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
Event
Date
Online Application Start Date
09-06-2025
Last Date for Online Applications
04-07-2025 (until 23:00)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment
05-07-2025 (until 23:00)
Application Form Correction Window
09-07-2025 to 11-07-2025 (until 23:00)
Tentative Tier-I Exam Date
13 August – 30 August, 2025
Tentative Tier-II Exam Date
December 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.
Position
Ministry/Department/Cadre
Age Limit
1
Assistant Section Officer
Central Secretariat Service
20-30 years
2
Assistant Section Officer
Intelligence Bureau
18-30 years
3
Assistant Section Officer
Ministry of Railways
20-30 years
4
Assistant Section Officer
Ministry of External Affairs
20-30 years
5
Assistant Section Officer
AFHQ
20-30 years
6
Assistant Section Officer
Ministry of Electronics and IT
18-30 years
7
Assistant / Asst. Section Officer
Other Ministries/Departments
18-30 years
9
Inspector (Central Excise)
CBIC
18-30 years
10
Inspector (Preventive Officer)
CBIC
18-30 years
11
Inspector (Examiner)
CBIC
18-30 years
12
Assistant Enforcement Officer
Directorate of Enforcement
18-30 years
13
Sub Inspector
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
20-30 years
14
Inspector Posts
Department of Posts
18-30 years
15
Inspector
Central Bureau of Narcotics
18-30 years
16
Section Head
Director General of Foreign Trade
18-30 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.
Position
Ministry/Department/Cadre
Age Limit
17
Assistant / Asst. Section Officer
Other Ministries/Departments
18-30 years
18
Executive Assistant
CBIC
18-30 years
19
Research Assistant
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
18-30 years
20
Divisional Accountant
Offices under C&AG
18-30 years
21
Sub Inspector
National Investigation Agency (NIA)
18-30 years
22
Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer
Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA)
18-30 years
23
Junior Statistical Officer
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
18-32 years
24
Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Ministry of Home Affairs
18-30 years
25
Office Superintendent
CBDT
18-30 years
3. Pay Level-5 (₹ 29,200 to ₹ 92,300) – Group “C”
S.No.
Position
Ministry/Department/Cadre
Age Limit
26
Auditor
Offices under C&AG
18-27 years
27
Auditor
Offices under CGDA
18-27 years
28
Auditor
Other Ministry/Departments
18-27 years
29
Accountant
Offices under C&AG
18-27 years
30
Accountant
Controller General of Accounts
18-27 years
31
Accountant/ Junior Accountant
Other Ministry/Departments
18-27 years
4. Pay Level-4 (₹ 25,500 to ₹ 81,100) – Group “C”
S.No.
Position
Ministry/Department/Cadre
Age Limit
32
Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant
Department of Posts
18-27 years
33
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ UDC
Central Govt. Offices/Ministries
18-27 years
34
Senior Administrative Assistant
Military Engineering Services
18-27 years
35
Tax Assistant
CBDT
18-27 years
36
Tax Assistant
CBIC
18-27 years
37
Sub-Inspector
Central Bureau of Narcotics
18-27 years
Educational Qualification (as on 01-08-2025)
Candidates must possess the essential qualification on or before the cut-off date.
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.
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.
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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