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SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I examination begins today; over 28 lakh candidates to appear

SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2025: A dedicated feedback portal has been launched on ssc.gov.in to enable candidates to share their examination experience directly with the Commission.

As many as 28,14,604 candidates have registered this year to appear for SSC CGL 2025 across the country. SSC CGL tier 1 exam is set to be held at 260 centres across 129 cities. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran/ representative)

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on September 12 is starting the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 Tier-I. As many as 28,14,604 candidates have registered this year across the country to appear for SSC CGL 2025. SSC CGL tier 1 exam is set to be held at 260 centres across 129 cities between September 12 and 26.

The SSC, in its official message, assured aspirants of stable and convenient arrangements at all venues. For the first time, the examination is also being conducted on laptops in select centres in Kolkata, as part of an initiative to enhance flexibility and modernise the exam process and streamline the conduct of CGL and other tier-II exams in a single shift later this year.

The Commission has also issued clear guidelines, urging candidates to strictly follow instructions mentioned in the SSC CGL 2025 tier 1 hall tickets. It warned that any form of malpractice, impersonation, or violation of exam rules will invite strict action.

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To address technical concerns, SSC has assured that if any issue arises during the test, the system will be swiftly replaced without causing any loss of exam time. SSC representatives will be present at all centres to provide assistance.

Additionally, a dedicated feedback portal has been launched on ssc.gov.in to enable candidates to share their examination experience directly with the Commission.

The Chairman, in a written message, has asked the candidates to appear for the examination with confidence and honesty, relying on their preparation and hard work. The Commission remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and providing a level playing field for every candidate, the Chairman added.

SSC has announced a revised method of normalisation for examinations conducted in multiple shifts. The new method of normalisaton is aimed at “ensuring fair evaluation for all candidates regardless of the difficulty level of their respective shifts.” Under the new system, instead of relying on averages and score variations, candidates’ ranks or percentiles within their own shifts will be the key determinant.

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Recently, SSC has warned against the discussion, analysis or circulation of question papers from its ongoing or past examinations, citing strict provisions under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 (PEA Act, 2024). The law categorises all offences as cognisable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable.

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