SSC CGL 2025: Complete Guide to Exam Dates, Eligibility, Vacancies & More!

⿡ Important Dates & Application Fee

📅 Event Schedule:

💰 Application Fee:

💵 Category	💰 Fee Amount
General/OBC/EWS	₹100
SC/ST/PwD/Women	Exempted
Payment Modes	Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, SBI Challan

Note: Application fee details are based on previous years and are subject to confirmation upon the release of the official notification.

⿢ Eligibility Criteria

🎂 Age Limit:

👤 Category	🔢 Age Limit
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	32 years
Age Relaxation	As per government norms (e.g., OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwD: +10 years)

📚 Educational Qualification:

🎓 Requirement	📌 Details
Minimum Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
Required Marks	Pass (specific posts may have higher requirements)
Relevant Fields of Study	Any discipline (specific posts may require specialized degrees)

Note: Certain positions may have additional qualifications; refer to the official notification for detailed criteria.

⿣ Vacancy Details

📊 Total Vacancies: To Be Announced

🔹 Category-wise Breakdown:

📅 Previous Year Trends:

📅 Year	📊 Total Vacancies
2024	17,727
2023	Data Not Available

Note: Vacancy details will be updated upon the release of the official notification.

⿤ Selection Process & Exam Pattern

📝 Selection Process:

🔹 Stage	📌 Details
Stage 1	Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
Stage 2	Tier-II: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)

📖 Exam Pattern:

For Tier-I:

📋 Section	🔢 No. of Questions	🎯 Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Comprehension	25	50
Total Duration	60 minutes	200

For Tier-II:

📋 Paper	🔢 No. of Questions	🎯 Marks	⏳ Duration
Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities	100	200	2 hours
Paper-II: English Language & Comprehension	200	200	2 hours
Paper-III: Statistics (for JSO)	100	200	2 hours
Paper-IV: General Studies (Finance & Economics) (for AAO)	100	200	2 hours

📉 Marking Scheme:

Tier-I:
- ✅ Correct Answer: +2 marks
- ❌ Negative Marking: -0.50 marks for each incorrect answer
Tier-II:
- ✅ Correct Answer: +2 marks (Paper-I, Paper-III, Paper-IV)
- ❌ Negative Marking: -0.50 marks for each incorrect answer (Paper-I, Paper-III, Paper-IV)
- ✅ Correct Answer: +1 mark (Paper-II)
- ❌ Negative Marking: -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer (Paper-II)

Note: The exam pattern is subject to change; candidates should refer to the official notification for the latest updates.

⿥ How to Apply

📝 Step-by-Step Process:

🏆 Step	🔹 Action
⿡	Visit Official Website https://ssc.gov.in/
⿢	Register/Create an Account
⿣	Fill out the Application Form
⿤	Upload Required Documents
⿥	Pay Application Fee
⿦	Submit Form & Print Confirmation

📌 Important Notes:

Document size & format: Ensure scanned documents are in JPEG/PDF format and adhere to the specified size limits.
Payment method issues: In case of transaction failures, verify bank statements before reattempting payment. Use recommended browsers for a smoother experience.

⿦ Preparation Tips

📖 Study Plan & Strategy:

📅 Study Schedule	📌 Plan
Daily Study Hours	6-8 hours
Best Books	– “SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Guide” by RPH Editorial Board – “Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations” by R.S. Aggarwal
Online Courses	– Unacademy SSC CGL Courses – Gradeup SSC CGL Online Coaching

📝 Practice Material:

📚 Type	🔹 Details
Previous Year Papers	Available on SSC’s official website and various competitive exam portals
Mock Tests	Platforms like Testbook, Adda247, and Oliveboard offer mock tests

🚀 Exam Day Tips:

✅ What to Bring: Admit Card, Valid ID Proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, etc.)
🚫 What to Avoid: Electronic gadgets, study materials, extra papers, calculators

⿧ Contact Information & Support

📞 Helpline Details: