SSC Postpones CGL 2025: In a significant development affecting lakhs of aspirants, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially postponed the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2025. Originally slated to commence on August 13, 2025, the CGL Tier-I examination will now begin in the first week of September 2025.
The decision, announced via an official notification on August 8th, follows a “planned, rigorous evaluation” of the Commission’s examination platform and operational readiness. This move comes directly in response to widespread technical and operational disruptions experienced during the recently concluded Selection Posts and Phase XIII Computer-Based Examinations (CBE), held between July 24 and August 1, 2025.
Key Actions Announced by SSC
- CGL 2025 Postponement: The revised schedule for the SSC CGL 2025 exam, along with other affected examinations, will be published “shortly” on the official SSC website (ssc.nic.in). Candidates are advised to monitor the site regularly for the new exam dates.
- Retest for Affected Candidates (Selection Posts/Phase XIII):
- Approximately 55,000 candidates, identified as having faced issues due to data discrepancies during the July 24 – August 1 exams, will be granted a special retest opportunity.
- The retest is scheduled for August 29, 2025.
- Affected candidates will receive direct communication via their registered email IDs and mobile numbers.
- Admit cards for this retest will be available for download from the SSC website starting August 26, 2025.
- Candidates will be allotted an exam centre based on a “best-effort basis” from among the three cities they originally preferred.
- Crucially, the SSC has stated that the previous test attempts by these candidates (between July 24 and August 2) will be disregarded. They must appear for the August 29th retest for their performance to be considered.
- One Time Registration (OTR) Edit Window:
- The SSC has opened a special window for candidates to edit their One Time Registration (OTR) details.
- This editing facility will be available from August 14, 2025, to August 31, 2025.
- Candidates wishing to modify any field in their OTR profile are strongly advised to make the necessary changes within this period.
- The Commission clarified that editing OTR details will NOT be permitted after August 31, 2025. Applications for SSC exams scheduled to commence from September 2025 onwards will require candidates to have finalized their OTR details by this deadline.
Implications for Aspirants
- CGL Aspirants: Candidates preparing for SSC CGL 2025 gain an additional few weeks for preparation. They should await the official revised calendar on ssc.nic.in.
- Selection Posts/Phase XIII Candidates (Affected): The identified 55,000 candidates must check their registered email and phone diligently for retest communication, download their new admit cards from August 26th, and prepare to appear for the retest on August 29th. Their previous attempt is invalidated.
- All SSC Candidates: The OTR edit window (Aug 14-31) is critical for ensuring profile accuracy before applying for exams starting September 2025. Missing this window means details will be locked.
The SSC’s actions underscore efforts to address recent technical failures and ensure a smoother examination process moving forward. Candidates are urged to rely solely on official SSC communications and the ssc.nic.in website for authentic updates and schedules.
