The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released an important notice regarding the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2025 – Tier-II. As per the announcement, the Tier-II examination will be conducted in January 2026 following a clearly defined subject-wise schedule.
Candidates who have qualified for the next stage should carefully check the exam dates, paper structure, and subjects mentioned in the notice to plan their preparation accordingly.
๐ SSC CGL 2025 Tier-II Exam – Key Highlights
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Exam Name: Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2025
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Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
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Exam Tier: Tier-II
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Exam Month: January 2026
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Notice Reference No.: HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC
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Notice Date: 19 December 2025
๐ SSC CGL 2025 Tier-II Exam Schedule
The Tier-II examination will be conducted over two days with multiple papers and sections as detailed below.
๐๏ธ Day 1 – 18 January 2026 (Sunday)
๐ Paper-I (Multiple Sections)
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Section-I
๐ข Mathematical Abilities
๐ง Reasoning & General Ability -
Section-II
๐ English Language & Comprehension
๐ General Awareness -
Section-III
๐ป Computer Knowledge
๐ Paper-II
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๐ Statistics
๐๏ธ Day 2 – 19 January 2026 (Monday)
โจ๏ธ Paper-I (Section-IV)
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๐งช Skill Test (DEST)
๐ Why This Schedule Matters
The Tier-II stage plays a crucial role in final selection. With subjects spread across two days, candidates get sufficient time to mentally prepare for both analytical and skill-based papers.
Understanding the paper-wise distribution in advance helps aspirants:
โ Plan revision effectively
โ Focus on weak areas
โ Manage exam stress better
๐ข Final Note
The SSC CGL 2025 Tier-II exam dates are now officially confirmed. Candidates should make the most of the remaining time and align their preparation strategy according to the updated schedule.
Stay disciplined, stay consistent, and focus on accuracy — success will follow.