The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has set a firm deadline of January 10 for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates seeking exemption from the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2025. This exemption specifically targets candidates under the Orthopedic Handicap (PwD-OH) category from the Eastern Region. These candidates must submit a medical certificate by the deadline to be considered.
Eligibility for DEST Exemption
The exemption applies to PwD-OH candidates declared permanently unfit for the Data Entry Speed Test due to a physical disability. To qualify, candidates must provide a medical certificate in the prescribed format from a competent medical authority. This certificate must officially declare their inability to perform the DEST.
The SSC notice clearly states that no such exemption is available for posts requiring computer proficiency. Additionally, positions where DEST is a prescribed and mandatory skill do not offer this waiver. An exception is made for Tax Assistant posts within the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), where typing test exemption is granted. All other PwD candidates are not eligible for this specific DEST exemption.
Medical Certificate Requirements
Candidates must ensure their medical certificate meets specific criteria to be valid. The certificate acts as proof of disability impacting typewriting ability.
- It must be issued by a Civil Surgeon.
- The certificate must clearly indicate how the disability interferes with typewriting.
- A brief description of the disability is required.
- The percentage of the disability must be stated.
These details ensure the commission can accurately assess each candidate’s claim for exemption based on their physical condition.
Submission Process and Deadline
PwD-OH candidates from the Eastern Region must submit their required documents electronically. Scanned copies of the medical certificate and an undertaking, both in the prescribed format, must be sent via email. The designated email address for these submissions is contactsscer-dopt@gov.in .
The deadline for these submissions is strict: January 10 . Candidates are advised to submit well in advance to avoid technical issues. The competent authority’s decision regarding test exemption will be communicated to each candidate. Notifications will be sent on or before the day of the Data Entry Speed Test.
All candidates must produce their original documents before the commission and the indenting user department. This is required during document verification or at any other time as requested by the authorities.
SSC CGL 2025 Examination Context
The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGL) is a nationwide competitive exam for various Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts in government departments. For the CGL 2025 cycle, a total of 1,39,395 candidates qualified for Tier 1. These qualified candidates are now eligible for subsequent stages of the examination process.
Posts included in the Tier 1 qualification covered roles such as Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Grade-II, among others. Separately, SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 exams are scheduled to be conducted on January 18 and 19 across various locations nationwide. This exemption process directly impacts eligible candidates moving forward in the selection process.