The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Combined Graduate Level Examination every year to recruit candidates for Group B and Group C positions in different government departments. Candidates interested in appearing for the SSC CGL 2025 Examination must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the SSC. The SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria include:
- Age Limit
- Educational Qualification
- Nationality
- Physical Criteria (For Specified Post)
SSC CGL Eligibility
This year, the SSC CGL 2025 Notification will be released on 22nd April 2025. Based on the previous year's notification, candidates aged between 18 to 32 years who have completed their graduation will be eligible to appear for the SSC CGL Examination.
In this article, we have provided the details of SSC CGL Eligibility 2025, including CGL Age Limit, age relaxation for various categories, Qualification for various posts, Nationality, and more to provide a better idea to the candidates.
SSC CGL Age Limit 2025
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the age criteria for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination, which vary based on the position applied for.
| Age Limit Criteria | Age Requirement |
|---|
| Minimum SSC CGL Age Limit | Candidates must be at least 18 years old as of 1st August 2006 (as per last year's Notification). |
| Maximum SSC CGL Age Limit (General Candidates) | The upper age limit is 32 years as of 2nd August 1992 (as per last year's Notification). |
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 |
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 |
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) |
SSC CGL Educational Qualification 2025
In addition to the age limit, candidates must also meet certain SSC CGL minimum educational qualifications by 1st August 2024(as per previous year notification). The specific educational requirements for each post in SSC CGL 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. |
| Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission | Essential qualification: Bachelor's degree from authorized universities or institutes.
Desirable qualifications:
– At least one year of research experience at a reputable university or research institution.
– A legal or human rights degree from an approved university. |
| Other Post | Essential qualification: Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited university, or an equivalent qualification. |
SSC CGL Eligibility Graduation Percentage Requirement
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.
| Position | Graduation Percentage Requirement |
|---|
| Junior Statistical Officer | At least 60% marks in 12th-grade Mathematics |
| Other Positions | Around 45 to 50% marks in graduation |
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SSC CGL Nationality 2025
The SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria also include the nationality of the candidates. The details regarding candidates' citizenship are as follows.
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 |
SSC CGL Physical Standards
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.
- 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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SSC CGL Number Of Attempts
The SSC CGL Number of Attempts allowed varies depending on the candidate's age and the specific position they are applying for. This ensures fairness and provides candidates with multiple opportunities to pursue their desired career goals through the SSC CGL examination.
| Age Limit | Post | Number of Attempts |
|---|
| 18-27 | Auditor and Various | 9 |
| 18-30 | Inspector (IT) | 12 |
| 18-30 | Assistant Section Officer and Various | 12 |
| 18-32 | Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | 14 |
| 20-30 | Sub Inspector and Various | 10 |
