The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the much-awaited tentative vacancy list for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025, bringing welcome news for lakhs of candidates across the country.
As of July 31, 2025, the commission has announced a substantial 14,582 tentative vacancies for various Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries and departments. This announcement sets the stage for one of India’s most competitive recruitment exams, with the application window having been open from June 9 to July 4, 2025.
The release of the detailed vacancy list provides crucial insights for aspirants preparing for the upcoming Tier 1 exam, scheduled to be held from August 13 to August 30, 2025. With over 2 million candidates expected to appear, the competition for these prestigious government positions is intense.
Vacancy Breakdown: Key Departments and High-Demand Posts
The tentative list reveals a wide array of opportunities across various government bodies . The highest number of vacancies are concentrated in the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
A detailed look at the major openings includes:
- Office Superintendent (CBDT): This post leads the chart with a staggering 6,753 vacancies, making it the single largest recruitment category in this cycle.
- Inspector (Central Excise) in CBIC: This highly sought-after Group B post has 1,306 vacancies.
- Tax Assistant (CBDT): Another significant opening in the CBDT with 1,249 vacancies.
- Auditor in Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA): This Group C post accounts for 1,174 vacancies.
- Tax Assistant (CBIC): A total of 771 positions are available for this role.
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in CSS: This popular post in the Central Secretariat Service has 682 vacancies.
Other notable posts include Inspector of Income Tax (389), Inspector (Preventive Officer) (353), and Junior Statistical Officer (249). These numbers are tentative, and the final vacancy list will be released by the SSC before the final results are declared.
SSC CGL 2025 exam dates and application deadlines
Application and Correction Deadlines
The application period for the SSC CGL 2025 exam has concluded. The important dates for the application process were as follows:
- Online Application Window The application portal was open from June 9, 2025, to July 4, 2025 .
- Last Date for Fee Payment The final day for candidates to complete their online fee payment was July 5, 2025 .
- Application Correction Window A window for candidates to make corrections to their submitted application forms was available from July 9, 2025, to July 11, 2025 .
Official Exam Dates
The SSC has announced the tentative schedules for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the CGL examination .
- Tier 1 Exam Date The Computer-Based Examination for Tier 1 is scheduled to take place from August 13, 2025, to August 30, 2025 .
- Tier 2 Exam Date The Tier 2 examination is tentatively scheduled to be held in December 2025 .
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, for any further updates or changes to the examination schedule . The admit cards for the Tier 1 exam are expected to be released in August 2025, just ahead of the exam dates .
What Experts Are Saying: Competition and New Changes
Recruitment experts note that while the total number of vacancies (14,582) is lower than the 17,727 offered in 2024, it remains a significant figure compared to previous years like 2023 (8,415) and 2021 (7,621). A higher number of vacancies generally leads to a lower cut-off, but the intense competition means candidates must maintain a high level of preparation.
The SSC has also introduced key changes for the 2025 examination cycle to enhance security and accessibility:
- Aadhaar-Based Biometric Authentication: To prevent impersonation and fraud, the SSC has implemented a voluntary Aadhaar-based authentication process at the registration, application, and examination stages.
- mySSC Mobile App: Candidates can now apply for exams directly through the upgraded ‘mySSC’ mobile application.
- New Posts Added: Two new positions, “Section Head” and “Office Superintendent,” have been introduced in this year’s recruitment drive.
The CGL exam is a gateway to prestigious and stable careers in the central government, with pay levels ranging from Level 4 to Level 7. The examination is conducted in two tiers, with the Tier 1 exam being a computer-based test. Candidates who clear Tier 1 will be eligible for the Tier 2 exam, which is scheduled for December 2025. As aspirants gear up for the August exams, this detailed vacancy list provides a clear roadmap of the opportunities that await them.
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