SSC CGL Admit Card 2025: Download Hall Ticket for August 13–30 Exams at ssc.gov.in – Complete Guide with Post-wise Vacancy & Cutoff Trends
Overview:
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 to recruit for around 14,582 vacancies in Group B and C posts across various central government ministries and departments. The Tier 1 exam is scheduled from August 13 to August 30, 2025. Admit cards will be available for download online via the official SSC website ssc.gov.in approximately 4 days before the exam. Candidates need to download their hall tickets by logging in with their registration credentials. This guide covers the stepwise procedure to download the admit card, detailed post-wise vacancy distribution, important exam dates, instructions for exam day, complete exam pattern, eligibility criteria, and the last 10 years’ cutoff trends to aid preparation planning and strategy. |
Important Dates for SSC CGL 2025 Exam and Admit Card
| Event |
Date |
| Official Notification Release |
June 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date |
June 25, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
July 15, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window |
July 20 – July 24, 2025 |
| Exam City & Date Intimation Slip Release |
August 1, 2025 |
| Tier 1 Admit Card Release |
By August 9, 2025 (Approx.) |
| Tier 1 Exam Dates |
August 13 – August 30, 2025 |
| Tier 2 Exam Dates |
To be Announced (Tentative: November 2025) |
SSC CGL 2025 Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Total Vacancies |
Department/Ministry |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
1,600 |
Various |
| Inspector (Central Excise, Income Tax, Preventive Officer) |
2,300 |
CBIC |
| Sub-Inspector (CBI, NIA) |
350 |
CBI, NIA |
| Junior Statistical Officer |
250 |
Office of Registrar General of India |
| Tax Assistant |
1,000 |
CBIC, CBDT |
| Auditor/Accountant/Junior Accountant |
2,000 |
Various |
| Upper Division Clerk / Senior Secretariat Assistant |
4,500 |
Multiple Ministries |
| Other Posts (Assistant / Executive Officer / Office Superintendent etc.) |
3,582 |
Various |
| Total Vacancies |
14,582 |
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SSC CGL Tier 1 Cutoff Trends (Last 10 Years)
The following table shows the approximate cutoff marks trend for SSC CGL Tier 1 exam for General category candidates, offering insight into difficulty and competition over the decade:
| Year |
Tier 1 Cutoff (Gen) |
Tier 2 Cutoff (Gen) – Paper 1 |
Final Cutoff (Merit) |
| 2016 |
135.5 |
150.0 |
270 |
| 2017 |
137.0 |
152.0 |
273 |
| 2018 |
134.5 |
149.0 |
270 |
| 2019 |
138.0 |
151.5 |
272 |
| 2020 |
140.0 |
153.0 |
275 |
| 2021 |
136.5 |
150.0 |
270 |
| 2022 |
142.0 |
155.0 |
280 |
| 2023 |
144.0 |
156.5 |
282 |
| 2024 (Expected) |
145+* |
157+* |
285+* |
*Based on predicted trends and exam pattern changes
Step-by-Step Guide to Download SSC CGL 2025 Admit Card
- Visit SSC’s official website at ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the ‘Admit Card’ tab/menu at the top.
- Select the link for “SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 Admit Card Download.”
- Enter your Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth/Password.
- Submit the details. The admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Carefully verify all information on the admit card – exam venue, date, timing, and instructions.
- Download and save the admit card PDF file.
- Print multiple copies and keep them safe for exam day.
Important Exam Day Instructions
- Bring a printed copy of the admit card and one valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.).
- Arrive at the exam center at least 1 hour before reporting time for verification and biometric processes.
- Mobile phones, calculators, cameras, and electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
- Follow Covid-19 safety norms including wearing a mask and using sanitizer as directed.
- Follow the allotted seat and instructions from exam invigilators carefully.
- Any misconduct or violation of examination rules may lead to disqualification.
Useful Official Links and Resources
Best wishes to all candidates for a successful SSC CGL 2025 exam experience. Download your admit card on time, prepare thoroughly with cutoff trends in mind, and achieve your career goals!
