The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared the final result of the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2025-26 on 8 April 2026. A total of 15,118 candidates have been selected for Group B and Group C posts across central government departments. The mandatory sliding process begins on 13 April 2026 at regional offices.
Key details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2025-26 |
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Total candidates selected | 15,118 |
| Tier 2 candidates appeared | 139,395 |
| Result declared | 8 April 2026 |
| Sliding process (Northern Region) | 13-22 April 2026 |
| Sliding process (other regions) | 13-18 April 2026 |
| Posts | Group B and Group C (Inspector, ASO, Auditor, etc.) |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
Why this matters for law graduates
SSC CGL recruits for several posts that are open to or preferred for law graduates, including Inspector (Central Excise/Customs/Preventive Officer), Inspector of Income Tax, and Assistant Enforcement Officer in the Directorate of Enforcement. Law graduates with strong general aptitude can secure permanent central government posts through this examination.
How to check the result
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in
- Navigate to the "Results" section on the homepage
- Click on the "CGL 2025-26 Final Result" link
- Download the merit list PDF containing roll numbers of selected candidates
- Check your roll number against the list
- Scorecards are also available for download through DigiLocker
Important notes
- Sliding process is mandatory: Selected candidates must attend the physical sliding process at their designated SSC Regional Office. Failure to attend will result in being marked absent and exclusion from final post allocation
- Sliding dates: Northern Region — 13 to 22 April 2026; all other Regional Offices — 13 to 18 April 2026
- Venue/slot selection: Candidates must select their venue and slot between 8 and 10 April 2026 through the SSC portal
- The topper for the SSC CGL 2025-26 cycle is Dhruv Rana (Roll Number 2201041301)
- The next recruitment cycle (SSC CGL 2026) notification is expected to be released shortly — candidates who did not qualify this cycle should watch ssc.gov.in for the new notification
- Cut-off marks vary by post and category. Candidates can check category-wise cut-offs in the detailed result PDF available on the SSC website