The SSC CHSL Tier 2 Cut Off 2025-26 has been released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) along with the first round of tentative allocation for candidates who appeared in the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2025.
The latest update covers candidates shortlisted for posts including Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade ‘A’, with allocation prepared according to merit, category, and the post and department preferences submitted by candidates.
As per the released details, 3,515 candidates have been provisionally recommended against 3,522 reported vacancies, while SSC has also provided detailed post-wise, department-wise and category-wise cut-off information based on the marks of the last selected candidates.
Candidates can check the cut-off applicable to their category and preferred post, along with the DEO Grade ‘A’ skill test accuracy requirements, tentative allocation status, and the next stage of identification verification.
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Cut Off 2025-26 (OUT) |
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| First Round Tentative Allocation Released — 3,515 Candidates Recommended for LDC/JSA & DEO Grade ‘A’ Posts | |
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| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025 — LDC/JSA & DEO Grade ‘A’ Posts |
| Notice of Examination Dated | 23.06.2025 |
| Corrigendum Dated | 25.03.2026 |
| Latest Notice Dated (Tier 2 / Skill Test Result) | 19.06.2026 |
| Result Status | First Round Tentative Allocation & Cut Off Released |
| Total Vacancies (Reported) | 3,522 |
| Total Candidates Recommended | 3,515 |
| Posts Covered | Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) & Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade ‘A’ |
| Next Stage | Identification Verification (ID Verification) of Recommended Candidates |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Cut Off 2025-26 — Full Details |
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Tier-II (Skill Test/Typing Test) result and first round of tentative allocation for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025, for the posts of Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade ‘A’. This is based on the Notice of Examination dated 23.06.2025, Corrigendum dated 25.03.2026, and the subsequent Notice dated 19.06.2026. A total of 3,515 candidates have been provisionally recommended for Identification Verification in the first round of tentative allocation, based on the merit-cum-preference of posts submitted online by candidates and their overall performance in the Tier-II examination (Section-I and Section-II). Along with this, SSC has also released the category-wise cut-off in percentage of mistakes allowed in the Skill Test (for DEO Grade ‘A’ posts) and detailed post-wise, department-wise, and category-wise cut-off marks of the last selected candidates. |
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Important Dates 2025-26
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DEO Grade ‘A’ — Category-Wise Skill Test Cut Off (% of Mistakes Allowed)For the post of DEO Grade ‘A’, the Skill Test (Section-III of Session-I) cut-off is expressed as the maximum percentage of mistakes/errors allowed in the typing/data entry test. The category-wise cut-off is as follows: |
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| Category | Cut Off (Max % of Mistakes Allowed) |
| UR (Unreserved) | 5% |
| SC | 7% |
| ST | 7% |
| OBC | 7% |
| EWS | 7% |
| ESM (Ex-Servicemen) | 7% |
| OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) | 7% |
| HH (Hearing Handicapped) | 7% |
| VH (Visually Handicapped) | 7% |
| PwD-Others | 7% |
| Note: A lower cut-off percentage means stricter accuracy is required — UR category candidates are allowed a maximum of 5% mistakes, while all reserved/PwD/ESM categories are allowed up to 7% mistakes in the DEO Grade ‘A’ Skill Test. | |
Resolution of Tie CasesAs per Para 18 of the Notice of Examination, in the event of a tie in scores of candidates in the Tier-II examination, SSC resolves merit by applying the following criteria, one after another in order, until the tie is resolved:
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Category-Wise Vacancy vs. Candidates Recommended (First Round) |
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| Category | Vacancies / Candidates Recommended |
| EWS | 337 / 337 |
| SC | 490 / 487 |
| ST | 252 / 251 |
| OBC | 768 / 766 |
| UR (Unreserved) | 1,675 / 1,674* |
| Total (Vertical Categories) | 3,522 / 3,515 |
| *Note: The UR total of 1,674 includes 250 EWS, 15 SC, and 568 OBC candidates who qualified at the UR standard (i.e., cleared cut-off without needing category relaxation). Also, 1 EWS candidate qualified against an unreserved (UR) horizontal vacancy. | |
Horizontal Reservation — Category-Wise Breakup |
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| Horizontal Category | Vacancy / Recommended / Breakup |
| ESM (Ex-Servicemen) | 301 / 300 — includes 2-EWS, 106-OBC, 7-SC, 1-ST, 184-UR |
| OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) | 35 / 35 — includes 2-EWS, 26-OBC, 1-SC, 6-UR |
| HH (Hearing Handicapped) | 43 / 42 — includes 2-EWS, 5-SC, 2-ST, 14-OBC, 19-UR |
| VH (Visually Handicapped) | 39 / 39 — includes 4-EWS, 2-SC, 1-ST, 22-OBC, 10-UR |
| PwD-Others | 37 / 37 — includes 2-EWS, 2-SC, 15-OBC, 18-UR |
| Note: Candidates selected against horizontal vacancies (ESM/OH/HH/VH/PwD-Others) are also counted in their respective vertical category (EWS/SC/ST/OBC/UR) totals, as clarified in the official notice. | |
How to Read the Post-Wise Cut Off TableSSC has released a detailed post-wise, department-wise, and category-wise cut-off table showing the vacancy, number of candidates allocated, and details of the last selected candidate (Total Marks, Marks in Section-I of Tier-II, Marks in Tier-I, and Date of Birth) for every post code and category. Each post is identified by a Post Code (e.g., L01, L02, D54, D55) which corresponds to a specific Ministry/Department/Organisation, listed separately in the official notice. Below is a representative sample of post-wise cut-offs (Total Marks of the last selected candidate) for a few major departments, for reference. Candidates should check the full official PDF on ssc.gov.in for their specific post code and category: |
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| Post Code / Department | Category — Vacancy/Allocated — Total Marks (Last Selected) |
| L01 — Central Administrative Tribunal | UR: 27/27 — 304 marks; SC: 12/12 — 289; ST: 1/1 — 295; EWS: 11/11 — 301; OBC: 21/21 — 302 |
| L02 — Intelligence Bureau (Dept. of Internal Security) | UR: 127/127 — 300 marks; SC: 56/56 — 288; ST: 29/29 — 276; EWS: 39/39 — 296; OBC: 65/65 — 297 |
| L16 — Border Roads Organisation, Ministry of Defence (Male only) | UR: 265/265 — 294 marks; SC: 40/40 — 284; ST: 31/31 — 270; OBC: 56/56 — 294 |
| L18 — Election Commission of India | UR: 14/14 — 317 marks; SC: 5/5 — 302; EWS: 3/3 — 315; OBC: 6/6 — 317 |
| L31 — Post Code L31 (see full PDF for department) | UR: 185/185 — 299 marks; SC: 51/51 — 288; ST: 26/26 — 275; EWS: 14/14 — 298; OBC: 85/85 — 296 |
| L35 — Post Code L35 (see full PDF for department) | UR: 131/131 — 300 marks; SC: 48/48 — 286; ST: 24/24 — 272; EWS: 32/32 — 296; OBC: 86/86 — 297 |
| L42 — Post Code L42 (see full PDF for department) | UR: 79/79 — 306 marks; SC: 30/30 — 294; ST: 14/14 — 286; EWS: 19/19 — 304; OBC: 54/54 — 302 |
| D54 — DEO Grade ‘A’ Department Code D54 | UR: 6/5 — 211 marks; EWS: 1/1 — 285; OBC: 2/1 — 281 |
| D55 — DEO Grade ‘A’ Department Code D55 | UR: 13/13 — 317 marks; SC: 2/2 — 302; ST: 1/1 — 294; EWS: 5/5 — 310 |
| Important: This is only a small sample from the official list, which covers 50+ post codes (L01 to L53, plus D54–D56) across dozens of Central Government Ministries/Departments including Central Administrative Tribunal, Intelligence Bureau, DRDO, Department of Posts, CBI, NITI Aayog, Election Commission of India, Ministry of Statistics, and more. Candidates MUST check the complete official PDF for their exact post code, category, and horizontal category cut-off, since marks vary significantly department-to-department. | |
Key Notes From the Official Cut Off Notice
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Identification Verification — Next Step for Recommended Candidates
Documents Likely Required for ID Verification
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How to Check SSC CHSL Tier 2 Cut Off 2025-26 Online
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What After SSC CHSL Tier 2 Cut Off 2025-26? — Next Steps
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About SSC CHSL ExaminationThe Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination is conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit candidates for posts such as Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and DEO Grade ‘A’ in various Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Organisations. The selection process consists of Tier-I (Computer Based Examination), followed by Tier-II, which includes a descriptive paper (Section-I & II) and a Skill Test/Typing Test (Section-III) for eligible posts. Final allocation is based on Tier-II performance, category-wise reservation, and candidates’ post preferences. |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the SSC CHSL Tier 2 Cut Off 2025-26 for DEO Grade ‘A’?
Ans. The Skill Test cut-off is expressed in maximum % of mistakes allowed: 5% for UR, and 7% for all other categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, OH, HH, VH, PwD-Others).
Q2. How many candidates were recommended in the first round of tentative allocation?
Ans. A total of 3,515 candidates were provisionally recommended for Identification Verification out of 3,522 reported vacancies.
Q3. How is the merit decided in case of a tie?
Ans. Ties are resolved using: (a) Marks in Section-I of Tier-II, (b) Marks in Tier-I, and (c) Date of Birth (older candidates ranked higher).
Q4. What is the next step after this cut-off/allocation?
Ans. Recommended candidates must undergo Identification Verification before their allocation is finalised.
Q5. Where can I find the cut-off for my specific post code?
Ans. Each post code (e.g., L01–L53, D54–D56) corresponds to a specific department; candidates should check the complete official PDF on ssc.gov.in for their post code and category.
Q6. Is this the final selection list?
Ans. No, this is the first round tentative allocation. Final allocation is subject to successful document/identification verification.
Q7. Was Post Code L16 open for all candidates?
Ans. No, Post Code L16 (Border Roads Organisation) was open only for male candidates as per the official notice.