It is confirmed that the SSC CGL 2025 exam has been postponed. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) officially released a notice on August 8, 2025, stating that the exam, which was originally scheduled to begin on August 13, 2025, will now be held in the first week of September 2025. Followed by the retest of 55,000 aspirants.
Why Was the SSC CGL Exam Postponed?
The decision to postpone the exam was made to allow the Commission to conduct a rigorous review of its examination platform and ensure operational readiness. This measure comes after a number of technical disruptions were experienced during the recent Selection Post Phase XIII examinations, which led to a re-test for over 55,000 affected candidates. The SSC is committed to ensuring a glitch-free and fair examination process for all candidates.
Revised Important Dates
One Time Registration (OTR) Edit Facility: In a separate announcement, the SSC confirmed that the OTR edit facility will be reopened from August 14 to 31, 2025. This will allow candidates to update their registration details before the September application cycle
New Exam Date: First week of September 2025.
Revised Schedule: A new, detailed schedule for the CGL and other upcoming recruitment tests is expected to be released shortly on the official SSC website.
Admit Cards: After 26 August Admit card will be allotted
SSC Protest across India
Nationwide protests have erupted over the Staff Selection Commission’s (SSC) management of recent examinations. Students are demanding accountability following widespread technical glitches, exam cancellations, and administrative failures during the Selection Post Phase XIII exams. The demonstrations, which have seen thousands of aspirants and educators gather in cities like Delhi, highlight growing frustration over the integrity and fairness of the government’s recruitment process. Social media campaigns under hashtags such as #SSCMismanagement and #JusticeForAspirants are amplifying the call for systemic reforms and an independent investigation into the issues.