SSC CGL 2025 Vacancies Increased to 15,130; Preference Window Opens

The Staff Selection Commission has increased the total number of vacancies for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 to 15,130 posts. The updated vacancy count applies to recruitment across multiple ministries and departments of the central government. The commission has also announced that candidates who appeared in Tier-II of SSC CGL 2025 must submit their post and department preferences between 9 March 2026 and 12 March 2026 through the official portal.

SSC CGL 2025 Vacancy Update and Recruitment Details

The revised vacancy announcement reflects an increase from the earlier figure of 14,582 posts mentioned in the initial recruitment notification. The recruitment drive aims to fill multiple Group B and Group C posts across different government departments. Key highlights of the recruitment process are listed below:

• Total Vacancies: 15,130 posts
• Previous Vacancy Count: 14,582 posts
• Recruiting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
• Post Categories: Group B and Group C
• Departments: Various central ministries and government organisations

These positions include roles in departments such as taxation, finance, and administrative services across the central government.

SSC CGL 2025 Post and Department Preference Window

The commission has opened the option-cum-preference facility for candidates who have appeared in the Tier-II examination. Candidates must fill out their preferences within the specified timeline to be considered during the final allocation of posts. Important details regarding the preference submission process are provided below:

• Preference Window Opens: 9 March 2026
• Last Date to Submit Preferences: 12 March 2026
• Mode: Online through the official SSC website
• Applicable For: Candidates who appeared in SSC CGL Tier-II 2025

Candidates who fail to submit their preferences within the given deadline may not be considered for the final merit list and post-allocation.

SSC CGL 2025 Selection Process and Exam Stages

The SSC CGL recruitment process is conducted in multiple stages to shortlist candidates for various government posts. Each stage assesses different skills and knowledge areas required for administrative and technical roles. The selection process includes the following stages:

• Tier I: Computer-based objective examination
• Tier II: Computer-based examination for shortlisted candidates

The Tier-I result was declared on 18 December 2025, after which qualified candidates appeared for the Tier-II examination conducted between 18 January and 20 January 2026.

SSC CGL 2025 Recruitment for Central Government Jobs

The SSC Combined Graduate Level examination is one of the most popular national recruitment exams conducted annually for graduate-level government jobs. The examination offers opportunities in several ministries, departments and organisations under the Government of India. With the vacancy count now increased to 15,130 posts, the SSC CGL 2025 recruitment drive is expected to provide a significant number of employment opportunities for candidates seeking central government positions. Candidates who qualified for Tier-II are advised to complete the preference submission process within the deadline to ensure consideration for final selection.