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  Government of India, 
Ministry of Personnel, Public 
Grievances & Pensions,  
Department of Personnel and 
Training,   
Staff Selection Commission, 
Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi - 110003. 
          
 (Website of the Commission: https://ssc.gov.in) 
  
Notice  
  
Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025  
Dates for submission of online applications 09-06-2025  to 04-07-2025 
Last date and time for receipt of online applications 04-07-2025 (23:00) 
Last date and time for making online fee payment 05-07-2025 (23:00) 
Dates of „Window for Application Form Correction? 
including online payment. 
09-07-2025 to 11-07-2025 (23:00) 
Tentative Schedule of Tier-I (Computer Based 
Examination) 
13 August – 30 August, 2025 
Tentative Schedule of Tier-II (Computer Based 
Examination) 
December 2025 
Toll Free Helpline Number to be called in case of 
any difficulty in filling up the Application Form 
 
18003093063 
(Toll Free) 
 
  
“GOVERNMENT STRIVES TO HAVE A WORKFORCE WHICH REFLECTS 
GENDER BALANCE AND WOMEN CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO 
APPLY” 
F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2025-C-1: Staff Selection Commission will hold Combined Graduate Level 
Examination, 2025 for filling up of various Group „B? and Group „C? posts in different Ministries/ 
Departments/ Organizations of Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/Statutory 
Bodies/ Tribunals, etc. The details of the examination are as follows: 
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  Government of India, 
Ministry of Personnel, Public 
Grievances & Pensions,  
Department of Personnel and 
Training,   
Staff Selection Commission, 
Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi - 110003. 
          
 (Website of the Commission: https://ssc.gov.in) 
  
Notice  
  
Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025  
Dates for submission of online applications 09-06-2025  to 04-07-2025 
Last date and time for receipt of online applications 04-07-2025 (23:00) 
Last date and time for making online fee payment 05-07-2025 (23:00) 
Dates of „Window for Application Form Correction? 
including online payment. 
09-07-2025 to 11-07-2025 (23:00) 
Tentative Schedule of Tier-I (Computer Based 
Examination) 
13 August – 30 August, 2025 
Tentative Schedule of Tier-II (Computer Based 
Examination) 
December 2025 
Toll Free Helpline Number to be called in case of 
any difficulty in filling up the Application Form 
 
18003093063 
(Toll Free) 
 
  
“GOVERNMENT STRIVES TO HAVE A WORKFORCE WHICH REFLECTS 
GENDER BALANCE AND WOMEN CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO 
APPLY” 
F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2025-C-1: Staff Selection Commission will hold Combined Graduate Level 
Examination, 2025 for filling up of various Group „B? and Group „C? posts in different Ministries/ 
Departments/ Organizations of Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/Statutory 
Bodies/ Tribunals, etc. The details of the examination are as follows: 
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2. Details of the Posts: Following are the likely posts that will be filled up through this 
Examination: 
2.1 Pay Level-7 (? 44900 to 142400): 
S. 
No. 
Name of Post Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre Classification 
of Post 
Age Limit 
1 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Central Secretariat Service Group “B” 20-30 years 
2 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Intelligence Bureau Group “B” 18-30 years 
3 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Ministry of Railways Group “B” 20-30 years 
4 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Ministry of External Affairs Group “B” 20-30 years 
5 Assistant Section 
Officer 
AFHQ Group “B” 20-30 years 
6 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Ministry of Electronics and 
Information Technology 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
7 Assistant / Assistant 
Section Officer 
Other Ministries/ Departments/ 
Organizations  
Group “B” 18-30 years 
8 Inspector of Income 
Tax 
CBDT Group “C” 18-30 years 
9 Inspector, (Central 
Excise) 
CBIC            Group “B” 18-30 years 
10 Inspector 
(Preventive Officer) 
11 Inspector 
(Examiner) 
12 Assistant 
Enforcement Officer 
Directorate of Enforcement, 
Department of Revenue 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
13 Sub Inspector Central Bureau of Investigation  Group “B” 20-30 years 
14 Inspector Posts Department of Posts, Ministry of 
Communications 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
15 Inspector   Central Bureau of Narcotics, 
Ministry of Finance 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
16 Section Head Director General of Foreign Trade Group “B” 18-30 years 
2.2 Pay Level-6 (? 35400 to 112400): 
17 Assistant / Assistant 
Section Officer 
Other Ministries/ Departments/ 
Organizations  
Group “B” 18-30 years 
18 Executive Assistant  CBIC Group “B” 18-30 years 
19 Research Assistant National Human Rights Commission 
(NHRC) 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
20 Divisional 
Accountant 
Offices under C&AG   Group “B” 18-30 years 
21 Sub Inspector National Investigation Agency (NIA) Group “B” 18-30 years 
22 Sub-Inspector/ 
Junior Intelligence 
Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) Group “B” 18-30 years 
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  Government of India, 
Ministry of Personnel, Public 
Grievances & Pensions,  
Department of Personnel and 
Training,   
Staff Selection Commission, 
Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi - 110003. 
          
 (Website of the Commission: https://ssc.gov.in) 
  
Notice  
  
Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025  
Dates for submission of online applications 09-06-2025  to 04-07-2025 
Last date and time for receipt of online applications 04-07-2025 (23:00) 
Last date and time for making online fee payment 05-07-2025 (23:00) 
Dates of „Window for Application Form Correction? 
including online payment. 
09-07-2025 to 11-07-2025 (23:00) 
Tentative Schedule of Tier-I (Computer Based 
Examination) 
13 August – 30 August, 2025 
Tentative Schedule of Tier-II (Computer Based 
Examination) 
December 2025 
Toll Free Helpline Number to be called in case of 
any difficulty in filling up the Application Form 
 
18003093063 
(Toll Free) 
 
  
“GOVERNMENT STRIVES TO HAVE A WORKFORCE WHICH REFLECTS 
GENDER BALANCE AND WOMEN CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO 
APPLY” 
F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2025-C-1: Staff Selection Commission will hold Combined Graduate Level 
Examination, 2025 for filling up of various Group „B? and Group „C? posts in different Ministries/ 
Departments/ Organizations of Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/Statutory 
Bodies/ Tribunals, etc. The details of the examination are as follows: 
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2. Details of the Posts: Following are the likely posts that will be filled up through this 
Examination: 
2.1 Pay Level-7 (? 44900 to 142400): 
S. 
No. 
Name of Post Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre Classification 
of Post 
Age Limit 
1 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Central Secretariat Service Group “B” 20-30 years 
2 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Intelligence Bureau Group “B” 18-30 years 
3 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Ministry of Railways Group “B” 20-30 years 
4 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Ministry of External Affairs Group “B” 20-30 years 
5 Assistant Section 
Officer 
AFHQ Group “B” 20-30 years 
6 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Ministry of Electronics and 
Information Technology 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
7 Assistant / Assistant 
Section Officer 
Other Ministries/ Departments/ 
Organizations  
Group “B” 18-30 years 
8 Inspector of Income 
Tax 
CBDT Group “C” 18-30 years 
9 Inspector, (Central 
Excise) 
CBIC            Group “B” 18-30 years 
10 Inspector 
(Preventive Officer) 
11 Inspector 
(Examiner) 
12 Assistant 
Enforcement Officer 
Directorate of Enforcement, 
Department of Revenue 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
13 Sub Inspector Central Bureau of Investigation  Group “B” 20-30 years 
14 Inspector Posts Department of Posts, Ministry of 
Communications 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
15 Inspector   Central Bureau of Narcotics, 
Ministry of Finance 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
16 Section Head Director General of Foreign Trade Group “B” 18-30 years 
2.2 Pay Level-6 (? 35400 to 112400): 
17 Assistant / Assistant 
Section Officer 
Other Ministries/ Departments/ 
Organizations  
Group “B” 18-30 years 
18 Executive Assistant  CBIC Group “B” 18-30 years 
19 Research Assistant National Human Rights Commission 
(NHRC) 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
20 Divisional 
Accountant 
Offices under C&AG   Group “B” 18-30 years 
21 Sub Inspector National Investigation Agency (NIA) Group “B” 18-30 years 
22 Sub-Inspector/ 
Junior Intelligence 
Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) Group “B” 18-30 years 
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Officer 
23 Junior Statistical 
Officer 
Ministry of Statistics & Programme 
Implementation. 
Group “B” 18-32 years 
24 Statistical 
Investigator 
Grade-II 
Ministry of Home Affairs Group “B” 18-30 
25 Office 
Superintendent 
CBDT Group “B” 18-30 
2.3 Pay Level-5 (? 29200 to 92300): 
26 Auditor Offices under C&AG Group “C” 18-27 years 
27 Auditor Offices under CGDA  Group “C” 18-27 years 
28 Auditor Other Ministry/ Departments  Group “C” 18-27 years 
29 Accountant Offices under C&AG Group “C” 18-27 years 
30 Accountant Controller General of Accounts Group “C” 18-27 years 
31 Accountant/ Junior 
Accountant 
Other Ministry/ Departments Group “C” 18-27 years 
2.4 Pay Level-4 (? 25500 to 81100): 
32 Postal Assistant/ 
Sorting Assistant 
Department of Posts, Ministry of 
Communications 
Group “C” 18-27 years 
33 Senior Secretariat 
Assistant/ Upper 
Division Clerks  
Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries 
other than CSCS cadres. 
Group “C” 18-27 years 
34 Senior 
Administrative 
Assistant 
Military Engineering Services, 
Ministry of Defence 
Group “C” 18-27 years 
35 Tax Assistant CBDT Group “C” 18-27 years 
36 Tax Assistant CBIC Group “C” 18-27 years 
37 Sub-Inspector  Central Bureau of Narcotics, 
Ministry of Finance 
Group “C” 18-27 years 
  
Note-I: The Commission makes final allotment of posts on the basis of merit-cum-preferences of 
Posts given by the candidates and once a post is allotted, no change of posts will be made by the 
Commission due to non-fulfilment of any post specific requirements of physical/ medical/ educational 
standards, etc. In other words, for example if a candidate has given higher preference for a post and is 
selected for that post; in that case, if he (hereinafter may be read as „he/ she?) fails to meet the 
medical/ physical/ educational standards, his (hereinafter may be read as „his/ her?) candidature will 
be rejected. 
             
Note-II: While giving preference of posts as and when required by the Commission, the candidates 
may note that there are a few posts like Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer), 
Inspector and Sub-Inspector in CBN (Ministry of Finance), Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer 
in NCB (MHA), Sub-Inspector in CBI and NIA, UDC/SSA in BRO etc. which have specific 
requirement of Physical Standards, Physical Tests and Medical Standards (Details given at 
Annexure-XVI & Annexure-XVII). Candidates must ensure that they fulfil all the requirements of 
the Posts before giving their preferences/ options for such posts. Measurement of Physical Standards 
and Physical and Medical Tests will be conducted by the User Department concerned after final 
selection and nomination of candidates to the User Departments.  
 
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? ? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??? ?? ????? ?? ? ? ? ? , 
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??? ? ? ? - 21 ,? ? ????? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? ? ,  
? ? ? ? ?? ? , ?? ?? ? ???? -110003. 
  Government of India, 
Ministry of Personnel, Public 
Grievances & Pensions,  
Department of Personnel and 
Training,   
Staff Selection Commission, 
Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi - 110003. 
          
 (Website of the Commission: https://ssc.gov.in) 
  
Notice  
  
Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025  
Dates for submission of online applications 09-06-2025  to 04-07-2025 
Last date and time for receipt of online applications 04-07-2025 (23:00) 
Last date and time for making online fee payment 05-07-2025 (23:00) 
Dates of „Window for Application Form Correction? 
including online payment. 
09-07-2025 to 11-07-2025 (23:00) 
Tentative Schedule of Tier-I (Computer Based 
Examination) 
13 August – 30 August, 2025 
Tentative Schedule of Tier-II (Computer Based 
Examination) 
December 2025 
Toll Free Helpline Number to be called in case of 
any difficulty in filling up the Application Form 
 
18003093063 
(Toll Free) 
 
  
“GOVERNMENT STRIVES TO HAVE A WORKFORCE WHICH REFLECTS 
GENDER BALANCE AND WOMEN CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO 
APPLY” 
F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2025-C-1: Staff Selection Commission will hold Combined Graduate Level 
Examination, 2025 for filling up of various Group „B? and Group „C? posts in different Ministries/ 
Departments/ Organizations of Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/Statutory 
Bodies/ Tribunals, etc. The details of the examination are as follows: 
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2. Details of the Posts: Following are the likely posts that will be filled up through this 
Examination: 
2.1 Pay Level-7 (? 44900 to 142400): 
S. 
No. 
Name of Post Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre Classification 
of Post 
Age Limit 
1 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Central Secretariat Service Group “B” 20-30 years 
2 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Intelligence Bureau Group “B” 18-30 years 
3 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Ministry of Railways Group “B” 20-30 years 
4 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Ministry of External Affairs Group “B” 20-30 years 
5 Assistant Section 
Officer 
AFHQ Group “B” 20-30 years 
6 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Ministry of Electronics and 
Information Technology 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
7 Assistant / Assistant 
Section Officer 
Other Ministries/ Departments/ 
Organizations  
Group “B” 18-30 years 
8 Inspector of Income 
Tax 
CBDT Group “C” 18-30 years 
9 Inspector, (Central 
Excise) 
CBIC            Group “B” 18-30 years 
10 Inspector 
(Preventive Officer) 
11 Inspector 
(Examiner) 
12 Assistant 
Enforcement Officer 
Directorate of Enforcement, 
Department of Revenue 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
13 Sub Inspector Central Bureau of Investigation  Group “B” 20-30 years 
14 Inspector Posts Department of Posts, Ministry of 
Communications 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
15 Inspector   Central Bureau of Narcotics, 
Ministry of Finance 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
16 Section Head Director General of Foreign Trade Group “B” 18-30 years 
2.2 Pay Level-6 (? 35400 to 112400): 
17 Assistant / Assistant 
Section Officer 
Other Ministries/ Departments/ 
Organizations  
Group “B” 18-30 years 
18 Executive Assistant  CBIC Group “B” 18-30 years 
19 Research Assistant National Human Rights Commission 
(NHRC) 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
20 Divisional 
Accountant 
Offices under C&AG   Group “B” 18-30 years 
21 Sub Inspector National Investigation Agency (NIA) Group “B” 18-30 years 
22 Sub-Inspector/ 
Junior Intelligence 
Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) Group “B” 18-30 years 
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Officer 
23 Junior Statistical 
Officer 
Ministry of Statistics & Programme 
Implementation. 
Group “B” 18-32 years 
24 Statistical 
Investigator 
Grade-II 
Ministry of Home Affairs Group “B” 18-30 
25 Office 
Superintendent 
CBDT Group “B” 18-30 
2.3 Pay Level-5 (? 29200 to 92300): 
26 Auditor Offices under C&AG Group “C” 18-27 years 
27 Auditor Offices under CGDA  Group “C” 18-27 years 
28 Auditor Other Ministry/ Departments  Group “C” 18-27 years 
29 Accountant Offices under C&AG Group “C” 18-27 years 
30 Accountant Controller General of Accounts Group “C” 18-27 years 
31 Accountant/ Junior 
Accountant 
Other Ministry/ Departments Group “C” 18-27 years 
2.4 Pay Level-4 (? 25500 to 81100): 
32 Postal Assistant/ 
Sorting Assistant 
Department of Posts, Ministry of 
Communications 
Group “C” 18-27 years 
33 Senior Secretariat 
Assistant/ Upper 
Division Clerks  
Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries 
other than CSCS cadres. 
Group “C” 18-27 years 
34 Senior 
Administrative 
Assistant 
Military Engineering Services, 
Ministry of Defence 
Group “C” 18-27 years 
35 Tax Assistant CBDT Group “C” 18-27 years 
36 Tax Assistant CBIC Group “C” 18-27 years 
37 Sub-Inspector  Central Bureau of Narcotics, 
Ministry of Finance 
Group “C” 18-27 years 
  
Note-I: The Commission makes final allotment of posts on the basis of merit-cum-preferences of 
Posts given by the candidates and once a post is allotted, no change of posts will be made by the 
Commission due to non-fulfilment of any post specific requirements of physical/ medical/ educational 
standards, etc. In other words, for example if a candidate has given higher preference for a post and is 
selected for that post; in that case, if he (hereinafter may be read as „he/ she?) fails to meet the 
medical/ physical/ educational standards, his (hereinafter may be read as „his/ her?) candidature will 
be rejected. 
             
Note-II: While giving preference of posts as and when required by the Commission, the candidates 
may note that there are a few posts like Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer), 
Inspector and Sub-Inspector in CBN (Ministry of Finance), Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer 
in NCB (MHA), Sub-Inspector in CBI and NIA, UDC/SSA in BRO etc. which have specific 
requirement of Physical Standards, Physical Tests and Medical Standards (Details given at 
Annexure-XVI & Annexure-XVII). Candidates must ensure that they fulfil all the requirements of 
the Posts before giving their preferences/ options for such posts. Measurement of Physical Standards 
and Physical and Medical Tests will be conducted by the User Department concerned after final 
selection and nomination of candidates to the User Departments.  
 
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Note-III - Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice 
and Empowerment vide its Gazette Notification No.  P-13/1/2022-DD-3 dated 16.08.2023 has 
exempted the Directorate of Income-tax, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in respect of the 
posts of Income-tax Inspector and Tax assistant from the provisions of the said section in so far as 
they relate to the benchmark disability of mental illness. Therefore, candidates with disability of 
Mental Illness (MI) are not suitable for these posts in CBDT.  
 
Note-IV- Any Ministry/Department/Organisation/Office etc can, in consultation with 
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, by issuing a Notification in Gazetted of  
India, exempt certain posts to be not suitable for any disability. However, such exemption, along with 
the Gazetted Notification, should be clearly brought to the notice of the Commission before the date 
of publication of the Notice/Advertisement on the website of the Commission or Employments News, 
whichever is earlier. In case, the User Department fails to do so, it can not later on refuse to accept e-
dossiers/dossiers of candidates if they have been nominated to that User Department after declaration 
of final result, even though that post is not identified suitable for a particular disability.   
  
3.                Vacancies and Reservation: 
3.1              Tentative vacancies: There are approx. 14582 vacancies. However, final 
vacancies will be determined in due course. Updated vacancies, if any, along with post-
wise & category-wise vacancies will be made available on the website of the Commission 
(https://ssc.gov.in> For Candidates > Tentative Vacancy). Candidates may note that 
State-wise/ Zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission. Candidates 
are advised to approach the concerned User Departments for information pertaining 
to zone-wise/state-wise vacancies.  
3.2              Reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other 
Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Ex-Servicemen (ESM) 
and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates for all the categories of 
posts/services, wherever applicable and admissible, would be as determined and 
communicated by the Indenting Ministries/ Departments/ Offices/ Cadres, as per extant 
Government Orders. 
3.3              Vacancies for ESM are reserved for only Group “C” posts. 
3.4              The Commission will consider the suitability of posts for various benchmark 
disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 in accordance 
with Notification No. 38-16/2020-DD-III dated 04.01.2021 issued by Department of 
Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and 
Empowerment or as identified and intimated by the Indenting Departments/Organizations 
for specific posts. 
The web-link to access Notification No. 38-16/2020-DDIII dated 04.01.2021 is given 
hereunder:-  https://divyangjan.depwd.gov.in/content/upload/uploadfiles/files/224370.pdf 
3.5              The Commission makes the selection of candidates in accordance with the 
vacancies reported by the Indenting Departments/ Organizations for various posts. The 
Commission does not have any role in deciding the number of vacancies of any Indenting 
Department/ Organization. Implementation of reservation policy, maintaining reservation 
roster, earmarking of vacancies for different categories and identification of suitability of 
posts for various benchmark disabilities, are under the domain of the Indenting 
Departments/ Organizations.  
4.                 Nationality/Citizenship: 
4.1              A candidate must be either: 
4.1.1                    a citizen of India, or  
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? ? ??? ? ? ? , 
? ? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??? ?? ????? ?? ? ? ? ? , 
? ? ? ?? ?? ?? ? ?? ? ?, 
??? ? ? ? - 21 ,? ? ????? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? ? ,  
? ? ? ? ?? ? , ?? ?? ? ???? -110003. 
  Government of India, 
Ministry of Personnel, Public 
Grievances & Pensions,  
Department of Personnel and 
Training,   
Staff Selection Commission, 
Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi - 110003. 
          
 (Website of the Commission: https://ssc.gov.in) 
  
Notice  
  
Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025  
Dates for submission of online applications 09-06-2025  to 04-07-2025 
Last date and time for receipt of online applications 04-07-2025 (23:00) 
Last date and time for making online fee payment 05-07-2025 (23:00) 
Dates of „Window for Application Form Correction? 
including online payment. 
09-07-2025 to 11-07-2025 (23:00) 
Tentative Schedule of Tier-I (Computer Based 
Examination) 
13 August – 30 August, 2025 
Tentative Schedule of Tier-II (Computer Based 
Examination) 
December 2025 
Toll Free Helpline Number to be called in case of 
any difficulty in filling up the Application Form 
 
18003093063 
(Toll Free) 
 
  
“GOVERNMENT STRIVES TO HAVE A WORKFORCE WHICH REFLECTS 
GENDER BALANCE AND WOMEN CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO 
APPLY” 
F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2025-C-1: Staff Selection Commission will hold Combined Graduate Level 
Examination, 2025 for filling up of various Group „B? and Group „C? posts in different Ministries/ 
Departments/ Organizations of Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/Statutory 
Bodies/ Tribunals, etc. The details of the examination are as follows: 
Page 2 of 113 
 
 
 
2. Details of the Posts: Following are the likely posts that will be filled up through this 
Examination: 
2.1 Pay Level-7 (? 44900 to 142400): 
S. 
No. 
Name of Post Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre Classification 
of Post 
Age Limit 
1 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Central Secretariat Service Group “B” 20-30 years 
2 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Intelligence Bureau Group “B” 18-30 years 
3 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Ministry of Railways Group “B” 20-30 years 
4 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Ministry of External Affairs Group “B” 20-30 years 
5 Assistant Section 
Officer 
AFHQ Group “B” 20-30 years 
6 Assistant Section 
Officer 
Ministry of Electronics and 
Information Technology 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
7 Assistant / Assistant 
Section Officer 
Other Ministries/ Departments/ 
Organizations  
Group “B” 18-30 years 
8 Inspector of Income 
Tax 
CBDT Group “C” 18-30 years 
9 Inspector, (Central 
Excise) 
CBIC            Group “B” 18-30 years 
10 Inspector 
(Preventive Officer) 
11 Inspector 
(Examiner) 
12 Assistant 
Enforcement Officer 
Directorate of Enforcement, 
Department of Revenue 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
13 Sub Inspector Central Bureau of Investigation  Group “B” 20-30 years 
14 Inspector Posts Department of Posts, Ministry of 
Communications 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
15 Inspector   Central Bureau of Narcotics, 
Ministry of Finance 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
16 Section Head Director General of Foreign Trade Group “B” 18-30 years 
2.2 Pay Level-6 (? 35400 to 112400): 
17 Assistant / Assistant 
Section Officer 
Other Ministries/ Departments/ 
Organizations  
Group “B” 18-30 years 
18 Executive Assistant  CBIC Group “B” 18-30 years 
19 Research Assistant National Human Rights Commission 
(NHRC) 
Group “B” 18-30 years 
20 Divisional 
Accountant 
Offices under C&AG   Group “B” 18-30 years 
21 Sub Inspector National Investigation Agency (NIA) Group “B” 18-30 years 
22 Sub-Inspector/ 
Junior Intelligence 
Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) Group “B” 18-30 years 
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Officer 
23 Junior Statistical 
Officer 
Ministry of Statistics & Programme 
Implementation. 
Group “B” 18-32 years 
24 Statistical 
Investigator 
Grade-II 
Ministry of Home Affairs Group “B” 18-30 
25 Office 
Superintendent 
CBDT Group “B” 18-30 
2.3 Pay Level-5 (? 29200 to 92300): 
26 Auditor Offices under C&AG Group “C” 18-27 years 
27 Auditor Offices under CGDA  Group “C” 18-27 years 
28 Auditor Other Ministry/ Departments  Group “C” 18-27 years 
29 Accountant Offices under C&AG Group “C” 18-27 years 
30 Accountant Controller General of Accounts Group “C” 18-27 years 
31 Accountant/ Junior 
Accountant 
Other Ministry/ Departments Group “C” 18-27 years 
2.4 Pay Level-4 (? 25500 to 81100): 
32 Postal Assistant/ 
Sorting Assistant 
Department of Posts, Ministry of 
Communications 
Group “C” 18-27 years 
33 Senior Secretariat 
Assistant/ Upper 
Division Clerks  
Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries 
other than CSCS cadres. 
Group “C” 18-27 years 
34 Senior 
Administrative 
Assistant 
Military Engineering Services, 
Ministry of Defence 
Group “C” 18-27 years 
35 Tax Assistant CBDT Group “C” 18-27 years 
36 Tax Assistant CBIC Group “C” 18-27 years 
37 Sub-Inspector  Central Bureau of Narcotics, 
Ministry of Finance 
Group “C” 18-27 years 
  
Note-I: The Commission makes final allotment of posts on the basis of merit-cum-preferences of 
Posts given by the candidates and once a post is allotted, no change of posts will be made by the 
Commission due to non-fulfilment of any post specific requirements of physical/ medical/ educational 
standards, etc. In other words, for example if a candidate has given higher preference for a post and is 
selected for that post; in that case, if he (hereinafter may be read as „he/ she?) fails to meet the 
medical/ physical/ educational standards, his (hereinafter may be read as „his/ her?) candidature will 
be rejected. 
             
Note-II: While giving preference of posts as and when required by the Commission, the candidates 
may note that there are a few posts like Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer), 
Inspector and Sub-Inspector in CBN (Ministry of Finance), Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer 
in NCB (MHA), Sub-Inspector in CBI and NIA, UDC/SSA in BRO etc. which have specific 
requirement of Physical Standards, Physical Tests and Medical Standards (Details given at 
Annexure-XVI & Annexure-XVII). Candidates must ensure that they fulfil all the requirements of 
the Posts before giving their preferences/ options for such posts. Measurement of Physical Standards 
and Physical and Medical Tests will be conducted by the User Department concerned after final 
selection and nomination of candidates to the User Departments.  
 
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Note-III - Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice 
and Empowerment vide its Gazette Notification No.  P-13/1/2022-DD-3 dated 16.08.2023 has 
exempted the Directorate of Income-tax, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in respect of the 
posts of Income-tax Inspector and Tax assistant from the provisions of the said section in so far as 
they relate to the benchmark disability of mental illness. Therefore, candidates with disability of 
Mental Illness (MI) are not suitable for these posts in CBDT.  
 
Note-IV- Any Ministry/Department/Organisation/Office etc can, in consultation with 
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, by issuing a Notification in Gazetted of  
India, exempt certain posts to be not suitable for any disability. However, such exemption, along with 
the Gazetted Notification, should be clearly brought to the notice of the Commission before the date 
of publication of the Notice/Advertisement on the website of the Commission or Employments News, 
whichever is earlier. In case, the User Department fails to do so, it can not later on refuse to accept e-
dossiers/dossiers of candidates if they have been nominated to that User Department after declaration 
of final result, even though that post is not identified suitable for a particular disability.   
  
3.                Vacancies and Reservation: 
3.1              Tentative vacancies: There are approx. 14582 vacancies. However, final 
vacancies will be determined in due course. Updated vacancies, if any, along with post-
wise & category-wise vacancies will be made available on the website of the Commission 
(https://ssc.gov.in> For Candidates > Tentative Vacancy). Candidates may note that 
State-wise/ Zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission. Candidates 
are advised to approach the concerned User Departments for information pertaining 
to zone-wise/state-wise vacancies.  
3.2              Reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other 
Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Ex-Servicemen (ESM) 
and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates for all the categories of 
posts/services, wherever applicable and admissible, would be as determined and 
communicated by the Indenting Ministries/ Departments/ Offices/ Cadres, as per extant 
Government Orders. 
3.3              Vacancies for ESM are reserved for only Group “C” posts. 
3.4              The Commission will consider the suitability of posts for various benchmark 
disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 in accordance 
with Notification No. 38-16/2020-DD-III dated 04.01.2021 issued by Department of 
Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and 
Empowerment or as identified and intimated by the Indenting Departments/Organizations 
for specific posts. 
The web-link to access Notification No. 38-16/2020-DDIII dated 04.01.2021 is given 
hereunder:-  https://divyangjan.depwd.gov.in/content/upload/uploadfiles/files/224370.pdf 
3.5              The Commission makes the selection of candidates in accordance with the 
vacancies reported by the Indenting Departments/ Organizations for various posts. The 
Commission does not have any role in deciding the number of vacancies of any Indenting 
Department/ Organization. Implementation of reservation policy, maintaining reservation 
roster, earmarking of vacancies for different categories and identification of suitability of 
posts for various benchmark disabilities, are under the domain of the Indenting 
Departments/ Organizations.  
4.                 Nationality/Citizenship: 
4.1              A candidate must be either: 
4.1.1                    a citizen of India, or  
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4.1.2                    a subject of Nepal, or  
4.1.3                    a subject of Bhutan, or  
4.1.4                    a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, 
Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United 
Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, 
Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. 
4.2              Provided that a candidate belonging to categories 4.1.2, 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 above 
shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the 
Government of India.  
4.3             A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be 
admitted to the Examination but the offer of appointment will be given only after the 
necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India. 
4.4 Only male candidates are eligible for the vacancy(ies), if any reported, in the 
Border Roads Organization (BRO).  
5.                Age limit (As on 01-08-2025):  
5.1              Requirement of age for various posts is as follows: 
S No Age Limit Remarks 
(i) For the posts for which age limit is 
18-27 years 
Candidate must have been born not earlier 
than 02-08-1998 and not later than 01-08-
2007. 
(ii) For the posts for which age limit is 
20-30 years 
Candidate must have been born not earlier 
than 02-08-1995 and not later than 01-08-
2005. 
(iii) For the posts for which age limit is 
18-30 years 
Candidate must have been born not earlier 
than 02-08-1995 and not later than 01-08-
2007. 
(iv) For the posts for which age limit is 
18-32 years 
Candidate must have been born not earlier 
than 02-08-1993 and not later than 01-08-
2007. 
  
5.2              Permissible relaxation in upper age limit and category-codes for claiming age 
relaxation are as follows: 
Code 
No 
Category Age-relaxation permissible beyond 
upper age limit   
  
01 SC/ST 5 years 
  
02 OBC 3 years 
  
03 PwBD (Unreserved) 10 years 
  
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1. What is SSC CGL and what does it stand for?
Ans. SSC CGL stands for Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level. It is a competitive examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruiting staff to various posts in ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. The exam assesses candidates on their reasoning ability, quantitative aptitude, general awareness, and English comprehension.
2. What are the eligibility criteria for SSC CGL?
Ans. To be eligible for the SSC CGL exam, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institution. Additionally, candidates must meet specific age limits, which vary depending on the post applied for. There are also certain physical standards that candidates must fulfill for certain positions, and the details are provided in the official notification.
3. What is the selection process for SSC CGL?
Ans. The selection process for SSC CGL typically consists of four tiers: Tier-I is a computer-based test that assesses candidates' general intelligence, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and English comprehension. Tier-II is also a computer-based test that focuses on more advanced subjects, including quantitative and English language skills. Tier-III is a descriptive exam that tests writing skills, and Tier-IV may include a skill test or a computer proficiency test depending on the post. Candidates must qualify in all tiers to be considered for selection.
4. How can candidates prepare for the SSC CGL exam?
Ans. Candidates can prepare for the SSC CGL exam by following a structured study plan that includes understanding the exam pattern and syllabus, practicing previous years' question papers, and taking mock tests. Joining coaching classes or online courses can also be beneficial. Regular revision and staying updated with current affairs will enhance their preparation. Time management during preparation and practice sessions is crucial for success.
5. When is the SSC CGL exam typically conducted?
Ans. The SSC CGL exam is usually conducted annually, with the notification released a few months prior to the exam dates. The exam is held in multiple phases, and the exact schedule is announced by the Staff Selection Commission through their official notification. Candidates should regularly check the official SSC website for updates and announcements regarding the exam timeline.
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