The SSC CGL Notification 2025 is expected to be released soon on the official website of the Life Insurance Corporation of India at https://licindia.in/. This recruitment drive will fill various Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) positions, including Chartered Accountant, Actuarial, Legal, Rajbhasha, and IT roles. The total number of vacancies will be announced along with the official SSC CGL Notification PDF. Interested candidates should carefully review all the details regarding the SSC CGL recruitment process, including eligibility criteria, selection stages, and exam preparation tips.
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SSC CGL Notification 2025 | |||||
Important Dates | Application Details | ||||
Application Start Date | 09-06-2025 | ||||
Application End Date | 04-07-2025 (23:00) | ||||
Last Date for Fee Payment | 05-07-2025 (23:00) | ||||
Minimum Age | 18 Years | ||||
Maximum Age | Varies by post (usually 27 to 30 years) ( Check notification for category-wise relaxation) | ||||
Application Fee | β£ General / OBC / EWS : 100 β£ Others : NIL β£ Mode of Payment: Online: Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking Offline: Through SBI Bank Challan (generated during online application) | ||||
Qualification | Bachelorβs Degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian University/Institution | ||||
Total Vacancies | 14,582 Vacancies | ||||
Official Website | Click Here | ||||
Apply Online | Click Here | ||||
Official Notification | Click Here | ||||
Prelims Exam Date | 13-August-2025 to 30-August-2025 | ||||
Mains Exam Date | December 2025 |
SSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern:
The SSC CGL exam follows a two-tier selection process conducted in online mode. It consists of Tier-I (Prelims) and Tier-II (Mains) exams. There is no interview in the selection process. The detailed exam pattern for both stages is provided below.
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π SSC CGL Tier-I (Prelims) Exam Pattern :
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Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes |
General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
Total | 100 | 200 | 60 minutes |
πΈ Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
π SSC CGL Tier-II (Mains) Exam Pattern :
Tier-II consists of 3 Papers:
Paper-I: Compulsory for all posts.
Paper-II: For candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO).
Paper-III: For Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer.
π Paper-I: Quantitative & English (Compulsory)
Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
Quantitative Abilities | 30 | 90 | 40 minutes |
English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 20 minutes |
Total (Session I) | 75 | 225 | 60 minutes |
πΉ Session II (Data Entry Skill Test) β Only qualifying |
π Paper-II: Statistics (for JSO Post Only)
Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
πΌ Paper-III: General Studies (Finance & Economics)
Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
Finance & Economics | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
π Key Points:
Papers II & III: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
Paper-I of Tier-II is mandatory for all posts.
Session-I includes objective-type questions, while Session-II includes the Data Entry Skill Test (DEST).
Negative Marking in Tier-II:
Paper-I: One (1) mark for each wrong answer in Quant & English
π° SSC CGL 2025 Salary Structure (Post-wise Pay Levels)
The SSC CGL offers various Group B and C posts under different Pay Levels. Salary varies by post, department, and city classification (X β Metro, Y β Big Cities, Z β Rural).
πΉ 1. Pay Level 8 (Rs. 47,600 β 1,51,100)
Posts:
- Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)
- Assistant Accounts Officer
Gross Salary (Approx):
- X City: βΉ80,000 β βΉ90,000/month
- Y City: βΉ75,000 β βΉ82,000/month
- Z City: βΉ70,000 β βΉ77,000/month
πΉ 2. Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 β 1,42,400)
Posts:
- Inspector (CGST, Income Tax, Examiner, Preventive Officer)
- Assistant Section Officer (MEA, AFHQ, CSS, etc.)
- Sub Inspector (CBI, NIA)
Gross Salary (Approx):
- X City: βΉ75,000 β βΉ83,000/month
- Y City: βΉ70,000 β βΉ77,000/month
- Z City: βΉ65,000 β βΉ73,000/month
πΉ 3. Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 β 1,12,400)
Posts:
- Assistant (Other Ministries)
- Sub Inspector (Narcotics)
- Divisional Accountant
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
Gross Salary (Approx):
- X City: βΉ60,000 β βΉ68,000/month
- Y City: βΉ55,000 β βΉ63,000/month
- Z City: βΉ50,000 β βΉ58,000/month
πΉ 4. Pay Level 5 (Rs. 29,200 β 92,300)
Posts:
- Auditor (CAG, CGDA, etc.)
- Accountant/Junior Accountant
Gross Salary (Approx):
- X City: βΉ48,000 β βΉ54,000/month
- Y City: βΉ45,000 β βΉ50,000/month
- Z City: βΉ42,000 β βΉ47,000/month
πΉ 5. Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 β 81,100)
Posts:
- Tax Assistant (CBDT/CBIC)
- Senior Secretariat Assistant
- UDC (Upper Division Clerk)
Gross Salary (Approx):
- X City: βΉ42,000 β βΉ47,000/month
- Y City: βΉ38,000 β βΉ43,000/month
- Z City: βΉ35,000 β βΉ40,000/month
π Salary Components
- Basic Pay
- Dearness Allowance (DA) β ~46% of Basic
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) β 24% / 16% / 8%
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Gross Salary = Basic + DA + HRA + TA
π‘ Net in-hand salary = Gross Salary β Provident Fund, NPS, and income tax deductions.
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Particulars | Amount |
Basic Pay | βΉ44,900/- |
Dearness Allowance (@46% ) | βΉ20,654/- |
HRA (@24%, 16% & 8% ) | βΉ10,776/- |
Transport Allowance (Fixed) | βΉ3,600/- |
Gross Salary | βΉ79,930/- |
Deductions (Approx.) | βΉ6,935/- |
Net Salary (Approx.) | βΉ72,995/- |
π Notes:
- NPS (New Pension Scheme) contribution = 10% of (Basic + DA)
- HRA depends on posting city category:
- X = Metro cities (e.g., Delhi, Mumbai)
- Y = Big cities
- Z = Rural/others
- Other allowances (like performance-based incentives, bonuses) are excluded here.
SSC CGL β Perks, Benefits, Job Profile & Career Growth :
π’ SSC CGL β Perks, Benefits, Job Profile & Career Growth
The Staff Selection Commission β Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) exam opens doors to a wide range of Group B and C posts in various central government departments. Along with a stable job, candidates enjoy attractive perks, benefits, and promotion opportunities. Here’s a complete overview:
β SSC CGL Perks & Benefits
Depending on the post and department, SSC CGL employees enjoy the following benefits:
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- 24% of basic pay (for Tier-I cities)
- 16% for Tier-II, 8% for Tier-III
(May vary based on 7th Pay Commission rules and city category)
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Revised every 6 months based on inflation β currently around 46% of basic pay.
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Additional fixed amount for commuting expenses.
- Medical Facilities
- Reimbursement for medical expenses under CGHS/CS(MA) Rules.
- Pension Scheme (NPS)
- Government contribution under the National Pension Scheme (NPS Tier-I).
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Free/discounted travel during leaves for you and your family.
- Paid Leaves
- Casual leave, earned leave, maternity/paternity leave, etc.
- Job Security & Social Status
- Central government job with high respect, especially in semi-urban and rural areas.
- Gratuity
- Eligible as per Central Civil Services rules after completing a minimum number of years.
- Incentives & Promotions
- Departmental exams and performance-based incentives available in many posts.
πΌ Job Profile (Post-wise Overview)
SSC CGL recruits for more than 30 posts. Here are a few popular ones:
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO) β Central Secretariat, MEA, etc.
- Clerical & coordination work, file processing, inter-department communication.
- Inspector (Income Tax / CGST / Examiner)
- Field visits, audits, raids, assessments β mix of office and field work.
- Auditor / Accountant β CAG, CGDA, etc.
- Verifying records, auditing government accounts, financial scrutiny.
- Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO) β Directorate of Enforcement
- Investigating money laundering, economic crimes β field-intensive.
- Sub-Inspector (CBI / NIA)
- Investigation of criminal cases, intelligence gathering, reports.
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
- Data analysis, research, report writing for government statistics.
π Career Growth & Promotion
Promotions in SSC CGL jobs are time-bound and performance-based:
- Time-Based Promotions
- Promotion after 4β8 years depending on the post and performance.
- Departmental Exams
- Candidates can appear for internal exams to move to higher cadres.
- Post-wise Promotion Examples
- ASO β Section Officer β Under Secretary β Deputy Secretary β Director
- Auditor β Senior Auditor β Assistant Audit Officer β Audit Officer β Sr. AO
- Inspector β Superintendent β Assistant Commissioner β Deputy Commissioner
π― Why SSC CGL Is a Great Career Choice
- Central Government job security
- Nationwide postings with transfers every few years
- Balanced work-life (for most posts)
- Respectable salary and steady career growth
- Ideal for aspirants preparing for UPSC, Banking, etc. as a backup
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