SSC has released a total of 14,582 tentative vacancies in its official SSC CGL notification 2025. These vacancies are divided among the various central government posts and departments. Candidates who are appearing in this exam are strongly advised to check all details related to the vacancies. In this article, we have provided post-wise and department-wise SSC CGL vacancy 2025. Also, we have provided the previous year vacancy trend so that you can understand the competition.
SSC CGL 2025 Vacancy Overview
The total number of vacancies is decent this year, although slightly lower than last year. Here, we have provided an overview for your reference:
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Particulars
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Details
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Exam Name
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SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2025
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Recruiting Body
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Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
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Notification Date
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June 9, 2025
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Total Vacancies
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14,582 (Tentative)
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Job Type
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Group 'B' and Group 'C' Posts
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Selection Process
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Tier 1 (Qualifying) & Tier 2 (Merit-Based)
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Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
SSC ensures that vacancies are distributed fairly among all categories. Based on the official vacancy PDF, here is the approximate distribution of the 14,582 posts:
- General (UR): 6,183
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3,721
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 2,167
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 1,088
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): Remaining posts (approx. 1,400+)
Top Posts with Highest Vacancies in 2025
Some departments have released a huge number of seats this year. If you are wondering which post has the maximum chances of selection, check this list:
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Post Name
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Department
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Pay Level
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Vacancies
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Office Superintendent
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CBDT (Direct Taxes)
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Level-6
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6,753
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Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
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Department of Posts
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Level-4
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4,098
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Auditor
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CAG (Comptroller & Auditor General)
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Level-5
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1,799
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Tax Assistant
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CBIC (Indirect Taxes)
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Level-4
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1,620
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Inspector (Central Excise)
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CBIC
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Level-7
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1,306
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Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
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Ministry of Statistics
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Level-6
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725
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Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
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CSS (DOPT)
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Level-7
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682
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Insight: The Office Superintendent post in CBDT alone accounts for nearly 46% of the total vacancies this year. This is a golden opportunity for those seeking a stable desk job in the tax department.
SSC CGL Vacancy Trend: 2025 vs. Previous Years
It is always good to compare the current year with the past to understand the competition trend.
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Year
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Total Vacancies
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Trend
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2025
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14,582
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Moderate Drop
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2024
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17,727
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High
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2023
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8,415
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Low
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2022
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37,409
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All-Time High
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While the number is less than 2024, it is still much higher than 2023 and 2021, making 2025 a very good year for serious aspirants.