SSC CGL Final Result 2025: First Round of Tentative Allocation Announced
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Headquarters has officially declared the first round of tentative allocation (FRTA) for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2025. This significant announcement follows the earlier release of the Tier-I results on December 18, 2025, and the successful completion of the Tier-II examination, which was conducted in computer-based mode on January 18 and 19, 2026.
FRTA Process and Eligibility Criteria
The FRTA process was meticulously executed in accordance with the notice dated March 3, 2026, which introduced an innovative sliding mechanism designed to optimize the allocation of qualified candidates from Tier-II. Only those candidates who submitted their option-cum-preferences online and successfully cleared both Section-I and Section-II of Paper-I in Tier-II were considered eligible for further evaluation in Section-III, known as the Computer Knowledge Test (CKT), and Section-IV, the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST). It is crucial to note that candidates who failed to meet the prescribed cut-offs for Section-I and Section-II were rendered ineligible for assessment in the subsequent sections, ensuring a merit-based selection process.
Category-Wise Cut-Offs for Tier-II Examination
The cut-off marks for Section-I and Section-II in the Tier-II examination have been detailed comprehensively. For the Unreserved (UR) category, the cut-off stands at 54 for Section-I and 63 for Section-II. The Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) categories share identical cut-offs of 45 for Section-I and 53 for Section-II. Meanwhile, the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Ex-Servicemen (ESM), Orthopedically Handicapped (OH), Hearing Handicapped (HH), Visually Handicapped (VH), and Persons with Disabilities in Other Categories (Pwd_Others) all have cut-offs set at 36 for Section-I and 42 for Section-II.
Minimum Qualifying Marks and Error Allowances
In terms of minimum qualifying marks, candidates must achieve at least 30% in Section-I, Section-II, and Section-III (CKT) of Paper-I and Paper-II for the UR category. For OBC and EWS categories, the requirement is 25%, while all other categories must secure a minimum of 20%. Additionally, for Section-IV (DEST), the maximum allowed error percentage is capped at 20% for UR, 25% for OBC and EWS, and 30% for all other categories, ensuring fairness across diverse candidate groups.
Cut-Offs for CKT and DEST Tests
For posts requiring computer proficiency or data entry skills, specific cut-offs have been established. In Section-III (CKT), out of a maximum of 60 marks, the UR category requires 24 marks, OBC and EWS need 21 marks each, and SC, ST, ESM, OH, HH, VH, and PWD-Others categories must achieve 18 marks. For Section-IV (DEST), the maximum error percentages are as follows: UR at 5%, OBC at 7%, SC at 7%, ST at 7%, EWS at 7%, ESM at 7%, OH at 10%, HH at 10%, VH at 10%, and PWD-Others at 10%.
Evaluation Criteria and FRTA Allocation Process
The FRTA allocations for various posts were determined based on the overall performance in Tier-II. For the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) position, evaluation included Tier-II Paper-I (Sections I and II) along with Paper-II. Similarly, for Statistical Investigator Grade II (SI), the assessment covered Tier-II Paper-I (Sections I and II) and Paper-II. For all other posts, the allocation was solely based on Tier-II Paper-I (Sections I and II). It is important to highlight that a total of 107 candidates' results have been withheld due to various reasons, and all allocations remain subject to the final outcome of ongoing legal proceedings, including the Supreme Court order in SLP (C) No. 7246/2026 and the Writ Petition WP (C) No. 1733/2026.
Sliding Mechanism and Upcoming Steps
The newly introduced sliding mechanism aims to maximize vacancy utilization, minimize unfilled posts, and offer merit-based reallocation opportunities. Candidates are required to select their preferred venue, date, and slot for the sliding process via the official SSC website between April 8 and April 10, 2026. The sliding process will be conducted at regional offices from April 13 to April 22, 2026, specifically for the Northern Region, and from April 13 to April 18, 2026, for all other regions. Failure to attend in person will result in exclusion from the final allocation, emphasizing the importance of adherence to these deadlines.
Final Answer Keys and Additional Information
Final answer keys have been released after a thorough review of representations from candidates. Detailed marks for both selected and non-selected candidates will be uploaded on the SSC website in due course, providing transparency and clarity for all aspirants. This comprehensive update ensures that candidates are well-informed about the allocation process and future steps in their journey towards securing government positions through the SSC CGL examination.
