📢 SSC CGL Final Result 2026 – Out | Tier-2 Merit List Declared
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially declared the SSC CGL Tier-2 Final Result 2026 (FRTA – First Round of Tentative Allocation) on 8 April 2026 at ssc.gov.in. A total of 15,118 candidates have been shortlisted for final selection across Group B and Group C posts. The Tier-2 exam was held on 18–19 January 2026, with about 1.40 lakh candidates appearing. 📋🎉
📅 Result Date: 08 April 2026 | 🏆 AIR 1: Dhruv Rana
🔍 SSC CGL Result 2026 – Overview
| Commission | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025-26 |
| Tier-2 Exam Date | 18 & 19 January 2026 |
| Candidates Appeared (Tier-2) | ~1,39,395 |
| Final Result Date | 08 April 2026 ✅ |
| Total Selected | 15,118 Candidates |
| Total Vacancies | 14,582 – 15,118 Posts |
| AIR 1 Topper | Dhruv Rana (S/O Dheeraj Rana & Lalita Rana) |
| Sliding Process | 13–22 April 2026 (Northern Region) | 13–18 April 2026 (Others) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
📊 Category-wise Selected Candidates – SSC CGL 2026
| Category | Selected Candidates |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 6,458 |
| OBC | 3,832 |
| SC | 2,221 |
| ST | 1,132 |
| EWS | 1,475 |
| ESM (Ex-Servicemen) | 354 |
| OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) | 162 |
| HH (Hearing Handicapped) | 155 |
| VH (Visually Handicapped) | 154 |
| PwD-Others | 148 |
| Total | 15,118 |
🏆 SSC CGL 2025-26 Top 5 Rankers
| Rank | Candidate Name |
|---|---|
| 🥇 AIR 1 | Dhruv Rana (S/O Dheeraj Rana & Lalita Rana) |
| 🥈 AIR 2 | Mohit Kumar |
| 🥉 AIR 3 | Nukala Ramacharan |
| 4️⃣ AIR 4 | Bitan Majumdar |
| 5️⃣ AIR 5 | Devansh Lohiya |
📅 SSC CGL 2025-26 – Important Dates
| Tier-1 Exam (CGL 2025) | Sep–Oct 2025 |
| Tier-1 Result Declared | 18 December 2025 |
| Tier-1 Scorecard Released | 09 January 2026 |
| Tier-2 Exam Date | 18 & 19 January 2026 |
| Tier-2 Final Result (FRTA) Declared | 08 April 2026 ✅ |
| Sliding Process (Northern Region) | 13 – 22 April 2026 |
| Sliding Process (Other Regions) | 13 – 18 April 2026 |
| Tier-2 Scorecard | End of April 2026 |
| Document Verification | ⏳ After Sliding |
📉 SSC CGL Tier-2 Cut Off 2026 (Category-wise)
| Category | Tier-2 Cut Off (Expected / Reported) |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | ~65 – 70 marks (out of 100 normalised) |
| EWS | ~60 – 65 marks |
| OBC | ~55 – 62 marks |
| SC | ~48 – 55 marks |
| ST | ~42 – 50 marks |
| ESM | ~30 – 40 marks |
📌 Official cut off PDF is available at ssc.gov.in with post-wise and section-wise cut off details.
⚠️ Minimum qualifying marks: UR – 30%, OBC/EWS – 25%, Other categories – 20%.
ℹ️ What is SSC CGL FRTA 2026?
FRTA = First Round of Tentative Allocation
FRTA is the stage where SSC prepares the provisional merit list and allocates posts to candidates based on:
- 📝 Tier-2 Examination Performance (main deciding factor)
- 📋 Category (UR / OBC / SC / ST / EWS)
- 🖊️ Post Preferences filled during application
- 📊 Available Vacancies per post per category
⚠️ FRTA is provisional. Final allocation happens after the Sliding Process, which is conducted physically at regional SSC offices. It is mandatory to attend the sliding process. Absence = cancellation of candidature.
🎯 SSC CGL 2025-26 Complete Selection Process
- 1️⃣ Tier-1 CBT (Qualifying) – Sep–Oct 2025 ✅ Done
- 2️⃣ Tier-2 CBT (Mains – Merit Deciding) – 18–19 Jan 2026 ✅ Done
- 3️⃣ FRTA (Tentative Allocation) – 8 April 2026 ✅ Done
- 4️⃣ Sliding Process (Offline) – 13–22 April 2026 ✅ Done
- 5️⃣ Document Verification (DV) – ⏳ Upcoming at respective departments
- 6️⃣ Medical Examination – If applicable (CBI Sub-Inspector, DEO, etc.)
- 7️⃣ Final Appointment – ⏳ After DV & Medical
📋 Major SSC CGL Posts 2025-26
| Post Name | Department | Group |
|---|---|---|
| Income Tax Inspector | CBDT | Group C |
| CBI Sub-Inspector | CBI | Group B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Inspector of Central Excise / Preventive Officer | CBIC | Group B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Assistant Section Officer | Various Ministries / MEA / AFHQ | Group B |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | M/o Statistics | Group B |
| Statistical Investigator Gr. II | RGI | Group B |
| Auditor / Accountant | CAG / CGDA | Group C |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT / CBIC | Group C |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Various Depts. | Group C |
💰 Salary & Pay Scale – SSC CGL Posts 2026
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (MEA / AFHQ) | Level 8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |
| Inspector (IT / Excise / Customs) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| CBI Sub-Inspector | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Auditor / Accountant | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Tax Assistant / DEO | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
✅ Total in-hand salary (with DA, HRA, TA) ranges from ₹35,000 to ₹70,000+ per month depending on post and city of posting. Permanent Central Govt. job with all benefits. 🇮🇳
💻 How to Check SSC CGL Final Result 2026
- 🌐 Visit: ssc.gov.in
- 🖱️ Click on "Result" tab on the left-side menu
- 📂 Select "CGL" from the list
- 🔍 Click on "Combined Graduate Level Examination (Tier-2) 2025-26 – Candidates provisionally shortlisted" PDF link
- 📥 Download the PDF (Merit List / FRTA List)
- 🔎 Press Ctrl + F and search your Roll Number or Name
- ✅ If found – you are selected in the Final Merit List
- 🔑 Login with Registration Number & Password to check individual Scorecard
❓ FAQs – SSC CGL Final Result 2026
Q1. When was SSC CGL Final Result 2026 declared?
A: 08 April 2026 at ssc.gov.in. ✅
Q2. How many candidates are selected in SSC CGL 2026?
A: 15,118 candidates have been shortlisted in the FRTA (Final Merit List). 📊
Q3. Who topped SSC CGL 2025-26?
A: Dhruv Rana secured AIR 1, followed by Mohit Kumar (AIR 2) and Nukala Ramacharan (AIR 3). 🏆
Q4. What is SSC CGL FRTA?
A: FRTA = First Round of Tentative Allocation. It is the provisional merit list where SSC allocates posts to candidates based on Tier-2 marks, category, and post preferences. 📋
Q5. Is Tier-1 score considered in final merit?
A: No. Tier-1 is only qualifying. Final selection is based entirely on Tier-2 performance. 📝
Q6. What is the Sliding Process in SSC CGL?
A: Sliding is a physical process conducted at SSC Regional Offices where selected candidates choose their preferred post/department. It is mandatory to attend. 🏢
Q7. When will SSC CGL Tier-2 Scorecard 2026 be released?
A: SSC plans to release the Tier-2 Scorecard by end of April 2026 at ssc.gov.in login. 📑
Q8. What is the UR category SSC CGL cut off 2026?
A: Expected Tier-2 cut off for UR category is approximately 65–70 marks (out of 100 normalised marks). 📉
✨ Final Result Out: 08 April 2026 | 15,118 Selected | Download Merit List at ssc.gov.in ⬇️
