SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2025 - Age Limit, Qualification

    SSC CGL 2025 Eligibility Criteria 

    The SSC CGL exam, conducted by the Staff Selection Commission, is an All India Entrance Exam for recruiting candidates to various Group B and Group C posts in ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India, offering a wide range of career opportunities. The SSC CGL Notification for 2025 has been released. 

    The eligibility criteria—including age limits and educational qualifications—vary depending on the post applied for. For instance, certain posts require a graduate degree in specific subjects such as Economics, Statistics, or Commerce, while others are open to graduates from any discipline. Similarly, age limits range between 18 and 32 years, depending on the post, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories as per government norms. Failing to meet these requirements will lead to disqualification, so it is crucial for aspirants to read and fully understand the eligibility section of the notification before applying.

    SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2025: Educational Qualifications

    Candidates need to possess certain specified SSC CGL eligibility criteria based requirements to ensure their eligibility for the SSC CGL exam according to the new notification. You need to be a Graduate (in any discipline) to fulfill SSC CGL eligibility criteria. However, the educational qualification requirement differs and is specific for a few SSC CGL posts. You can take a look at the table below for all the details on the SSC CGL Educational Criteria: 

    SSC CGL PostEducational Qualification
    Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer
    • Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
    • Desirable Qualifications: Chartered Accountant or Cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics.
    • During the period of probation direct recruits shall have to qualify the “Subordinate Audit/ Accounts Service Examination” in respective branches for confirmation and regular appointment as Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer.
    Junior Statistical Officer

    Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level

    Or

    Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
    Statistical Investigator Grade-II Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized University or Institute. The candidates must have 10 studied Statistics as a subject in all the three years or all the 6 semesters of the graduation course.
    Assistant in National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)
    • Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
    • Desirable Qualifications: Degree in law from a recognized university.
    Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
    • Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
    • Desirable Qualifications:
      • • Minimum one-year research experience in any recognized university or recognized Research Institution
      • • Degree in Law or Human Rights from a recognized university.
    All other Posts Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.

    SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2025: Age Limit 

    One of the most worrisome things before applying for an exam is to check the age limit for the concerned post(s). As for the SSC CGL eligibility criteria, various posts require different age limit criteria. However, the cut-off date for all posts will be as specified in the notification, which is strictly to be followed. 

    Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be eligible. However, there are maximum age limits that vary according to the specific post applied for and the candidate’s category (such as General, OBC, SC, ST etc.). 

    It is important that you consider your age as of the closing date of the examination application. So make sure you meet the age criteria by that date. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on age and leisure, always refer to official information published by the SSC. Please refer to the age limit for SSC CGL eligibility criteria for each post as provided in the latest notification as indicated in the table below. 

    Sr. no.PostDepartmentAge Limit
    1 Assistant Audit Officer Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG Gazetted 18-30 years
    2 Assistant Accounts Officer Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG Gazetted 18-30 years
    3 Assistant Section Officer Central Secretariat Service 20-30 years
    4 Assistant Section Officer Intelligence Bureau 18-30 years
    5 Assistant Section Officer Ministry of Railway 20-30 years
    6 Assistant Section Officer Ministry of External Affairs 20-30 years
    7 Assistant Section Officer AFHQ 20-30 years
    8 Assistant Section Officer Ministry of Electronics and nformation Technology 18-30 years
    9 Assistant Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations 20-30 years
    10 Assistant Section Officer Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations 18-30 years
    11 Inspector of Income Tax CBDT 18-30 years
    12 Inspector, (CGST & Central Excise) CBIC 18-30 years
    13 Inspector (Preventive Officer) CBIC 18-30 years
    14 Inspector (Examiner) CBIC 18-30 years
    15 Assistant Enforcement Officer Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue 18-30 years
    16 Sub Inspector Central Bureau of Investigation 20-30 years
    17 Inspector Posts Department of Post 18-30 years
    18 Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics 18-30 years
    19 Assistant/ Superintendent Indian Coast Guard 18-30 years
    20 Assistant Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations 18-30 years
    21 Assistant National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) 18-30 years
    22 Research Assistant National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) 18-30 years
    23 Divisional Accountant Offices under C&AG 18-30 years
    24 Sub Inspector National Investigation Agency (NIA) 18-30 years
    25 Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation 18-32 years
    26 Statistical Investigator Grade-II Registrar General of India 18-30 years
    27 Auditor Offices under C&AG 18-27 years
    28 Auditor Other Ministry/ Departments 18-27 years
    29 Auditor Offices under CGDA 18-27 years
    30 Accountant Offices under C&AG 18-27 years
    31 Accountant/ Junior Accountant Other Ministry/ Departments 18-27 years
    32 Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology 18-27 years
    33 Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres 18-27 years
    34 Tax Assistant CBDT 18-27 years
    35 Tax Assistant CBIC 18-27 years
    36 Sub-Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics 18-27 years

    SSC CGL Age Relaxation 

    The SSC CGL eligibility criteria provide relaxation in the upper age limit to candidates belonging to the reserved categories. The period of relaxation will vary for each of the mentioned categories. Complete details of the relaxation in the SSC CGL age limit for OBC and other reserved categories for the SSC CGL exam notification are given below. 

    CategoryAge-relaxation permissible beyond upper age limit
    OBC 3 years
    SC/ST 5 years
    PwD (Unreserved) 10 years
    PwD+OBC 13 years
    PwD+SC/ ST 15 years
    Ex-Servicemen (EXM) 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
    Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof 3 years
    Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST) 8 years
    Additional permissible relaxation in upper age limit for Group ‘C’ posts
    Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application. Up to 40 years of age
    Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application. Up to 45 years of age
    Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried Up to 35 years of age
    Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ ST) Up to 40 years of age

    Please note: The relaxation meant for ESM (Ex-servicemen) will not be applicable to anyone else (except the Ex-serviceman), who is related to an Ex-servicemen in any way (son/daughter/dependents) as per the SSC CGL eligibility criteria.

    SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria: Nationality/Citizenship: 

    According to the SSC CGL eligibility criteria, a candidate must be either: 

    • a citizen of India, or 
    • a subject of Nepal, or 
    • a subject of Bhutan, or 
    • a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. 

    Candidates in either of the above category should produce a certificate of eligibility, issued by Government of India in their favour, as part of SSC CGL eligibility criteria, for them to be eligible to apply for the SSC CGL exam. 

    Work Experience 

    While work experience can be beneficial, it's not always mandatory for all positions. SSC CGL aims to provide opportunities for individuals at various stages of their careers, from fresh graduates to experienced professionals. The SSC CGL exam is a great opportunity for fresh graduates because for majority of posts work experience is not mandatory, as per the recently released SSC CGL eligibility criteria, except for selected few posts like Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), where a minimum one year research experience from any recognized university or recognized Research Institution was mandatory. In short, candidates who have recently completed their graduation are eligible to apply for the position based on their educational qualifications, for various posts under SSC CGL exam. Here is the breakdown of work experience required for various levels of posts under the SSC CGL eligibility criteria: 

    • Entry Level Position: Many entry positions do not require any prior work experience. These roles are open to fresh graduates or individuals with limited work experience.
    • A Technical Field: The specialized field may require specific qualifications or prior work experience to ensure that the candidate is aware of the basic information regarding the job role. Such fields include roles such as accounting, auditing, or law enforcement.
    • Experience-Based Qualifications: Positions that require a specific tenure of experience in a related field, apply to mid- or senior-level positions that require some skill.
    • Preferred Experience: Although optional or relevant work experience can strengthen your application and improve your chances of selection. These experiences can be in the form of internships, part-time work, or volunteering in related fields.
    • Training Programme: In some cases, candidates selected for the post of SSC CGL may be given a training program to enhance the required skills and experience in the job.

    Document Verification 

    • To speed up the hiring process for government jobs, the User Departments/Organizations will handle Document Verification as directed by the Commission. 
    • All candidates qualified for the post must appear for Document Verification along with the photocopies and original documents. 
    • Before the document verification stage, candidates will get a chance to choose their preferred posts and departments through an Online Option Form on the Commission's website before the final result is announced. If a candidate doesn't pick their preferences, they won't be considered for those posts or departments. Once options are submitted, they can't be changed later. So, candidates should be careful when choosing their options. 
    • Candidates who don't choose their preferred posts on the Commission's website within the given time won't be considered for any post in the final result. They won't get another chance to pick posts. The Commission won't accept any complaints about this through Post, Fax, Email, or in person; they'll be rejected right away. 

    Ssc Cgl Eligibility Criteria FAQs

    Yes, the SSC CGL recruitment provides age relaxation benefits for specific categories of persons applying for the exam. As per the SSC CGL eligibility criteria, former servicemen have a 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on closing date of receipt of online application.
    According to the SSC CGL exam 2024 notification, the maximum and minimum age to apply for the SSC CHSL exam differs for each position for which there is a vacancy. Along with that, there will also be an upper age limit relaxation for those candidates who belong to the reserved categories, as per Government norms. Please note that the age criteria must be fulfilled by 01.08.2024.
    Yes, a BA student can apply for SSC CGL, provided they have completed their bachelor's degree from a recognized university. For detailed SSC CGL eligibility requirements, check the official SSC guidelines.
    The SSC CGL eligibility criteria include a minimum educational qualification of a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Additionally, candidates must meet specific age limits and nationality requirements as detailed in the SSC CGL eligibility guidelines.
    No, a 12th pass is not eligible for SSC CGL; candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. For complete SSC CGL eligibility criteria, refer to the official SSC guidelines.
    There is no specific percentage requirement for SSC CGL; candidates need only to have completed their bachelor's degree from a recognized university. For comprehensive SSC CGL eligibility criteria, refer to the official SSC guidelines.
    Physically challenged candidates are indeed entitled to reservation benefits in the I SSC CPO recruitment. Additionally, they may qualify for specific relaxations in age criteria and application fee. However, to avail of these benefits, relevant documents confirming their disability status must be provided when requested during the application process. Such candidates are strongly advised to go through the detailed SSC CPO eligibility criteria and notification to confirm how to qualify for the reservation and relaxations available to them as per the SSC CPO guidelines.
    All candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s Degree (in any field) from a recognized univeristy. For some posts, there are some additional/desirable eligibility requirements as well. Kindly scroll to the top to check the SSC CGL eligibility criteria for all posts.
    No. All the candidates need to possess the essential educational qualification on or before the application last date for the SSC CGL 2025 recruitment, which is October 08, 2025. If you have appeared for the final exam and do not have your qualification certificate yet, you can apply given that you have the qualification by the last date of application.
    Yes, as of the last notification, you are eligible to apply for the SSC CGL exam. New or latest guidelines will be known only after the SSC CGL 2024 notification gets released.
    All candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s Degree (in any field) from a recognized univeristy. For some posts, there are some additional/desirable eligibility requirements as well. Kindly scroll to the top to check the proper SSC CGL eligibility criteria for all posts.
    While the SSC CGL 2024 examination notification release is impending, it's noteworthy that since the past few years, the SSC CGL examination was conducted online. Candidates should review previous examination patterns to tailor their preparation for the forthcoming exam. Staying informed about updates and notifications from the exam authorities is advisable.
    No. All the candidates need to possess the essential educational qualification on or before the application last date for the SSC CGL 2024 recruitment, which is October 08, 2024. If you have appeared for the final exam and do not have your qualification certificate yet, you can apply given that you have the qualification by the last date of application.
    If we go by the previous years’ pattern, the minimum qualification required to apply for SSC CGL 2024 will be a 'graduate' degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Anyhow, potential candidates should stay vigilant for any important updates or modifications to the eligibility criteria that may be announced in the forthcoming notification.
    Yes. SSC follows government mandated age relaxation rules for SC/ST/OBC candidates. However, the duration of relaxation varies across categories. It is essential for candidates falling under these categories to refer to the proper guidelines of SSC CGL notification, to ascertain the specific time allowances. This ensures accurate understanding and adherence to the prescribed relaxations during the application process for SSC CGL exam.
    Yes, you are eligible to apply for the SSC CGL exam 2024. You can take a look at the SSC CGL notification on the official website to get a better idea of the SSC CGL eligibility criteria.
    The minimum qualification required to apply for SSC CGL 2024 will be a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university. All other requirements for the SSC CGL recruitment have been mentioned in the latest SSC CGL notification.

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