SSC CGL 2025 Vacancies: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced an increase in the number of vacancies to be filled in the 2025 recruitment cycle of the Combined Graduate Level (CGL). A total of 14,582 Group B and C posts were announced in the first recruitment notification to be filled across several government departments and ministries.
In a recent notification issued by the commission, the number of vacancies has been increased to 15,130.
The CGL recruitment drive aims to fill 58 types of Group B and Group C posts, with pay levels ranging from four to seven. The SSC CGL selection process includes two stages - Tier I and Tier II. The result of Tier I was declared on December 18, 2025, to shortlist candidates for appearing in Tier II, which was held from January 18 to January 20, 2026.
Submit Applications For Option-Cum-Preference
The final result is awaited. Before its declaration, the commission has asked candidates to submit their option-cum-preference for posts and departments. Candidates can submit their choices through the candidate login available on the commission's official website ssc.gov.in between March 9 and March 12 (6 pm). This facility is available only to those who appeared for the Tier II examination.
Submitting the option-cum-preference is mandatory. Candidates who fail to complete it will not have their results processed, the commission said, adding that no further opportunity will be provided.
SSC CGL 2025: Pay Levels
Selected candidates will be eligible for the following pay levels, depending on the post allotted:
Pay Level-7: Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400
Pay Level-6: Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400
Pay Level-5: Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300
Pay Level-4: Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100
