The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2025. This is a major recruitment drive to fill approximately 14,582 tentative vacancies for various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in different Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India. This examination is a gateway for graduates seeking a stable and prestigious career in the central government services.

The application process is entirely online, starting from June 9, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates are advised to go through the detailed notification carefully before applying. The selection process involves a two-tier computer-based examination (Tier-I and Tier-II). Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and age limits, as specified in the notice.


Recruitment Details

  • Name of Examination: Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025 (CGL 2025)
  • Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
  • Type of Recruitment: Permanent. The posts are for regular employment in Central Civil Services under the Government of India.
  • Job Location: All posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL), meaning selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India.
  • Who can apply: All Indian citizens who meet the eligibility criteria can apply.

Important Dates

EventDate
Online Application Start Date09-06-2025
Last Date for Online Applications04-07-2025 (until 23:00)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment05-07-2025 (until 23:00)
Application Form Correction Window09-07-2025 to 11-07-2025 (until 23:00)
Tentative Tier-I Exam Date13 August – 30 August, 2025
Tentative Tier-II Exam DateDecember 2025

Vacancy Details

  • Total Vacancies:14,582 (Approximate)
    • Note: This is a tentative number. The final vacancies, along with post-wise and category-wise breakdowns (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD, ESM), will be updated on the official SSC website in due course. The Commission does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancy data.

Position, Pay Level, and Salary

The recruitment is for various posts classified under different Pay Levels as per the 7th Pay Commission. Below is a detailed list of positions and their corresponding pay scales.

1. Pay Level-7 (₹ 44,900 to ₹ 1,42,400) – Group “B”

S.No.PositionMinistry/Department/CadreAge Limit
1Assistant Section OfficerCentral Secretariat Service20-30 years
2Assistant Section OfficerIntelligence Bureau18-30 years
3Assistant Section OfficerMinistry of Railways20-30 years
4Assistant Section OfficerMinistry of External Affairs20-30 years
5Assistant Section OfficerAFHQ20-30 years
6Assistant Section OfficerMinistry of Electronics and IT18-30 years
7Assistant / Asst. Section OfficerOther Ministries/Departments18-30 years
9Inspector (Central Excise)CBIC18-30 years
10Inspector (Preventive Officer)CBIC18-30 years
11Inspector (Examiner)CBIC18-30 years
12Assistant Enforcement OfficerDirectorate of Enforcement18-30 years
13Sub InspectorCentral Bureau of Investigation (CBI)20-30 years
14Inspector PostsDepartment of Posts18-30 years
15InspectorCentral Bureau of Narcotics18-30 years
16Section HeadDirector General of Foreign Trade18-30 years
  • Inspector of Income Tax (Post No. 8) is a Group “C” post in this pay level with an age limit of 18-30 years.

2. Pay Level-6 (₹ 35,400 to ₹ 1,12,400) – Group “B”

S.No.PositionMinistry/Department/CadreAge Limit
17Assistant / Asst. Section OfficerOther Ministries/Departments18-30 years
18Executive AssistantCBIC18-30 years
19Research AssistantNational Human Rights Commission (NHRC)18-30 years
20Divisional AccountantOffices under C&AG18-30 years
21Sub InspectorNational Investigation Agency (NIA)18-30 years
22Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence OfficerNarcotics Control Bureau (MHA)18-30 years
23Junior Statistical OfficerMinistry of Statistics & Programme Implementation18-32 years
24Statistical Investigator Grade-IIMinistry of Home Affairs18-30 years
25Office SuperintendentCBDT18-30 years

3. Pay Level-5 (₹ 29,200 to ₹ 92,300) – Group “C”

S.No.PositionMinistry/Department/CadreAge Limit
26AuditorOffices under C&AG18-27 years
27AuditorOffices under CGDA18-27 years
28AuditorOther Ministry/Departments18-27 years
29AccountantOffices under C&AG18-27 years
30AccountantController General of Accounts18-27 years
31Accountant/ Junior AccountantOther Ministry/Departments18-27 years

4. Pay Level-4 (₹ 25,500 to ₹ 81,100) – Group “C”

S.No.PositionMinistry/Department/CadreAge Limit
32Postal Assistant/ Sorting AssistantDepartment of Posts18-27 years
33Senior Secretariat Assistant/ UDCCentral Govt. Offices/Ministries18-27 years
34Senior Administrative AssistantMilitary Engineering Services18-27 years
35Tax AssistantCBDT18-27 years
36Tax AssistantCBIC18-27 years
37Sub-InspectorCentral Bureau of Narcotics18-27 years

Educational Qualification (as on 01-08-2025)

Candidates must possess the essential qualification on or before the cut-off date.

  1. Junior Statistical Officer (JSO):
    • Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard level;
    • OR
    • Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at the degree level.
  2. Statistical Investigator Grade-II:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized University or Institute. The candidate must have studied Statistics in all six semesters of the three-year degree course.
  3. All other Posts:
    • Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.

Note: Candidates who are in the final year of their graduation can also apply, provided they possess the essential qualification on or before the cut-off date of 01-08-2025.

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