Central Government17727 Vacancies๐ŸŸข Active

SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) 2025

SSC CGL is the largest graduate-level central government recruitment exam in India, conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission. It fills thousands of vacancies in posts like Income Tax Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, Sub-Inspector (CBI), Divisional Accountant, and Statistical Investigator across multiple ministries.

Conducting Body
BSSC
Total Vacancies
17727
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Application
Online
Pay Level
Level 3โ€“5
Qualification
Graduate

๐Ÿ“… Important Dates

EventDateStatus
Notification Release2025-01-15โœ“ Done
Application Start2025-01-15โœ“ Done
Application End2025-02-18โœ“ Done
Tier-1 Exam2025-09-01โณ Upcoming
Tier-1 ResultTBAโณ Upcoming
Tier-2 ExamTBAโณ Upcoming
Final ResultTBAโณ Upcoming

๐Ÿ’ผ Vacancy Details

Post NameVacanciesPay Scale
Income Tax Inspector2276Level-7 (โ‚น44,900 - โ‚น1,42,400)
Assistant Audit Officer1500Level-8 (โ‚น47,600 - โ‚น1,51,100)
Sub-Inspector (CBI)1092Level-7 (โ‚น44,900 - โ‚น1,42,400)
Accountant / Jr. Accountant2188Level-5 (โ‚น29,200 - โ‚น92,300)
Auditor1699Level-5 (โ‚น29,200 - โ‚น92,300)
Statistical Investigator GrII426Level-6 (โ‚น35,400 - โ‚น1,12,400)
Other Posts8546Level-4 to Level-8

โœ… Eligibility Criteria

Nationality
Indian citizen
Age Limit
General: 18โ€“32 years | OBC: 35 years | SC/ST: 37 years
Education
Bachelor's degree from any recognized university (some posts require specific disciplines)
Additional
Statistical Investigator requires Mathematics/Statistics in Bachelor's; some posts require Computer proficiency

๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary & Benefits

BASIC PAY
โ‚น25,500
to โ‚น151,100
GROSS SALARY
โ‚น35,000
to โ‚น85,000 / month
PAY COMMISSION
7th Pay Commission
Allowances
DA (Dearness Allowance)HRA (House Rent Allowance โ€” 8% to 27% of basic)Transport AllowanceMedical FacilitiesLTC

๐ŸŽฏ Selection Process

1
Tier-1 (Objective CBT)
Qualifying for Tier-2200 marks
2
Tier-2 (Objective CBT)
Merit-based390 marks
3
Document Verification
Final

๐Ÿ“ Exam Pattern

prelims Exam

100 Questions200 Marks60 MinutesNegative: 0.5 marks per wrong answer
SubjectQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2550
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Comprehension2550

mains Exam

150 Questions390 Marks195 MinutesNegative: 1 mark per wrong answer (MCQ sections)
SubjectQuestionsMarks
Mathematical Abilities3090
Reasoning & General Intelligence3090
English Language & Comprehension45135
General & Financial Awareness2575
Computer Knowledge2060

๐Ÿ“š Detailed Syllabus

general Intelligence Reasoning

AnalogiesSimilarities & DifferencesSpace VisualizationSpatial OrientationProblem SolvingCoding-DecodingBlood RelationsLogical ReasoningVenn DiagramsData Sufficiency

general Awareness

Current Events (National & International)India & NeighboursHistoryCultureGeographyEconomic SceneGeneral PolityScientific Research

quantitative Aptitude

Computation of Whole NumbersDecimals & FractionsSimple & Compound InterestProfit & LossDiscountTime & WorkTime & DistanceMensurationData Interpretation

english

Spot the ErrorFill in the BlanksSynonyms/AntonymsSpellingsIdioms & PhrasesOne Word SubstitutionSentence ImprovementReading Comprehension

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๐Ÿ“– Preparation Strategy

1.Tier-1 is qualifying โ€” aim for 170+ to be safe for Tier-2 shortlisting
2.Tier-2 English is extremely scoring โ€” invest at least 30% of your prep time here
3.Quantitative Aptitude in Tier-2 is harder โ€” practice higher-level topics (Advanced Math)
4.SSC CGL PYQs from the last 5 years are mandatory โ€” SSC repeats question types heavily
5.General Awareness needs daily current affairs reading โ€” keep a 3-month window before exam

Recommended Books

Lucent's General Knowledge
by Lucent Publications
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations
by R.S. Aggarwal
Quantitative Aptitude
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
by R.S. Aggarwal
Reasoning
Plinth to Paramount / SP Bakshi
by Various
English

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best post in SSC CGL?

Income Tax Inspector, Sub-Inspector (CBI), and Assistant Audit Officer are considered the most prestigious posts due to salary, job profile, and career growth prospects.

How many attempts are allowed for SSC CGL?

There is no limit on the number of attempts for SSC CGL as long as the candidate meets the age criteria.

Is SSC CGL difficult?

SSC CGL is moderately difficult. Tier-1 is manageable with 3-6 months of focused preparation. Tier-2 requires deeper preparation, especially for Quantitative Aptitude and English.

What is the cut-off for SSC CGL?

Cut-offs vary each year by category and post. General category Tier-1 cut-offs typically range from 140-165 out of 200. Check the official SSC website for the latest cut-offs.

Can I practice SSC CGL mock tests online for free?

Yes! Practice free SSC-pattern mock tests and general awareness quizzes on Gyaanify with bilingual Hindi & English explanations.

Sources: https://ssc.gov.in ยท Last updated: 2026-08-05