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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam every year to recruit candidates for Group B and Group C posts in various government departments. To apply for SSC CGL 2025, candidates must meet the required eligibility conditions. This year, the SSC CGL Notification 2025 was released on 9th June 2025. This article covers all essential eligibility details like SSC CGL age limit, educational qualifications, nationality, physical criteria for specific posts, and age relaxation applicable to different categories.
What is SSC CGL Eligibility?
SSC CGL Eligibility 2025 requires candidates to be Indian nationals, hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, and be aged between 18 to 32 years (age varies by post, with category-wise relaxation as per government rules).
What is SSC CGL Age Limit?
The age criteria for SSC CGL 2025 are 18–27 years, 20–30 years, 18–30 years, and 18–32 years, depending on the post. The table below elaborates the details:
| S. No. | Age Limit | Date of Birth Range (Both Dates Inclusive) |
|---|
| (i) | 18–27 years | Born between 02-08-1998 and 01-08-2007 |
| (ii) | 20–30 years | Born between 02-08-1995 and 01-08-2005 |
| (iii) | 18–30 years | Born between 02-08-1995 and 01-08-2007 |
| (iv) | 18–32 years | Born between 02-08-1993 and 01-08-2007 |
What is SSC CGL Group B Posts Wise Age Limit?
The SSC CGL Group B post-wise age limit varies for different posts and departments. The details of the SSC CGL Group B post-wise age limit are as follows:
| Name of Post | Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Age Limit |
|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | 18-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 18-30 years |
| Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | 18-30 years |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | 18-30 years |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | CBIC | 18-30 years |
| Inspector (Examiner) | CBIC | 18-30 years |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | 18-30 years |
| Inspector Posts | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18-30 years |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18-30 years |
| Executive Assistant | CBIC | 18-30 years |
| Research Assistant | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | 18-30 years |
| Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-30 years |
| Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | 18-30 years |
| Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | 18-30 years |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | 18-32 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | 20-30 years |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railways | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | 20-30 years |
What is SSC CGL Group C Posts Wise Age Limit?
The SSC CGL Group C post-wise age limit varies for different posts and departments. The details of the SSC CGL Group C post-wise age limit are as follows:
| Name of Post | Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Age Limit |
|---|
| Auditor | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 years |
| Auditor | Offices under CGDA | 18-27 years |
| Auditor | Other Ministries/Departments | 18-27 years |
| Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 years |
| Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | 18-27 years |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministries/Departments | 18-27 years |
| Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 18-27 years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres | 18-27 years |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant | CBIC | 18-27 years |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | 18-27 years |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | 18-30 years |
What is SSC CGL Age Relaxation Criteria?
SSC CGL age relaxation is provided for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories. The details of age relaxation are as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|
| SSC CGL Age Limit For OBC | 3 years (18 to 35 Years) |
| SSC CGL Age Limit For ST/SC | 5 years (18 to 37 Years) |
| SSC CGL Age Limit For PH+Gen | 10 years (18 to 42 Years) |
| SSC CGL Age Limit For PH + OBC | 13 years (18 to 45 Years) |
| SSC CGL Age Limit For PH + SC/ST | 15 years (18 to 47 Years) |
| SSC CGL Age Limit For Ex-Servicemen (Gen) | 3 years (18 to 35 Years) |
| SSC CGL Age Limit For Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years (18 to 38 Years) |
| SSC CGL Age Limit For Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years (18 to 40 Years) |
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What is SSC CGL Educational Qualification 2025?
The SSC CGL 2025 educational qualification is a bachelor's degree from a recognized university, with specific posts like JSO and Statistical Investigator requiring Mathematics or Statistics. The specific educational requirements for each post in SSC CGL Exam are provided in the table below:
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | A Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12th.
OR
A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation. |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | -A bachelor's degree from an approved institution or institute in any field, including statistics.
-Statistics must have been a subject for the candidates during the three years of their graduate course. |
| Other Post | Essential qualification: Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited university, or an equivalent qualification. |
Note: Candidates must also meet certain SSC CGL minimum educational qualifications by 1st August 2025.
What is SSC CGL Eligibility 12th Percentage?
For the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) position, candidates must have scored at least 60% in Mathematics in 12th grade. For other posts, the 12th percentage does not play a major role in eligibility.
What is SSC CGL Eligibility Graduation Percentage?
SSC CGL eligibility does not require a specific graduation or 12th percentage for most posts, except for JSO, which needs 60% in Maths in Class 12.
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What is SSC CGL Nationality 2025?
The SSC CGL 2025 nationality criteria is that the candidates must be Indian citizens or meet specific conditions if from Nepal, Bhutan, or are persons of Indian origin from select countries, with a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India. A candidate must meet one of the following criteria:
| Eligible Candidates | Additional Requirement |
|---|
| Citizen of India | No additional requirement |
| Citizen of Nepal | Certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India |
| Citizen of Bhutan | Certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India |
| Person of Indian origin who has migrated from: Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India | Certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India |
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What are SSC CGL Physical Standards?
The SSC CGL Physical Standards are applicable for specific posts like Inspector, Sub-Inspector, and Junior Intelligence Officer. Male candidates must have a minimum height of 157.5 cm and chest of 81 cm (with 5 cm expansion). Female candidates must have a minimum height of 152 cm and weight of 48 kg. Height and weight relaxations apply to Garwalis, Gorkhas, Assamese, and ST candidates.
- Inspector (Central Excise) – CBIC
- Inspector (Examiner) – CBIC
- Inspector (Preventive Officer) – CBIC
- Inspector – Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)
- Sub-Inspector – Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Ministry of Finance
- Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer – Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
- Sub-Inspector – Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Sub-Inspector – National Investigation Agency (NIA)
The details of the SSC CGL Physical Measurement test are as follows:
| Criteria | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|
| Height | 157.5 cms | 152 cms |
| Chest | 81 cm (completely expanded, with a minimum expansion of 5 cm) | – |
| Weight | – | 48 Kgs |
| Exemptions | Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and Scheduled Tribe members might have their height relaxed by 5 cm | Height relaxable by 2.5 cm, Weight relaxable by 2 Kg for Gorkhas, Garwalis, Assamese, and members of Scheduled Tribes |
Physical tests are part of the SSC CGL 2025 Eligibility Criteria to assess candidates for different SSC CGL positions. These tests primarily include walking and cycling. Below is detailed information about the physical test:
| SSC CGL Physical Test Parameters | Duration for Male Candidates | Duration for Female Candidates |
|---|
| Walking | 1600 metres in 15 minutes | 1 km in 20 minutes |
| Cycling | 8 km. in 30 minutes | 3 km in 25 minutes |
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What are SSC CGL Number Of Attempts?
The SSC CGL Number of Attempts has no fixed limit but candidates can apply until they reach the maximum age limit. However, for certain posts, the indicative maximum attempts are: General – 14, OBC – 17, SC/ST – 19, PwBD (UR) – 24, PwBD (OBC) – 27, and PwBD (SC/ST) – 29.
| Post | Number of Attempts |
|---|
| General | 14 |
| OBC | 17 |
| SC | 19 |
| ST | 19 |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 24 |
| PwBD (OBC) | 27 |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 29 |
What are the Key Takeaways?
Below are the key takeaways from this article:
- Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen or eligible as per government norms.
- Education: Bachelor's degree is mandatory for all posts.
- JSO Post: Requires 60% in Maths in 12th or graduation with Statistics.
- Age Limit: Ranges from 18 to 32 years, depending on the post.
- Group B Posts: Most require age between 18–30 or 20–30 years.
- Group C Posts: Most require age between 18–27 years.
- Age Relaxation: Up to 15 years for reserved categories and PwD.
- No 12th/Graduation % Criteria: Except for JSO post, marks are not a barrier.
- Physical Standards: Mandatory for posts like CBI, NIA, CBIC, and CBN.
- Physical Tests: Include walking and cycling with time limits.
- Attempts Limit: General – 14, OBC – 17, SC/ST – 19, PwD (UR) – 24, and so on.
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