The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to publish the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result 2025–26 on its official website soon; this article summarises the result release status, how candidates can check the merit list PDF, details about the scorecard and category-wise cut-offs, and the next steps for candidates qualified for Tier 2.
Overview
The Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level (CHSL) Tier 1 exam was conducted in computer-based mode from 12 November to 30 November 2025 at multiple centres across India. The result is expected in January 2026 in the form of a merit list PDF, with category-wise cut-offs and subsequent shortlisting for Tier 2.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2025 |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Tier 1 Exam Dates | 12–30 November 2025 |
| Result Date | January 2026 (Expected) |
| Result Format | PDF (Merit List) |
| Cut-off | Category-wise |
| Next Stage | Tier 2 |
How to check the CHSL Tier 1 result
Candidates should use the official SSC website to access the merit list PDF and verify shortlisting for Tier 2.
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the “Results” or relevant CHSL section on the homepage.
- Select the CHSL tab and look for the notification titled: “Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2025 (Tier-I) – List of Candidates Provisionally Shortlisted for Tier-II”.
- Download the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result 2025 PDF and open it.
- Use Ctrl + F to search your Roll Number or Name within the PDF.
- If your roll number appears, you are provisionally qualified for Tier 2; save and print the PDF for future reference.
SSC CHSL scorecard and cut-off information
The SSC CHSL scorecard will be released after the result and will include candidates’ raw scores, secured marks, category information and cut-off details. Candidates will be able to download the scorecard by logging in with their registration number and password on the SSC portal.
Two sets of expected cut-off figures have been reported: one set described as an estimate and another set labelled as tentative based on previous years’ trends. Candidates should treat these as indicative until SSC publishes official cut-offs.
- Reported estimate (as cited): General category: 137–140; OBC category: 132–135.
- Tentative range based on previous trends: General: 155–160; OBC: 150–155; SC: 135–140; ST: 125–130; EWS: 150–155.
Merit list: what it will include
The merit list PDF published by SSC will provide essential shortlisting information for candidates provisionally selected for Tier 2.
- Roll number of shortlisted candidates.
- Candidate name.
- Category-wise shortlisting details.
- Number of candidates qualified for Tier 2.
What happens after the Tier 1 result
Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the merit list will be provisionally shortlisted to appear in the SSC CHSL Tier 2 examination and will proceed through further stages as per SSC selection rules, with the final merit list based on combined performance across stages.
- Provisionally shortlisted candidates will be called for Tier 2.
- Further selection stages will follow SSC’s prescribed rules.
- Final merit list will be prepared on combined performance as applicable.
Important notes for candidates
Several practical points for candidates awaiting the result are highlighted to help with preparation and result-day actions.
- Keep your roll number and login credentials ready for result and scorecard access.
- Regularly check the official website ssc.gov.in for authentic updates and result notifications.
- On result day, the SSC website may experience heavy traffic; try checking during non-peak hours if the site is slow.
- Start or continue preparation for Tier 2 while awaiting official confirmation of shortlisting.
