SSC CGL Final Result 2025-26 (Out): Download Merit List PDF, Toppers, Category-Wise Cut-Off & Post Allocation

SSC CGL Final Result 2025-26 has been officially declared by the Staff Selection Commission on 14 May 2026 at ssc.gov.in. A total of 15,118 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted for Group “B” and Group “C” posts across central government ministries and departments, following the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2025 Tier-II, which was conducted on 18 and 19 January 2026. This revised final result comes after the First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA) released on 8 April 2026 and the subsequent Sliding/Identity Verification process. In this article, we break down the complete final merit list, topper details, category-wise and post-wise cut-off marks, document verification steps, and everything you need to know about your selection status.

Last updated: 18 July 2026 | Official source: ssc.gov.in

SSC CGL Final Result 2025-26: Quick Overview

The SSC CGL Final Result 2025-26 marks the conclusion of one of India’s most competitive government recruitment cycles. Nearly 1.4 lakh candidates who cleared Tier-I appeared for Tier-II, and after two rounds of allocation and verification, 15,118 names have made it to the final merit list. If you’re checking your government exam results after preparing through SSC, Railway, or state PSC exams, this guide gives you a single-page reference for the full result cycle.

SSC CGL Final Result 2025-26: What Documents Has SSC Released?

Along with the final result declaration, SSC has published a full set of supporting documents on its official portal. Candidates should download and cross-check each of these rather than relying on just the headline PDF:

• Final Result PDF — the master list confirming selection status
• Final Merit List — rank-wise listing of all 15,118 selected candidates
• Category-Wise Cut-Off Marks — separate cut-offs for UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and horizontal categories (PwD, Ex-Servicemen)
• Post Allocation List — which post each selected candidate has been allotted
• Roll Number-Wise Selection List — searchable by roll number for quick verification
• List-3 (Withheld Candidates) — 106 candidates whose results have been kept pending for administrative or verification reasons

The result has been split into three separate lists for clarity:

How to Check SSC CGL Final Result 2026 — Step-by-Step

Follow these steps carefully to check your final selection status without missing your name in a long PDF list:

1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in — avoid third-party mirror sites that may host outdated or incorrect PDFs.
2. Open the “Results” section from the homepage navigation menu.
3. Click on “Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025 – Final Result” — the exact link text may read “Declaration of Final Result” or “List of Candidates provisionally shortlisted for FRTA.”
4. Choose the correct list — select List-1 if you applied for JSO/SI Grade-II, or List-2 for any other post.
5. Download the Result PDF to your device rather than trying to scroll through it in-browser, since these PDFs run into hundreds of pages.
6. Search your Roll Number or Name using Ctrl+F (Cmd+F on Mac) — searching by roll number is faster and avoids confusion from duplicate names.
7. Note your record number, category, and allotted post once found — you’ll need these details for document verification.
8. Cross-check against the FRTA (8 April) list if you participated in sliding, since your post allocation may have changed between the two releases.

Tip: If the PDF fails to load directly on the SSC website due to heavy traffic — which is common in the first 24–48 hours after any SSC result release — try downloading it during off-peak hours (early morning IST) or use the alternate regional mirror links SSC typically provides.

SSC CGL Final Result 2025-26: Selection Process Explained

Unlike a single-stage exam, SSC CGL selection runs through multiple sequential stages, and understanding each one helps you interpret exactly what “final result” means in this context.

1. Tier-I Examination

The Tier-I exam is a qualifying-cum-screening stage. Roughly 1.4 lakh candidates who cleared Tier-I with category-wise normalized cut-offs became eligible to appear for Tier-II.

2. Tier-II Examination

Conducted on 18 and 19 January 2026 in computer-based mode, Tier-II is the stage on which the final merit list is built. It includes multiple sections depending on the post applied for — general sections common to all posts, plus specialized sections (Computer Knowledge Test, Data Entry Speed Test, and a separate Paper-II for JSO/SI Grade-II posts).

3. First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA)

Released on 8 April 2026, FRTA is a provisional post-allocation list based purely on Tier-II marks, category, and candidates’ post preferences. It is not the final result — it’s a preview.

4. Sliding / Identity Verification (IV)

Between 13–22 April 2026 (Northern Region) and 13–18 April 2026 (other regions), shortlisted candidates had to appear for identity verification and choose between two options:

• FIX — stay with the post allocated in FRTA
• FLOAT — remain in contention for a higher-preference post in the next round

Candidates who failed to attend the sliding process physically were treated as absent and excluded from the final result, regardless of their Tier-II score.

5. Final Result & Post Allocation

The result declared on 14 May 2026 reflects the outcome after sliding — meaning some candidates’ final allotted posts differ from their original FRTA allocation. This is why checking the 14 May list specifically (and not relying on the older 8 April FRTA list) matters.

6. Document Verification (DV)

Shortlisted candidates must now report for document verification at their respective regional offices or designated centres with original certificates.

SSC CGL Final Merit List 2025-26: Top Rank Holders

According to the officially published merit list, the following candidates have secured the top All India Ranks in SSC CGL 2025:

The topper of SSC CGL 2025, Dhruv Rana, has been allocated the post of Inspector of Income Tax under CBDT — traditionally one of the most sought-after posts within the CGL post basket due to its pay scale, career growth, and posting profile. Ranks 2 and 3, Mohit Kumar and Nukala Ramacharan, complete the top-3.

Note for readers: Beyond AIR 6, publicly available topper lists vary slightly across sources depending on regional cut-offs and post-wise segregation. For your own confirmed rank, category position, and allotted post, always cross-check against the official SSC PDF using your roll number rather than relying on any third-party “topper list.”

SSC CGL Final Result 2025-26: Category-Wise Selection Breakdown

Of the total 15,118 candidates selected, the vertical (category-wise) breakdown is as follows:

Within these vertical categories, SSC has also confirmed horizontal reservation breakdowns, including 354 Ex-Servicemen (ESM), 162 Orthopedically Handicapped (OH), 155 Hearing Handicapped (HH), 154 Visually Handicapped (VH), and 148 other PwD candidates selected across posts.

SSC CGL Final Cut-Off Marks 2025-26 (Tier-I)

The Tier-I cut-off is purely qualifying in nature — it only determines eligibility to sit for Tier-II and carries no weight in the final merit calculation. For the 2025 cycle, the Tier-I cut-off (for posts other than JSO and SI Grade-II) was:

SSC CGL Final Cut-Off Marks 2025-26 (Tier-II)

Tier-II cut-offs are more consequential since final merit and post allocation depend entirely on Tier-II performance. Section-I and Section-II qualifying marks (minimum threshold to be considered for Section-III/IV evaluation) were:

Beyond these qualifying thresholds, actual post-wise final cut-offs (total marks required for a specific post and category to be selected) stretch much higher — in some cases beyond 390 marks. Here are some notable data points from the officially released post-wise cut-off tables:

• Highest overall cut-off: Junior Statistical Officer (JSO, Post Code C37), UR category — 394.50 out of 405, followed by C37 EWS at 391.50 and C37 OBC at 388.50.
• Highest cut-off among List-2 posts: Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO), Enforcement Directorate (Post Code B05), UR category — 362.00 total marks.
• Lowest cut-offs: Tax Assistant posts under CBIC (D43) and CBDT (D55), PwD-Others category, at 159 and 160 marks respectively.
• OBC cut-off for Tax Assistant (CBDT, D55): 308.00 total marks, with a Section-I component of 144.00.

Cut-off marks fluctuate significantly between posts because each post has a different vacancy count, different applicant pool size, and a different difficulty perception among candidates. Posts like AEO, JSO, and Inspector of Income Tax consistently draw the highest-scoring candidates due to their pay grade, promotional avenues, and posting locations, which pushes their cut-offs well above the “safe score” candidates often estimate from previous years alone.

Why Do Cut-Offs Vary So Much Between Posts?

Four factors drive the wide spread in SSC CGL cut-off marks across the 57 posts on offer:

1. Vacancy count — posts with fewer seats naturally have tighter, higher cut-offs.
2. Popularity and preference ranking — posts like Income Tax Inspector or Assistant Enforcement Officer are consistently top preferences, pushing up competition.
3. Category-wise applicant distribution — some categories have a denser applicant pool for specific posts based on regional and demographic trends.
4. Normalisation across shifts — since SSC CGL runs in multiple shifts, marks are normalized using a statistical formula to account for shift-wise difficulty variation, which can shift raw-to-normalized cut-offs post by post.

SSC CGL 2025-26: Post-Wise Vacancy & Allocation Overview

The 15,118 selected candidates have been distributed across 57 distinct posts spanning List-1 (JSO and SI Grade-II) and List-2 (all other posts, coded B01–B35 and D38–D57). Some of the most sought-after posts in this cycle include:

• Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT) — Post Code B15
• Inspector (Central Excise), CBIC
• Assistant / Assistant Section Officer, MEA
• Assistant Enforcement Officer, Enforcement Directorate — Post Code B05
• Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) — Post Code C37
• Statistical Investigator Grade-II (SI) — Post Code C36
• Tax Assistant, CBDT — Post Code D55
• Tax Assistant, CBIC — Post Code D43

Based on the top-20 rank holders’ allocation data, posts under CBDT (Income Tax), CBIC (Central Excise/Customs), and MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) dominate the highest-preference allocations — indicating these remain the most competitive and desirable postings within the CGL basket, consistent with previous SSC CGL cycles.

FRTA vs Final Result: What’s the Difference?

Many candidates confuse the 8 April FRTA release with the 14 May final result — understanding the distinction is critical if you’re trying to figure out which post you’ve actually been allotted.

If you selected FLOAT during the sliding window in hopes of a higher-preference post, your 14 May allocation may differ from your 8 April FRTA post — always re-check the final list even if you already saw your name in FRTA.

Supreme Court Order & Withheld Candidates: Important Note

As per the order dated 23 February 2026 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in SLP (C) No. 7246/2026, any allocation or appointment that is subject matter of the connected writ petition, Pramod Kumar Rai and Ors. vs Union of India (WP (C) No. 1733/2026), remains subject to the final outcome of that litigation. Candidates whose allocations may be affected by this order should track official SSC notices for updates, since any court-driven revision could alter final post allocations for the affected subset.

Separately, SSC has withheld the results of 106 candidates (listed under List-3) due to various administrative or verification reasons. These candidates are advised to contact their respective SSC Regional Office directly for status updates rather than assuming their candidature has been rejected — a “withheld” status is not the same as “disqualified.”

Document Verification: What to Prepare

Once you’ve confirmed your name and allotted post on the final result PDF, the next milestone is document verification (DV). Based on standard SSC CGL DV requirements, keep the following originals plus self-attested photocopies ready:

• Class 10 certificate/mark sheet (for date of birth proof)
• Class 12 certificate/mark sheet
• Graduation degree certificate and final-year mark sheet
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), issued within the validity period specified by SSC
• PwD certificate, if applicable, from a competent medical authority
• Ex-servicemen discharge certificate, if applicable
• Recent passport-size photographs (as specified in the DV call letter)
• Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, voter ID)
• SSC CGL 2025 admit cards for Tier-I and Tier-II
• Printout of the final result/allocation record

Carry both originals and photocopies — most SSC Regional Offices verify originals on the spot and retain self-attested photocopies. Any mismatch between your application form details and your certificates (name spelling, date of birth, category) can delay or jeopardize your selection, so review your documents carefully before the DV date.

What Happens After Document Verification?

1. Medical Examination (where applicable to the post) — certain posts require a medical fitness certificate from a designated government hospital.
2. User Department Communication — after DV clearance, your allocated department (e.g., CBDT, CBIC, MEA) initiates the appointment process, which can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months depending on the department’s internal processing timelines.
3. Appointment Letter & Joining — once cleared, you’ll receive a formal appointment letter specifying your joining location and reporting date.

Important: If you do not receive any correspondence from your allocated department within six months of the result declaration date, SSC’s official guidance is to contact the concerned User Department directly — the Commission itself will not entertain correspondence regarding appointment delays once the final result and allocation have been issued.

Is There a Waiting List for SSC CGL 2025-26?

No. SSC has explicitly clarified that no Reserve List or Waiting List has been prepared for this cycle. Any vacancies that remain unfilled — whether due to candidates not joining, disqualification during DV, or other reasons — will be carried forward to subsequent recruitment years by the concerned user departments, rather than being filled from a waiting list drawn from this year’s applicant pool.

SSC CGL 2025-26 vs Previous Cycles: A Quick Comparison

Compared to earlier CGL cycles, the two-stage release (FRTA followed by a revised final result after sliding) has become the standard format, giving candidates a transparent view of how their post allocation can shift based on the FIX/FLOAT choice made during identity verification.

Salary & Career Outlook for Top SSC CGL Posts

While exact in-hand salary depends on posting location, HRA slab, and department-specific allowances, SSC CGL posts generally fall under Pay Level 4 to Pay Level 8 of the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix. Posts like Inspector (Income Tax/Central Excise/Preventive Officer) and Assistant Enforcement Officer typically sit at the higher end of this range, with a well-defined promotional hierarchy leading to Group A-equivalent positions over a career span. Tax Assistant and similar entry-level posts sit at a comparatively lower pay level but still offer the job security, pension benefits, and steady promotional cycle associated with central government service — a key reason these posts remain highly competitive year after year among aspirants preparing through structured coaching or self-study routes.

Common Mistakes Candidates Make While Checking Results

• Relying only on the 8 April FRTA list instead of checking the revised 14 May final result — your post may have changed after sliding.
• Searching by name instead of roll number — common names appear multiple times across categories and posts, leading to confusion.
• Ignoring the List-3 (withheld) category — if you don’t find your name in List-1 or List-2, check List-3 before assuming non-selection.
• Not saving a PDF copy locally — official result pages can be taken down or replaced with updated versions; always save your own copy with a timestamp.
• Missing the document verification date — even after confirmed selection, failing to appear for DV on schedule can lead to forfeiture of the seat.

About the Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

The Staff Selection Commission is a central government recruiting body functioning under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India. Headquartered in New Delhi, SSC operates through several Regional and Sub-Regional Offices spread across the country, each responsible for administering exams, conducting document verification, and handling candidate grievances for their jurisdiction. SSC is one of the largest recruitment bodies in India, conducting multiple annual examinations — including CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, CPO, JE, and Stenographer — for Group B and Group C posts across virtually every central government ministry and department. The Combined Graduate Level Examination, conducted annually, remains SSC’s flagship recruitment exam by both applicant volume and the seniority of posts on offer.

SSC CGL 2025-26: Complete Timeline Recap

For candidates who want the full chronology of this recruitment cycle in one place, here is how the SSC CGL 2025-26 process unfolded from notification to final result:

This timeline shows the exam-to-result gap for SSC CGL 2025-26 spanned roughly four months from the Tier-II exam date to the final result — a period during which candidates progressed through provisional allocation, mandatory identity verification, and final confirmation. Understanding this sequence is useful context for aspirants preparing for the next CGL cycle, since SSC has broadly followed this same FRTA-then-final-result structure in recent years.

Understanding SSC’s Normalisation Process

Since SSC CGL is conducted across multiple shifts and, in the case of Tier-I, across multiple days, raw scores from different shifts are not directly comparable — a shift with a marginally easier paper could otherwise inflate a candidate’s relative standing. To address this, SSC applies a statistical normalisation formula that adjusts raw marks based on the difficulty level of each shift relative to others, producing a “normalized score” that is used for all cut-off and merit calculations. This is why the cut-off figures published by SSC are described as normalized marks, and why candidates sometimes find their normalized score differs slightly from their raw calculated score based on the answer key.

For Tier-II, since all candidates historically sit in fewer shifts than Tier-I, normalisation plays a comparatively smaller role, but the final merit list is still calculated using the officially normalized totals rather than raw section-wise scores alone.

Post-Wise Career Snapshot: What Selected Candidates Can Expect

Beyond the headline pay level, each major SSC CGL post carries a distinct work profile, posting pattern, and promotional trajectory. Here’s a general snapshot of what candidates allotted to some of the most competitive posts in this cycle can expect:

Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT)

Works under the Central Board of Direct Taxes, primarily involved in tax assessment, investigation, and enforcement-related duties. Historically one of the most preferred posts among CGL toppers due to its investigative work profile, transfer patterns, and long-term promotional avenues within the Income Tax Department.

Inspector (Central Excise/Preventive Officer), CBIC

Operates under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, with responsibilities spanning GST enforcement, customs clearance, and anti-smuggling operations depending on posting. Frequently ranks among top preferences alongside Income Tax postings.

Assistant Enforcement Officer, Enforcement Directorate

A high-profile investigative post dealing with economic offences, money laundering cases, and foreign exchange violations under PMLA and FEMA. Consistently records some of the highest cut-offs in the CGL post basket, reflecting its demand among top-ranking candidates.

Assistant / Assistant Section Officer, Ministry of External Affairs

An administrative post offering the possibility of postings connected to India’s diplomatic missions over the course of a career, making it a consistently high-preference choice.

Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) & Statistical Investigator Grade-II

These posts require an additional Paper-II focused on statistics, and are typically preferred by candidates from a statistics or mathematics academic background. The JSO post recorded the single highest cut-off in this year’s final result.

Tax Assistant, CBDT/CBIC

An entry-level administrative post within the tax departments, generally carrying a comparatively lower cut-off than inspector-level posts, making it accessible to a wider band of candidates while still offering central government job security and a defined promotional path.

Region-Wise Document Verification: What to Know

SSC conducts document verification through its Regional and Sub-Regional Offices, meaning your DV centre and schedule depend on the region under which you applied — typically linked to your exam centre or domicile category at the time of application. Candidates from Northeast India, including Assam, generally fall under SSC’s North Eastern Regional (NER) office, headquartered in Guwahati, which handles DV scheduling, grievance redressal, and regional result queries for candidates from this zone. If you’re unsure which Regional Office your application falls under, check the regional code printed on your admit card or result record, and refer to the SSC NER website for region-specific DV updates and contact details.

Preparing for the Next SSC CGL Cycle: General Guidance

For candidates who did not make this year’s final list, or for fresh aspirants planning to attempt SSC CGL in the upcoming cycle, a few broad principles consistently separate successful candidates from the rest, based on patterns visible across recent result cycles:

• Track the cut-off trend, not just the headline number. A single year’s cut-off can be misleading — compare at least the last three cycles for your target post and category to understand the realistic score band you need to aim for.
• Prioritise Tier-II preparation early. Since Tier-I is purely qualifying, over-investing time there at the expense of Tier-II preparation is a common strategic mistake, given that final merit and post allocation depend entirely on Tier-II performance.
• Understand the post-preference system before applying. Since your final post depends on both your rank and your preference order, researching post profiles (like those summarized above) before filling preferences helps avoid last-minute confusion during the sliding window.
• Keep documents ready well in advance. A significant number of candidates face avoidable delays or complications at the DV stage due to incomplete or mismatched documentation — preparing your certificate set early removes this risk entirely.
• Follow official sources over social media rumours. Result dates, cut-off figures, and process changes should always be verified against ssc.gov.in directly, since misinformation spreads quickly around high-stakes exam results.

Glossary: Key Terms Used in SSC CGL Results

SSC CGL Exam Pattern: A Quick Refresher

Understanding the exam structure that produced this final result helps put the cut-off marks and merit list in context, especially for aspirants studying the result to plan their own preparation.

Tier-I: Screening Stage

Tier-I is a computer-based objective test covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. It is purely qualifying — the marks scored here do not carry forward into the final merit calculation, but candidates must clear the category-wise normalized cut-off to become eligible for Tier-II.

Tier-II: The Merit-Deciding Stage

Tier-II is where final selection is actually decided. It is structured into multiple papers and sections depending on the post applied for:

• Paper-I (compulsory for all posts): Covers Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning (Section-I), General Awareness and English Language & Comprehension (Section-II), and Computer Knowledge Test plus Data Entry Speed Test (Section-III and IV) for applicable posts.
• Paper-II (for JSO and SI Grade-II posts only): A specialized Statistics paper testing candidates on topics relevant to the Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator roles.

Only candidates who clear the qualifying threshold in Section-I and Section-II of Paper-I are evaluated for Section-III (Computer Knowledge Test) and Section-IV (Data Entry Speed Test), which are often qualifying in nature for many posts but do carry marks weightage for specific posts requiring typing or computer proficiency.

How Competitive Is SSC CGL? A Perspective on Selection Ratio

With roughly 1.4 lakh candidates progressing to Tier-II and only 15,118 final selections, the effective selection ratio for this cycle works out to under 11% of Tier-II qualifiers — and that’s after an even steeper funnel at the Tier-I stage, where the original applicant pool runs into several times that number. This makes SSC CGL one of the most competitive graduate-level government recruitment exams in India, comparable in intensity to other major central recruitment exams. For candidates evaluating whether to continue preparing for another attempt, understanding this funnel is important context: a strong Tier-I score alone offers no guarantee, since the real competition begins at Tier-II, where marks — not just qualification — determine your final post and category rank.

Why This Result Matters for Assam & Northeast India Candidates

Government job aspirants from Assam and the wider Northeast region form a significant share of SSC CGL applicants every cycle, given the strong preference for central government employment in the region. Candidates from this zone typically fall under SSC’s North Eastern Regional (NER) office for admit card issuance, exam centres, and document verification scheduling. If you’re tracking this result from Assam or a neighbouring Northeastern state, a few points are worth keeping in mind:

• Your DV centre and process timeline will follow the NER office schedule, which can differ from the pace of other regions like Delhi or Mumbai.
• Category certificates issued by Assam or other Northeastern state authorities must meet SSC’s format and validity requirements — using an outdated certificate format is a common, avoidable reason for DV delays among candidates from the region.
• For future cycles, tracking regional coaching trends and previous years’ NER-specific selection numbers (where published) can offer a more realistic benchmark than all-India averages alone.

Common Document Verification Rejection Reasons — And How to Avoid Them

While most candidates clear DV smoothly, a recurring set of avoidable issues causes unnecessary complications at this stage:

• Name mismatch across certificates — even minor spelling differences between your Class 10 certificate, graduation degree, and application form can trigger additional scrutiny. Carry an affidavit or gazette notification if you have a documented name change.
• Category certificate validity period expired — OBC-NCL (non-creamy layer) certificates typically have a limited validity window; ensure yours was issued within the period specified in your DV call letter.
• Missing mark sheets for a specific semester or year — incomplete academic records, especially from correspondence or distance-education degrees, can raise queries. Carry provisional and consolidated mark sheets both if available.
• PwD or Ex-Servicemen certificates not from a competent authority — always verify that your certificate is issued by the specific medical board or authority SSC recognizes, not just any general practitioner or local authority.
• Photograph mismatch — photographs significantly different from your current appearance (a common issue when application photos are old) can occasionally cause identity confirmation delays; carrying an additional valid photo ID mitigates this.

What This Result Tells Us About Upcoming SSC CGL Cycles

Each result cycle offers useful signals for candidates preparing for the next one. This year’s data — a roughly four-month gap between the Tier-II exam and final result, a two-stage release format (FRTA followed by revised final result), and a vacancy count of 15,118 — reflects SSC’s now-consistent approach to transparency in post allocation. Aspirants tracking the SSC CGL calendar for the next cycle should expect a broadly similar structure: Tier-I as a qualifying screen, Tier-II as the merit-deciding stage, a provisional FRTA release, a mandatory sliding/verification window, and a final result incorporating any post changes from that window. Watching how this year’s cut-offs moved across posts — particularly the sustained high demand for tax, enforcement, and JSO/SI posts — can help future applicants set realistic post preferences rather than over-indexing on posts that consistently carry the steepest competition.

Full Directory of Posts Under SSC CGL

SSC CGL recruits for a wide basket of Group B and Group C posts spread across nearly every major central government ministry and department. While exact post codes and vacancy numbers vary each cycle, the standard post categories that regularly feature in SSC CGL recruitment — including this 2025-26 cycle — are:

Each post carries its own qualification eligibility, physical/medical requirements (where applicable), and pay level, which is why researching your specific post preferences thoroughly — rather than filling preferences generically — meaningfully affects your career outcome after selection.

General Pay Level Overview for SSC CGL Posts

SSC CGL posts are generally distributed across Pay Level 4 to Pay Level 8 of the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix, with higher-level posts carrying correspondingly higher basic pay, allowances, and promotional seniority:

Actual in-hand salary varies by posting city (due to House Rent Allowance slab differences between X, Y, and Z category cities), Dearness Allowance rates in effect at the time, and post-specific allowances such as Special Compensatory Allowance for certain Enforcement Directorate or CBI postings. Candidates should treat these pay levels as a general planning reference rather than an exact take-home figure, since actual disbursement depends on current DA rates and city classification at the time of joining.

How Reservation Policy Works in SSC CGL Selection

SSC CGL selection follows India’s constitutionally mandated reservation framework, applied through two parallel systems:

Vertical Reservation

This determines the category-wise share of total vacancies: Unreserved (UR), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS). Each category has its own normalized cut-off, calculated independently based on the relative performance of candidates within that category.

Horizontal Reservation

This cuts across all vertical categories and applies to specific candidate groups such as Persons with Disabilities (PwD — further split into Orthopedically Handicapped, Hearing Handicapped, Visually Handicapped, and Others), and Ex-Servicemen (ESM). A candidate belonging to, say, the OBC vertical category and also qualifying under the PwD horizontal category would have their cut-off calculated considering both layers of reservation.

This dual-layer system is why SSC’s official cut-off tables list so many category combinations for each post, and why simply comparing your marks to the “general UR cut-off” doesn’t tell the complete story if you qualify under a horizontal reservation category as well.

SSC CGL vs Other Major Government Exams: Where It Stands

For readers weighing SSC CGL against other competitive government exam options, a few structural distinctions are worth noting:

• Compared to UPSC Civil Services: SSC CGL recruits for Group B/C posts (with a small number of Group B gazetted posts), while UPSC CSE targets Group A posts. SSC CGL’s syllabus and preparation timeline is comparatively shorter, making it a popular parallel or fallback target for UPSC aspirants.
• Compared to Banking exams (IBPS/SBI): SSC CGL offers central government service with pension-linked benefits under the New Pension Scheme, while banking exams lead to public sector bank roles with a different service structure and allowance pattern.
• Compared to State PSC exams: SSC CGL posts are central government roles with all-India transfer liability for several posts, whereas State PSC roles are typically confined to state cadres — an important consideration for candidates prioritizing regional postings over central mobility.

Related Government Exam Results You May Want to Track

If you’re following SSC CGL, you may also want to track results and updates for other major government exam cycles, including BPSC, NEET, Gujarat TAT-S, and Assam HSLC results, all of which follow a similarly structured tier-wise or stage-wise selection process. Bookmark our Government Exams & Schemes category page for consolidated updates across these examinations as results are declared.

Conclusion

The SSC CGL Final Result 2025-26 closes out a rigorous, multi-stage selection cycle that began with Tier-I screening in late 2025 and concluded with the confirmed final result on 14 May 2026. With 15,118 candidates securing selection across 57 posts, and cut-offs ranging from under 160 to nearly 395 marks depending on post, category, and horizontal reservation status, this cycle reflects both the scale and intensity of competition that defines SSC CGL year after year. If you’ve found your name on the final list, your immediate priority is document verification — keep your certificates organized and watch for your Regional Office’s DV schedule. If you didn’t make the cut this time, use the detailed cut-off and post-wise data in this article to benchmark your preparation more precisely for the next cycle, particularly around Tier-II performance, since that’s where the real competition for SSC CGL is decided. We’ll continue updating this page as SSC releases further post-allocation clarifications, so bookmark this article and check back for the latest developments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When was the SSC CGL Final Result 2025-26 declared?

The SSC CGL Final Result 2025-26 was officially declared by the Staff Selection Commission on 14 May 2026, vide notification number HQ-C11018/5/2025-C-1.

Q2. How many candidates have been selected in SSC CGL 2025-26?

A total of 15,118 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted in the final result across all categories and posts.

Q3. Where can I check the SSC CGL Final Result 2025-26?

Candidates can check the final result on the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, under the “Results” section.

Q4. When was the SSC CGL Tier-II Exam conducted?

The SSC CGL Tier-II Exam 2025-26 was conducted online on 18 and 19 January 2026.

Q5. Who topped the SSC CGL 2025-26 exam?

Dhruv Rana secured All India Rank 1 in the SSC CGL 2025-26 final result and has been allotted the post of Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT). Mohit Kumar and Nukala Ramacharan secured AIR 2 and AIR 3 respectively.

Related Reading: For more government exam results and cut-off updates, check our Government Exams & Schemes section, or browse our latest coverage on Assam & Northeast India recruitment news for state-specific opportunities.

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