SSC CGL Eligibility 2025: The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) examination is a national-level recruitment process conducted annually to select candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in the central government of India. These positions span multiple ministries, departments, and organisations, offering diverse career opportunities in the public sector.
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2025
To apply for Group B and Group C posts through the SSC CGL 2025 exam, candidates must fulfill specific eligibility conditions. The SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2025 are based on the following factors:
- Educational Qualification
- Nationality or Citizenship
- Age Limit
- Physical Fitness Standards
- Before applying, make sure you meet all these requirements set by the Staff Selection Commission.
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria Educational Qualification
To apply for the SSC CGL Exam, the candidate must be a Graduate from a recognised University/ Institution. However, specific posts may have additional SSC CGL Eligibility educational requirements as discussed below:
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) |
(or)
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| Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) | Desirable Qualification: Any one of these
Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II |
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| Assistant in National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) |
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| Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) |
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| Other Post | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent |
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria Nationality
For SSC CGL Eligibility, a candidate must be:
- An Indian citizen, or
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia), or Vietnam with the intention of permanent settlement in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (B) and (C) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria Age Limit
The age limit for SSC CGL exam varies depending on the post applied for, with relaxations provided for certain categories. To become eligible to appear for the exam, candidates must be within the age bracket specified for the post they are applying for. The age limit for different age groups has been given in detail below.
SSC CGL Post Wise Age Limit
The age criteria for different posts have been defined in the table below. It is very important to note that the age criteria for different posts are different as given below:
| Age Limit | Name of Post | Ministry/ Department/Office/ Cadre |
| Up to 32 years | Junior Statistical Officer | M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation. |
| Not exceeding 30 years. | Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG |
| Not exceeding 30 years. | Assistant Accounts Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG |
| Not exceeding 30 years | Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT |
| Not exceeding 30 years | Inspector, (Central Excise) | CBIC |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | ||
| Inspector (Examiner) | ||
| Not exceeding 30 years | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics |
| Not exceeding 30 years | Assistant | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations |
| Not exceeding 30 years | Assistant/ Superintendent | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations |
| Not exceeding 30 years | Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG |
| Not exceeding 30 years | Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau
(MHA) |
| Up to 30 years | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue |
| Up to 30 years | Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) |
| 20-30 years | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service
Intelligence Bureau Ministry of Railway Ministry of External Affairs AFHQ |
| 20-30 years | Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation |
| 18-27 years | Auditor | Offices under C&AG
Other Ministry/ Departments Offices under CGDA |
| 18-27 years | Accountant | Offices under C&AG |
| 18-27 years | Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments |
| 18-27 years | Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | Department of Post,
Ministry of Communication |
| 18-27 years | Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. |
| 18-27 years | Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering
Services, Ministry of Defence |
| 18-27 years | Tax Assistant | CBDT
CBIC |
| 18-27 years | Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics |
| 18-27 years | Upper Division Clerks | Dte. Gen Border Road
Organisation (MoD) |
SSC CGL Age Relaxation
There are certain age relaxations applicable for reserved sections. The following are the age relaxation details for various categories.
| SSC CGL Age Relaxation | Category |
| 3 years | OBC |
| 5 years | SC/ST |
| 10 years | Physically handicapped( General) |
| 13 years | Physically handicapped (OBC) |
| 15years | Physically handicapped (SC/ST) |
| 3 years | Ex-Servicemen (General) |
| 6 years | Ex-Servicemen (OBC) |
| 8 years | Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) |
| 5 years | Central Govt. Civilian Employees(General- Group B) |
| 8 years | Central Govt. Civilian Employees(OBC-Group B) |
| 10 years | Central Govt. Civilian Employees(SC/ST-Group B) |
| Up to 40 years of age | Central Govt. Civilian Employees(General- Group C) |
| Up to 43 years of age | Central Govt. Civilian Employees(OBC-Group C) |
| Up to 45 years of age | Central Govt. Civilian Employees(SC/ST-Group C) |
| 5 years | Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir(General) |
| 8 years | Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir(OBC) |
| 10 years | Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir(SC/ST) |
| Up to 35 years of age | Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried- Group C/ General) |
| Up to 38 years of age | Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried- Group C/ OBC) |
| Up to 40 years of age | Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried- Group C/ SC & ST) |
| 5 years | Defence Personnel disabled in hostilities- General |
| 8 years | Defence Personnel disabled in hostilities- OBC |
| 10 years | Defence Personnel disabled in hostilities- SC/ST |
SSC CGL Physical Eligibility Criteria
Certain positions, such as Inspector (Central Excise/Examiner/Preventive Officer), Inspector & Sub-Inspector in Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Sub-Inspector in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), National Investigation Agency (NIA), and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), require candidates to meet specific physical standards and pass physical efficiency tests. These standards typically include parameters like height, chest measurements, and physical endurance tasks.
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria for People With Disabilities
People With Disabilities (PwDs) are eligible to appear for the SSC CGL exam with special eligibility criteria. Candidates must have 40% or more disability to be eligible to come under persons with disability. They are provided with certain relaxations in the criteria set by SSC. The applicant must attach the disability certificate issued by the Medical Board along with the application form.
NOTE: For more details regarding any of the eligibility criteria of the SSC CGL exam 2025 please refer to the SSC CGL 2024 Eligibility PDF attached below.
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2025 FAQs
Q.1. What is the qualification for SSC CGL 2025?
Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution to be eligible for SSC CGL 2025.
Q.2. What is the official website of SSC CGL 2025 notification?
Ans. As per the exam calendar, the SSC CGL 2025 Notification will be released on 22nd April 2025 on the official website at www.ssc.gov.in.
Q.3. What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2025?
Ans. For the SSC CGL exam, the general age limit is 18 to 32 years as on August 1, 2025, with relaxations for reserved categories as per government norms.
