The SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2025 exam is one of the most important competitive exams in India. Lakhs of candidates prepare for it every year. Any hint of a schedule change can cause panic.
This week, confusion erupted online. Some websites claim the SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 exam has been postponed. Others say the exam will happen on time. Let’s clear the air.
Official Exam Schedule
The SSC annual calendar shows the Tier-1 exam will run from 13 August to 30 August 2025. This schedule is still live on the SSC website. Many candidates have already checked their application status on regional portals.
Who Says There’s No Postponement?
Several reliable education portals insist the exam will go ahead as planned:
- Physics Wallah (PW Live) says no postponement notice exists. The exam dates remain the same.
- Jagran Josh confirms the schedule after updates from the SSC–DoPT meeting on 4 August 2025.
- Adda247 reports on 7 August 2025 that the August dates stand.
- Navy Children’s School blog repeats the same message.
These sources advise candidates to keep preparing for August.
Who Says the Exam Is Postponed?
Some platforms claim otherwise:
- CareerPower states that an SSC notice dated 8 August 2025 postpones Tier-1 to the first week of September.
- Testbook publishes similar claims, adding that new dates will follow.
These updates would give students more preparation time, but SSC has not confirmed them.
Why the Mixed Signals?
- Some portals rush to publish unverified updates.
- Regional SSC offices may issue local changes that spark national rumours.
- Social media often spreads incomplete or outdated information.
How to Confirm the Truth
You can always verify the real status yourself:
- Visit the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) daily.
- Check the “Latest News” or “Notices” sections.
- Follow SSC’s official Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram pages.
- Ignore Telegram and WhatsApp forwards that lack source links.
What Candidates Should Do Right Now
- Stick to the August study plan until SSC says otherwise.
- Use extra time wisely if the exam shifts to September.
- Avoid wasting hours scrolling through rumours.
Preparation Tips That Work for Both Dates
- Revise core subjects daily – focus on Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, and General Awareness.
- Take mock tests every day to boost speed and accuracy.
- Solve past year papers to understand patterns.
- Track your weak areas and work on them first.
- Maintain your health with good food and rest.
Final Word
Right now, the SSC CGL 2025 Tier-1 exam is still scheduled for 13–30 August 2025. Some portals talk about a September shift, but SSC has not posted any official postponement notice.
Until SSC updates the dates on its own site, keep preparing for August. If changes come, the SSC portal will show them first.
