SSC CGL 2025 Application Form: Big news for all the applicants who are waiting for SSC CGL 2025 exam. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the application form for the SSC CGL Exam 2025. The notification was out on 9th June 2025. The SSC CGL exam 2025 application started from 9th June 2025 and the last date to apply is 4th July 2025. This exam is for filling the various group B and C posts in central government departments and ministries.
In this article, we have covered all the information related to the SSC CGL 2025 exam. Interested candidates should read the article till the end and apply quickly.
SSC CGL 2025 Application Key Points
Here are the key details related to the SSC CGL 2025 exam.
- Application Start Date for SSC CGL 2025: 9th June 2025
- Last Date to Apply for SSC CGL 2025 Exam: 4th July 2025
- Form Correction Window: 9th July 2025 to 11 July 2025 (23:00)
- Tier 1 Exam Date: Between 13th August 2025 to 30th August 2025
- Tier 2 Exam Date: December
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SSC CGL 2025 Exam Eligibility Criteria
There are certain eligibility criteria for the exam; candidates must fulfil these criteria in order to sit in the exam and get the job.
- Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline from a recognized university. For other education requirements, you can refer to the official SSC CGL 2025 notification.
- Candidate must be between 18 to 32 years of age. The age may vary as per the post, age relaxation, and other rules.
SSC CGL Exam 2025 Application Fee
Applicants have to pay a minimal application fee for the SSC CGL exam. Here are the details:
- For General / OBC / EWS, INR 100 has to be paid as the application fee.
- For SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Female Candidates, no fee is required.
- The fee can be paid through BHIM UPI, net banking, and credit/debit cards.
SSC CGL Documents Upload Guidelines
Applicants have to upload the required documents in the format per the SSC rules.
- Photographs should be between 20 KB to 50 KB in size and dimensions should be 100×120 pixels.
- For signature, the size should be between 1 KB to 12 KB and the dimensions should be 40×60 pixels.
Note: Please make sure to upload the recent photographs and the signature should be clearly visible.
SSC CGL Exam 2025 Tier 1 Pattern
Tier 1 exam is the first exam of the SSC. It is an online exam. We have provided the pattern below in the table.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Minutes |
Note: Negative marking of 0.50 marks will be applied for each incorrect answer.
SSC CGL Exam 2025 Tier 2 Pattern
Tier 2 paper of the SSC CGL exam is divided into two papers. Paper 1 is compulsory for all posts and Paper 2 is only for the candidates who are applying for the Junior Statistical Officer post. Find the table below to understand the pattern.
Paper 1 Pattern (compulsory for all)
| Session | Section | Module | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Session 1 | Section 1 | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 1 Hour |
| Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | |||
| Section 2 | English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 1 Hour | |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 | |||
| Section 3 | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 minutes | |
| Session 2 | Data Entry Speed Test | 1 Task | Qualifying | 15 Minutes |
Paper 2 Pattern (only for JSO post)
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 2 | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
So this is the pattern and students must be aware of it while preparing for the exam.
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2025 Exam
Candidates have to follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the SSC exam 2025.
- Applicants need to visit the official website of the SSC: https://ssc.gov.in/
- Now, click on the Apply tab.
- Login using One Time Registration (OTR) credentials. For candidates who have not registered yet, they have to register first.
- Now, candidates have to fill out the required information in the application form. Provide correct information in every field.
- After filling the form, candidates have to upload the Photograph and Signature as per the required format.
- Now, pay the application fee (no application fee for the SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Female Candidates)
- After paying the fee, review and submit the form.
- Applicants must download and print the confirmation page.
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