SSC CGL New Exam Date 2025 Out, Tier 1 Exam Starts from 12th September

The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2025 will now be held from 12th to 26th September 2025, as officially announced by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on 3rd September 2025 on its official website. This computer-based test (CBT) will be conducted in a single shift per day across various centers in India. The exam was earlier postponed due to technical issues in previous SSC exams like the Stenographer and Selection Post Phase 13.  The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be held to fill 14,582 Group B and C posts.

SSC CGL New Exam Date 2025 Out

The SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 Exam will be held from 12th to 26th September 2025, and it marks an important step for lakhs of aspirants aiming for government jobs. As over 20 lakh candidates are expected to appear, it’s one of the most competitive exams in India. With limited time left, candidates should focus on revision, stay consistent, and remain confident in their preparation. Since SSC CGL is a Combined Graduate Level exam, only those with a graduation degree are eligible to apply.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Dates

This detailed schedule ensures that candidates are distributed across multiple shifts and examination centres, reducing the risk of overcrowding and providing a smooth conduct of the exam. The Tier 1 stage of the Combined Graduate Level Examination is scheduled as follows:

• 12th September 2025
• 13th September 2025
• 14th September 2025
• 15th September 2025
• 16th September 2025
• 17th September 2025
• 18th September 2025
• 19th September 2025
• 20th September 2025
• 21st September 2025
• 22nd September 2025
• 23rd September 2025
• 24th September 2025
• 25th September 2025
• 26th September 2025

SSC CGL Tier I Exam Structure

The Tier 1 exam is the first stage of the SSC CGL recruitment process. It is conducted online and includes multiple-choice questions across four sections, including 25 questions of 2 marks each in each section, with a total time limit of 60 minutes:

• General Intelligence and Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness
• English Comprehension

The performance in Tier 1 is crucial as it decides who will qualify for the Tier 2 stage of the selection process.

Impact of the Revised SSC CGL Exam Dates 2025

The SSC CGL 2025 exam, which was earlier expected in August, will now be held from 12 to 26 September 2025. This change gives candidates extra time to prepare and revise their syllabus properly. With more days in hand, students can focus better on subjects like General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English. The SSC CGL 2025 exam will be conducted in a single shift each day, making it fair for everyone. Also, SSC is working on improving exam security with strict measures like biometric verification.