SSC CGL 2025 Vacancies Increased to 15,130, Preference Window Open
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• Updated on 9 Mar, 2026, 7:31 AM, by Amrita Das
The Staff Selection Commission has increased SSC CGL 2025 vacancies to 15,130 posts across government departments. Candidates who appeared for Tier II examination must submit their post and department preferences from 09 March to 12 March 2026 through the official SSC portal.
SSC CGL 2025 Vacancies have been increased by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the ongoing recruitment cycle. The commission has revised the total number of vacancies to 15,130 posts across various ministries, departments, and government organisations.
Earlier, the commission had announced 14,582 vacancies for the recruitment of Group B and Group C posts. With the revised notification, the total number of positions has now increased for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2025 recruitment process.
SSC CGL 2025 Option-Cum-Preference Submission Dates
Before declaring the final results, SSC has asked candidates to submit their option-cum-preference for posts and departments. This step is mandatory for candidates who appeared in the Tier II examination. Candidates can submit their preferences through the official SSC candidate login portal at ssc.gov.in. The important dates for preference submission are listed below.
|
Event |
Date |
|
Preference Submission Start Date |
09 March 2026 |
|
Preference Submission Last Date |
12 March 2026 (06:00 PM) |
Candidates who fail to submit their preferences within the specified period will not have their results processed, and no additional opportunity will be provided by the commission.
SSC CGL 2025 Selection Process
The SSC CGL recruitment process is conducted in multiple stages to select candidates for various posts in government departments. The selection process includes the following stages:
- Tier I Examination – Qualifying stage used for shortlisting candidates
- Tier II Examination – Final stage for selection
The SSC CGL Tier I result was declared on 18 December 2025, and shortlisted candidates appeared for the Tier II examination conducted from 18 January to 20 January 2026. The final result of SSC CGL 2025 is expected to be announced after the preference submission process is completed.
SSC CGL 2025 Posts and Pay Levels
Through this recruitment drive, SSC aims to fill 58 different types of Group B and Group C posts in central government departments and ministries. Selected candidates will receive salaries according to the pay level assigned to the post. The pay levels are provided below.
|
Pay Level |
Salary Range |
|
Pay Level 7 |
INR 44,900 – INR 1,42,400 |
|
Pay Level 6 |
INR 35,400 – INR 1,12,400 |
|
Pay Level 5 |
INR 29,200 – INR 92,300 |
|
Pay Level 4 |
INR 25,500 – INR 81,100 |
The SSC CGL examination is one of the largest recruitment drives conducted by the commission each year. It provides opportunities for graduates to secure Group B and Group C positions in central government ministries, departments, and organisations. Candidates are advised to complete the preference submission process before the deadline to ensure their results are processed for final selection.
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