SSC CGL Notification 2025: Big Recruitment Drive with 14,582 Vacancies Announced

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) made headlines on June 9, 2025, by releasing the official notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025. This recruitment drive opens doors to over 14,500 posts in central government departments, making it one of the most anticipated job announcements in India this year[2][4][5].

According to the notification published on the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in), the online application process started on June 9 and will remain open until July 4, 2025. The commission has set a deadline of July 5, 2025, for online fee payment. Interested candidates are advised to check eligibility criteria, which include graduation from any recognized university[1][2][3].

The SSC CGL examination is conducted in several tiers. The Tier-I computer-based test is tentatively scheduled between August 13 and August 30, 2025, while Tier-II is expected to be held in December 2025. This year, two new posts have been introduced: Section Head in the Director General of Foreign Trade (Pay Level 7) and Office Superintendent in the CBDT (Pay Level 6)[2].

Successful candidates will be eligible for a range of positions, including Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner), and Sub-Inspector, among others. The pay levels for these posts range from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 1,42,400, depending on the role and department[1].

The application fee has been set at Rs. 100 for general category male candidates, while women and candidates from SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from the fee[3].

To apply, candidates must visit ssc.gov.in, navigate to the 'Notice Board', and click on the 'Notice of Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025'. The notification is available for download directly from the site[1][2].

With rising unemployment and fierce competition for government jobs, the SSC CGL 2025 notification is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of applicants from across the country. Aspirants are urged to read the official notification carefully and prepare thoroughly for the upcoming examinations.