SSC Result 2026 – SSC CGL Score Card, Merit List & Result Dates
The SSC CGL Result 2026 will be declared by the Staff Selection Commission on its official website ssc.gov.in after each stage of the examination. The result is released in PDF format along with the cut-off marks and merit list. For the SSC CGL 2025 cycle, the Final Result was declared on 14 May 2026, and the Tier 2 Cut-Off and Result were released on 8 April 2026.
This page covers everything about SSC CGL results — how to check, score card details, merit list process, and the counselling/document verification steps.
SSC CGL 2026 Result – Expected Timeline
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Stage |
Event |
Expected Timeline |
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Tier 1 |
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Exam |
August–September 2026 |
|
Tier 1 |
Tier 1 Answer Key Released |
Within 1–2 weeks of exam |
|
Tier 1 |
Tier 1 Result & Cut-Off |
2–3 months after Tier 1 exam |
|
Tier 2 |
Tier 2 Exam Date |
To be announced |
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Tier 2 |
Tier 2 Answer Key |
Shortly after Tier 2 exam |
|
Tier 2 |
Tier 2 Result & Cut-Off |
2–3 months after Tier 2 exam |
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Final |
Final Result & Merit List |
4–6 weeks after Tier 2 result |
|
Final |
Document Verification |
Post-final result |
SSC CGL 2025 Cycle – Completed Result Dates (Reference)
|
Event |
Date |
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Tier 2 Exam Conducted |
18–19 January 2026 |
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Tier 2 Answer Key Released |
30 January 2026 |
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Objection Window |
Until 3 February 2026 |
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Tier 2 Cut-Off & Result Declared |
8 April 2026 |
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Final Result Declared |
14 May 2026 |
How to Check SSC CGL Result 2026
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Step |
Action |
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Step 1 |
Visit the official website: ssc.gov.in |
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Step 2 |
Navigate to "Results" or "Latest News" section |
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Step 3 |
Click on the relevant result link (e.g., "SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2026") |
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Step 4 |
Download the result PDF |
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Step 5 |
Use Ctrl+F / Find feature to search your Roll Number in the PDF |
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Step 6 |
If your roll number appears, you have qualified for the next stage |
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Step 7 |
Log in to the SSC Candidate Portal to view your score card |
SSC CGL Score Card 2026 – Details Included
The SSC CGL Score Card is available on the official portal after result declaration:
|
Information on Score Card |
Details |
|
Candidate's Name |
As registered |
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Roll Number |
Unique exam roll number |
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Date of Birth |
As per registration |
|
Category |
General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwBD |
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Post Applied For |
All applicable posts |
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Section-Wise Marks (Tier 1) |
Scores in each of the four sections |
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Total Marks (Tier 1) |
Out of 200 (normalised) |
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Section-Wise Marks (Tier 2) |
Scores in each section |
|
Total Marks (Tier 2) |
Combined score used for merit |
|
Qualifying Status |
Qualified / Not Qualified for next stage |
SSC CGL Merit List 2026
The SSC CGL merit list (final selection list) is prepared based exclusively on Tier 2 marks:
|
Merit List Type |
Based On |
|
General Merit List |
Tier 2 total marks — All India |
|
Category-Wise Lists |
Separate lists for OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD |
|
Post-Wise Merit |
Post-preference wise allocation |
Merit List Contains:
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Roll Number
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Candidate's Name
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Date of Birth
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Category
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Post Allotted
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Department / Ministry Allotted
SSC CGL Result – Normalisation of Marks
Since SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 are conducted in multiple shifts, marks are normalised to account for difficulty variation:
|
Concept |
Explanation |
|
Raw Score |
Actual marks scored by the candidate |
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Normalised Score |
Adjusted score accounting for exam shift difficulty |
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Final Merit |
Based on normalised Tier 2 score |
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Tie-Breaking |
If two candidates have equal normalised scores, the one with higher marks in specific sections gets priority |
SSC CGL 2026 Tier-Wise Qualifying Marks
While the actual cut-off is released with the result, candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks in each tier:
|
Category |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Tier 1) |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Tier 2 – Section I) |
|
UR (General) |
As per cut-off |
As per cut-off |
|
OBC |
Lower than UR |
Lower than UR |
|
SC |
Lower than OBC |
Lower than OBC |
|
ST |
Lowest among categories |
Lowest |
|
PwBD |
Lowest |
Lowest |
For SSC CGL 2025 cycle: Tier 2 minimum qualifying marks were 54 marks in Section I and 63 marks in Section II for UR candidates (released with result on 14 May 2026).
SSC Result 2026 – Other Exams
|
SSC Exam |
Result Status (as of May 2026) |
|
SSC CGL 2025 Final Result |
Declared on 14 May 2026 |
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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Cut-Off |
Released on 8 April 2026 |
|
SSC CHSL 2025 |
Result expected in mid-2026 |
|
SSC MTS 2025 |
Result expected in 2026 |
|
SSC GD Constable 2024 |
Final result declared earlier in 2025 |
Post-Result Process – Document Verification
After the final merit list is released, shortlisted candidates must attend document verification:
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Step |
Action |
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1 |
Download the final result PDF and verify your name/roll number |
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2 |
Await DV (Document Verification) call from SSC regional office |
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3 |
Collect all required original documents |
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4 |
Report to DV venue on the assigned date |
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5 |
Submit photocopies; originals will be verified on the spot |
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6 |
Medical fitness test (for select posts) |
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7 |
Appointment order issued after DV and medical clearance |
Documents Required at Document Verification:
|
Document |
Purpose |
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Graduation Degree / Mark Sheets |
Proof of educational qualification |
|
Class 10 Certificate |
Date of birth proof |
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Category Certificate (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS) |
Reservation claim |
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PwBD Certificate |
Disability claim |
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Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate |
ESM status |
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SSC CGL Score Card |
Proof of exam performance |
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Aadhaar Card |
Photo identity |
SSC Result 2026 – Key Reminders
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Tier 1 result is only a shortlisting — it is not added to the final merit
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Keep your roll number and registration number handy; it is needed to track the result
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The result PDF may have lakhs of roll numbers — use the search function (Ctrl+F) to find yours
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Store your score card carefully — it is required for document verification
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Always check results from the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) only to avoid misinformation
Bookmark ssc.gov.in and the SSC Candidate Login portal for all result updates related to SSC CGL 2026.
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