The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the results for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 Tier 1. This crucial announcement, made in December 2025, paves the way for over 1.39 lakh successful candidates to advance to the next stage of the prestigious recruitment process.
Key Dates and Next Steps for Qualified Candidates
The Tier 1 examinations were conducted in September and October 2025, with a re-examination held on October 14, 2025. Candidates who have cleared this hurdle must now shift their focus to Tier 2. The commission has tentatively scheduled the Tier 2 examination for the third week of January 2026.
In the coming weeks, SSC will release the admit cards and exam city slips on its official portal, ssc.gov.in. It is imperative for candidates to regularly check the website for updates. Only those who have successfully cleared Tier 1 are eligible to appear for the merit-based Tier 2 stage, which is critical for final selection into various Group B and C government posts.
A Deep Dive into the Varied Cut-Off Marks
An analysis of the results reveals significant variation in cut-off marks across different posts and candidate categories. Two posts stood out for their exceptionally high qualifying thresholds.
For the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) post, the cut-off for the Unreserved and OBC categories was a steep 153.46108 marks. A total of 6,196 candidates qualified for JSO. The cut-off for EWS category was 151.58638, while SC and ST candidates needed 137.29518 and 136.40211 marks, respectively.
The Statistical Investigator Grade-II post was equally competitive, with the Unreserved category cut-off at 152.47231 marks. Here, 2,781 candidates qualified for the next round. The OBC category cut-off was 150.51402 marks.
Cut-Offs for Regular Posts and Category-Wise Qualifications
For other regular posts under SSC CGL 2025, the cut-off marks were comparatively lower. The Unreserved category needed 136.83159 marks to qualify. For Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, the threshold was 114.97063 marks, and for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, it was 106.36936 marks.
The bulk of the qualifications came from these regular posts. A massive 1,30,418 candidates qualified from categories other than JSO and Statistical Investigator. The OBC category led the tally with 43,260 qualifiers, followed by SC (25,338), EWS (20,268), and Unreserved (20,035) categories.
Ex-servicemen had 3,511 candidates clearing the cut-off at 92.80460 marks. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories also saw substantial representation, with over 1,500 candidates each in OH, HH, and VH categories. Notably, the 'Others' PwD category had the lowest cut-off across all groups at just 41.70541 marks, with 1,445 candidates making the grade.
Preparation Strategy for the Upcoming Tier 2
With Tier 2 just over a month away, qualified candidates are advised to begin their preparation in earnest. The focus should be on the prescribed Tier 2 syllabus to ensure a competitive edge. Additionally, candidates must download and save their Tier 1 scorecard for future reference during the recruitment process.
Staying vigilant for official notifications regarding admit card release and exam city details is crucial. The Tier 2 stage will ultimately determine the final selection for thousands of aspirants seeking a career in government service through one of India's largest graduate-level recruitment drives.
