SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2025 Schedule: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the exam dates for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2025 on Thursday, September 3, 2025. Thousands of aspirants preparing for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 can now check the detailed schedule on the commission’s official website 👉 ssc.gov.in.
This announcement has brought clarity and relief to candidates who were eagerly waiting for the exam dates to finalize their preparation strategy.
✨ Key Highlights of SSC CGL 2025
- 🗓️ Exam Dates: September 12–26, 2025
- 🖥️ Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- 📝 Exam Type: Objective, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- 📊 Total Vacancies: 14,582 posts in Group B & C
- 🌐 Official Website: ssc.gov.in
📅 SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2025 Schedule
The Tier 1 examination will be held over multiple days to accommodate lakhs of candidates across India.
Exam Date | Day | Mode |
---|---|---|
September 12, 2025 | Friday | CBT |
September 13, 2025 | Saturday | CBT |
September 14, 2025 | Sunday | CBT |
September 15, 2025 | Monday | CBT |
September 16, 2025 | Tuesday | CBT |
September 17, 2025 | Wednesday | CBT |
September 18, 2025 | Thursday | CBT |
September 19, 2025 | Friday | CBT |
September 20, 2025 | Saturday | CBT |
September 21, 2025 | Sunday | CBT |
September 22, 2025 | Monday | CBT |
September 23, 2025 | Tuesday | CBT |
September 24, 2025 | Wednesday | CBT |
September 25, 2025 | Thursday | CBT |
September 26, 2025 | Friday | CBT |
👉 Candidates must carefully note their exam city, date, and shift timing, which will be mentioned on the admit card.
📘 SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025
The Tier 1 exam is the first step in the recruitment process. It will test candidates on four main sections:
- 🧠 General Intelligence & Reasoning
- 🌍 General Awareness
- 🔢 Quantitative Aptitude
- 📝 English Comprehension
- All sections will have objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- Questions will be set in both English and Hindi, except for the English Comprehension section.
- Each section will carry equal weightage and negative marking will apply for wrong answers.
💡 Pro Tip: Time management and accuracy are key for clearing Tier 1 since the cut-off is usually competitive.
📊 Vacancy Details for SSC CGL 2025
This year’s recruitment drive is one of the biggest, with 14,582 vacancies across Group B and Group C posts. These positions will be filled in various:
- 🏛️ Ministries
- 🏢 Departments
- 🏛️ Government Organizations
- ⚖️ Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
- 🏛️ Tribunals
Here’s the category-wise breakup:
Category | Vacancies |
---|---|
General (UR) | 6,183 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 2,167 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1,088 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3,721 |
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 1,423 |
Total | 14,582 |
🔎 These vacancies open opportunities for lakhs of aspirants to secure a prestigious government job.
🖊️ Registration Process Recap
The application process for SSC CGL 2025 started on June 9, 2025, and ended on July 4, 2025. During this period, lakhs of candidates successfully registered for the exam.
Candidates who missed the deadline will now have to wait for the next recruitment cycle.
📌 Important Instructions for Candidates
SSC has issued a few important guidelines for all aspirants:
- 🎟️ Admit Card: Available a few days before the exam on the official website.
- 🕒 Reach on Time: Candidates should report at least 90 minutes before the exam time.
- 🪪 Documents Required: Admit card, valid photo ID proof, and passport-size photographs.
- 📵 No Electronic Devices: Mobile phones, smartwatches, and calculators are strictly prohibited.
- 👨💻 Mock Tests: Practice computer-based mock tests to get comfortable with the exam format.
📰 What’s Next?
- After Tier 1, shortlisted candidates will appear for Tier 2 examinations, which test advanced reasoning, data interpretation, and descriptive skills.
- SSC will release the admit cards, exam center details, and candidate-specific instructions in the coming days.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official SSC website 👉 ssc.gov.in for timely updates.
Read official notice
🎯 Final Thoughts
The release of the SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 exam schedule marks an important milestone for aspirants preparing for one of the most sought-after government exams in India. With 14,582 vacancies across multiple departments, the competition is expected to be intense.
📢 To succeed, candidates must focus on time-bound preparation, mock tests, and smart revision strategies.
✅ Stay updated.
✅ Revise regularly.
✅ Appear with confidence.
Good luck to all SSC CGL 2025 aspirants! 🚀