Updated: 06 Sep 2025 SSC CGL 2025 Tier-3, DEST & Final Merit: Complete Guide After SSC CGL 2025 Tier-1 and SSC CGL 2025 Tier-2 , candidates reach the final stage of SSC CGL 2025 — Tier-3 (Skill Tests like DEST/Typing) and Document Verification . This stage decides who finally gets their dream government job. Note: Tier-3 marks are not added in the merit list. They are qualifying in nature but compulsory. What is Tier-3 (DEST & Typing Test)? DEST (Data Entry Speed Test): 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes (≈27 wpm). Conducted for Tax Assistant (CBDT/CBIC) posts. Typing Test: English 35 wpm or Hindi 30 wpm. Required for Assistant, Auditor, Clerk-type posts. Mode: Computer-based, at SSC designated centers. Final Selection Process Tier-1: Qualifying stage + cut-off based selection. Tier-2: Main exam — Paper-I (and Paper-II/III if applicable) marks decide final merit. Tier-3 (Skill Tests): DEST/Typing/Computer tests = qualifying only . D...
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