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The SSC CGL 2025 notification is yet to be released. All the details will be updated accordingly once the notification gets released.
The SSC CGL Exam is conducted in both offline and online modes. It comprises four stages or tiers. Tier-I and Tier-II exams are shown in the online mode and tier-III and tier-IV offline.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) |
| Conducted by | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Yearly |
| Exam Mode | Both online and offline |
| Exam Duration | Tier-I: 60 minutes, Tier-II: 120 minutes for each paper, Tier-III: 60 minutes |
| Purpose of Exam | To select candidates for Group-B and -C posts in various departments of the Government of India |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 011-69999845 |
| Official Website | http://ssc.gov.in/ |
| Activity | Dates |
| SSC CGL 2025 Notification Release Date | 22nd April, 2025 |
| SSC CGL Apply Online 2025 Start Date | 22nd April, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21st May, 2025 |
| Last Date for online fee payment | To be Announced |
| The window for Application Form Correction | To be Announced |
| SSC CGL Application Status for Tier 1 | To be Announced |
| SSC CGL Admit Card 2025 for Tier 1 | June 2025 |
| SSC CGL Exam Date 2025 (Tier-I) | June/July 2025 |
| Result Release (Tier I) | To be Announced |
Though there are different criteria for each of the posts filled by the SSC CGL exam, the essential eligibility criteria for this exam are as follows.
The candidate must be an Indian citizen or of Indian origin or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee.
The candidate age is needed to be in between 18 and 32 years
| S No | Age Limit | Remarks |
| (i) | For the posts for which age limit is 18-27 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1996 and not later than 01-08-2005. |
| (ii) | For the posts for which age limit is 20-30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1993 and not later than 01-08-2003. |
| (iii) | For the posts for which age limit is 18-30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1993 and not later than 01-08-2005. |
| (iv) | For the post for which age limit is 18-32 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1991 and not later than 01-08-2005. |
The candidate should complete their graduation from a recognised university or institute.
The steps involved in the recruitment process for the SSC CGL exam are as follows.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Filling The SSC CGL Application Form Online | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Downloading the SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card | Regional website of the Commission |
| SSC CGL Tier-I Exam | Computer-based MCQ of 200 marks |
| SSC CGL Tier-I Result | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Downloading the SSC CGL Tier-II Admit Card | Regional website of the Commission |
| SSC CGL Tier-II Exam | Computer-based MCQ of 200 marks |
| SSC CGL Tier-II Result | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Downloading the SSC CGL Tier-III Admit Card | Regional website of the Commission |
| SSC CGL Tier-III Exam | Descriptive Exam of 100 marks |
| SSC CGL Tier-III Result | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Downloading the SSC CGL Tier-IV Admit Card | Regional website of the Commission |
| SSC CGL Tier-IV Exam | Computer Proficiency/Skill Test |
| Final SSC CGL Result(based on Tier-I, II, and III Exams) | https://ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL Exam Pattern: There are lakhs of aspirants who appear for SSC CGL every year and most of the first-time exam takers are curious about the SSC CGL exam pattern. In this blog, we will discuss the detailed SSC CGL exam pattern which includes all phases. The SSC CGL exam pattern for Tier-1, Tier-2 is discussed here in detail.
Paper 1 of the SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2025 is conducted in the Tier-I exam to test candidates' knowledge and skills in subjects like general intelligence and reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness, and English comprehension. The paper consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) which carry a total of 200 marks. That means, each question carries 2 marks. Candidates need to answer all questions within a stipulated time frame, according to the SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2025 guidelines.
Check out the Schema of the SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam pattern from the table below:
| Sl. No | Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| 1 | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes (1 hour & 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe) |
2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| 3 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | |
| 4 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | ||
Note: There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every wrong answer given.
Once the candidate clears the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam, he/she moves on to the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam. The Tier 2 exam is conducted in three parts called Paper 1 & Paper 2. Paper 1 in Tier 2 is compulsory. Therefore, every candidate has to appear in Paper 1. Candidates who want to be a Junior Statistical Officer will have to appear in Paper 2.
It is important to have a good understanding of the SSC CGL exam Pattern for Tier 2 exam before starting the exam preparation. It gives an idea about the weightage of the subjects, the number of questions asked, the marks allotted for each section, the negative marking scheme, and other important details of the exam. Check out the layout of the SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam pattern in the Table below:
NOTE:
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025 | ||
| S.No. | Papers | Time Allotted |
| 1 | Paper I: (Compulsory for all posts) | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| 2 | Paper II: Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Gr. II | 2 hours |
Below we have provided the detailed SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Exam Pattern for sessions I and II.
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025 [Paper 1] | |||||||
| Sessions | Sections | Modules | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Weightage | Duration |
| Session I | Section I | Module-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 23% | 1 hour |
| Module-II | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | 23% | |||
| Section II | Module-I | English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 35% | 1 hour | |
| Module-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 19% | |||
| Section III | Module-I | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | Qualifying | 15 minutes | |
| Session II | Module-II | Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | Qualifying | 15 minutes | ||
Below we have provided the SSC CGL tier 2 exam pattern for the paper 2 exam for candidates who have applied for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO).
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025 [Paper 2] | ||||
| Papers | Sections | No. of question | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Paper II | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
The SSC conducts the SSC CGL Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) which is mandatory for all posts. It is included under the Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I. Candidates will get a total of 15 minutes to attempt this test. Below we have provided the details related to the DEST in table format.
| Particulars of DEST | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15 minutes |
| Passage Length | About 2000 key depressions |
| Passage Description | Detailed instructions provided by Regional Offices of the Commission |
| Evaluation Details | Available on SSC's website: Candidate's Corner (www.ssc.gov.in) |
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The last date for SSC CGL 2024 is 21st May, 2025.
SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 exam will be conducted in June/July 2025 (Tentatively)
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