The Staff Selection Commission has released the final cut off marks for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2025 along with the final result. Candidates can now check the marks of the last selected candidate for every post and category on the official website.
A total of 3,515 candidates have been provisionally recommended for appointment against 3,522 reported vacancies. Only seven vacancies remained unfilled after the final allocation.
SSC CHSL Final Cut Off 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | LDC / JSA, DEO / DEO Grade A, Junior Hindi Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 3,522 |
| Candidates Recommended | 3,515 |
| Final Result and Cut Off Date | 7 October 2026 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
What the Final Cut Off Means
The final cut off is not a single qualifying mark. It shows the total marks scored by the last candidate selected for a particular post in a particular category.
SSC has published the total aggregate marks, the Tier-II Section-I marks, the Tier-I marks and the date of birth of the last selected candidate for each post. Candidates should compare their own marks with the cut off of the post they were allotted.
SSC CHSL Final Cut Off 2026: Post-Wise Marks (UR Category)
The table below shows the cut off for the Unreserved category in the main posts. The highest UR cut off went to 317 marks, while the lowest stood at 293 marks.
| Post Code | Department | UR Vacancies | Total Marks (Cut Off) | Tier-II Section-I Marks | Tier-I Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) | 27 | 303 | 172 | 151.68 |
| L02 | Intelligence Bureau (IB) | 127 | 298 | 172 | 148.90 |
| L04 | Canteen Stores Department (CSD) | 111 | 296 | 164 | 152.52 |
| L12 | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | 58 | 298 | 168 | 144.48 |
| L16 | Border Roads Organization (BRO) | 265 | 293 | 161 | 144.36 |
| L20 | Controller General of Accounts (CGA) | 134 | 301 | 164 | 151.60 |
| L31 | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 185 | 298 | 164 | 160.70 |
| L32 | Directorate General of Health Services | 48 | 297 | 168 | 150.47 |
| L33 | Ministry of Labour and Employment | 42 | 296 | 168 | 155.21 |
| L35 | CGDA, Ministry of Defence | 131 | 300 | 160 | 151.85 |
| L42 | Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) | 79 | 306 | 164 | 156.41 |
| L53 | Central Government Health Scheme (JHAA) | 40 | 301 | 168 | 145.05 |
| D55 | CGA — Data Entry Operator / DEO Grade A | 13 | 317 | 164 | 166.92 |
Among LDC and JSA posts, the UR cut off ranged from 293 marks for BRO (L16) to 306 marks for AFHQ (L42). The DEO Grade A post under CGA (D55) recorded the highest cut off at 317 marks.
Category-Wise Vacancies and Candidates Recommended
| Category | Vacancies Reported | Candidates Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 1,675 | 1,674 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 768 | 766 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 337 | 337 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 490 | 487 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 252 | 251 |
| Total | 3,522 | 3,515 |
All 337 EWS vacancies were filled. In the horizontal categories, 300 of 301 Ex-Servicemen vacancies, 35 of 35 OH, 42 of 43 HH, 39 of 39 VH and 37 of 37 PwD-Others vacancies were filled.
How the Final Allocation Was Done
The final allocation was made on merit-cum-preference basis. It followed the First Round of Tentative Allocation and the Sliding and Identity Verification process held from 1 to 3 September 2026.
Of the recommended candidates, 2,260 were allotted through the Fix option and 927 through the Float option. Another 328 candidates received a new allocation against candidates who did not join or were absent.
Selected candidates will now complete document verification and appointment formalities in their allotted departments.
Tie-Breaking Rule
Where two or more candidates scored equal marks, SSC applied the tie-breaking rule in this order:
- Marks in Section-I of Tier-II examination
- Total normalised marks in Tier-I examination
- Date of birth — the older candidate placed higher
- Alphabetical order of names
SSC CHSL Final Cut Off 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First Round of Tentative Allocation | 17 August 2026 |
| Sliding and Identity Verification | 1 to 3 September 2026 |
| Final Result and Final Cut Off Declared | 7 October 2026 |
| Document Verification | By allotted departments, as per their schedule |
Application Fee to Check the Cut Off
There is no fee to check the cut off or the final result. Both are available free of cost on the official SSC website.
Who This Cut Off Applies To
This cut off applies to candidates who appeared in the Tier-II examination of CHSLE 2025 and completed the post preference and allocation process. The Skill Test and Typing Test in Tier-II were qualifying in nature, so the final merit is based on the marks explained above.
Selection Process Recap
- Tier-I: Computer Based Examination
- Tier-II: Computer Based Examination with Skill Test / Typing Test (qualifying)
- Final allocation on merit-cum-preference basis
- Document verification by the allotted department
How to Check SSC CHSL Final Cut Off 2026
- Visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in
- Open the Result section / Notice Board on the homepage
- Find the notice for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2025 final result
- Download the result write-up PDF, which contains the post-wise and category-wise cut off details
- Search your post code and category to see the marks of the last selected candidate
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FAQs
When was the SSC CHSL Final Cut Off 2026 released?
SSC released the final cut off on 7 October 2026, along with the final result of CHSLE 2025.
What is the highest SSC CHSL final cut off this year?
The highest UR cut off is 317 marks for the DEO / DEO Grade A post (D55) under the Controller General of Accounts.
How many candidates were recommended in the SSC CHSL final result?
SSC has provisionally recommended 3,515 candidates against 3,522 reported vacancies.
What is the next step after the final result?
Recommended candidates will complete document verification and appointment formalities in their allotted departments.
