SSC CGL 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on Monday clarified that the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination is going on across the country without any major problems. Discussions about the cancellation of the exam on social media had created a stir among the students and their families. But the commission said that this is just a rumor. So far, the conduct of the examination has been completely systematic, and only a few shifts have been affected due to technical reasons. These affected candidates have already been given the opportunity to take the exam on an alternate date.
Examination of lakhs of candidates, no widespread disruption
Around 28 lakh youth are to appear in the SSC CGL 2025 examination. So far, 3,01,722 candidates have appeared for the examination. Out of a total of 2,435 shifts, only 25 had to be postponed for some reason. 7,705 candidates involved in the affected shifts have already been informed about the new dates. The commission said that the examination was conducted without any interruption at all the centers on September 15. Officials have appealed to the students to avoid rumors and maintain trust.
Exam on laptop for the first time: A step towards modernity
A special thing this time is that the exam is being conducted through laptops at select centers, especially in Kolkata. SSC believes that this will make the examination easier in the future. A plan to conduct the examination in a single shift is also being considered, which will save both time and resources for the candidates. This is considered a big step towards modernizing the examination process with technological innovations.
14,582 great jobs will be available in recruitment
A total of 14,582 posts will be recruited in various ministries, departments, and organizations of the Central Government through SSC CGL 2025. These include posts of Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ categories. There are 6,183 posts reserved in the unreserved category, 2,167 for Scheduled Castes (SC), 1,088 for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3,721 for Other Backward Classes (OBC), and 1,423 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). This recruitment process is becoming a golden opportunity for the youth to enter government service.
These posts include many important departments from central ministries to intelligence and tax departments. Candidates will be selected for posts like Inspector Central Excise, Tax Assistant, Inspector in CBI, Accountant in CAG, Assistant in EPFO, and Assistant Section Officer in DOPT. Overall, this recruitment is opening the way to fulfill the dreams of millions of youth across the country.
Application process and way forward
The application process for this exam was completed through an online medium till July 4. Now the exam will start from September 12 and will run till September 26. The exam is being conducted in three shifts at 227 centers in 129 cities. Thousands of students from across the country are participating in it and preparing to give a new dimension to their careers.
SSC has also assured that the entire process is being conducted in a transparent and systematic manner. Additional arrangements have been made to deal with any kind of technical or administrative problem during the examination so that no student faces any problem.
Assurance and inspiration for the youth
The commission says that all the candidates will get a fair opportunity through alternative dates. Also, students have been advised not to pay attention to the false news being spread on social media and to keep faith in the entire process.
This initiative of SSC is proving to be a big support for the youth who are waiting for this opportunity after years of hard work. Conducting the examination with modern technology and trying to maintain transparency on a wide scale has boosted the confidence of the youth.
For the candidates across the country, SSC CGL 2025 is not only an exam, but it has become the first step towards their bright future. The hopes, dreams, and hard work of lakhs of youth are taking shape through this exam.