The SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2025 has already been declared, but the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has now released an important official update related to the cut-off marks and candidate count for Tier-2 shortlisting. This update is especially important for candidates who checked their marks and felt confused after comparing them with the cut-off mentioned earlier.
After the result announcement, SSC received multiple representations from candidates stating that their marks were higher than the cut-off, yet their names were not appearing in the shortlisted list. To address this confusion and maintain transparency, SSC has officially clarified the matter through a formal notice.
This article explains the complete update with exact data, category-wise cut-off corrections, and answers the most common doubts faced by SSC CGL aspirants.
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⚡ Quick Review – SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2025 Update
- SSC CGL Tier 1 result was declared on 18 December 2025
- Marks were made available on 09 January 2026
- SSC found an error in the cut-off table display, not in results
- No candidate has been added or removed
- Total Tier-2 shortlisted candidates: 1,31,027
- Tier-2 eligibility remains unchanged
- Normalization issue for rescheduled candidates clarified
📢 Why Did SSC Release This Update?
SSC officially stated that after publishing the Tier-1 result, many candidates submitted complaints claiming:
- Their marks were more than the cut-off
- Their roll number/name was not visible in List-I, II, or III
After a comprehensive internal examination, SSC confirmed:
✔️ All published lists were correct
✔️ The confusion arose due to incorrect cut-off values shown in one table
✔️ The mistake was inadvertent and display-related only
This clarification was issued to prevent misinformation and unnecessary panic among candidates.
📊 Corrected SSC CGL Tier 1 Cut Off 2025 (Official Data)
SSC corrected the cut-off marks and number of candidates available for List-3 (Tier-2 Paper-I). Below is the official corrected data:
🔹 Category-wise Correct Cut Off Marks
- SC: 115.02843
- ST: 106.38576
- OBC: 130.36617
- EWS: 127.41630
- UR: 136.40215
- ESM: 92.82040
- OH: 100.87394
- HH: 68.79973
- VH: 72.05369
- Other PwD: 40.17527
👥 Category-wise Candidates Available for Tier-2
- SC: 25,229
- ST: 11,722
- OBC: 43,260
- EWS: 20,268
- UR: 20,723
- ESM: 3,509
- OH: 1,667
- HH: 1,550
- VH: 1,612
- Other PwD: 1,487
👉 Total Candidates Shortlisted for Tier-2: 1,31,027
This total includes 29 withheld candidates, which SSC has clearly disclosed.
❗ Important Clarifications by SSC (Must Read)
🔸 UR Cut-Off Adjustment Explained
In addition to the UR candidates shown above, several candidates from SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwD categories qualified at the UR cut-off and were counted within their respective categories as per rules.
🔸 No Change in Selection Status
SSC has clearly stated:
- No new candidate has been added
- No shortlisted candidate has been removed
- No re-evaluation or rechecking has been done
❓ Common Candidate Problems & Official Answers
❓ “My marks are above cut-off, why am I not shortlisted?”
➡️ The earlier cut-off table had incorrect values displayed. Shortlisting itself was correct.
❓ “Will SSC release a revised result list?”
➡️ No. SSC has confirmed that existing lists are final.
❓ “Does this affect Tier-2 exam eligibility?”
➡️ No impact at all. Eligibility remains unchanged.
❓ “Should I file a complaint again?”
➡️ SSC has already addressed this issue officially. No further action is required.
🔁 Normalization Update for Rescheduled Candidates
SSC also addressed concerns of candidates who were rescheduled to appear on 14 October 2025. As per the official clarification:
- Such candidates were clubbed with their original exam shifts
- Marks were normalized again based on expert committee recommendations
This confirms that normalization has been applied uniformly and fairly.
📝 What Should SSC CGL Candidates Do Now?
- Focus on Tier-2 preparation if shortlisted
- Do not rely on unofficial PDFs or social media posts
- Check only official SSC data
- Avoid panic regarding cut-off screenshots
SSC has clearly mentioned that no further changes will be made to the Tier-1 result.
🌐 Important Links
- Official Notification pdf Download here
- Official Website : ssc.gov.in
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✅ Conclusion
This SSC update is a clarification notice, not a result revision. The purpose is to correct displayed cut-off data, ensure transparency, and resolve candidate confusion.
If you are shortlisted, your selection stands.
If not, the status remains unchanged