The wait for lakhs of candidates is nearly over as the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is poised to announce the results for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 examination 2025. According to official indications, the SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2025 is expected to be published on the commission's website in the first week of December 2025. The result will be a crucial determinant for candidates aspiring to move to the next stage of this major national recruitment drive.
What to Expect with the Result Declaration
Once finalized, the result will be hosted in a PDF format on the official SSC portal, ssc.gov.in. This document will contain the roll numbers of all candidates who have successfully cleared the Tier 1 examination and are now shortlisted for the Tier 2 stage. Alongside the merit list, the Commission will also release the post-wise and category-wise cut-off marks, providing clarity on the minimum qualifying scores.
The declaration follows the completion of a critical evaluation process. After the Tier 1 exam, SSC had issued a provisional answer key and opened a window for candidates to submit objections. The Commission has confirmed that it received a large number of responses during this period. The current delay is attributed to the thorough assessment of these objections, which will be used to prepare a final and definitive answer key. This final key, along with individual candidate scorecards, is slated for release after the initial result PDF is published.
Step-by-Step Guide to Download Your Result
Candidates will not require any login credentials to access the initial shortlist. To download the SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2025, applicants should follow these simple steps once the link is activated:
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the 'Results' section prominently displayed on the homepage.
- Click on the link titled 'Combined Graduate Level Examination 2025 – Tier 1 Result'.
- The PDF file will open in your browser.
- Download and save the document for future reference.
- Use the 'Find' function (Ctrl+F) to quickly search for your roll number in the extensive list.
It is advised that candidates keep a close watch on the SSC website, as the result may be announced without extensive prior notice.
The Road Ahead: Tier 2 and Final Selection
Qualifying the Tier 1 exam is the first major hurdle. Candidates whose roll numbers appear on the shortlist will become eligible to appear for the Tier 2 examination, which is the main written phase of the SSC CGL recruitment process. Tier 2 comprises multiple papers, with Paper I being compulsory for all posts.
The Commission is expected to announce the detailed schedule for the Tier 2 exam shortly after releasing the Tier 1 results. Admit cards for this next stage will be made available on the respective regional SSC websites. The final merit list for recruitment will be prepared based on the normalised scores from Tier 2, considering candidates' post preferences. Subsequently, shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification and specific skill tests, depending on the requirements of the post they have applied for.
The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam for the 2025 cycle was conducted in a computer-based mode across numerous centers in India. Held in multiple shifts to accommodate the vast applicant pool, the test covered four key sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Due to the multi-shift format, scores will be normalized to ensure a fair and equitable evaluation process for all participants.
