SSC CGL Eligibility 2025: Age Limit, Educational Qualifications, Relaxations
Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam 2025 ( SSC CGL )
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL eligibility criteria 2025 on June 9 in the official notification. The candidates are required to confirm to all the SSC CGL eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification. The Commission mentioned the educational qualification, age-criteria and age relaxation for all the categories. The candidates are advised to read and understand all the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification. The Commission will conduct the SSC CGL 2025 exam from August 13 to 30, 2025.
SSC CGL Eligibility Conditions 2025
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2025: The Staff Selection Commission released the official notification on June 9 and mentioned the SSC CGL eligibility criteria in the official notification. The candidates must conform to all the eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification because the Commission can cancel the candidature in case of candidate does not conform to any of the eligibility conditions given in the official notification. The candidates must understand the SSC CGL eligibility criteria to fill the application form.
The candidates should read and download the SSC CGL notification 2025 PDF to get the details about the exam. Moreover, they can read here the most important points about the SSC CGL 2025 eligibility conditions. The Commission will conduct the SSC CGL 2025 exam from August 13 to 30, 2025. Some of the SSC CGL posts have physical and medical standard tests too. The official notification prescribes the standard measurements of those posts too.
- SSC CGL Eligibility 2025: Nationality/Citizenship
- SSC CGL Age Limit 2025
- SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification (as of August 1, 2025)
SSC CGL Eligibility 2025: Nationality/Citizenship
A candidate must be either:
- a citizen of India, or
- a subject of Nepal, Bhutan, or
- a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- a person of Indian origin migrated from either/or Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, 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."
Commonly asked questions
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.
SSC CGL Age Limit 2025
The Commission mention different age limit for different posts. Based on the age limits defined in the official notification for the SSC CGL posts, the candidates can see below the four groups of SSC CGL age limit. Given in the table below are post- and pay-level-wise age criteria (as of August 1, 2025) that candidates need to meet to be eligible for the SSC CGL exam. The Commission prescribes four types of age limits for the SSC CGL Posts. These four types are as follows:
| SSC Age Limit | Corresponding Date of Birth |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age Limit - 18 years Maximum Age Limit – 27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1998 and not later than 01-01-2007. |
| Minimum Age Limit - 20 years Maximum Age Limit - 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1995 and not later than 01-01-2005. |
| Minimum Age Limit - 18 years Maximum Age Limit - 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1995 and not later than 01-01-2007. |
| Minimum Age Limit - 18 years Maximum Age Limit - 32 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1993 and not later than 01-01-2007. |
The SSC age limits can be revised at any time based on the post notified in the official advertisement. The candidates can see here the SSC CGL age limit 2025 in detail.
SSC CGL Age Limit for Various Posts
Age criteria for posts under the pay level-8 (INR 47,600 to 1,51,100)
| SSC CGL Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre |
SSC CGL Age Limit |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Post: Assistant Audit Officer Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1995, and not later than January 1, 2007 |
| Post: Assistant Accounts Officer Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1995, and not later than January 1, 2007 |
Age Limit for posts under the pay level 7 (INR 44,900 to 1,42,400)
| SSC CGL Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre |
SSC CGL Age Limit |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Central Secretariat Service |
20-30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1995, and not later than January 1, 2005 |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Intelligence Bureau |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1995, and not later than January 1, 2007 |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Ministry of Railway |
20-30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1995, and not later than January 1, 2005 |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Ministry of External Affairs |
20-30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1995, and not later than January 1, 2005 |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: AFHQ |
20-30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1995, and not later than January 1, 2005 |
| Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organisations |
18-30 years |
- |
| Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organisations |
20-30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1996, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organisations |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1996, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Inspector of Income Tax Department: CBDT |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1996, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Inspector (Central Excise) Department: CBIC |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1996, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Inspector (Preventive Officer) Department: CBIC |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1996, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Inspector (Examiner) Department: CBIC |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1996, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Assistant Enforcement Officer Department: Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue |
Up to 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1996, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Sub Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Investigation |
20-30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1996, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
| Post: Inspector Posts Department: Department of Post |
18-30 years |
- |
| Post: Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Narcotics |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1996, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
Age criteria for posts under the pay level-6 (INR 35,400 to 1,12,400)
| SSC CGL Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre |
SSC CGL Age Limit |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organisations |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1996, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Assistant Superintendent Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organisations |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1996, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Divisional Accountant Department: Offices under C&AG |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1996, and not later than January 1, 2007 |
| Post: Sub Inspector Department: National Investigation Agency (NIA) |
Up to 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1995, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Junior Statistical Officer Department: M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation |
Up to 32 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1996, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
Age criteria for posts under pay level-5 (INR 29,200 to 92,300)
| SSC CGL Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre |
SSC CGL Age Limit |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Post: Auditor Department: Offices under C&AG |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1999, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Auditor Department: Other Ministry/Departments |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1999, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Auditor Department: Offices under CGDA |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1999, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Accountant Department: Offices under CGDA |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1999, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Accountant/Junior Accountant Department: Other Ministry/Departments |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1999, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
Age criteria for posts under pay level-4 (Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100)
| SSC CGL Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre |
SSC CGL Age Limit |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Post: Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerk Department: Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1999, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Tax Assistant Department: CBDT |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1999, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Tax Assistant Department: CBIC |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1999, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
| Post: Sub Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Narcotics |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1999, and not later than January 1, 2008 |
SSC CGL Relaxation Provided to Reserved Categories
A relaxation in the upper age limit has been provided to candidates belonging to categories such as Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), Persons with Disability (PwD) and Ex-Servicemen (ESM). The age relaxation provided is as follows:
| Category |
Age-relaxation permissible beyond upper age limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST |
5 years |
| OBC |
3 years |
| PwD (unreserved) |
10 years |
| PwD (OBC) |
13 years |
| PwD (SC/ ST) |
15 years |
| ESM |
3 years (after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date) |
| Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 1989 |
5 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof |
3 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST) |
8 years |
| Permissible relaxation in upper age limit for Group-C posts only |
|
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application |
Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application |
Up to 45 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried |
Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ ST) |
Up to 40 years of age |
Also Read: SSC CGL Post-Wise Requirements of Physical Standards, Physical Tests & Medical Standards
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SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification (as of August 1, 2025)
A post-wise educational qualification that candidates need to obtain to fulfil SSC eligibility 2025 is mentioned below:
| SSC CGL Post |
SSC CGL Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer |
Essential Qualification: Graduation from a recognised university or institute Desirable Qualification: Chartered Accountancy or Cost & Management Accounting or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics |
| Junior Statistical Officer |
Essential Qualification: Graduation in any subject from a recognised university or institute with at least 60 per cent marks in Mathematics at Class 12 level OR Graduation in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at graduation level Desirable Qualification: Not applicable |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II |
Essential Qualification: Graduation in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects subject from a recognised university or institute. The candidate must have studied Statistics as a subject in all the three years of the graduation course. Desirable Qualification: Not applicable |
| All other posts |
Essential Qualification: Graduation in any subject from a recognised university or institute Desirable Qualification: Not applicable |
Note: All candidates giving exams for final year of graduation are also eligible to apply. However, such candidates must possess the essential qualification on or before August 1, 2025.
The candidates who fulfil the SSC CGL eligibility criteris can apply online for the exam in the manner given in the application procedure.
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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 Tier 1 Answer key 2026 on the official portal at ssc.gov.in. Candidates required their login credentials to download including the registration number and password to access the provisional answer key. Along with the response sheet will also be
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key after the conclusion of 5 to 10 days of an examination. The Tier 1 exam is expected to be conducted in May-June 2026. Candidates will be able to download their provisional answer key by visiting at ssc.gov.in or through a direct link provided
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
Based on the past trends, generally SSC CGL Tier 1 good score is considered as 150+ and the target should be around 165 to 170+ for General category. For OBC or EWS 140 to 150 and target can range up to 160 to 165+.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The application link for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be activated at ssc.gov.in. It is expected to be released in March 2026. Candidates will get around 20 days time to fill the SSC CGL application form.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The SSC CGL Tier 1 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in May or June 2026 across the various centres in the country. The official notification is awaited. It is expected that the SSC CGL 2026 notification will be released in March 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
After the declaration of the SSC CGL Result for Tier 2 exam, candidates will undergo the Document Verification, mandatory data Entry Speed Test or typing test and then the final selections will be based on the merit and post preference.
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Answered 3 days ago
No. The Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL Tier 2 Result in March 2026. It will be released on the official website at ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam was conducted on January 18 and19, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
As per the official calendar 2026-27, the SSC CGL registration 2026 will begin in March 2026. The online form will be released on the official portal at ssc.gov.in. Candidates will get around 20 days to fill the form.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
The SSC CGL eligibility is set by the Staff Selection Commission. It is hard to change the eligibility for the CGL exam. The eligibility consists of the information related to the age limit, educational qualification and nationality or citizenship. To know more about the SSC CGL Eligibility click th
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The authority will release the SSC CGL Notification 2026 at ssc.gov.in. It is expected to be announced in March 2026. Along with the notification PDF, the application link will also be active.
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