SSC Recruitment 2025: Latest Notifications
1. Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam 2025
- Purpose: Recruits for Group B and Group C posts (e.g., Assistant, Inspector, Auditor) in ministries, departments, and subordinate offices of the Government of India.
- Latest Notification:
- The official SSC CGL 2025 notification is scheduled for release on April 22, 2025, with online registration opening the same day.
- Exam expected in June–July 2025.
- Vacancies: Exact numbers will be announced in the notification. In 2024, 17,727 vacancies were notified; expect a similar or higher figure for 2025.
- Eligibility:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (specific requirements vary by post, e.g., 60% in Maths at 12th for Junior Statistical Officer).
- Age: 18–32 years (varies by post; relaxations: 5 years SC/ST, 3 years OBC).
- Selection Process:
- Tier-I: Computer-Based Test (CBT) – 100 questions (General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English), 1 hour, negative marking (0.50 marks).
- Tier-II: CBT with multiple papers (e.g., Quantitative Abilities, English Language), negative marking (1 mark for Paper-I).
- Document Verification (DV) for final selection.
- Salary: ₹25,500–₹1,42,400/month (Level 4–7) + allowances (~₹40,000–₹1,50,000 total).
- Where to Apply: ssc.gov.in (post-notification).
2. Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Exam 2025
- Purpose: Fills clerical and assistant roles (e.g., Lower Division Clerk, Data Entry Operator) in government offices.
- Latest Notification:
- Notification scheduled for May 27, 2025, with applications opening concurrently.
- Exam slated for August 2025.
- Vacancies: To be detailed in the notification; 2023 saw ~1,600 posts, with 2025 expected to match or exceed this.
- Eligibility:
- Education: 12th pass from a recognized board.
- Age: 18–27 years (relaxations apply).
- Selection Process:
- Tier-I: CBT – 100 questions (English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness), 1 hour, negative marking (0.50 marks).
- Tier-II: CBT + Skill Test (e.g., typing at 35 WPM English/30 WPM Hindi for DEO/LDC).
- DV.
- Salary: ₹19,900–₹81,100/month (Level 1–4) + allowances (~₹30,000–₹90,000 total).
- Where to Apply: ssc.gov.in (from May 27).
3. Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Exam 2025
- Purpose: Recruits for non-technical Group C posts (e.g., peon, gardener, cleaner) across government departments.
- Latest Notification:
- Notification due on June 26, 2025, with registration from June 26 to July 25, 2025.
- Exam planned for September–October 2025.
- MTS 2024 result declared March 12, 2025, for 6,144 MTS and 3,439 Havaldar vacancies, setting the stage for 2025 planning.
- Vacancies: Expected 5,000–10,000 (based on prior years; exact figures in June notification).
- Eligibility:
- Education: 10th pass from a recognized board.
- Age: 18–25 years (18–27 for Havaldar; relaxations apply).
- Selection Process:
- Paper-I: CBT – 100 questions (General Intelligence, Numerical Aptitude, General English, General Awareness), 90 minutes, no negative marking in Session-I.
- Paper-II (for Havaldar): Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST).
- DV.
- Salary: ₹18,000–₹56,900/month (Level 1) + allowances (~₹25,000–₹60,000 total).
- Where to Apply: ssc.gov.in (from June 26).
4. General Duty (GD) Constable Exam 2025
- Purpose: Recruits constables for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) like BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NIA, SSF, and Assam Rifles, plus Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
- Latest Notification:
- SSC GD 2025 notification released September 5, 2024, for 39,481 vacancies (35,612 male, 3,869 female). Exam held February 4–25, 2025; answer keys out, results expected March/April 2025.
- Next cycle (SSC GD 2026) notification due November 11, 2025, with exams in March–April 2026.
- Vacancies: 2025 cycle concluded; 2026 expected to announce 20,000–40,000 posts (based on trends).
- Eligibility:
- Education: 10th pass from a recognized board.
- Age: 18–23 years (relaxations: 5 years SC/ST, 3 years OBC).
- Selection Process:
- CBT: 80 questions (General Intelligence & Reasoning, GK, Maths, English/Hindi), 1 hour, 2 marks each, negative marking (0.50 marks).
- PET: Running (e.g., 5 km in 24 mins for males), long jump.
- PST: Height (e.g., 170 cm male, 157 cm female), chest (80–85 cm male).
- Medical Exam + DV.
- Salary: ₹21,700–₹69,100/month (Level 3) + allowances (~₹35,000–₹80,000 total).
- Where to Apply: ssc.gov.in (November 11, 2025, for 2026 cycle).
Application Process (General Guidelines)
- Visit: ssc.gov.in.
- Register: Use email/phone to create login credentials.
- Fill Form: Enter personal, educational, and exam-specific details.
- Upload Documents: Scanned copies of 10th/12th/degree certificates, ID proof, photo (20–50 KB JPEG), signature (10–20 KB JPEG).
- Pay Fee: ₹100–₹1,000 (varies by exam; waived for SC/ST/PwD/females).
- Submit: Save confirmation receipt.
Urgent Opportunity: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) Apprentice (PSU-linked) deadline is today, March 18, 2025—apply at nclcil.in before 11:59 PM IST for 1,765 posts!
Preparation Tips
- Syllabus: Focus on General Intelligence (analogies, coding), GK (current affairs, history), Quantitative Aptitude (percentages, ratios), English/Hindi (comprehension, grammar).
- Resources: Books like “R.S. Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude,” “Lucent’s GK,” and SSC-specific guides (Arihant); online mock tests (testbook.com).
- Timeline: 3–6 months intensive study; start now for mid-2025 exams.
- Physical Prep: For GD Constable, train for PET (running, jumping).
Why SSC Jobs in 2025?
- Pay: ₹25,000–₹1,50,000/month (entry-level, with allowances).
- Security: Permanent government roles with NPS pensions.
- Volume: Tens of thousands of vacancies across CGL, CHSL, MTS, and GD.
Final Thoughts
SSC Recruitment 2025 offers a golden chance for graduates, 12th-pass, and 10th-pass candidates to secure high-paying government jobs. With CGL (April 22), CHSL (May 27), MTS (June 26), and GD Constable (November 11 for 2026) notifications on the horizon, act fast—apply for NCL today (March 18 deadline) and begin prep for SSC exams. Your government career starts here!