{"id":117226,"date":"2025-06-02T15:44:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T10:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=117226"},"modified":"2025-06-02T18:30:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T13:00:04","slug":"can-a-commerce-student-can-give-ssc-cgl-exam-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/can-a-commerce-student-can-give-ssc-cgl-exam-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Commerce Student Give SSC CGL Exam 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/can-a-commerce-student-can-give-ssc-cgl-exam-2025\/#Can_a_Commerce_Student_Give_SSC_CGL_Exam_2025\" >Can a Commerce Student Give SSC CGL Exam 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/can-a-commerce-student-can-give-ssc-cgl-exam-2025\/#Can_a_Commerce_Student_Give_SSC_CGL_Exam\" >Can a Commerce Student Give SSC CGL Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/can-a-commerce-student-can-give-ssc-cgl-exam-2025\/#SSC_CGL_Age_Limit\" >SSC CGL Age Limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/can-a-commerce-student-can-give-ssc-cgl-exam-2025\/#SSC_CGL_Educational_Qualification_2025\" >SSC CGL Educational Qualification 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/can-a-commerce-student-can-give-ssc-cgl-exam-2025\/#SSC_CGL_Nationality_2025\" >SSC CGL Nationality 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/can-a-commerce-student-can-give-ssc-cgl-exam-2025\/#SSC_CGL_Physical_Standards\" >SSC CGL Physical Standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/can-a-commerce-student-can-give-ssc-cgl-exam-2025\/#How_can_a_Can_a_Commerce_Student_Give_SSC_CGL_Exam\" >How can a Can a Commerce Student Give SSC CGL Exam ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/can-a-commerce-student-can-give-ssc-cgl-exam-2025\/#Tips_for_Commerce_Students_to_Crack_SSC_CGL_Exam\" >Tips for Commerce Students to Crack SSC CGL Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/can-a-commerce-student-can-give-ssc-cgl-exam-2025\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination is one of the most popular exams for government job aspirants in India. The exam is conducted to recruit candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in government departments and ministries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article aims to provide an overview for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Exam Eligibility<\/a> Criteria and clear the doubts of commerce students who wish to apply for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Commerce_Student_Give_SSC_CGL_Exam_2025\"><\/span>Can a Commerce Student Give SSC CGL Exam 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the common queries that arise among commerce students is whether they are eligible to appear for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Exam<\/a>. In this regard, it is worth noting that a commerce student is eligible to apply for the SSC CGL Exam in 2025, provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed by the SSC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Commerce_Student_Give_SSC_CGL_Exam\"><\/span>Can a Commerce Student Give SSC CGL Exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, a commerce student is eligible to apply for the SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission &#8211; Combined Graduate Level) Exam 2025. The detailed eligibility criteria for the exam are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Age_Limit\"><\/span>SSC CGL Age Limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will release the age criteria for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, on 9th June, 2025 as per the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-calendar-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC Calendar 2025 <\/a>which vary based on the position applied for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Age Limit Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age Requirement<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Minimum SSC CGL Age Limit<\/strong><\/td><td>Candidates must be at least 18 years old as of 1st August 2006 (as per last year&#8217;s Notification).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maximum SSC CGL Age Limit (General Candidates)<\/strong><\/td><td>The upper age limit is 32 years as of 2nd August 1992 (as per last year&#8217;s Notification).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSC CGL Group B Posts Wise Age Limit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name of Post<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ministry\/Department\/Office\/Cadre<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age Limit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant Section Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Intelligence Bureau<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant Section Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant \/ Assistant Section Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Other Ministries\/Departments\/Organizations<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inspector (Central Excise)<\/strong><\/td><td>CBIC<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inspector (Preventive Officer)<\/strong><\/td><td>CBIC<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inspector (Examiner)<\/strong><\/td><td>CBIC<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant Enforcement Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inspector Posts<\/strong><\/td><td>Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inspector<\/strong><\/td><td>Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Executive Assistant<\/strong><\/td><td>CBIC<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Research Assistant<\/strong><\/td><td>National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Divisional Accountant<\/strong><\/td><td>Offices under C&amp;AG<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sub Inspector<\/strong><\/td><td>National Investigation Agency (NIA)<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sub-Inspector\/ Junior Intelligence Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA)<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Junior Statistical Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Ministry of Statistics &amp; Programme Implementation<\/td><td>18-32 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant Section Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Central Secretariat Service<\/td><td>20-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sub Inspector<\/strong><\/td><td>Central Bureau of Investigation<\/td><td>20-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant Section Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Ministry of Railways<\/td><td>20-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant Section Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Ministry of External Affairs<\/td><td>20-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant Section Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>AFHQ<\/td><td>20-30 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free SSC CGL Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSC CGL Group C Posts Wise Age Limit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name of Post<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ministry\/Department\/Office\/Cadre<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age Limit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Auditor<\/strong><\/td><td>Offices under C&amp;AG<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Auditor<\/strong><\/td><td>Offices under CGDA<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Auditor<\/strong><\/td><td>Other Ministries\/Departments<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Accountant<\/strong><\/td><td>Offices under C&amp;AG<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Accountant<\/strong><\/td><td>Controller General of Accounts<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Accountant\/ Junior Accountant<\/strong><\/td><td>Other Ministries\/Departments<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Postal Assistant\/ Sorting Assistant<\/strong><\/td><td>Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Senior Secretariat Assistant\/ Upper Division Clerks<\/strong><\/td><td>Central Govt. Offices\/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Senior Administrative Assistant<\/strong><\/td><td>Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tax Assistant<\/strong><\/td><td>CBDT<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tax Assistant<\/strong><\/td><td>CBIC<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sub-Inspector<\/strong><\/td><td>Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inspector of Income Tax<\/strong><\/td><td>CBDT<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSC CGL Age Relaxation Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC CGL age relaxation is provided for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories. The details of age relaxation are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For OBC<\/td><td>3 years (18 to 35 Years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For ST\/SC<\/td><td>5 years (18 to 37 Years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For PH+Gen<\/td><td>10 years (18 to 42 Years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For PH + OBC<\/td><td>13 years (18 to 45 Years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For PH + SC\/ST<\/td><td>15 years (18 to 47 Years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For Ex-Servicemen (Gen)<\/td><td>3 years (18 to 35 Years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For Ex-Servicemen (OBC)<\/td><td>6 years (18 to 38 Years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For Ex-Servicemen (SC\/ST)<\/td><td>8 years (18 to 40 Years)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-previous-year-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download SSC CGL Previous Year Papers PDF for free<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Educational_Qualification_2025\"><\/span>SSC CGL Educational Qualification 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the age limit, candidates must also meet certain SSC CGL minimum educational qualifications by&nbsp;1st August 2024&nbsp;(as per previous year notification)<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;The specific educational requirements for each post in SSC CGL are provided in the table below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Post Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)<\/strong><\/td><td>A Bachelor&#8217;s Degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12th.<br>OR<br>A Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Statistical Investigator Grade-II<\/strong><\/td><td>-A bachelor&#8217;s degree from an approved institution or institute in any field, including statistics.<br>-Statistics must have been a subject for the candidates during the three years of their graduate course.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Essential qualification:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bachelor&#8217;s degree from authorized universities or institutes.<br><strong>Desirable qualifications:<\/strong><br>\u2013 At least one year of research experience at a reputable university or research institution.<br>\u2013 A legal or human rights degree from an approved university.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Other Post<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Essential qualification:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bachelor&#8217;s degree in any field from an accredited university, or an equivalent qualification.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SSC CGL Eligibility 12th Percentage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSC CGL Eligibility Graduation Percentage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To appear for the SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam, candidates must have a graduate degree. For most posts, the percentage of marks in graduation is not a major criterion. SSC CGL eligibility 12th percentage is also not a pre requisite as per the qualification requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Graduation Percentage Requirement<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Junior Statistical Officer<\/td><td>At least 60% marks in 12th-grade Mathematics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other Positions<\/td><td>Around 45 to 50% marks in graduation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Nationality_2025\"><\/span>SSC CGL Nationality 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria also include the nationality of the candidates. The details regarding candidates&#8217; citizenship are as follows. A candidate must meet one of the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Eligible Candidates<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Additional Requirement<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Citizen of India<\/td><td>No additional requirement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Citizen of Nepal<\/td><td>Certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Citizen of Bhutan<\/td><td>Certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>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<\/td><td>Certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-typing-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt a Free CGL Typing Test<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Physical_Standards\"><\/span>SSC CGL Physical Standards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from Tier 1 and Tier 2 CBT exam candidates had to appear for the SSC CGL Physical Eligibility tests for certain posts, which checks if candidates are physically fit for those posts. This includes height, chest measurement, and endurance tests. These standards are crucial for ensuring candidates meet the necessary physical and medical criteria for the roles they have applied for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inspector (Central Excise) \u2013 CBIC<\/li><li>Inspector (Examiner) \u2013 CBIC<\/li><li>Inspector (Preventive Officer) \u2013 CBIC<\/li><li>Inspector \u2013 Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)<\/li><li>Sub-Inspector \u2013 Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Ministry of Finance<\/li><li>Sub-Inspector \/ Junior Intelligence Officer \u2013 Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)<\/li><li>Sub-Inspector \u2013 Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)<\/li><li>Sub-Inspector \u2013 National Investigation Agency (NIA)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The details of the&nbsp;<strong>SSC CGL Physical Measurement test&nbsp;<\/strong>are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Male Candidates<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Female Candidates<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Height<\/td><td>157.5 cms<\/td><td>152 cms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chest<\/td><td>81 cm (completely expanded, with a minimum expansion of 5 cm)<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>48 Kgs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exemptions<\/td><td>Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and Scheduled Tribe members might have their height relaxed by 5 cm<\/td><td>Height relaxable by 2.5 cm, Weight relaxable by 2 Kg for Gorkhas, Garwalis, Assamese, and members of Scheduled Tribes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>SSC CGL Physical Test Parameters<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration for Male Candidates<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration for Female Candidates<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Walking<\/td><td>1600 metres in 15 minutes<\/td><td>1 km in 20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cycling<\/td><td>8 km. in 30 minutes<\/td><td>3 km in 25 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Points To Be Noted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Candidates appearing in the final year of their graduation are also eligible to apply for the exam. However, they must provide proof of their educational qualification at the time of document verification.<\/li><li>Candidates must also fulfill the physical and medical standards required for the posts they are applying for.<\/li><li>Candidates must be proficient in the English language and have basic knowledge of computer applications.<\/li><li>The application fee for the exam is Rs. 100 for general and OBC candidates. SC\/ST\/PwD and female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.<\/li><li>The selection process for the SSC CGL exam consists of four stages &#8211; Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4. Candidates who qualify for all the stages are selected for various posts in government departments and ministries.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_a_Can_a_Commerce_Student_Give_SSC_CGL_Exam\"><\/span>How can a Can a Commerce Student Give SSC CGL Exam ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get into SSC CGL as a commerce student, one needs to follow the below-mentioned steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Step<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Check Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td>Ensure you meet the eligibility conditions\u2014must have completed graduation from a recognized university (commerce students are eligible).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prepare for the Exam<\/strong><\/td><td>Create a consistent study plan covering <strong>General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language<\/strong>. Use books, online courses, or coaching.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Apply for the Exam<\/strong><\/td><td>Visit the official SSC website, fill in the online application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee via available payment modes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prepare for the Interview<\/strong><\/td><td>Candidates who clear all exam stages may face an interview. 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Can Commerce student attempt SSC CGL exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Yes, a commerce student can attempt SSC CGL exam.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1681120107832\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2.<strong> What is the exam pattern of SSC CGL?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. SSC CGL examination is conducted in Tier I and Tier II.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748855340436\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. Can a B.Com graduate apply for SSC CGL 2025?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Yes, a B.Com graduate is fully eligible to apply for SSC CGL 2025, provided they meet the age, nationality, and other eligibility criteria set by the SSC.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748855360436\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q4. Are there any SSC CGL posts specifically suitable for commerce students?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Yes, commerce students can apply for posts like Auditor, Accountant, Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Tax Assistant, and Inspector of Income Tax\u2014roles where a commerce background is an advantage.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748855385869\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q5. Is there a minimum percentage requirement in graduation for SSC CGL?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. No, for most posts under SSC CGL, there is no minimum graduation percentage required. 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