SSC Announces CGL 2025 Exam Dates, Publishes Full Schedule Online

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official exam dates for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025. Candidates who registered earlier this year can now check the complete schedule on the Commission’s website, ssc.gov.in. The announcement was made on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

The SSC CGL is one of the most popular government exams in India. It provides opportunities for graduates to secure Group B and Group C posts in various central government ministries, departments, and organizations. Every year, lakhs of candidates apply for these posts, making it one of the most competitive exams in the country.

Tier 1 exam dates and paper pattern

According to the notice, the Tier 1 exam of SSC CGL 2025 will be held on September 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26. This means the exam will run for 15 days across different shifts. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at centres across India.

The Tier 1 paper will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions. It will have four sections:

• General Intelligence and Reasoning

• General Awareness

• Quantitative Aptitude

• English Comprehension

All sections, except English, will be available in both English and Hindi, giving candidates the flexibility to attempt in their preferred language.

The questions are designed to test a candidate’s reasoning skills, awareness of current events, numerical ability, and understanding of the English language. The Tier 1 exam acts as the first filter in the recruitment process. Only those who qualify will move to the next stages of selection, which include Tier 2 and subsequent evaluations depending on the post applied for.

Vacancies, posts, and category-wise distribution

The SSC has announced a total of 14,582 vacancies under the CGL 2025 recruitment drive. These posts are spread across Group B and Group C categories in various central government ministries, statutory bodies, tribunals, and organizations.

The vacancies are distributed as follows:

• 6,183 for the Unreserved (UR) category

• 2,167 for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates

• 1,088 for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates

• 3,721 for Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates

• 1,423 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates

This wide distribution of posts ensures that candidates from all categories have opportunities to apply and compete fairly.

Key posts offered through SSC CGL 2025

Some of the most sought-after positions in SSC CGL include:

• Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) in the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)

• Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) in various departments

• Inspector of Income Tax

• Inspector (Central Excise & Customs)

• Inspector (Preventive Officer)

• Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in Ministries and Departments

• Sub-Inspector (SI) in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and National Investigation Agency (NIA)

• Excise/Tax Officer in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)

• Auditor in CAG

• Statistical Investigator Grade II in the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)

• Compiler in the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation

These posts not only offer job stability and attractive salaries but also bring prestige and responsibility, as they are directly linked with the functioning of the central government.

Registration process and advice for candidates

The registration process for SSC CGL 2025 began on June 9, 2025, and ended on July 4, 2025. Only those candidates who successfully completed their applications during this period will be allowed to appear for the exam in September.

The SSC has advised candidates to keep checking the official website for further updates. Notifications about admit cards, exam centres, and instructions will be released in the coming weeks. Candidates should download their admit cards as soon as they become available and carefully read all exam-day guidelines.

Since the exam is highly competitive, candidates are encouraged to revise thoroughly in the days leading up to the test. Focus should be on practicing reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and mock tests to improve speed and accuracy. Staying updated with current affairs is also important, as General Awareness carries significant weight in the exam.

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Why SSC CGL 2025 is important

The SSC CGL exam is a gateway to secure government jobs in respected ministries and departments. It offers a chance for graduates to serve in positions that influence policymaking, investigation, finance, taxation, and data analysis at the national level. With more than 14,000 vacancies this year, candidates have a golden opportunity to compete for stable and prestigious jobs.

The launch of the CGL 2025 exam schedule has brought clarity and relief to candidates who have been preparing for months. Now that the dates are fixed, aspirants can align their study plans and strategies more effectively.

In conclusion, the release of the SSC CGL 2025 exam schedule marks the beginning of a crucial phase for thousands of aspirants. With the Tier 1 exam starting on September 12 and running until September 26, candidates now have a clear timeline to sharpen their preparation. The SSC has assured transparency and efficiency in conducting the exam, giving candidates across India a fair chance to compete for government jobs.