SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I Exam Starts Today

SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I Exam Starts Today; More Than 28 Lakh Aspirants Set to Participate

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) began the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 Tier-I on September 12. And around 2.8 million candidates across the country registered for the exam this year. The Tier-I exam is scheduled from September 12 to 26 at 260 centres in 129 cities.

SSC stated that all exam centres are prepared to give candidates a peaceful and secure experience. For the first time, a few centres in Kolkata are using laptops for the exam. This should make the exam process more convenient and up-to-date. It will also help SSC successfully conduct CGL and other Tier-II exams in one session later in the year.

The Commission gave strict instructions that candidates must follow the directions on their SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I hall tickets. The SSC warned that any cheating, pretending to be someone else, or breaking rules would result in serious penalties. 

The SSC has assured its participants that if any technical problems arise during the test, the system will be replaced immediately to ensure that no time is lost. SSC staff will be at all testing locations to give support. The Commission also added a feedback page on ssc.gov.in where participants can share what it was like to take the test directly with the SSC.

The SSC Chairman stated in a written statement that participants should be prepared and honest. He told them to trust their preparation work and effort. He also mentioned that the SSC is committed to maintaining equality and giving every participant a fair chance.

The SSC has also implemented a new method of calculating scores for tests administered in multiple shifts. The revised strategy will ensure that everyone is graded fairly, regardless of how difficult their shift was. Now, instead of using averages or score differences, the system will look at participants' rankings or average percentiles within their own shift.

The SSC has cautioned candidates against discussing or sharing question papers from current or previous exams. The agency notes that these actions can be punished under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 (PEA Act, 2024). According to the law, all offences under this act are subject to legal recognition, denial of bail, and are not open to settlement.