The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared the SSC CGL Final Result 2026 for the Tier 2 (Mains) examination on 08 April 2026. Candidates who appeared on 18 and 19 January 2026 can check the Tier 2 merit lists and cut-off details; over 15,000 candidates have been shortlisted for final selection. Scorecards will be issued within 10–15 days and qualified candidates will move to document verification for final appointment to various Group B and C posts.
How to download the SSC CGL Tier 2 result
Candidates can access the result PDF and check their qualification status through the official SSC portal or the direct result PDFs provided by the commission.
- Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in
- Download the Tier 2 result PDF and search for your roll number using Ctrl + F.
- Direct Tier 2 result PDFs: Tier 2 Result (1st Merit List) PDF, Tier 2 Result (2nd Merit List) PDF, and With-held Candidates List PDF.
Result overview
The result PDF and official notification include key details such as candidate identifiers, marks and qualifying status. The following table summarises the main result particulars released on 08 April 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC CGL 2025–26 (Tier 2) |
| Posts | Group B & C |
| Vacancies | 14,582 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | 18–19 Jan 2026 |
| Result Date | 08 April 2026 |
| Candidates Selected | 15,118 |
| Next Stage | Document Verification |
Details mentioned in the result PDF
The official result PDF contains essential candidate information and marks which should be verified carefully.
- Candidate Name
- Roll Number
- Date of Birth
- Marks Obtained
- Qualifying Status
SSC CGL Tier 2 cut off 2026
Category-wise cut-offs for Section I and Section II of Tier 2 have been released by the commission. Candidates should refer to their category cut-off when assessing qualification.
| 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 |
Section-III (CKT) cut off for posts requiring CPT
For posts requiring Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), section-wise cut-offs in CKT have been fixed out of 60 marks.
| 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 |
Section-IV (DEST) cut off for posts requiring CPT and DEST
Cut-off for DEST is specified as the maximum allowed percentage of mistakes for each category.
| Category | Cut-off on Percentage of Mistakes |
|---|---|
| UR | 5% |
| OBC | 7% |
| SC | 7% |
| ST | 7% |
| EWS | 7% |
| ESM | 7% |
| OH | 10% |
| HH | 10% |
| VH | 10% |
| PWD-Others | 10% |
SSC CGL scorecard and subsequent stages
The SSC will publish individual scorecards within 10–15 days of the result announcement; candidates must use their registration number and password to download the scorecard.
- Scorecard will include section-wise marks, total score and normalized marks.
- Qualified candidates will be called for Document Verification (DV).
- Final selection will be based on Tier 2 marks and post preference, followed by issuance of the final merit list.
Important instructions for candidates
Candidates should verify result details immediately and prepare required documents for the next stage.
- Download and save the relevant result PDF and check personal details carefully.
- Keep documents ready for Document Verification as instructed by the commission.
- Await release of the scorecard on the official website and use registration credentials to access it.
