The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Dates 2025, confirming that the Tier 2 examination (Mains) for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2025 cycle will be conducted on 18 January 2026 and 19 January 2026. This follows the release of Tier 1 results and forms the next major stage in the recruitment process for various Group B and C posts across central government departments.
SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Exam Schedule & Key Details
Below is a summary of the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam schedule and related information that candidates advancing from Tier 1 should be aware of: The Tier 2 exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode with different papers scheduled across the two days. Candidates who qualified in the Tier 1 exam are eligible to appear in the Tier 2 (Mains) examination.
The Tier 2 stage is crucial in determining final merit, comprised of multiple papers including subjects like Mathematical Abilities, English Language & Comprehension, Reasoning and General Intelligence, and discipline-specific sections where applicable.
SSC CGL Tier 2 2025 – What Candidates Should Know Next?
With the exam dates confirmed, aspirants must plan final revision and logistics. Following this announcement:
- The SSC CGL Tier 2 admit card is expected to be released on the official portal ssc.gov.in a few weeks before the exam dates; candidates should monitor the site for updates.
- Performance in Tier 2 plays a significant role in the final merit list, determining selection for various posts.
SSC’s confirmation of the Tier 2 exam dates for the CGL 2025 cycle provides clarity to candidates advancing past the first stage and enables precise preparation for the Mains examination scheduled for January 2026.
