The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the postponement of the SSC CGL 2025 Tier-1 Examination. Initially scheduled to be conducted from 13 August to 30 August 2025, the exam will now be held in the first week of September 2025.
This update was released through an official notice by SSC on 8 August 2025Why Was the SSC CGL 2025 Exam Postponed?
According to the official statement, the change in schedule comes due to technical and administrative reasons. In addition, SSC has also announced a re-examination for around 55,000 candidates who faced issues such as technical glitches and wrong exam centre allotments during other SSC exams.
Revised SSC CGL 2025 Exam Dates
| Event | Old Schedule | New Schedule |
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| SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam | 13 – 30 August 2025 | First week of September 2025 |
| OTR Edit Window | — | 14 – 31 August 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 1st week of August 2025 (Old) | To be announced with new schedule |
Key Details for Candidates
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Extra Preparation Time: This postponement gives candidates a few more days to strengthen their preparation.
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OTR (One-Time Registration) Edit Window: Candidates can make changes to their registration details from 14 August to 31 August 2025.
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Stay Updated: All revised schedules, city intimation slips, and admit cards will be published on the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in).
What Should You Do Now?
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Continue your preparation without losing momentum.
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Revise high-weightage topics and practice previous year question papers.
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Use the extra time for mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
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Keep checking the official SSC portal for any further updates.
Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in
This postponement might have been unexpected, but with proper planning, you can turn it into an advantage and boost your score in the upcoming SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam.