SSC CGL Selection Process 2025, Step By Step Process

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The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Combined Graduate Level Examination, and the SSC CGL Selection Process includes Tier 1 and Tier 2 Examinations followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination.

SSC CGL Selection Process

The SSC CGL 2025 Notification will be released on 22nd April 2025. Candidates Applying Online for the upcoming SSC CGL 2025 exam must be well aware of the revised exam pattern and the SSC CGL syllabus. In this blog, we have shared all the details about the revised SSC CGL Selection Process 2025 and the exam pattern.

SSC CGL Selection Process 2025

The SSC CGL 2025 selection process is divided into two tiers or stages i.e. Tier-1 and Tier-2. The candidates who will clear the SSC CGL Tier-1 will be eligible to appear for the SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam. The details about the SSC CGL selection process are as follows:

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Online Application: Candidates must complete an online form with personal details and educational qualifications.
Tier-I Examination: A computer-based test for all applicants.
Tier-II Examination: A computer-based test with two papers: Paper 1 is compulsory for all candidates, while Paper 2 is specifically for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) applicants.
Document Verification: Candidates who pass the previous stages must attend document verification, where their original documents and certificates are checked.

SSC CGL Selection Process 2025 – Important Date

The important dates for the upcoming SSC CGL 2025 Exam are as follows:

Particulars	Date
Notification Release Date	22nd April 2025 (Tuesday)
Application Starting Date	22nd April 2025
Last Date To Apply Online	21st May 2025
Tier 1 Exam Date	June to July, 2025
Tier 2 Exam Date	To be notified

SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Pattern

The details of the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern are as follows:

Questions: 25 questions per section.
Total Marks: 200 marks (100 questions, 2 marks each).
Exam Type: Computer-based multiple-choice.
Languages: English and Hindi (except the English section).
Total Time: 1 hour.
For Scribe-Eligible Candidates: 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Marks per Question: 2 marks.
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.

Subject	Total Questions	Total Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Language	25	50
Total	100	200

Candidates will get a total of 60 minutes for the exam while candidates eligible for the scribe will get 80 minutes to complete the examination.

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SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam is a crucial stage in the SSC CGL Selection Process. It plays a key role in determining the final selection of candidates.

SSC CGL Tier-2 Sessions: Two sessions for Paper 1; Session 1 covers Section I, II, and Module I of Section III, while Session 2 covers Module II of Section III.
Paper 1 Sections: All sections must be qualified.
Paper Type: Objective MCQs for all papers, except Module II of Section III in Paper 1.
Paper 1: Required for all posts.
Paper 2: For Junior Statistical Officer applicants.
Language: Questions in English and Hindi, except for the English module in Paper 1.
Negative Marking:
- 1 mark for wrong answers in Section I, II, and Module I of Section III in Paper 1.
- 0.50 mark for wrong answers in Paper 2 and Paper 3.
Qualifying Modules:
- Module I of Section III in Paper 1 is mandatory but qualifying.
- Module II of Section III in Paper 1 (DEST) is mandatory and qualifying.
DEST/Skill Test: 2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes.

The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern is as follows:

Paper/Session	Section/ Subject	Questions/ Marks
I (Common for all posts) (2 hours and 15 minutes)	I (1 hour ) Module I –Mathematical abilities Module II –Reasoning and General Intelligence	30 30 Total: 60×3 = 180
	II (1 hour ) Module I – English Language Comprehension Module II – General Awareness	45 25 Total: 70×3 = 210
	III (15 minutes) Module – I – Computer Knowledge module	20×3 = 60
II (15 minutes)	Module – II: Data Entry Speed Test	One data entry task of 2000 key
II (Only for JSO) 2 hours	Statistics (Paper I as above)	100×2 = 200

SSC CGL Typing Test Speed

The typing test for SSC CGL which is also known as the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) is an important part of the SSC CGL, the DEST will be mandatory for all posts, but it will be of a qualifying nature.

Test Name	Details
Test Type	Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)
Passage Length	About 2000 key depressions
Duration	15 minutes

Minimum Qualifying Marks in SSC CGL Tier 1 & Tier 2 CBT Exam

The minimum qualifying marks in SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 and Tier 2 i.e. Tier-I, Section-I, Section-II & Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II, Paper-II & Paper-III of Tier-II Exam for all categories:

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR	30%
OBC/ EWS	25%
All other categories	20%

Minimum Qualifying Mark in Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)

The SSC CGL minimum error percentage permitted in DEST i.e. Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II Exam is given below.

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR	20%
OBC/ EWS	25%
All other categories	30%

SSC CGL Syllabus

Candidates who are eagerly waiting for the SSC CGL 2025 Examination must be well aware of the SSC CGL syllabus, as the syllabus plays an important role in every candidate’s preparation. The link to download the SSC CGL syllabus has been provided below.

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SSC CGL Documents Required For Verification

Candidates must bring original documents for verification during the SSC CGL 2025 Selection Process as per the Notification released by the SSC through ssc.gov.in, including a photo ID proof that matches the date of birth on the Admission Certificate. For verification, candidates may present an original copy of one of the following documents:

Accepted ID Proofs	Details
Aadhar Card / E-Aadhar Printout	Valid proof of identity issued by UIDAI.
Voter’s ID Card	Identity card issued for electoral purposes.
PAN Card	Permanent Account Number issued by Income Tax Department.
Driving License	Valid license for driving issued by RTO.
Official School/College/University ID Card	ID card issued by the educational institution.
Employer ID Card (Govt./PSU)	Identity card issued by government or PSU employers.
Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book	Issued by the Ministry of Defence.
Any other photo ID by Central/State Government	Government-issued photo identity proof.

Candidates must ensure that the details on their Photo ID match those on their Admission Certificate. They must bring the original document for verification. Failure to provide the required documents will result in disqualification from the SSC CGL Selection Process.

Key Points on the SSC CGL Selection Process 2025

Candidates must follow these basic key points while appearing for the SSC CGL 2025 Examination:

Key Details of SSC CGL Result and Evaluation Process:

Result Evaluation Process: Marks are normalized across exam tiers to ensure fairness and transparency in selection.
Restrictions on Mark Re-evaluation: Candidates cannot request a re-evaluation of their marks at any stage.
Evaluation Criteria: Candidates must pass Section I and Section II of Tier II to qualify for Section III; failure in any section leads to disqualification.
Submission of Post Preferences: Candidates must submit post preferences on the official SSC website; failure to do so results in disqualification.
Answer Key Objection Procedure: Answer keys are released post-exam; objections can be raised online within a specified period with a fee of Rs. 100 per question.

Before starting preparation for any exam the candidate must acquire good knowledge about the selection process. So that the candidate will get an idea about the exam and develop a preparation strategy. Hope this article provides you with enough information about the SSC CGL Selection Process 2025.

SSC CGL Selection Process 2025 – FAQs

Q.1 How long will the SSC CGL Selection Process take?

Ans. It will take around 1 year ranging from the application start date to the final appointment. This is as per the previous cycle.

Q.2 Does the SSC CGL exam have an interview round?

Ans. There won’t be any interview rounds in the SSC CGL Selection process as per the newly revised pattern.

Q.3 What is the SSC CGL Selection Process as per the latest notification?

Ans. The SSC CGL exam includes Tier-I, and Tier-II before the final document verification round.

Q.4 How many tiers are there as per the latest SSC CGL notification?

Ans. As per the latest SSC CGL notification, there are only two tiers or stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2.

Q.5 Is there any negative marking in the SSC CGL exam 2025?

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking in the SSC CGL exam 2025 and the negative marking will be 0,05 for each wrong answer.

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