SSC CGL 2025 Tier-1 Exam: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) faced a major setback on the first day of the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier-1 Examination 2025, as exams at several centres across India were cancelled due to technical and administrative issues. The nationwide exam, scheduled from September 12 to 26, is being conducted for over 28 lakh candidates at 260 centres across 129 cities.
Centres Affected
Jammu: The exam at Digital Computer Education (1st shift) was cancelled due to technical glitches. Candidates from this centre will now appear on September 26, 2025.
Bokaro, Jharkhand: At TISSA Technology, 66 candidates who faced technical issues in the 1st shift will be rescheduled separately. The 2nd and 3rd shifts at this centre have been completely cancelled and will be conducted on later dates.
Kolkata, West Bengal: The entire exam at Mind Matrix, Kalaberia, near Bishnupur Bazar Bus Stop, has been cancelled for all shifts, with rescheduling planned for a later date.
Gurugram & Delhi: MM Public School, Gurugram, and Bharti Vidya Niketan Public School, Delhi, faced administrative challenges leading to cancellations, as per the reports.
Candidate Reactions
Aspirants expressed frustration over the unexpected cancellations, calling the move inconvenient and poorly communicated. Many candidates travelled long distances to their exam centres, only to discover the exams had been called off. The sudden disruption left students anxious about rescheduling and preparation. As per a viral video, students outside MM Public School, Gurugram, began protesting and chanting, expressing their disappointment over the cancellations.