SSC CGL Eligibility is set by the Staff Selection Commission. It is released along with the official notification. These criteria include specific conditions that candidates must meet to be eligible for the Combined Graduate Level Examination. They cover aspects such as age limit, educational qualifications, number of attempts, physical standards, and more. Not adhering to these requirements may lead to disqualification during the selection process.
As per the eligibility guidelines, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and be aged between 18 to 32 years. However, the upper age limit varies depending on the post. You can check the complete SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2025 here, including details on post-wise age limits, age relaxation, number of attempts, and other important instructions.
SSC CGL Eligibility 2025
The Staff Selection Commission outlines the eligibility criteria in the official SSC CGL 2025 Notification. Candidates interested in applying for 14582 SSC CGL vacancies should ensure they meet the specific eligibility criteria. They should be above the minimum age limit of 21 years and must hold a graduate degree from a recognised university. Failing to meet any of these criteria will lead to the disqualification from the recruitment process.
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SSC CGL Age Limit
As per the SSC CGL age limit criteria, candidates must be aged between 18 and 30 years. However, the upper age limit varies depending on the post. Additionally, age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories, and these too differ based on the post. You can check the detailed post-wise age limit here.
What is the minimum age limit for SSC CGL exam?
The minimum age limit to apply for the SSC CGL exam varies depending on the post.
- For most Group C posts like Auditor, Tax Assistant, and Postal Assistant — the minimum age is 18 years.
- For certain Group B posts such as Sub-Inspector in CBI and Assistant Section Officer — the minimum age starts at 20 years.
What is the maximum age limit for SSC CGL?
The maximum SSC age limit varies between 18 and 20 years, depending on the post. Most Group B posts have a maximum age limit of 30 years, while Group C posts generally have a upper age limit of 27 years.
What is SSC CGL Age Limit for General Category?
Going by the official notification, the SSC CGL age limit for UR is 18 to 32 years. However, this age bracket varies for all the posts.
SSC CGL Age Limit 2025 Post-wise
SSC CGL exam is conducted annually to fill various Group B and C posts. The age limit for all the posts differs. Tabulated below are the maximum age limit for all SSC CGL posts.
| CGL Age Limit Post-wise | ||
| Name of Posts | Ministry/ Department/Office/ Cadre | Age Limit |
| Junior Statistical Officer | M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation | Up to 32 years |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector, (Central Excise) | CBIC | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | ||
| Inspector (Examiner) | ||
| Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Up to 30 years |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant/ Superintendent | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Up to 30 years |
| Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Railway, Ministry of External Affairs, AFHQ | 20-30 years |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | 20-30 years |
| Auditor | Offices under C&AG, Other Ministry/ Departments, Offices under CGDA | 18-27 years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. | 18-27 years |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | 18-27 years |
| Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | Department of Post, Ministry of Communication | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT CBIC | 18-27 years |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | 18-27 years |
| Upper Division Clerks | Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD) | 18-27 years |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | 18-27 years |
SSC CGL Age Relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PWD, Ex Servicemen & More
Candidates belonging to reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation. This includes relaxation for OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and other categories. Tabulated below is the category-wise SSC CGL age relaxation:
| SSC CGL Age Relaxation | |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 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 |
SSC CGL Qualification
SSC CGL educational qualification is a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent. Below is a table summarizing the qualifications for different posts:
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| 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 studied Statistics as a subject in all three years or all 6 semesters of the graduation course |
| Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute along with a 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 |
Can final year students apply for SSC CGL?
Yes, those who are pursing their final year of graduation can apply for SSC CGL exam.
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| SSC CGL FAQs | SSC CGL Posts |
| SSC CGL Application Form | SSC CGL Cut Off |
SSC CGL Physical Eligibility
There are a few posts under the SSC CGL exam that require candidates to meet specific physical eligibility criteria. These posts include Sub-Inspector in NIA, Sub-Inspector in CBI, Inspector (Central Excise/Examiner/Preventive Officer), and Inspector & Sub-Inspector in CBN. Candidates applying for these posts must fulfil the physical eligibility requirements as specified in the official notification.
| Post | Category | Height | Chest | Weight | Physical Test | Vision |
| Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer), Inspector & Sub-Inspector in Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) | Male | 157.5 cm | 81 cm (expanded, 5 cm min. expansion) | - | Walking: 1,600 m in 15 mins Cycling: 8 km in 30 mins (not applicable for SI in CBN) | - |
| Female | 152 cm | - | 48 kg | Walking: 1 km in 20 mins Cycling: 3 km in 25 mins (not applicable for SI in CBN) | - | |
| Sub-Inspector in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | Male | 165 cm | 76 cm (expanded) | - | - | Distant: 6/6 & 6/9 Near: 0.6 & 0.8 |
| Female | 150 cm | - | - | - | Distant: 6/6 & 6/9 Near: 0.6 & 0.8 | |
| Sub-Inspector in National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Male | 170 cm | 76 cm (expanded) | - | - | Distant: 6/6 & 6/9 Near: 0.6 & 0.8 |
| Female | 150 cm | - | - | - | Distant: 6/6 & 6/9 Near: 0.6 & 0.8 | |
| Sub-Inspector/Junior Intelligence Officer in Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) | Male | 165 cm | 76 cm (unexpanded, 5 cm expansion) | - | - | Distant: 6/6 & 6/9 Near: 0.6 & 0.8 |
| Female | 152 cm | - | - | - | Distant: 6/6 & 6/9 Near: 0.6 & 0.8 |
What is the Number of Attempts for SSC CGL Exam?
The commission haven't imposed a specific limit on the number of attempts for SSC CGL Recruitment. As long as candidates possess the required qualification and fall within the age bracket of 18 to 32 years can apply online for SSC CGL exam.
