• Updated on 8 Oct, 2026 by Arshi Ansari
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC CHSL 2025 Final Result on October 7, 2026, along with the post-wise and category-wise cutoff marks. In this recruitment cycle, the Commission provisionally recommended 3,515 candidates against 3,522 reported vacancies.
SSC will publish the SSC CHSL Cut Off 2026 after the Tier 1 examination, together with the result. The cutoff shows the minimum marks a candidate must score to qualify for the next stage of selection. Cutoffs are declared separately for different posts and categories, so the qualifying score depends on the post and category. The SSC CHSL 2026 recruitment has 2,536 tentative vacancies, and the Tier 1 examination is scheduled from November 30 to December 31, 2026. The latest cutoff is the SSC CHSL 2025 cutoff, released by SSC on October 7, 2026, along with the post-wise and category-wise details in the final result.
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SSC CHSL Cut Off 2025
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2025 was released along with the Tier 1 result on February 27, 2026. SSC conducted the Tier 1 examination in multiple shifts and used normalized marks to shortlist candidates for Tier 2. The Commission fixed separate category-wise cutoffs for LDC/JSA/Clerk-Cum-Typist, DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in the specified department or ministry, and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in other departments.
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2025 (LDC/JSA/Clerk-Cum-Typist)
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2025 for LDC/JSA/Clerk-Cum-Typist was highest for the UR category at 144.25858 marks. SSC shortlisted 37,520 candidates from this post group for the Tier 2 examination. The SSC CHSL category-wise cutoff and number of candidates available are given below.
Note: Candidates from several reserved categories who met the UR cutoff were included in the UR candidate count.
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2025 (DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in Science Stream)
The cutoff for DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in the specified department or ministry was higher than the LDC/JSA/Clerk-Cum-Typist cutoff. The UR and EWS cutoff was 169.54438 marks, while the OBC cutoff was 169.49507 marks. SSC shortlisted 614 candidates for Tier 2 from this post group.
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2025 (DEO/DEO Grade 'A' Other Stream)
The Tier 1 cutoff for DEO/DEO Grade 'A' except in the specified department or ministry was 165.26551 marks for UR and OBC candidates. SSC shortlisted 1,767 candidates from this post group for Tier 2.
How to Check SSC CHSL Cut Off 2025?
Candidates can check the SSC CHSL Cut Off 2026 through the official SSC website after the Tier 1 result is declared. The cutoff will be available in the result-related notice or write-up released by the Commission.
- Visit the official website, ssc.gov.in
- Click on the Results section.
- Find the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result 2026 notice.
- Open the relevant result or cutoff PDF.
- Check the category-wise cutoff marks.
- Download the PDF for future reference.
SSC CHSL Previous Year Cut Off
The SSC CHSL Previous Year Cut Off helps in understanding how the category-wise Tier 1 cutoff has changed across recruitment cycles. The cutoff can vary from one year to another depending on vacancies, candidate performance, examination difficulty, and normalized marks.
SSC CHSL Cut Off 2024
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 cutoff 2024 can be used to compare the previous recruitment cycle with the latest available 2025 cutoff. The UR cutoff was 157.36168 marks, while the OBC and EWS cutoffs were 156.61665 and 150.51731 marks, respectively.
SSC CHSL Cut Off 2023
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 cutoff 2023 provides another reference for comparing category-wise cutoff marks across recruitment cycles. The UR cutoff was 153.91142 marks, while the OBC cutoff stood at 152.26953 marks.
SSC CHSL Cut Off 2022
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 cutoff 2022 can be compared with the 2023, 2024, and 2025 figures to understand the variation in cutoff marks across recruitment cycles. The UR cutoff was 157.72984 marks, while the OBC and EWS cutoffs were 153.25024 and 151.02975 marks, respectively.
SSC CHSL Cut Off 2021
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 cutoff 2021 provides an older reference for candidates comparing cutoff trends across multiple recruitment cycles. The UR cutoff was 140.18226 marks, while the OBC and EWS cutoffs were 140.12370 and 131.40838 marks, respectively.
SSC CHSL Cut Off Trend
The SSC CHSL Cut Off has varied across recruitment cycles depending on candidate performance, vacancies, examination difficulty and normalization. For LDC/JSA/Clerk-Cum-Typist, the UR cutoff was 144.25858 marks in 2025, compared with 157.36168 marks in 2024 and 153.91142 marks in 2023. The 2025 cutoff was therefore lower than the previous two cycles, although the cutoff for SSC CHSL 2026 will depend on the conditions of the current examination.
Factors Determining SSC CHSL Cut Off 2026
The SSC CHSL Cut Off 2026 will depend on several factors related to the examination and recruitment process. The major factors considered while determining the cutoff include:
- Difficulty level of the Tier 1 examination
- Number of candidates appearing for the examination
- Number of vacancies
- Category-wise vacancies
- Performance of candidates
- Normalized marks
- Post-wise requirements
Note: SSC states that when the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, the marks are normalized and the normalized scores are used to determine merit and cutoff marks.
SSC CHSL Cut Off 2026 FAQs
What is the SSC CHSL Cut Off 2026?
The SSC CHSL Cut Off 2026 is the category-wise minimum cutoff mark used by SSC to shortlist candidates for the next stage of the selection process. The Tier 1 cutoff will be released along with the Tier 1 result.
When will the SSC CHSL Cut Off 2026 be released?
The SSC CHSL Cut Off 2026 will be released after the Tier 1 examination along with the result. The cutoff will be available once SSC completes the evaluation and normalization process.
What was the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2025 for UR candidates?
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 cutoff 2025 for UR candidates in LDC/JSA/Clerk-Cum-Typist was 144.25858 marks. SSC shortlisted 5,070 candidates under the UR category at the applicable cutoff.
What was the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2025 for OBC candidates?
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2025 for OBC candidates was 143.83055 marks for LDC/JSA/Clerk-Cum-Typist. SSC listed 11,051 candidates under the OBC category for this post group.
What was the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2025 for SC candidates?
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2025 for SC candidates was 125.40250 marks for LDC/JSA/Clerk-Cum-Typist. SSC listed 7,098 candidates under the SC category for this post group.
What was the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2025 for ST candidates?
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2025 for ST candidates was 115.25399 marks for LDC/JSA/Clerk-Cum-Typist. SSC listed 3,210 candidates under the ST category for this post group.
Does SSC release separate cutoffs for different posts?
Yes. SSC fixes separate category-wise cutoffs for different post groups. In the 2025 Tier 1 result, separate cutoffs were provided for LDC/JSA/Clerk-Cum-Typist, DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in the specified department or ministry, and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in other departments.
What factors affect the SSC CHSL Cut Off?
The main factors include the difficulty level of the examination, number of vacancies, number of candidates, candidate performance, category-wise vacancies and normalized scores.
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