SSC Expands CGL 2025 Recruitment with 548 Additional Vacancies
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially increased the total number of vacancies under the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025. The commission has revised the vacancy count upward from the initially announced 14,582 positions to a new total of 15,130 posts. This significant expansion follows the receipt of additional requisitions from various central government ministries, departments, and statutory bodies.
Breakdown of Vacancies by Category
Of the total 15,130 vacancies, the reservation-wise distribution is as follows:
- 6,464 posts are in the unreserved category.
- 3,834 posts are reserved for Other Backward Classes (OBC).
- 2,223 posts are allocated for Scheduled Castes (SC).
- 1,134 posts are designated for Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- 1,475 posts are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
Key Departments and Posts with Maximum Openings
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), operating under the Ministry of Finance, has the highest number of vacancies. A total of 6,626 positions are available within the CBDT. This includes 412 posts for Income Tax Inspector and 1,294 posts for Tax Assistant, along with various other supervisory roles.
Similarly, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is recruiting for several critical positions. The CBIC vacancies include:
- 1,306 posts of Inspector (Central Excise)
- 137 posts of Inspector (Examiner)
- 353 posts of Inspector (Preventive Officer)
- 183 posts of Executive Assistant
- 771 posts of Tax Assistant
Critical Instructions for Candidates
The SSC has issued a crucial directive for all candidates who appeared in the Tier-II examination. They must submit their preferences for posts and departments before the declaration of the final result. The preference submission window is open from March 9 at 6:00 PM to March 12 at 6:00 PM. Candidates can log in to the official SSC website to fill in their choices during this period.
The commission has made it clear that candidates who fail to submit their preferences within this deadline will not be considered for the final merit list or the subsequent selection process. This step is mandatory for inclusion in the final allocation.
Examination Timeline and Other Updates
The Tier-I result for the CGL 2025 examination was declared on December 18, while the Tier-II examination was conducted from January 18 to 20. Candidates with disabilities (PwD) have been specifically advised to select only those posts that are suitable for their particular category of disability, ensuring appropriate accommodations.
In a related development, the SSC has also declared the Paper-I result for the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical) Examination 2025. A total of 15,607 candidates have qualified for Paper-II. The schedule for the next stage of this examination will be announced by the commission in the near future.
The recruitment drive for CGL 2025 was originally announced by the Staff Selection Commission on June 9, 2025. The recent increase of 548 additional posts, primarily under Group 'B' and Group 'C' categories, underscores the growing demand for qualified personnel across central government establishments. Candidates are urged to act promptly to secure their preferences and remain eligible for these coveted government positions.
