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The Staff Selection Commission has officially announced the tentative dates for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2025. According to the SSC Exam Calendar 2025, the Tier 1 exam is expected to take place between June and July 2025. Candidates aspiring to appear for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam should start their preparation early and regularly visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in for all the latest updates regarding exam dates, application details, admit cards, and other notifications. Staying informed and ready will help ensure a smooth application and exam experience for all aspirants.
SSC CGL Exam Date 2025
The SSC CGL Exam dates shall be announced for the Recruitment drive of 2025. The exam will be held online as a computer-based exam. For more information on this, candidates must refer to the SSC CGL Exam Date Overview 2025.
| SSC CGL Exam Date 2025 Overview | |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) 2025 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Posts | Group B and C Level |
| Category | SSC CGL Exam Date 2025 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
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SSC CGL 2025 Exam Date
The Exam Date for SSC CGL 2025 is tentatively to be scheduled in June- July, 2025. The Candidates aspiring to apply for the SSC CGL 2025 Exam can stay tuned to the official portal for latest updates and can also check this page of sscadda. The Exact Dates for the SSC CGL Exam 2025 shall be available once the SSC GL official notification is released at the portal of SSC, viz., www.ssc.gov.in.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025
The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern is given here. There is a negative marking of 0.50 Marks for each wrong answer. There is no sectional cut-off. No mark will be deducted if the question is left blank or unattempted by a candidate.
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Exam Duration |
| 1 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes(For VH & Candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy: 80 minutes) |
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| 4 | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | ||
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025
We have provided a complete detailed SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025. Candidates must refer to the same to stay updated.
| Sl. No. | Paper | Applicable Posts | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper I | Mandatory for all posts | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| 2 | Paper II | Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | 2 hours |
| 3 | Paper III | Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer | 2 hours |
Paper 1:
| Session | Section | Module | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Weightage | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session I | Section I | Module-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 23% | 1 hour |
| Module-II | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | 23% | |||
| Section II | Module-I | English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 35% | 1 hour | |
| Module-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 19% | |||
| Section III | Module-I | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | Qualifying | 15 minutes | |
| Session II | Module-II | Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | Qualifying | Qualifying | 15 minutes |
Paper 2:
| Paper | Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper II | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
NOTE:
- Paper 1 is compulsory for all candidates.
- Paper 2 is applicable for candidates applying for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Grade 2.
SSC CGL Exam Centre List with City Code
| SSC Region | SSC States/UTs | Examination Centers & Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Central Region (CR) | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh | Bhagalpur (3201), Patna (3206), Purnea (3209), Agra (3001), Bareilly (3005), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3003), Varanasi (3013). |
| Eastern Region (ER) | Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal | Kolkata (4410), Port Blair (4802), Gangtok (4001), Bhubaneswar (4604), Ranchi (4205). |
| Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR) | Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Kerala | Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kozhikode (9206), Thiruvananthapuram (9211), Ernakulam (9213). |
| Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR) | Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh | Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007). |
| North Eastern Region (NER) | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | Guwahati (Dispur) (5105), Shillong (5401), Agartala (5601). |
| Northern Region (NR) | Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand | Delhi (2201), Ajmer (2401), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Jodhpur (2406), Udaipur (2409), Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Roorkee (2006). |
| North Western Sub-Region (NWR) | Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab | Chandigarh/Mohali (1601), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Jalandhar (1402), Patiala (1403). |
| Southern Region (SR) | Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana | Chennai (8201), Hyderabad (8002), Kurnool (8003), Tiruchirappalli (8206), Vishakhapatnam (8007), Vijayawada (8008), Tirunelveli (8207). |
| Western Region (WR) | Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra | Panaji (7801), Ahmedabad (7001), Rajkot (7006), Amravati (7201), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208). |
SSC CGL 2025 Salary
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale (₹) | Grade Pay (₹) | Initial Pay (₹) | Approx. Gross Salary (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (CSS) | Level 7 | 44,900 – 1,42,400 | 4600 | 44,900 | 55,000 – 65,000 |
| Inspector (Income Tax) | Level 7 | 44,900 – 1,42,400 | 4600 | 44,900 | 55,000 – 65,000 |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | Level 7 | 44,900 – 1,42,400 | 4600 | 44,900 | 55,000 – 65,000 |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | Level 7 | 44,900 – 1,42,400 | 4600 | 44,900 | 55,000 – 65,000 |
| Inspector (Examiner) | Level 7 | 44,900 – 1,42,400 | 4600 | 44,900 | 55,000 – 65,000 |
| Sub Inspector (CBI) | Level 7 | 44,900 – 1,42,400 | 4600 | 44,900 | 55,000 – 65,000 |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Level 6 | 35,400 – 1,12,400 | 4200 | 35,400 | 45,000 – 55,000 |
| Divisional Accountant | Level 6 | 35,400 – 1,12,400 | 4200 | 35,400 | 45,000 – 55,000 |
| Auditor | Level 5 | 29,200 – 92,300 | 2800 | 29,200 | 40,000 – 50,000 |
| Accountant/Junior Accountant | Level 5 | 29,200 – 92,300 | 2800 | 29,200 | 40,000 – 50,000 |
| Tax Assistant (CBEC) | Level 4 | 25,500 – 81,100 | 2400 | 25,500 | 35,000 – 45,000 |
| Tax Assistant (CBDT) | Level 4 | 25,500 – 81,100 | 2400 | 25,500 | 35,000 – 45,000 |
| Sub Inspector (NIA) | Level 6 | 35,400 – 1,12,400 | 4200 | 35,400 | 45,000 – 55,000 |
How to prepare for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2025?
We have given a complete guide outlining the most effective strategies to prepare for this examination. Follow the steps below:
Step 1. Understand the exam pattern and Syllabus for the SSC CGL exam.
Step 2. Go through the previous year’s question papers to get an idea about the type of questions asked in the exam over the years.
Step 3. Make a list of all the topics on a sheet.
Step 4. Start making topic-wise notes by following live classes or video courses.
Step 5. Appear for subject-wise daily quizzes on the Adda247 app to test your knowledge.
Step 6. Take note of the topics that you are having difficulty with and revise your notes.
Step 7. Practice from the full-length mock tests regularly.
Step 8. Follow Adda247 for updates, quizzes, papers, and study plans.
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