SSC CGL 2025: Comprehensive Guide

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The Staff Selection Commission’s Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) Examination 2025 is one of the country’s premier gateways to Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ central government posts. With 14,582 vacancies across ministries, departments, constitutional bodies and tribunals, lakhs of graduates are racing against the clock to submit their applications before the deadline.

Vacancy & Important Dates

  • Total Posts: 14,582
  • Online Application Window Closes: 4 July 2025 (midnight)
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 5 July 2025 (up to 11:00 PM)
  • Official Website: ssc.gov.in

Tip: Even if you miss the 4th July cutoff, you can still pay the fee by 5th July—so plan early!

SSC CHSL 2025 Notification OUT!

✅ 3,131 Vacancies for LDC, JSA, DEO
🗓️ Apply from 23 June to 18 July 2025
🖥️ Tier 1 Exam: 8–18 September 2025
📄 Eligibility: 10+2 Passed | Age: 18–27 Years

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Who Can Apply?

  • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) from a recognized university.
  • Age Limit: Generally 18–32 years, with age relaxations for reserved categories (as per SSC notification).
  • Nationality: Indian citizen (with certain exceptions for Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet refugees).

Refer to the full SSC CGL Notification on the official portal for detailed eligibility criteria.

How to Apply

  1. Register/Login: Create your profile or log in at ssc.gov.in.
  2. Fill Application: Complete the Part‑I and Part‑II forms carefully, providing personal, educational and category details.
  3. Upload Documents: Recent photograph, signature and category certificates (if applicable).
  4. Pay Fee: Online via net banking, debit/credit card or e‑challan before the deadline.
  5. Print Confirmation: Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Exam Pattern — Tier I (CBT)

SSC CGL Tier I is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) comprising 100 multiple‑choice questions to be answered in 60 minutes. Each correct answer awards +2 marks; ‘wrong’ or unattempted questions do not carry negative marking. The paper is divided into four sections:

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
General Intelligence & Reasoning2550
General Awareness255060 mins
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Comprehension2550

Total: 100 questions | 200 marks

Detailed Tier I Syllabus

A. General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • Analogies & Classification
  • Spatial Orientation & Relations
  • Coding–Decoding
  • Syllogisms & Statements
  • Non‑verbal Series (Figural)
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making

B. General Awareness

  • Indian History & Culture
  • Geography (Physical, Social, Economic)
  • Indian Polity & Governance
  • Basic Economics & Current Affairs
  • Science & Technology (General Concepts)
  • Environmental Studies & Static GK

C. Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number Systems, Fractions & Decimals
  • Ratio, Proportion & Percentage
  • Time, Speed & Distance; Time & Work
  • Geometry & Mensuration
  • Algebra (Linear Equations, Inequalities)
  • Data Interpretation (Graphs, Charts)
  • Trigonometry & Heights/Distances

D. English Comprehension

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Cloze Test & Fill in the Blanks
  • Error Spotting & Sentence Correction
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • One‑Word Substitution
  • Direct/Indirect Speech, Idioms & Phrases

Preparation Tips & Resources

  1. Official Syllabus & Mock Tests: Download the SSC CGL syllabus PDF from the SSC website’s “Notifications” section.
  2. Standard Reference Books:
    • Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
    • A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non‑Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
    • Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
  3. Current Affairs: Follow monthly compilations (June 2024–June 2025) covering national/international events.
  4. Time Management: Practice sectional time limits—aim for 15 minutes per section in Tier I.
  5. Regular Revision: Maintain short notes for formulas, vocabulary and static GK.

What’s Next After Tier I?

  • Tier II (CBT): Four papers—Quantitative Abilities, English Language & Comprehension, Statistics (where applicable), and General Studies (Finance & Economics)
  • Tier III: Descriptive Paper (pen-and-paper) covering essay, precise writing or letter/application writing
  • Tier IV: Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test (for specific posts)

Stay tuned for SSC notifications and detailed analyses of Tier II–IV in our upcoming articles.

🔗 Apply Now: ssc.gov.in
⏳ Deadline: 4 July 2025 (Application) | 5 July 2025 (Fee)
Best of luck to all aspirants!

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