The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the results for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 exam today . A total of 1,39,395 candidates have successfully cleared this stage. These candidates will now appear for the Tier 2 exam, which is expected to take place in the third week of January 2026 . The results are available on the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in . This exam aims to fill 14,582 vacancies for various government positions in Group B and Group C categories.
What is SSC CGL?
The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) exam is a popular test for many government job aspirants in India. It helps select candidates for different Group B and Group C posts in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Indian Government. Thousands of young people take this exam every year, hoping to secure a stable government job.
How to Check Your SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2025
Candidates can easily check their results by following these simple steps:
- Go to the official website of the Staff Selection Commission: ssc.gov.in .
- On the homepage, look for the "Result" section.
- Click on the link for "Combined Graduate Level Examination (Tier-I) 2025 - Declaration of Result of Tier-I for shortlisting candidates for Tier-II Examination."
- A PDF file will open on your screen.
- This PDF contains the roll numbers of all qualified candidates.
- You can search for your roll number within this PDF (usually by pressing Ctrl+F on a computer or using the search option on a mobile device).
- Download the PDF and save it for future reference.
Key Numbers at a Glance
| Total Vacancies | 14,582 |
| Total Candidates Qualified for Tier 2 | 1,39,395 |
| Candidates Whose Results Are Withheld | 49 |
| Candidates Debarred/Candidature Cancelled | 5 |
| Expected Date for Tier 2 Exam | Third week of January 2026 |
| Official Website to Check Result | ssc.gov.in |
Why Some Results Are Withheld
The SSC has also released information about candidates whose results have been withheld. The results of 49 candidates are currently on hold due to different reasons. These include ongoing court cases and other legal matters related to their application or exam. Additionally, the results of 5 candidates were not processed. This happened because they were either stopped from taking SSC exams in the past, or their application was cancelled or rejected.
Understanding Normalization of Marks
The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam was held over several days and shifts. This means different candidates received different sets of questions. To ensure fairness for all candidates, SSC uses a special method called 'normalization' to adjust the marks. This process helps make sure that all candidates are judged on an equal scale, no matter how tough or easy their specific exam shift was. The normalized marks are then used to decide who qualifies for the next stage, which is the Tier 2 exam. The Commission had already shared the details of this normalization method on its website earlier, in a document dated June 02, 2025 .
What's Next for Qualified Candidates?
Candidates who have qualified in Tier 1 should now prepare for the Tier 2 exam. The Tier 2 exam is a crucial stage in the selection process. It is tentatively scheduled for the third week of January 2026 . Details regarding the exact dates, admit cards, and exam pattern for Tier 2 will be released by the SSC soon on its official website. Staying updated with announcements on ssc.gov.in is important for all shortlisted candidates.
This result brings candidates one step closer to securing a government job. Hard work and continued preparation for Tier 2 are key for those who have cleared Tier 1.
