SSC CGL Examination 2025 Tier-I Commences On September 12 For Over 28 Lakhs Candidates

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is commencing the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 Tier-I on September 12. This year, a total of 28,14,604 candidates have registered to take part in the exam across India. The SSC CGL tier 1 exam will be conducted at 260 centres located in 129 cities from September 12 to September 26.

For the first time, some centres in Kolkata will conduct the examination on laptops. This initiative aims to modernise and streamline the process for CGL and other tier-II exams later this year. The SSC has assured candidates of stable and convenient arrangements at all venues.

Guidelines and Security Measures

The Commission has issued strict guidelines for candidates appearing for the SSC CGL 2025 tier 1 exam. Candidates are urged to adhere to instructions mentioned in their hall tickets. Any malpractice, impersonation, or violation of rules will result in severe consequences.

To address any technical issues during the exam, SSC has promised that systems will be swiftly replaced without affecting exam time. Representatives from SSC will be present at all centres to assist candidates if needed.

Feedback and Communication

A dedicated feedback portal has been launched on ssc.gov.in for candidates to share their examination experiences directly with the Commission. The Chairman encouraged candidates to approach the examination with confidence and honesty, relying on their preparation and hard work.

The Commission is committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and ensuring a level playing field for every candidate. A revised method of normalisation has been introduced for exams conducted in multiple shifts.

Normalisation Process

The new normalisation method focuses on ensuring fair evaluation regardless of shift difficulty levels. Instead of averages and score variations, ranks or percentiles within shifts will determine results.

Recently, SSC warned against discussing or circulating question papers from ongoing or past exams. Strict provisions under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 categorise such offences as cognisable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable.

The Chairman reiterated that maintaining integrity is paramount while providing equal opportunities for all candidates. This commitment underscores SSC's dedication to fairness throughout the examination process.