SSC CGL Result 2025‑26 Key Highlights

• Result Declared On: April 8, 2026
• Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
• Exam Cycle: Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2025‑26
• Total Vacancies: 14,582 posts (Group B and Group C)
• Total Candidates Shortlisted: 15,118
• AIR 1 Topper: Dhruv Rana (Selected as Inspector of Income Tax, CBDT)
• AIR 2: Mohit Kumar
• AIR 3: Nukala Ramacharan
• Tier 1 Exam Dates: September 12 to 26, 2025 (Re‑exam: October 14, 2025)
• Tier 1 Result Date: December 18, 2025
• Tier 2 Exam Dates: January 18 and 19, 2026
• Final Result Date: April 8, 2026
• Sliding Process: From April 13, 2026 at Regional Offices
• Official Website: ssc.gov.in

SSC CGL 2025 Exam Journey: From Tier 1 to Final Result

The SSC CGL 2025 recruitment cycle saw over 28.15 lakh candidates register for the examination, making it one of the most competitive editions of the Combined Graduate Level exam in recent years.

The Tier 1 Computer‑Based Examination was held from September 12 to September 26, 2025, followed by a re‑examination on October 14, 2025, for rescheduled candidates. The Tier 1 result was declared on December 18, 2025, shortlisting 1,39,395 candidates for Tier 2. The commission also revised the SSC CGL Tier 1 cutoff on January 14, 2026, through an official notice, though no changes were made to the actual result list.

The Tier 2 Computer‑Based Examination was conducted on January 18 and 19, 2026. After evaluation of Section I and Section II of Tier 2, along with the qualifying Computer Knowledge Test (CKT) and Data Entry Speed Test (DEST), the commission finalized the allocation list and declared today's result.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Cut Off 2025 (Official)

The official SSC CGL Tier 1 Cut Off 2025 for all posts except Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator Grade II is as follows:

• Unreserved (UR): 136.83 marks
• OBC: 130.36 marks
• EWS: 127.41 marks
• SC: 114.97 marks
• ST: 106.36 marks

These cut‑off marks are based on normalized scores and were used to determine eligibility for the Tier 2 examination. The cut‑offs for JSO and Statistical Investigator Grade II posts were released separately under List 1 and List 2 of the official result PDF.

SSC CGL Posts Covered Under the 2025‑26 Result

The SSC CGL 2025 recruitment covers a wide range of Group B and Group C posts across several Central Government departments. The key posts included in this result cycle are:

• Inspector of Income Tax under CBDT
• Inspector (Central Excise) and Inspector (Preventive Officer) under CBIC
• Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in various ministries
• Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) under the Ministry of Statistics
• Statistical Investigator Grade II
• Auditor under various Comptroller and Auditor General offices
• Senior Secretariat Assistant and Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
• Tax Assistant under CBDT and CBIC
• Sub‑Inspector in Central Bureau of Narcotics

The result PDF released today includes post codes B01, B02, B03, B04, B05, B06, B07, B08, B09, B10, B11, B12, B13, B14, B15, B16, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B23, B24, and several D‑series post codes, each corresponding to a specific department and role.

How to Check SSC CGL Result 2025‑26 at ssc.gov.in

Candidates can follow these steps to check and download the SSC CGL Final Result 2026 PDF from the official portal:

• Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in
• On the homepage, click on the "Results" tab in the top navigation menu
• Look for the section titled "Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025" in the results page
• Click on the link for "First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA) List‑1 (JSO/SI)" or "List‑2 (Other Posts)" depending on the post you applied for
• The result PDF will open in a new tab or download automatically
• Once the PDF is open, press Ctrl + F on your keyboard and type your Roll Number to search for your name within the document
• Check your name, roll number, category, and post allocation details in the PDF
• Save or print the page for future reference

The SSC CGL result PDF does not require login for access. However, for downloading the individual SSC CGL scorecard 2026, candidates must log in using their Registration Number and Password on the SSC portal. The scorecard will be made available within 15 days of the final result declaration.

SSC CGL 2025 Sliding Process: What Candidates Must Do Now

Along with the result, the SSC has announced the First Round of Tentative Allocation under the new sliding mechanism. The key steps for selected candidates are:

• Selected candidates must log in to the SSC portal at ssc.gov.in between April 8 and April 10, 2026 to select their preferred venue, date, and slot for the sliding process
• The physical sliding process will be conducted at SSC Regional Offices across the country from April 13, 2026 onwards
• Candidates who fail to attend the physical sliding process will be treated as absent and excluded from the final allocation
• Following the completion of the sliding process, the final allocation and appointment letters will be issued by the respective User Departments such as CBIC, CBDT, EPFO, and the Ministry of External Affairs

Candidates should check their registered email and the SSC portal regularly for updates on venue, timing, and documents required for the sliding process.

What to Carry for SSC CGL Document Verification

Candidates who have been provisionally shortlisted must keep the following documents ready for the verification and sliding process:

• Printout of the SSC CGL Result 2025‑26 showing their roll number and post allocation
• Original and self‑attested photocopies of the Class 10 certificate for date of birth proof
• Graduation degree or provisional certificate
• Category certificate (OBC‑NCL, SC, ST, EWS) issued by a competent authority
• PwBD certificate if applicable
• Domicile or residential proof
• Government‑issued photo ID such as Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID
• Recent passport‑size photographs

All documents must be in original for verification. Candidates are advised not to submit forged or altered documents as this will lead to disqualification and potential legal action.

SSC CGL 2026 Notification: What Aspirants Who Did Not Clear Should Know

For candidates who did not make it in the SSC CGL 2025 cycle, the SSC CGL 2026 notification is expected to be released in April 2026 on ssc.gov.in. The online application window for SSC CGL 2026 is expected to close in May 2026. The exact number of vacancies for 2026 will be announced with the notification, with a similar or larger vacancy count expected based on recent trends where 14,582 vacancies were announced in 2025 and 17,727 in the previous cycle.

The SSC CGL 2026 exam will again be conducted in two tiers. Tier 1 will be the Computer‑Based qualifying examination, and Tier 2 will be the final selection examination covering Quantitative Ability, Reasoning, English Language, and General Awareness across multiple sessions. Candidates should begin preparation immediately using the revised SSC CGL syllabus available on ssc.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions on SSC CGL Result 2025‑26

Q. When was the SSC CGL Result 2025‑26 declared? The SSC CGL Final Result 2025‑26 was declared on April 8, 2026 at ssc.gov.in.

Q. How many candidates have been selected in SSC CGL 2025? A total of 15,118 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted in the SSC CGL 2025‑26 final merit list.

Q. Who is the AIR 1 topper of SSC CGL 2025? Dhruv Rana secured All India Rank 1 and has been selected for the post of Inspector of Income Tax under CBDT.

Q. What is the Tier 1 cut off for SSC CGL 2025 for Unreserved category? The Tier 1 cut off for UR category (other than JSO/SI posts) is 136.83 marks based on normalized scores.

Q. Do I need login to check the SSC CGL Result PDF? No. The result PDF is publicly accessible on ssc.gov.in without login. However, the individual scorecard requires login using your Registration Number and Password.

Q. What is the SSC CGL 2025 sliding process? The sliding process is the physical post allocation mechanism held at SSC Regional Offices. Selected candidates must attend from April 13, 2026. Failure to attend will result in exclusion from the final selection.

Q. When will the SSC CGL 2026 notification be released? The SSC CGL 2026 notification is expected in April 2026 on ssc.gov.in, with the application window likely closing in May 2026.

For the latest updates on SSC CGL Result 2025‑26 PDF download, sliding process venue, scorecard release, document verification schedule, and SSC CGL 2026 notification, keep visiting the official Staff Selection Commission portal at ssc.gov.in.