SSC CGL 2025 Notification PDF- Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Syllabus

SSC CGL 2025 Notification has been released for recruitment of 14,582 Vacancies. In this detailed article, you will find all the essential information about SSC CGL 2025, including eligibility criteria, important dates, application process, vacancies, syllabus, and selection procedure.

SSC CGL 2025 Notification Details

SSC CGL 2025 is the gateway for lakhs of aspirants looking for government jobs in prestigious Group B and Group C posts under various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India. The SSC CGL 2025 exam presents a golden opportunity for graduates to secure prestigious central government jobs.

SSC CGL 2025 Important Dates

SSC CGL 2025 Vacancy Details

The SSC CGL 2025 notification has announced a total of 14,582 vacancies. These vacancies are spread across various Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments, and organizations.

SSC CGL 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following criteria to eligible for SSC CGL 2025.

Nationality

A candidate must be either:

• a citizen of India, or
• a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
• a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, or
• a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, East African countries with the intention of permanent settlement.

Age Limit for SSC CGL 2025

The age limit varies depending on the post. Here’s an overview:

Age Relaxation (As per government norms):

• SC/ST – 5 years
• OBC – 3 years
• PwD – 10 to 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen – 3 years after deduction of military service

Educational Qualifications for SSC CGL 2025

All candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university. Specific posts may have additional requirements:

SSC CGL 2025 Application Fees

SSC CGL 2025 Apply Online Process

The Application for SSC CGL 2025 is accepted through Online only. No other modes of Application will be accepted except Online Mode. Here is a complete Steps to Apply for SSCCGL 2025.

Steps to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website. SSC CGL Apply link is provided in the Important Link Section in this article.
2. Register as a new user (if not already registered).
3. Login using your SSC credentials.
4. Click on ‘SSC CGL 2025’ under Latest Notifications.
5. Fill the application form with personal, academic, and contact details.
6. Upload required documents: Photograph and Signature.
7. Pay the application fee (Online or through SBI Challan).
8. Submit and take a printout of the application for reference.

Documents Required for SSC CGL 2025

• Scanned copy of recent passport size photograph
• Scanned signature
• ID proof (Aadhar Card, PAN, etc.)
• Educational certificates
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2025

The SSC CGL Exam Pattern comprises two main stages – Tier -I & Tier II.

SSC CGL Tier I Exam Pattern

There will 100 MCQs and Each question carries 2 marks. Negative marking of 0.50 marks per incorrect answer. Duration of time is 1 hour.

SSC CGL Tier I Syllabus

SSC CGL Tier I Syllabus:

1. General Intelligence and Reasoning

• Analogy
• Classification
• Series (Number, Alphabet, Coding-Decoding)
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense
• Logical Venn Diagrams
• Syllogism
• Matrix
• Word Formation
• Statement and Conclusion
• Non-verbal reasoning (Mirror Image, Water Image, Paper Folding, Cubes & Dice)
• Embedded Figures
• Pattern Completion
• Missing Numbers
• Figure Series

2. General Awareness

• Current Affairs (last 6–12 months)
• India and World Geography
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
• Indian Economy
• Scientific Research
• Environmental Issues
• Sports and Games
• Awards and Honours
• Books and Authors
• Important Days
• Government Schemes
• General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology – up to 10th level)
• Static GK (Capitals, Currencies, National Symbols, Dances, etc.)

3. Quantitative Aptitude

• Number System
• Simplification
• Surds and Indices
• LCM and HCF
• Ratio and Proportion
• Percentage
• Average
• Profit and Loss
• Discount
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Time and Work
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Boats and Streams
• Mixture and Alligation
• Algebra (Basic and Elementary)
• Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles, Mensuration)
• Trigonometry (Heights and Distances)
• Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Graphs)

4. English Comprehension

• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution)
• Grammar (Noun, Verb, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Articles, Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement)
• Sentence Correction
• Spotting Errors
• Cloze Test
• Para Jumbles
• Reading Comprehension
• Fill in the Blanks
• Active and Passive Voice
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Idioms and Phrases

SSC CGL Tier II Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Tier II Paper I & II are mandatory for all.

Paper III & IV are only for specific posts.

Negative marking: 0.25 marks in Paper II and 0.50 in Paper I, III, and IV.

SSC CGL 2025 – Tier II Syllabus

Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities and Reasoning

Section I (Mathematical Abilities):

• Number Systems
• Computation of Whole Numbers
• Decimals and Fractions
• Relationships Between Numbers
• Percentages
• Ratio and Proportion
• Square roots
• Averages
• Interest (Simple and Compound)
• Profit and Loss
• Discount
• Partnership Business
• Mixture and Alligation
• Time and Distance
• Time and Work
• Algebra (Basic identities of School Algebra)
• Geometry (Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts)
• Mensuration
• Trigonometry
• Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables, Data Sufficiency)

Section II (Reasoning and General Intelligence):

• Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning
• Logical Reasoning
• Series
• Classification
• Syllogism
• Statements and Arguments
• Statement and Conclusions
• Coding-Decoding
• Seating Arrangement
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense
• Analogy
• Matrix
• Venn Diagrams
• Order and Ranking
• Calendar and Clock
• Missing Number
• Puzzle

📘 Paper-I (continued): English Language and Comprehension

• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Spelling Correction
• Idioms and Phrases
• Active/Passive Voice
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Cloze Test
• Sentence Improvement
• Error Spotting
• Fill in the Blanks
• Vocabulary (Word Usage, Word Substitution)
• Grammar (Tenses, Modals, Subject-Verb Agreement)
• Reading Comprehension
• Para Jumbles
• Sentence Arrangement
• One Word Substitution

Paper-II: Statistics (for JSO)

• Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data
• Measures of Central Tendency
• Measures of Dispersion
• Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis
• Correlation and Regression
• Probability Theory
• Random Variable and Probability Distributions
• Sampling Theory
• Statistical Inference
• Analysis of Variance
• Time Series Analysis
• Index Numbers

Paper-III: General Studies (Finance and Economics) – for Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)

Part A: Finance and Accounts – 80 Marks

• Fundamental Principles and Basic Concepts of Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Basic concepts of accounting (e.g., journal, ledger, trial balance, P/L accounts, balance sheet)
• Nature and functions of cost accounting
• Limitations of Financial Accounting
• Basics of Accounting Standards
• Budgeting and Budgetary Control
• Types of Budgets
• Meaning and Types of Financial Statements
• Depreciation Accounting
• Marginal Costing
• Standard Costing
• Capital and Revenue
• Concept of Audit and Types of Audit

Part B: Economics and Governance – 120 Marks

• Basic concepts of Economics (GDP, National Income, etc.)
• Demand and Supply
• Production and Cost
• Forms of Market and Price Determination
• Indian Economy – Nature, Planning, Reforms, and Development
• Role of Public Sector
• Inflation – Types, Effects, Measures
• Fiscal Policy – Revenue, Taxation, Expenditure
• Monetary Policy – RBI, Interest Rates, Credit Control
• Role of Finance Commission
• Government Budgeting System
• Economic Reforms in India
• WTO, IMF, World Bank, FDI
• Banking System in India
• Economic Planning – Objectives, Strategies, Failures
• Social Sector Initiatives – Health, Education, Employment, Rural Development

SSC CGL 2025 Selection Process

The selection is done in four stages:

1. Tier I (Qualifying Nature)
2. Tier II (Merit Basis)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination (for certain posts)

Final selection is based on Tier II scores, document verification, and post preferences.