The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared the SSC CGL Final Result 2026 for the Tier 2 (Mains) examination on 08 April 2026. The Tier 2 exam was held on 18–19 January 2026, and the commission has published merit lists, category-wise cut-offs for all sections including CPT/DEST requirements, and instructions regarding scorecard release and the next stage of document verification.
Result release and direct links
The Tier 2 result has been released as PDF(s) and is also available via the SSC official portal. Candidates can download the merit lists and withheld list using the links below or verify the result on the SSC website.
- SSC official website: https://ssc.gov.in
- Tier 2 Result (1st Merit List) PDF: https://cdn.testbook.com/1775647163732-SSC%20CGL%20Tier%202%20Result%202026%20out%20List%201.pdf/1775647166.pdf
- Tier 2 Result (2nd Merit List) PDF: https://cdn.testbook.com/1775647158841-SSC%20CGL%20Tier%202%20Result%202026%20Out%20%20List%202.pdf/1775647166.pdf
- List of With-held Candidates PDF: https://cdn.testbook.com/1775647153998-SSC%20CGL%20List%20Of%20With%20Held%20Candidates.pdf/1775647166.pdf
Result overview and vacancies
The published result covers selection to Group B and C posts with vacancies and details on the next stage of the selection process.
| 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 (DV) |
Cut-off marks for Tier 2 (Section I & II)
SSC has released category-wise cut-off marks for Section I and Section II of Tier 2. These cut-offs are mandatory for qualifying in the respective sections.
| Category | Cut-off: Section I | Cut-off: 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: Section III (CKT) for posts requiring CPT
For posts that require a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), SSC has fixed category-wise cut-off marks for Section III (Computer Knowledge Test) out of 60.
| 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: Section IV (DEST) for posts requiring CPT and DEST
Section IV (DEST) cut-offs are expressed as the maximum allowed percentage of mistakes, varying by category.
| Category | Allowed Percentage of Mistakes |
|---|---|
| UR | 5% |
| OBC | 7% |
| SC | 7% |
| ST | 7% |
| EWS | 7% |
| ESM | 7% |
| OH | 10% |
| HH | 10% |
| VH | 10% |
| PWD-Others | 10% |
Scorecard release and contents
SSC has stated that individual scorecards will be released within 10–15 days of the result declaration. Candidates will need their registration number and password to download the scorecard.
- Scorecard will include section-wise marks, total score and normalized marks.
- Keep registration credentials ready to access the scorecard on the SSC portal.
What happens after the Tier 2 result
Candidates who qualify in Tier 2 will be called for Document Verification (DV). Final selection will be based on Tier 2 marks and post preference as reflected in the merit process.
Immediate actions for qualified candidates
Candidates who find their names or roll numbers in the merit lists should prepare required documents and follow SSC instructions for the verification stage.
- Download and verify the result PDF(s) carefully.
- Keep original and self-attested copies of educational and identity documents ready for DV.
- Await individual scorecard release and further communication from SSC.
How to check the result
SSC has provided simple steps to check the Tier 2 result and confirm qualifying status.
- Visit the SSC official website at https://ssc.gov.in.
- Go to the Results section and select CGL.
- Download the result PDF and use Ctrl + F to search for your roll number.
