorecard of the selected candidates. The Commission recommend the names of the finally selected candidates to the Ministry of Personnel which then assigns the candidate to the ministries and departments.
SSC CGL Selection Process
The Staff Selection Commission conduct the Combined Graduate Level(CGL) every year to recruit candidates for the Central Ministries and Departments. The SSC CGL selection process starts with the release of the official notification and application. The selection process ends with the declaration of the result. The candidates should note that the SSC CGL examination process was changed in 2022, and the Commission reduced the number of Tiers in the exam process. The candidates need to clear one tier to appear in the next tier. All the results are declared in a Tier-wise manner.
SSC CGL selection process includes the following stages/tiers:
- Application process: Candidates need to fill out the application form online on the official website of the commission in a specified manner. The application fee is INR 100.
- Tier 1 application status - The regional websites of SSC release the application status of the candidates, mentioning the acceptance or rejection of the application. It will also inform about the exam date of the candidate.
- Tier 1 admit cards: SSC regional websites release the admit cards for the CGL Tier-I exam four days before the exam day. The candidates need to download their admit cards from these regional SSC websites in a specified manner.
- Tier 1 exam: Tier I is a Computer-Based Exam (CBE) that contains objective-type Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) of 200 marks.
- Tier 1 Answer Key - SSC releases the tentative answer within ten days of the completion of the exam. The Commission asks the candidates to raise objections against the incorrect questions/answers given in the official answer key.
- Tier 1 result: The result is declared by SSC on its official website within 45 days of the exam.
- Tier 2 admit card: Eligible candidates need to download their admit cards for the Tier-II exam from the official regional websites. The admit card is released about one week before the exam.
- Tier 2 exam: Tier II is again a CBE that is divided into three papers.
- SSC CGL result: Final result is announced based on candidates' performance in tier-I and tier-II exams. All qualifying candidates are then allotted Group B and C posts in various ministries/departments/organisations of the Government of India.
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SSC CGL Syllabus & Pattern 2025
The Combined Graduate Level Syllabus is the key to success in the exam. The Commission mention only the macro topics in the official syllabus and the candidates are required to research and explore the micro topics related to the exam. The candidates are advised to check the previous year's question papers of the Combined Graduate Level examination to have a clear idea about the micro topics. The candidates should prepare all the topics mentioned in the syllabus. The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam syllabus.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus
The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Tier 1 syllabus in detail.
| Paper Sections |
Section Descriptions |
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| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
The topics are
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| General Awareness |
Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them 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. Questions are aimed at testing the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. Some of the topics are summarised below:
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| Quantitative Aptitude |
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| English Comprehension |
Candidate's ability to understand correct English, his/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested. |
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Get more section-wise explanations for the SSC CGL Syllabus.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern
The syllabus and exam pattern go hand in hand and the candidates are required to become experts in both aspects. The candidates should internalise the pattern fully along with the marking scheme. The candidates should be well-versed with the negative marking involved for each incorrect answer.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam pattern.
| SSC CGL Tier-I Sections & Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A: General Intelligence Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
| B: General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
| C: Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
| D: English Comprehension |
25 |
50 |
| Total |
100 |
200 |
The SSC CGL exam pattern will guide the students regarding the structure of the paper as well.
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SSC CGL Preparation 2025
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SSC CGL Application & Notification 2025
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL admit card for the rescheduled exam on October 9, 2025. The Tier 1 exam will be conducted on October 14 across the nation.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL 2025 City Intimation Slip for the rescheduled exam on October 6. The Commission will release the SSC CGL 2025 admit card for such exam on October 9 at ssc.gov.in.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC CGL cutoff with the result PDF. The Commission releases the category-wise SSC CGL cutoff for all the post-groups. The Commission releases the date of birth (of the last selected candidate) too with the cutoff. The Commission releases the Tier 1 and Tie
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
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.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
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.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Vacancy List PDF on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The candidates can download the SSC CGL vacancy list PDF here from Shiksha.com. The candidates will get here the final SSC CGL vacancy list PDF too as and when released by the Commission.
The SS
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The Staff Selection Commission notified 14,582 vacancies in the SSC CGL 2025 notification. Later, the Commission released the SSC CGL 2025 vacancy list PDF, mentioning the category-wise and post-wise vacancies for the candidates. The Commission will release the final number of vacancies before the d
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL 2026 application form release date in its official exam calendar. The Commission is expected to release the SSC 2026-27 exam calendar on its official website - ssc.gov.in November/December 2025.
The SSC CGL 2026 application form is exp
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
No, the Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 1 application status in the first week of September, notifying the candidate's exam date, shift, city of examination and the application status of the candidate. The candidates should note that the SSC CGL admit card will be released t
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
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.
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