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The SSC CGL result is declared separately for each tier of the examination. The Tier 1 result determines which candidates proceed to Tier 2, while the Tier 2 result forms the basis of the final merit list and post allocation. Both results are published on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in as PDF documents containing roll numbers of qualified candidates along with the category-wise cutoff marks.
This page covers the expected result timeline for SSC CGL 2026, how to check results and download the PDF, the normalisation process that determines final scores, what a merit list looks like, and what to do after each stage of results.
| Stage Exam Date (Expected) Result Expected | ||
| Tier 1 | July to August 2026 | October to November 2026 |
| Tier 2 | Early 2027 | March to April 2027 |
| Final Allocation | After Tier 2 result | 2027 |
Result timelines are based on the established pattern from previous SSC CGL cycles. The actual dates will depend on when the 2026 Tier 1 exam is conducted and how quickly the normalisation and evaluation process is completed.
Reviewing the 2025 result cycle helps candidates understand exactly what to expect.
| Event Date | |
| Tier 1 Exam | September 12 to 26, October 14, 2025 |
| Tier 1 Result Declared | December 18, 2025 |
| Tier 1 Cutoff Released | December 18, 2025 (along with result) |
| Tier 2 Exam | January 18 and 19, 2026 |
| Tier 2 Result Declared | April 8, 2026 |
| Candidates Qualified in Tier 2 | 15,118 |
The gap between the Tier 1 exam end date (October 14, 2025) and the result declaration (December 18, 2025) was approximately 65 days. This is the evaluation and normalisation window. Candidates should expect a similar gap in the 2026 cycle.
The SSC CGL result is published as a PDF document, not an individual scorecard. The result PDF includes:
Candidates who do not find their roll number in the PDF have not qualified for the next stage.
Follow these steps once the result is published:
The result PDF is often large (hundreds of pages) because it lists all qualified candidates. Using the search function is the fastest way to find your roll number.
SSC releases individual scorecards separately from the result PDF. The scorecard (also called marks card) is available in the candidate's login on the SSC Central Portal.
To access your scorecard:
The scorecard shows section-wise normalised marks, total normalised marks, and a percentile score. Normalised marks are what the official cutoff is applied against, not raw marks.
Because SSC CGL Tier 1 is conducted in multiple shifts across multiple days, each with a potentially different difficulty level, raw scores cannot be compared directly across shifts. SSC applies a normalisation formula to convert raw scores to normalised scores on a common scale.
How normalisation works (simplified):
This means a raw score of 155 in one shift may correspond to a normalised score of 158 or 152, depending on the overall difficulty distribution for that shift. The cutoff is always applied to normalised scores.
SSC updated its normalisation methodology in 2025 to apply the formula at the individual shift level (rather than the day level used previously). This makes the process more granular and aims to reduce the advantage or disadvantage from shift-level difficulty variation.
A notable feature of SSC CGL results is that SSC releases multiple lists of qualified candidates rather than a single list. This happened in the 2025 cycle.
List 1: Candidates qualified for JSO (Junior Statistical Officer) posts.
List 2: Candidates qualified for Statistical Investigator Grade II posts.
List 3 / 4 (Other Posts): Candidates qualified for all remaining Group B and C posts.
Candidates must check which list they appear in based on the posts they selected during the application. Cutoffs differ significantly between these lists. The JSO and Statistical Investigator lists have higher cutoffs than the general other-posts list.
For candidates who applied for JSO but also want to be considered for other posts, SSC typically includes them in List 3 / 4 if they meet those cutoffs even without meeting the JSO cutoff.
The Tier 2 result is the merit-determining result. Unlike Tier 1, which is qualifying, Tier 2 marks are used to rank candidates and allocate posts.
The Tier 2 result PDF contains:
After the Tier 2 result, candidates are called for document verification by the respective departments to which they have been provisionally allocated. The final appointment is made only after document verification is cleared.
If qualified:
If not qualified:
Before the final result is declared, SSC releases a provisional answer key. Candidates can review the provisional answer key and challenge incorrect answers through an online objection portal, typically for a fee of Rs 100 per question challenged. If an objection is accepted, the answer key is revised and the corresponding marks are added for all candidates who selected the correct option.
The final answer key is published after the objection process is complete. The final result is calculated using only the final answer key.
Steps to raise an objection:
Objections that are upheld result in a refund of the fee. Objections that are rejected forfeit the fee.
Understanding the full sequence from result to appointment prevents confusion at later stages.
| Step Activity | |
| 1 | Tier 1 result declared; qualified candidates invited for Tier 2 |
| 2 | Tier 2 written exam conducted |
| 3 | Tier 2 result declared; merit list and first allocation published |
| 4 | Qualified candidates sent for DEST / CPT (for posts requiring skill test) |
| 5 | Document verification conducted by indenting departments |
| 6 | Final appointment letter issued by the department |
Document verification is not conducted by SSC directly. It is conducted by the respective ministries or departments where the candidate will be posted. The timeline between the Tier 2 result and final appointment varies by department and typically takes several months.
How long after the exam does the SSC CGL Tier 1 result come out? Based on the 2025 cycle, approximately 60 to 75 days after the exam concludes. For the 2026 cycle, with Tier 1 expected in July to August 2026, the result would likely be out by October to November 2026.
Can I check my result without my roll number? The roll number is printed on the admit card. If you have your admit card, you have the roll number. If the admit card has been misplaced, log into the SSC candidate portal to retrieve your registration number and roll number.
Does SSC CGL have an individual merit certificate? SSC does not issue individual merit certificates. The result PDF and the scorecard together serve as official proof of performance.
What is the difference between the result PDF and the scorecard? The result PDF lists roll numbers of all qualified candidates and is a collective document. The scorecard is an individual document showing section-wise and total normalised marks for a specific candidate.
What if my name appears in multiple lists (List 1, List 2, List 3)? SSC typically includes candidates in the highest applicable list based on post preferences and cutoffs. Check all lists if you applied for posts across multiple categories (JSO, Statistical Investigator, and other posts).
Result dates and process details on this page are based on the official SSC CGL 2025 result notices published at ssc.gov.in. The 2026 result will be updated here as soon as it is officially published.
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