The Staff Selection Commission has given a major update for the lakhs of candidates appearing in the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025. According to the latest notification, the SSC CGL 2025 re-exam will be conducted on October 14, 2025, with the official answer key being released the very next day, October 15, 2025. To add to all the excitement, the SSC has also confirmed that the intimation slip for the re-exam shall be made available today, October 5, 2025, at the official website ssc.nic.in.

This update truly came as a sigh of relief for many aspirants who were eagerly waiting for clarity regarding the re-exam schedule. Here’s a detailed look at all the important updates you need to keep in mind.

SSC CGL 2025 Re-Exam Key Points

• Re-Exam Date: October 14, 2025 (Sunday)

• Answer Key Release Date: October 15, 2025

• Intimation Slip Release Date: October 5, 2025

• Official Website for Updates: ssc.nic.in

• Reason for Re-Exam: Technical glitches and irregularities reported during earlier exam sessions

• Who Can Appear: Candidates whose exams were affected in the first round

Why is SSC Conducting a Re-Exam?

Known to be the largest recruitment in the public sector, the SSC exam attracts lakhs of aspirants fighting for a handful of government jobs. This year, there emerged a host of reports about technical glitches, delayed logins, and irregularities during the earlier CGL examination events.

To ensure fairness and transparency, the SSC set about to conduct a re-exam for candidates who were affected. This decision is greatly welcomed as it ensures that no candidate is denied an opportunity due to technical errors beyond his control.

What is the SSC Intimation Slip?

The intimation slip holds an extremely important status and informs about the exam city, date, and timing. It is not an admit card but acts as a preliminary guide.

• The slip will be made available for download today, 5th October 2025.

• Candidates should log on with their registration ID and password. The website is ssc.nic.in.

• Before the re-exam, admit cards shall be issued nearer to the date: commonly 3 to 4 days before the examination.

With this, from this time onward, candidates come to know of the exam center city and will be arranging their travel and accommodation accordingly.

Also Read: SSC CGL Exam Date 2025 Revised: Tier-1 to be Held in September, Check New Schedule

When Will the Answer Key Release?

According to SSC confirmation, the answer key for the CGL 2025 re-exam shall be released on 15 October 2025, one day after the conduct of that test. Candidates able to:

1. Check their responses.

2. Estimate tentative scores.

3. Challenge any discrepancy (for a nominal fee of Rs. 1,000 per question). 

Such transparency shall ensure candidates that their hard work has been judged fairly.

How to Download SSC CGL Re-Exam Intimation Slip

Here’s a step-by-step guide to check and download your exam intimation slip:

1. Visit the official website: ssc.nic.in.

2. On the homepage, click on the “CGL Re-Exam Intimation Slip 2025” link.

3. Enter your Registration ID/ Roll Number and Date of Birth.

4. Your intimation slip will appear on the screen.

5. Download it and take a printout for future reference.

Candidate Reactions

Heads have already started turning, with much talk by the aspirants; while some students expressed the relief of seeing the commission take quick corrective measures. Hashtags like #SSCCGL2025 and #SSCReExam are actively doing the rounds on social media.

Some students were of the view that going for a re-exam only means extra stress and preparation, but at the same time, it’s a second chance to perform well.

What Should Aspirants Do Now?

• Go ahead and download the intimation slip for your exam city.

• Have your documentation ready, which includes valid ID proof and photographs.

• Minor revisions to important topics and continue taking mock tests.

• Do not panic during the last few days, but rather take this chance as a challenge to prove themselves.

Focus, Calmness, and Preparation Are Key

The re-examination for SSC CGL 2025 is one vital opportunity for those candidates whose exam was affected previously. With the intimation slip getting released today (October 5), the students will finally get to have clarity in the matter of their exam centers. The re-examination shall be conducted on the 14th of October, whereas the release of the answer keys will be marked quickly on the 15th day of October, having ensured that the whole procedure was fair and clear to SSC.

For aspirants, this is the time to keep calm, keep the focus, and prepare well. This is because clearing the SSC CGL is only a ticket to some of the most prestigious government jobs in India.

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