SSC CHSL Tier 2 Cut Off 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC CHSL Tier 2 Result 2026 (for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination, 2025) on 17 August 2026, along with the First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA) and category-wise/post-wise cut-off details. A total of 3,515 candidates have been provisionally recommended for Identification Verification against 3,522 vacancies for posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO)/DEO Grade ‘A’.
The Tier 2 exam was conducted on 10 April 2026 (and a related session on 22 April 2026). Final allocation is based on merit-cum-preference of posts, with aggregate marks from Section-I and Section-II of Tier-II (subject to qualifying the remaining sections). The individual scorecards are expected to be available shortly on the official website.
Category-wise Candidates Recommended (approximate, based on official breakup):
| Category | Vacancies | Candidates Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| EWS | 337 | 337 |
| SC | 490 | 487 |
| ST | 252 | 251 |
| OBC | 768 | 766 |
| UR | 1,675 | 1,674 |
| ESM | 301 | 300 |
| OH | 35 | 35 |
| HH | 43 | 42 |
| VH | 39 | 39 |
| PwD-Others | 37 | 37 |
| Total | 3,522 | 3,515 |
Note: Some horizontal category candidates (ESM, OH, etc.) are also counted under their vertical categories. A small number of results were withheld or cancelled.
Section-III (Computer Knowledge Test – CKT) and Section-IV (Typing Test/Skill Test) are qualifying in nature. Candidates must meet these standards in addition to the minimum qualifying percentages in Sections I–III (UR: 30%, OBC/EWS: 25%, All other categories: 20%).
1. Computer Knowledge Test (CKT) Cut-Off (out of 45 marks)
| Category | Cut-Off Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 13.5 |
| OBC | 11.25 |
| EWS | 11.25 |
| SC | 9 |
| ST | 9 |
| ESM | 9 |
| OH | 9 |
| HH | 9 |
| VH | 9 |
| PwD-Others | 9 |
2. Typing Test Error Percentage Allowed (for LDC/JSA/JPA posts)
| Category | Maximum Errors Allowed |
|---|---|
| UR | 7% |
| All other categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM/OH/HH/VH/PwD-Others) | 10% |
3. Skill Test (DEST) Error Percentage Allowed (for DEO Grade ‘A’ posts)
| Category | Maximum Errors Allowed |
|---|---|
| UR | 5% |
| All other categories (including ESM in most sources; check official for exact ESM variation) | 7% |
These standards are fixed by the Commission and apply across the board.
The official FRTA write-up provides post-code-wise and category-wise details of the last selected candidates, including Total Marks (aggregate of Section-I + Section-II of Tier-II), Section-I marks, Tier-I marks, and Date of Birth. There is no single overall cut-off; selection depends on vacancies reported by user departments, candidate preferences, and relative merit.
Examples of last selected candidate total marks (approximate ranges observed across major posts; exact figures vary widely by department and category):
Detailed tables in the official PDF list every post code (e.g., L01 – Central Administrative Tribunal, L02 – Intelligence Bureau/related, L16 – Border Roads Organisation (male only), various ministries, and DEO posts under SSC, CGA, Ministry of Culture, etc.). Candidates should download the official PDF and search by post code or roll number for precise last-selected marks in their preferred posts.
How Merit is Decided (Tie Resolution):
The final department/post-wise cut-off will depend on the number of vacancies, candidate preferences, category, performance in Tier-II and merit position. SSC has not yet published the official department-wise final cut-off for the current cycle.
| Post/Department | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDC/JSA | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited |
| DEO | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited |
| DEO Grade ‘A’ | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited |
| Other Ministries/Departments | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited |
For the previous CHSL cycle, SSC prepared the merit list using candidates’ aggregate performance in the relevant Tier-II sections, subject to qualifying the Computer Knowledge Test and DEST/Typing Test. The official CHSL 2024 final-result write-up confirms this methodology.
The final cut-off can therefore vary significantly between posts and departments. A department having fewer vacancies or greater candidate preference may have a higher closing mark than a department with comparatively lower demand.
For comparison, SSC’s CHSL 2024 final result was declared after Tier-II and the online option-cum-preference process. SSC stated that 27,092 candidates who submitted their preferences were considered for further selection.
Candidates should avoid relying on unofficial websites claiming that the SSC CHSL Tier 2 Cut Off 2026 is already out, unless the figures can be verified against an SSC result write-up or final-result PDF.
Important: If you are preparing an article titled “SSC CHSL Tier 2 Cut Off 2026 Out, Department Wise Final Cut Off Marks,” the headline should be updated to “SSC CHSL Tier 2 Cut Off 2026: Check Expected & Previous Year Department-Wise Final Cut Off” until SSC publishes the official final-result document.
Direct official write-up link (as referenced across sources): Available on the SSC portal under Notice Boards / Results (FRTA_CHSLE_2025_17082026.pdf).
The release of SSC CHSL Tier 2 Cut Off 2026 and FRTA marks a major milestone for thousands of aspirants seeking Group C posts in various central government departments. Candidates are advised to rely only on the official SSC website for accurate and complete information. Best of luck to all shortlisted candidates for the remaining stages!
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