What is the SSC CGL age limit for 2025?

The SSC CGL age limit varies based on the post. The minimum age is usually 18 years, and the maximum is 27 to 32 years, depending on the position you apply for.

Is there any age relaxation in SSC CGL?

Yes. Reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen receive age relaxation as per government rules. For example, SC/ST get 5 years, and OBC get 3 years of relaxation.

What is the educational qualification needed for SSC CGL 2025?

You must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university. Some posts, such as JSO, Statistical Investigator, and AAO, require specific subjects or additional qualifications.

Can final-year students apply for SSC CGL 2025?

Final-year students can apply only if they obtain their degree before the application closing date. Otherwise, they will not be considered eligible.

What is the nationality requirement for SSC CGL?

You must be an Indian citizen, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came before 1962, or an Indian-origin migrant with a valid eligibility certificate from the Government of India.

Is there any limit on the number of attempts for SSC CGL?

No. There is no restriction on attempts. You can apply as many times as you want as long as you meet the age limit.

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SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2025: Age Limit, Educational Qualification & Nationality

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Key Takeaways:

Candidates must be Indian citizens aged 18–32 years, depending on the post, with a graduation degree from a recognized university by 1st August 2025.
Age relaxation is provided: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10–15 years for PwBD candidates as per category.
Certain posts require specific subjects or marks, e.g., JSO requires 60% in 12th-grade Mathematics or Statistics as a subject during graduation.

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Eligibility Criteria that candidates must fulfill before applying. To begin with, applicants must be Indian citizens, or fall under certain eligible categories like subjects of Nepal/Bhutan or Tibetan refugees who settled in India before January 1, 1962. Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university as on or before 1st August 2025.

The minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum is 32 years, calculated as on 1st August 2025. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories. Additionally, candidates must have valid ID proof, academic documents, and meet the specific physical standards for certain posts (like Inspector and Sub-Inspector) at the time of joining. Failing to meet these criteria will lead to disqualification from the recruitment process.

Note: The application process for 2025 recruitment has closed, but read on for information on the 2026 recruitment cycle.

SSC CGL Eligibility

Here, we have provided SSC CGL eligibility details in a table format for your reference.

Eligibility Component	Details
Exam Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Name	Assistant, Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, Statistical Officer, and other Group B & C posts
Educational Qualification	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University (Mandatory).
Age Limit	Varies by Post: Generally 18-27 years, 18-30 years, 20-30 years, or up to 32 years.
Nationality	Indian Citizen (Mandatory).
Number of Attempts	No limit, as long as the age criteria are met.

SSC CGL Age Limit

The age limit for the SSC CGL is post-specific, meaning different jobs have different maximum age limits. The minimum age for most posts is 18 years, but for some Group 'B' posts (like Sub-Inspector in CBI), it starts at 20 years. So you are strongly advised to check your age as per the posts.

SSC CGL Post-wise Age Limit 2025
Name of Posts	Ministry/ Department/Office/ Cadre	Age Limit
Junior Statistical Officer	M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation	Up to 32 years
Assistant Audit Officer	Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG	Not exceeding 30 years
Assistant Accounts Officer	Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG	Not exceeding 30 years
Inspector of Income Tax	CBDT	Not exceeding 30 years
Inspector (Central Excise)	CBIC	Not exceeding 30 years
Inspector (Preventive Officer)
Inspector (Examiner)
Inspector	Central Bureau of Narcotics	Not exceeding 30 years
Assistant	Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations	Not exceeding 30 years
Assistant/ Superintendent	Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations	Not exceeding 30 years
Divisional Accountant	Offices under C&AG	Not exceeding 30 years
Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer	Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA)	Not exceeding 30 years
Assistant Enforcement Officer	Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue	Up to 30 years
Sub Inspector	National Investigation Agency (NIA)	Up to 30 years
Assistant Section Officer	- Central Secretariat Service - Intelligence Bureau - Ministry of Railway - Ministry of External Affairs - AFHQ	20-30 years
Sub Inspector	Central Bureau of Investigation	20-30 years
Auditor	- Offices under C&AG - Other Ministry/ Departments - Offices under CGDA	18-27 years
Accountant	Offices under C&AG	18-27 years
Accountant/ Junior Accountant	Other Ministry/ Departments	18-27 years
Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant	Department of Post, Ministry of Communication	18-27 years
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks	Central Govt.	18-27 years
Senior Administrative Assistant	Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence	18-27 years
Tax Assistant	CBDT CBIC	18-27 years
Sub-Inspector	Central Bureau of Narcotics	18-27 years
Upper Division Clerks	Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD)	18-27 years

SSC CGL Age Relaxation

If you belong to a reserved category, the government provides relaxation of the upper age limit in accordance with its rules. Below, we have provided the age relaxation for each category.

Age Relaxation
Category	SSC CGL Age Relaxation
SSC CGL Age Limit for OBC	3 years
SSC CGL Age Limit for SC/ST	5 years
Physically handicapped (General)	10 years
Physically handicapped (OBC)	13 years
Physically handicapped (SC/ST)	15 years
Ex-Servicemen (General)	3 years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC)	6 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	8 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General- Group B)	5 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC-Group B)	8 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST-Group B)	10 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General- Group C)	Up to 40 years of age
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC-Group C)	Up to 43 years of age
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST-Group C)	Up to 45 years of age
Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (General)	5 years
Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (OBC)	8 years
Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (SC/ST)	10 years
Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried- Group C/ General)	Up to 35 years of age
Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried- Group C/ OBC)	Up to 38 years of age
Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried- Group C/ SC & ST)	Up to 40 years of age
Defence Personnel disabled in hostilities- General	5 years
Defence Personnel disabled in hostilities- OBC	8 years
Defence Personnel disabled in hostilities- SC/ST	10 years

SSC CGL Educational Qualification

The most basic qualification for the SSC CGL exam is having a Bachelor's Degree. However, certain specific posts require specialized subjects during graduation. You are advised to check the educational qualifications for each post.

Post Name	Essential Qualification (Mandatory)
All Other Posts (General)	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)	Bachelor's Degree in any subject with at least 60% in Mathematics at the 12th standard level. OR A Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one subject in all three years of the degree course.
Statistical Investigator Gr. II	Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one subject in all three years of the degree course.
Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)	Bachelor's Degree. Desirable: CA, CS, MBA (Finance), or a Master's in Commerce.

SSC CGL Nationality

A candidate must be one of the following to be eligible to apply:

A Citizen of India.
A subject of Nepal or Bhutan.
A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st of January 1962, intending to settle permanently.
A Person of Indian Origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Note: Candidates who are subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, or Indian Origin migrants must possess a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India.

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