The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared the SSC CGL Final Result 2026 for the Tier 2 (Mains) examination on 08 April 2026 for exams held on 18–19 January 2026; shortlisted candidates can download the merit lists and with-held list, review category-wise cut offs, and await scorecards and document verification instructions. Official result PDFs and the SSC portal are available for candidates to check their status, and the commission has indicated that scorecards will be released within 10–15 days.
Result release and download links
The Tier 2 result was released on 08 April 2026. Candidates can access the official result PDFs and the SSC website to verify their selection status and download the lists.
- Official SSC website (ssc.gov.in)
- SSC CGL Tier 2 Result (1st Merit List) 2026 PDF
- SSC CGL Tier 2 Result (2nd Merit List) 2026 PDF
- SSC CGL Tier 2 Result (With-held List) 2026 PDF
Result overview
The published result summary provides key particulars including exam dates, vacancies and the number of candidates selected for final selection.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC CGL 2025–26 |
| Posts | Group B & C |
| Vacancies | 14,582 |
| Tier | Tier 2 (Mains) |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | 18–19 Jan 2026 |
| Result Date | 08 April 2026 |
| Candidates Selected | 15,118 |
| Next Stage | Document Verification |
Details available in the result PDF
The result PDF contains candidate-specific and status information that shortlisted applicants should verify carefully.
- Candidate Name
- Roll Number
- Date of Birth
- Marks Obtained
- Qualifying Status
Tier 2 cut off 2026
Category-wise cut-off marks for Sections I and II as released in the result notification are provided below.
| Category | Cut-off Marks in Section-I | Cut-off Marks in Section-II |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 54.00000 | 63.00000 |
| OBC | 45.00000 | 52.50000 |
| EWS | 45.00000 | 52.50000 |
| SC | 36.00000 | 42.00000 |
| ST | 36.00000 | 42.00000 |
| ESM | 36.00000 | 42.00000 |
| OH | 36.00000 | 42.00000 |
| HH | 36.00000 | 42.00000 |
| VH | 36.00000 | 42.00000 |
| PwD | 36.00000 | 42.00000 |
Cut-off for Section-III (CKT) for posts requiring CPT
The commission has fixed category-wise cut-off marks out of 60 for the Computer Knowledge Test (CKT) where applicable.
| Category | Cut-off Marks (out of 60) |
|---|---|
| UR | 24 |
| OBC | 21 |
| EWS | 21 |
| SC | 18 |
| ST | 18 |
| ESM | 18 |
| OH | 18 |
| HH | 18 |
| VH | 18 |
| PWD-Others | 18 |
Cut-off for Section-IV (DEST) for posts requiring CPT and DEST
The DEST stage cut-off is expressed as an allowable percentage of mistakes for each category.
| Category | Cut-off (Percentage of Mistakes Allowed) |
|---|---|
| UR | 5% |
| OBC | 7% |
| SC | 7% |
| ST | 7% |
| EWS | 7% |
| ESM | 7% |
| OH | 10% |
| HH | 10% |
| VH | 10% |
| PWD-Others | 10% |
How to check the SSC CGL result 2026
The commission has provided a straightforward process for candidates to verify their results online.
- Visit official website ssc.gov.in
- Click on Results section
- Select CGL
- Download result PDF
- Press Ctrl + F
- Enter your roll number
- Check your status
Scorecard release and contents
The SSC will release individual scorecards within the timeline indicated, and candidates must use their registration credentials to access them.
- Scorecard release timeframe: within 10–15 days
- Required to download: Registration Number and Password
- Scorecard will include section-wise marks, total score and normalized marks
What happens next: Document Verification and final selection
Qualified candidates from the Tier 2 result will be called for Document Verification (DV), and final selection will be based on specified criteria and post preferences.
- Next stage: Document Verification (DV)
- Final merit list and appointment depend on Tier 2 marks and post preference
- Over 15,000+ candidates have been shortlisted for final selection; the result lists show 15,118 candidates selected against 14,582 vacancies
Major posts and important instructions for candidates
The SSC CGL recruitment fills various Group B and C posts; shortlisted candidates should follow the result instructions carefully and prepare documents for verification.
- Some major posts included: Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Inspector (Income Tax / GST), Tax Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Auditor
- Download the relevant result PDF and check all details carefully
- Keep original documents and certificates ready for Document Verification
- Await scorecard release and download using registration credentials
