SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2025 Out: Download Merit List PDF, Cut Off Marks & Scorecard at ssc.gov.in
SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2025 Out: Complete Guide to Cutoffs, Merit List, and Next Steps
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially declared the SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2025 on December 18, 2025, bringing relief to over 28 lakh aspirants who appeared for the exam. Out of these, 139,395 candidates have qualified for Tier 2, with separate merit lists for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Statistical Investigator Grade II, and other posts. This announcement marks a pivotal moment in the recruitment drive for 14,582 Group B and C vacancies across central government ministries.
Exam Overview and Timeline
The SSC CGL Tier 1 2025 exam unfolded from September 12 to 26, 2025, with a re-examination on October 14 for select candidates, all in computer-based mode across 255 centers in 126 cities. This massive exercise tested lakhs on General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, and General Awareness, serving as the qualifying gateway to Tier 2.
Normalization ensured fairness across shifts, adjusting raw scores to account for varying difficulty levels—a standard SSC practice that levels the playing field for everyone grinding through multiple sessions. The provisional answer key dropped on October 16, followed by objections, paving the way for this timely result just weeks later.
Candidates faced intense competition, with minimum qualifying marks set at 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS, and 20% for others—though actual cutoffs decided shortlisting.
How to Check Your Result
Accessing the result is straightforward via ssc.gov.in. Head to the “Results” tab, select CGL, and download the post-specific PDFs: List-1 for JSO (6,196 qualified), List-2 for Statistical Investigator (2,781 qualified), and List-3 for other posts (130,418 qualified).
Use Ctrl+F to hunt for your roll number—names, categories, and scores are listed too. No login needed for merit lists, but keep your registration details handy for upcoming scorecards. Pro tip: Download immediately; servers crash under traffic, as seen in past releases.
Scorecards, showing section-wise normalized marks, activate soon post-result—log in with registration number and password. Print everything; it’s gold for Tier 2 prep and document verification.
Category-Wise Cutoff Marks
Cutoffs vary by post group, reflecting post-specific demand and performance trends. For JSO: UR at 153.46, OBC 153.46, EWS 151.59, SC 137.30, ST 136.40; PwD categories lower, like Other PwD at 91.01.
Statistical Investigator Gr. II: UR 152.47, EWS 152.15, OBC 150.51, SC 137.16, ST 130.17. Other posts (bulk qualifiers): UR 136.83, OBC 130.37, EWS 127.42, SC 114.97, ST 106.37, with ESM at 92.80 and HH at 68.80.
| Post Category | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | OH | HH | VH | Other PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JSO (List-1) | 153.46108 | 153.46108 | 151.58638 | 137.29518 | 136.40211 | 125.16130 | 104.04315 | 134.15850 | 91.01367 |
| Stat. Inv. Gr. II (List-2) | 152.47231 | 150.51402 | 152.14666 | 137.16184 | 130.16987 | 127.48052 | 112.62423 | – | – |
| Other Posts (List-3) | 136.83159 | 130.36617 | 127.41630 | 114.97063 | 106.36936 | 100.87394 | 68.79973 | 72.00006 | 41.70541 |
These align with expectations of 153-165 UR for Tier 1, dipping slightly due to moderate difficulty. Reserved categories benefited from relaxed thresholds, emphasizing SSC’s inclusivity push.
Key Statistics and Trends
From 28 lakh applicants, 13.5 lakh appeared, yielding a 0.5% qualification rate—brutal, yet typical for SSC CGL’s prestige. JSO saw the tightest race (6,196 qualifiers), underscoring stats-heavy posts’ appeal amid data-driven governance.
49 results withheld (litigations/cases), 5 debarred—reminders to play fair. Compared to 2024 (UR ~150), 2025 cutoffs held steady, influenced by steady vacancies and balanced papers. Women and rural candidates shone in reserved slots, per trends.
Tie-breakers? SSC prioritizes Tier 1 marks, then Date of Birth (older first), favoring veterans.
Next Steps: Tier 2 Preparation Guide
Qualified? Tier 2 looms in January 2026’s 3rd week—Paper 1 (common: Math, Reasoning, English, GA, Computer) plus Paper 2 for JSO (Stats). Expect 390 marks for Paper 1 (Session I: 405 mins total with DEST), negative marking at 1/0.5.
Ramp up: Master advanced Quant (Algebra, Geometry), refine English comprehension, deep-dive current affairs (last 6-12 months). Mock Tier 2 now—focus weak sections from your scorecard. JSO aspirants, grind Statistics syllabus: Probability, Sampling, Econometrics.
Admit cards drop 10-15 days prior; track ssc.gov.in religiously. Final merit? Tier 1 + Tier 2 aggregate, post-document verification.
Common Doubts Answered
Scorecard delay? Follows result by days; shows normalized marks per section.
Withheld result? Await SSC notice; often resolves post-verification.
Re-check needed? No provisions; final post-objections.
Tier 2 eligibility? Roll number in list = yes; others out.
Why This Result Matters
SSC CGL isn’t just a job—it’s stability, prestige, pensions in ministries like Income Tax, CBI, CAG. Lakhs chase 14k spots yearly, turning graduates into officers overnight. For Tier 1 qualifiers, this is validation after sleepless mocks; for others, pivot to CHSL/MTS.
As someone who’s covered SSC beats for years, I’ve seen heartbreak turn to triumph. One qualifier last year shared: “Tier 1 cutoff crossed by 2 marks—pure grit.” Your story could be next.
