SSC CGL Examination 2025: Post Preference Form and Key Dates
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the opening of the Post Preference Online Form for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025. This significant recruitment drive aims to fill 15,130 vacancies.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 09 June 2025
- Application Last Date: 04 July 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 05 July 2025
- Correction Window: 09 – 11 July 2025
- Tier-I Examination: 12th to 26th September 2025
- Exam City Details (Tier-I): 03 September 2025
- Admit Card (Tier-I): 09 September 2025
- Re-Examination Date: 14 October 2025
- Re-Examination City Details: 05 October 2025
- Re-Examination Admit Card: 09 October 2025
- Answer Key (Tier-I): 16 October 2025
- Result Announcement (Tier-I): 18 December 2025
- Final Answer Key/Marks (Tier-I): 09 January 2026
- Tier-II Examination: 18 & 19 January 2026
- Tier-II Exam City Details: 09 January 2026
- Tier-II Admit Card: 15 January 2026
- Answer Key (Tier-II): 30 January 2026
- Post Preference Form Submission: 09 – 12 March 2026
Application Fee
- General, EWS, OBC: Rs. 100/-
- SC, ST, All Category Female: Rs. 0/-
- Correction Charges:
- First Correction: Rs. 200/-
- Second Correction: Rs. 500/-
Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other prescribed online methods.
Age Limit
The age criteria for the SSC CGL Recruitment 2025 are as of 01 August 2025:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 27-32 Years (Varies based on the specific post)
Age relaxation will be applicable as per the prevailing SSC Recruitment Rules. To calculate your age accurately, please use the Age Calculator.
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 15,130
- Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination: 14,582 Posts
Group-wise Post Details
Group A:
- Assistant Audit Officer – Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG
- Assistant Accounts Officer – Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG
- Assistant Section Officer – Central Secretariat Service
Group B:
- Assistant Section Officer – Intelligence Bureau
- Assistant Section Officer – Ministry of Railway
- Assistant Section Officer – Ministry of External Affairs
- Assistant Section Officer – AFHQ
- Assistant – Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations
- Inspector of Income Tax – CBDT
- Inspector (Central Excise) – CBEC
- Inspector (Preventive Officer) – CBEC
- Inspector (Examiner) – CBEC
- Assistant Enforcement Officer – Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue
- Sub-Inspector – Central Bureau of Investigation
- Inspector Posts – Department of Post
- Divisional Accountant – Offices Under CAG
- Inspector – Central Bureau of Narcotics
- Sub-Inspector – National Investigation Agency (NIA)
Group C:
- Junior Statistical Officer – M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation
- Auditor – Offices under CAG
- Auditor – Offices under CGDA
- Auditor – Other Ministry/Departments
- Accountant – Offices under C&AG
- Accountant/Junior Accountant – Other Ministry/Department
Group D:
- Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerks – Central Govt Offices/Ministries other than CSCS
- Tax Assistant – CBDT
- Tax Assistant – CBEC
- Sub-Inspector – Central Bureau of Narcotics
- Upper Division Clerks – Dte. Gen Border Road Organization (Only for Male Candidates)
Educational Qualification
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Junior Statistical Officer:
- Candidates must possess a Graduation degree in any stream with a minimum of 60% marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard level, OR
- A Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as one of the subjects.
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All Other Posts:
- Candidates must have completed their Graduation in any stream from a recognized university.
How to Download SSC CGL Tier-II Answer Key 2026
- Navigate to the official SSC website.
- Click on the “Answer Key” or “Results” section.
- Locate and click on the link for the “SSC CGL Tier-II Answer Key 2026”.
- You will be redirected to a login page.
- Enter your Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth/Password as required.
- Enter the captcha code and click on “Submit” or “Login”.
- The Tier-II Answer Key will be displayed, and you can download it.
Mode of Selection
The selection process for the SSC CGL Examination typically involves the following stages:
- Tier-I Written Examination
- Tier-II Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Links
- Online Post Preference Form (Link Activated)
- Download Post Preference Form Notice
- Download Sample of Preference Form
- Download Final Vacancy Details
- Download Tier-II Answer Key
- Download Tier-II Answer Key Notice
- Download Tier-II Admit Card
- Download Tier-II Exam City Details
- Download Tier-II Exam City Details Notice
- Download Tier-I Final Answer Key/Marks
- Download Tier-I Final Answer Key/Marks Notice
- Download Tier-II Revised Exam Date Notice
- Download Tier-II Exam Date Notice
- Download Tier-I Result (List 1 | List 2 | List 3)
- Download Tier-I Cutoff
- Download Tier-I Answer Key
- Download Tier-I Answer Key Notice
- Download Re-Exam Admit Card
- Download Re-Exam Exam City Details
- Download Tier-I Re-Exam Date
- Download Admit Card
- Download Exam City Details
- Download Exam City Details Notice
- Download Exam Date Notice
- Download Tentative Vacancy Details
- Online Correction (Through Login)
- Apply Online (Registration | Login)
- Download Notification
- Sarkari Exam Mobile App
- Join WhatsApp Channel
- Join Telegram Channel
- Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Has the SSC CGL Tier-II Answer Key 2026 been released?
A. Yes, the SSC CGL Tier-II Answer Key 2026 has been released on the official SSC website.
Q. What details are required to download the SSC CGL Tier-II Answer Key 2026?
A. To download the answer key, candidates typically need their Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth/Password.
Q. Can I download the SSC CGL Tier-II Answer Key 2026 on my mobile phone?
A. Yes, candidates can easily download the Tier-II answer key using their mobile phone or laptop by visiting the SSC website.
Q. Can I download the SSC CGL Tier-II Answer Key 2026 without the registration number?
A. If you remember your Roll Number, you can use that. Alternatively, the answer key may also be downloadable using the Name and Date of Birth option, depending on the specific portal design.
Q. What is the step-by-step process to download the SSC CGL Tier-II Answer Key 2026?
A. Visit the official SSC website. Navigate to the “Answer Key” or “Results” section. Select the relevant CGL Tier-II Answer Key link. Log in using your credentials (Registration ID/Roll Number, Date of Birth/Password). Download the answer key and take a printout.
Q. What is the SSC Official Website?
A. The official website of the Staff Selection Commission is https://ssc.gov.in/. For more resources and information, you can visit pscnotes.com.