The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the results for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 Examination 2025 on December 18, 2025. Candidates who took the exam can now download the official merit list PDFs from the SSC website and check if their roll number has made it to the qualified list.
Along with the result, SSC has released category-wise and post-wise cut-off marks. Those who have cleared the Tier 1 cut-off are now eligible to prepare for the Tier 2 (Mains) examination, which is the main scoring stage under the new exam pattern.
This article brings you all the essential updates, including direct result links, cut-off details, step-by-step guide to check your status, and what comes next in the selection process.
SSC CGL Result 2025 : Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Name of the Exam | Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2024 |
| Total Posts | 14582 |
| Exam Level | National Level (All India) |
| Post Category | Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ Government Posts |
| Recruitment Type | Central Government Job |
| Mode of Examination | Online (Computer Based Test – CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 60 Minutes (1 Hour) |
| Tier-I Exam Dates | 12–26 September 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key | 15 October 2025 |
| Result Declaration Date | 18th December 2025 |
| Status of Result | Declared |
| Negative Marking | Yes (0.50 marks deducted for wrong answers) |
| Selection Process | Tier-1 (Qualifying), Tier-2 (Scoring) & Doc Verification |
| Next Stage | Tier-II Mains Examination |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Over 34 lakh candidates registered for the exam, with a significant number appearing in Tier 1. Around 1.39 lakh candidates have qualified for Tier 2 based on the latest updates.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Cut-Off Marks 2025
The cut-off marks vary by category and post preference. SSC releases separate lists:
- List 1: Candidates qualified for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator posts
- List 2: For specific higher-cut-off posts
- List 3: For all other remaining posts (majority of candidates fall here)
The exact official cut-offs are available in the result write-up PDF on ssc.gov.in. For reference, the UR category cut-off for other posts is around 152-153 marks, while reserved categories have lower thresholds. Check the official PDFs for precise post-wise and category-wise figures
How to Check SSC CGL Result 2025?
The result is published in PDF format containing the Roll Numbers and Names of qualified candidates. Follow these simple steps to check your result:
- Step 1: Scroll down to the “Important Links” section below.
- Step 2: Click on the link corresponding to the post you applied for (List 1, List 2, or List 3).
- Note: Most candidates will find their names in List 3 (Common for all other posts).
- Step 3: A PDF file will open on your screen. Download it.
- Step 4: Open the PDF and use the Search option (Ctrl+F).
- Step 5: Enter your Roll Number. If your roll number appears in the list, congratulations! You have qualified for the Tier-II exam
The individual scorecards/marks for qualified and non-qualified candidates are usually released 7-10 days after the result.
What is Next After Tier-1 Result?
Qualifying in the Tier-1 exam is just the first step. The Tier-1 marks are qualifying in nature and will not be added to the final merit list (as per the new pattern). However, clearing the cut-off is mandatory to move to the next stage.
Tier-II (Mains) Exam Pattern: The selected candidates will now have to appear for the Tier-II Examination, which is the deciding factor for the job. The Tier-II exam consists of:
- Paper-I (Compulsory for all posts): It includes Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English Language, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge.
- Data Entry Speed Test (DEST): A typing test which is qualifying in nature but mandatory for all posts.
- Paper-II & III: Only for JSO and AAO posts respectively.
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Ans: No, the Tier-1 result is provisional. Candidates must clear Tier-2 and Document Verification to get the final appointment.
Ans: The commission usually uploads the marks of qualified and non-qualified candidates regarding 7-10 days after the result declaration.
Ans: You can retrieve your Roll Number by logging into the SSC portal using your Registration ID and Date of Birth.
