SSC CGL Selection Process 2025 - Check SSC CGL Complete Selection Process

SSC CGL Selection Process 2025 - Check SSC CGL Complete Selection Process

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Aug 22, 2024 12:06 PM IST | #SSC CGL
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The Staff Selection Commission shares the SSC CGL 2025 selection process in the official notification. The SSC CGL 2025 Notification PDF will be released at ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL exam is conducted over 3 stages, namely tier 1, tier 2 and Document Verification. The SSC CGL exam is held annually by the staff selection commission to recruit qualified candidates to the posts such as Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade-II, Auditor and many more.

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  1. SSC CGL Selection Procedure: Overview
  2. SSC CGL Selection Process 2025
  3. SSC CGL Selection Process - Tier 1
  4. SSC CGL Selection Process - Tier 2
  5. SSC CGL Syllabus 2025
SSC CGL Selection Process 2025 - Check SSC CGL Complete Selection Process
SSC CGL Selection Process 2025 - Check SSC CGL Complete Selection Process

The final selection will be made on the basis of normalised marks from both tiers of the SSC CGL 2025 exam, For more information regarding the SSC CGL 2025 exam process, candidates can consult the materia below.

SSC CGL Selection Procedure: Overview

Name of the exam

Combined Graduate Level Examination

Exam conducting authority

Staff Selection Commission

SSC CGL exam stages

  • Tier 1 exam

  • Tier 2 exam

  • Document Verification (DV)

Mode of examination

  • Tier 1 exam: Online

  • Tier 2 exam: Online

Contact details

Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-11000

SSC CGL Selection Process 2025

Candidates can check the SSC CGL exam stages below.

  • Tier 1: Computer-based test

  • Tier 2: Computer-based test

  • Document Verification (DV)

SSC CGL Selection Process - Tier 1

Candidates who have successfully filled the SSC CGL 2025 application form will be called for the tier 1 exam of the selection process. The SSC CGL 2025 tier 1 exam will have 100 questions of 200 marks. As per the SSC CGL exam pattern 2025, candidates will be awarded 2 marks for every correct answer and a 0.50 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

The questions in the SSC CGL tier 1 exam 2025 will be asked from English Language, General Awareness, General Intelligence and reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. Candidates who qualify the CGL tier 1 will be called for the SSC CGL tier 2 exam. Applicants can check the previous year SSC CGL question papers for effective preparations for the SSC CGL 2025 tier 1 exam. For more details on the SSC CGL 2025 tier 1 exam and exam pattern, candidates can check the table below.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern

Sections

Number of questions

Maximum marks

General Awareness

25

50

English Language

25

50

General Intelligence and Reasoning

25

50

Quantitative Aptitude

25

50

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SSC CGL Selection Process - Tier 2

Candidates who qualify the SSC CGL 2025 tier 1 exam will be eligible to appear for the tier 2 and 3 exam of the recruitment process. The SSC CGL 2025 tier 2 exam will also be conducted in online mode. The Tier II (Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III) will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I.

The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English Language And Comprehension module in Section II of Paper-I. There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I and of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II and Paper-III. Candidates can check the SSC CGL tier 2 exam process below.

  • Tier II has three papers Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III that will be conducted in separate shifts, days.

  • Paper-I is compulsory for all the posts, it has three sections.

  • In SSC CGL tier-II exam, all the candidates will be required to appear in all three sections of Paper-I

  • Based on the aggregate performance in Section-I and Section-II of Paper-I, candidates will be shortlisted for evaluation of Section III of Paper-I.

  • Candidates who are not qualified in Section-I + Section-II will not be eligible for evaluation of Section-III and they
    will not be considered for the further selection process.

  • Qualified candidates Section I and Section II are required to appear for Section III i.e. Computer Knowledge Test and Data Entry Speed Test (DEST).

  • Paper-II will be for only those candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and who are shortlisted in Tier-I for these Posts.

  • Paper-III will be for only those candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-I for Paper-III i.e. for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.

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For more details about the SSC CGL tier 2 selection process and exam pattern, check the table below.

SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 exam pattern

Paper

Session

Subject

No of questions

Maximum marks

Time allowed

Paper 1

Session 1

Section-I:

Module-I: Mathematical Abilities

Module-II: Reasoning

and General Intelligence

30+30= 60

180

1 hour

Section-II:

Module-I: English

Language and

Comprehension

Module-II: General

Awareness

45+25=70

210

Section-III:

Module-I: Computer

Knowledge Module

20

60

Session 2

Section-III:

Module-II: Data Entry

Speed Test Module

Only data entry task


15 minutes

Paper 2

Statistics

100

200

2 hours

Paper 3

General Studies (Finance and Economics)

100

200

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SSC CGL Selection Process 2025 - Document Verification

Candidates who qualify in Tier 1 and 2 will be required to appear for Document Verification (DV) along with the photocopies and original documents. While appearing for the Document Verification, Candidates have to bring two passport size recent colour photographs and one original Photo ID Proof like Aadhaar Card/ Printout of E-Aadhaar, Voter’s ID Card, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, ID Card issued by University/ College/ School, Employer ID Card (Govt./ PSU), Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book issued by Ministry of Defence, Any other photo bearing ID Card issued by the Central/ State Government.

Candidates have to select their preference for various posts and departments through the Online Option Form on the website of the Commission before the declaration of SSC CGL final result. If candidates fail to select their preference for various posts, they will not be considered for a Post and Ministry/Department/ Organization. If options once submitted successfully shall be treated as final and will not be changed subsequently under any circumstances.

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SSC CGL Syllabus 2025

Candidates appearing for SSC CGL 2025 exam must check the syllabus for their preparations. With the help of SSC CGL 2025 syllabus, candidates can check important topics and chapters asked in the exam. Along with the syllabus, candidates must also check the SSC CGL selection process. For more details, candidates can check the table given below

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the details required to download the admit card of SSC CGL?

Candidates will be able to download SSC CGL admit card 2025 through their application number/candidate name and date of birth.

2. What is the selection process of SSC CGL?

SSC CGL selection process 2025 comprises tier 1, tier 2, and Document Verification (DV).

3. Is there any negative marking in SSC CGL exam 2025?

Yes, there will be negative marking in SSC CGL tier 1 and tier 2 exams.

4. What is the age limit to apply for SSC CGL 2025?

Candidates between 18 to 32 years of age can apply for SSC CGL 2025 from the official website.

5. When will the SSC CGL 2025 notification be released?

The SSC CGL notification 2025 is yet to be released on the official website at ssc.gov.in.

6. Is there any interview in SSC CGL?

No, there is no interview round in the SSC CGL 2025 selection process.

7. What is the SSC CGL 2025 tier 1 exam date?

The SSC CGL 2025 tier 1 exam date is yet to be released

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Questions related to SSC CGL

Have a question related to SSC CGL ?

Hello Pooja,

If you filled the wrong date of birth on the SSC CGL application form and the correction window is closed, here’s what can happen:

  1. Document Mismatch : During document verification, your application may be rejected if the DOB on the form doesn't match your 10th certificate or official ID.

  2. No Correction Later : SSC generally does not allow changes after the correction window. Mistakes in DOB are taken seriously.

  3. What You Can Do :

    • Appear for the exam if your application isn’t rejected initially.

    • During document verification, clearly explain the issue and provide valid proof (birth certificate, 10th marksheet, Aadhaar, etc.).

    • You may write to SSC’s regional office requesting consideration, but acceptance is not guaranteed.

In future attempts, ensure all details are double-checked before final submission.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

HELLO,

If you are an ex serviceman and you want to apply for the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level exam then you get some extra years added to the age limit based on your category

  • if you belong to the general category you get three years of relaxation after subtracting the number of years you served in the military from your current age

  • if you are from the other backward classes category you get six years

  • if you are from the scheduled castes or scheduled tribes category you get eight years

now which jobs can ex servicemen apply for

you can apply for most jobs in group C and some jobs in group B but not all group B jobs allow ex servicemen to apply so it is important to check the job notification each year when the Staff Selection Commission releases it

To be considered an ex serviceman you should have

  • served in the Indian Army Indian Navy or Indian Air Force

  • been officially discharged or retired either because you chose to or because the military released you

  • possibly received a pension or completed your full term of service

  • if you are not a graduate then you must have served for at least fifteen years in the armed forces to apply

In simple words the Staff Selection Commission allows ex servicemen to apply for many government jobs with some age benefits but your service record and education level must meet their conditions

Hope it helps!

HEY THERE!!

Yes, ex-servicemen are eligible to apply for SSC CGL.

  • According to the eligibility criteria, ex-servicemen are eligible for age relaxation and fee exemption while applying for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam.
  • Ex-servicemen are exempted from paying the application fee, and ex-servicemen have reserved vacancies in some posts.
  • You need to satisfy the other general eligibility criteria (like educational qualification and nationality) as specified in the official notification.
  • Ensure to go through the elaborate request and reservation guidelines in the SSC CGL 2025 official notification when made available while applying.

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) exam is a national-level examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the recruitment of eligible candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in different ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. A bachelor's degree from a recognized university is the basic educational qualification required to appear for this exam. The age limit varies depending on the specific post, generally ranging from 18 to 32 years, with age relaxations for certain categories.

The SSC CGL exam is conducted in two tiers: Tier-I and Tier-II, both of which are computer-based online examinations. Tier-I is a qualifying stage, and the marks obtained in this tier are not counted for the final merit list. It consists of four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Each section comprises 25 questions, with each question carrying 2 marks, making a total of 100 questions and 200 marks. The total time allotted for the Tier-I exam is 60 minutes, and there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.

Candidates who clear the Tier-I cutoff are eligible to appear for the Tier-II examination. The Tier-II exam has a different pattern and consists of three papers. Paper-I is compulsory for all posts and is divided into three sections: Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, and English Language and Comprehension, and General Awareness. There is also a Computer Knowledge Test and a Data Entry Speed Test as part of Paper-I. Paper-II is for candidates applying for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and involves Statistics. Paper-III is for candidates applying for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer and covers General Studies (Finance and Economics). There is negative marking in Tier-II as well; 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in Sections I and II of Paper-I, and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II and Paper-III. The marks scored in the Tier-II exam are crucial for the final selection.

I hope this helps.

To apply for the SSC CGL exam, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official SSC website (ssc.nic.in).

  2. Register for an account, if you haven't already.

  3. Fill out the application form for CGL, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.

  4. Submit the form and print the confirmation.

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