SSC CGL — Group B & C Posts
Staff Selection Commission
SSC CGL 2025 for Inspector of Taxes, ASO, Tax Assistant, Sub-Inspector CBI and other Group B & C central government posts across India.
About this vacancy
Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) 2025 for Group B and Group C posts in Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. Key posts include Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector (Central Excise), ASO in MEA/CVC, Tax Assistant, Sub-Inspector in CBI.
Eligibility criteria
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (any discipline)
- Age: 18–32 years (varies by post). SC/ST: +5 years, OBC: +3 years
- Indian citizenship. OCI/PIO not eligible
- Some posts need specific backgrounds (Statistics/Maths for JSO)
Selection process
Tier I — Online CBT
100 questions · 60 minutes · General Intelligence, GK, Quantitative Aptitude, English
Tier II — Online CBT
Paper I (Math & Reasoning) + Paper II (English) + Paper III (JSO/AAO)
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
For ASO in CSS/MEA posts — Word, Spreadsheet, Slides
Document Verification
Final round for shortlisted candidates
Important dates
| Application Start | 1 June 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 20 July 2025 |
| Tier I Exam | 10 September 2025 |
| Tier II Exam | 1 December 2025 |
Vacancies by category
| Category | Posts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 7,416 | 42% |
| OBC | 4,744 | 27% |
| SC | 2,650 | 15% |
| ST | 1,324 | 7% |
| EWS | 1,593 | 9% |
| Total | 17,727 | 100% |
Frequently asked questions
How many attempts for SSC CGL?
No limit — appear as many times as needed until reaching upper age limit.
Which post is best in SSC CGL?
ASO in MEA and Inspector of Income Tax are the most prestigious.
Is there negative marking in Tier I?
Yes. 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer.