SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2025 (CGL)

This is a complete step-by-step guide to filling out the SSC CGL 2025 online application form. Follow each step carefully to ensure your application is accepted without errors.

📋 Documents to Keep Ready

Before you start filling the application form, scan and keep these documents ready:

• Class 10 Marksheet — for name and date of birth (PDF, max 200 KB)
• Graduation Certificate / Provisional — for qualification (PDF)
• Caste/EWS/PwD Certificate — if applying under reservation (PDF)
• Passport Photo — JPEG, 20-50 KB, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
• Signature — JPEG, 10-20 KB, white background
• Photo ID — Aadhaar/PAN/Driving Licence (PDF)

💰 Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100
• SC / ST / PwD / Female / Ex-SM: No fee

Pay through SBI Net Banking, UPI, or SBI Chalan. Keep the payment receipt screenshot for reference.

📝 Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1 — Registration

1. Visit ssc.nic.in → click Register (top-right).
2. Fill basic details: Name (as per Class 10), Father's Name, Mother's Name, DOB, Email, Mobile.
3. Submit and note down your Registration Number and password (sent via SMS/Email).

Step 2 — Login & Fill CGL Form

1. Login with Registration ID + Password + Captcha.
2. Go to Apply → CGL 2025.
3. Fill personal, educational, and communication details.
4. Select exam centre preferences (3 cities).
5. Select post preferences (you can choose up to 30 posts in order of priority).

Step 3 — Upload Documents

1. Upload photo and signature (verify preview).
2. Upload category certificate (if applicable).

Step 4 — Pay Fee & Submit

1. Choose payment mode and pay the fee.
2. Review the entire form carefully — once submitted, only limited fields can be corrected later.
3. Submit and take a printout of the application form for your records.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Name mismatch with Class 10 marksheet — application may be rejected.
• Wrong date of birth — cannot be changed later.
• Uploading unclear photo/signature — admit card generation fails.
• Not paying fee before deadline — form not considered submitted.
• Choosing only one exam city — may be allotted any centre in India.

🔄 Form Correction Window

SSC opens a 2-day correction window after the last date. Use it to fix typos. Only two free corrections are allowed; subsequent corrections cost Rs. 200 each.

📞 Need Help?

For any issue, raise a ticket on the SSC helpdesk portal or call the regional office.