SSC CHSL Cut-off 2026
Category-wise cut-off marks and what drives them.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC CHSL cut-off
The SSC CHSL cut-off is the minimum normalised score needed to move to the next stage or to be allotted a post. For the CHSL 2025 cycle, SSC released the Tier 1 cut-off on 27 February 2026 (UR 144.25858 for LDC/JSA) and the final post-wise cut-off on 7 October 2026 along with the final result. The final cut-off is reported for the last selected candidate in each post and category, so it is not a single number.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | SSC CHSL 2025 |
| Tier 1 result and cut-off | 27 February 2026 |
| Final result and cut-off | 7 October 2026 |
| Vacancies reported | 3,522 |
| Candidates recommended | 3,515 |
| Final cut-off format | Post-wise and category-wise (total, Tier 2 Section I and Tier 1 marks) |
SSC CHSL Tier 1 cut-off 2025 (LDC / JSA / Clerk-cum-Typist)
| Category | Cut-off marks | Shortlisted |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 144.25858 | 5,070 |
| OBC | 143.83055 | 11,051 |
| EWS | 141.42492 | 5,550 |
| SC | 125.40250 | 7,098 |
| ST | 115.25399 | 3,210 |
| ESM | 68.26439 | 3,675 |
| OH | 112.15049 | 486 |
| HH | 75.38893 | 482 |
| VH | 82.72930 | 472 |
| PwBD Others | 55.33338 | 426 |
| Total | – | 37,520 |
Tier 1 cut-off for DEO posts needing Science stream
| Category | Cut-off marks | Shortlisted |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 169.54438 | 82 |
| OBC | 169.49507 | 157 |
| EWS | 169.54438 | 68 |
| SC | 157.72055 | 156 |
| ST | 152.78518 | 51 |
| ESM | 128.52723 | 50 |
| HH | 118.61338 | 50 |
| Total | – | 614 |
Tier 1 cut-off for other DEO posts
| Category | Cut-off marks | Shortlisted |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 165.26551 | 289 |
| OBC | 165.26551 | 483 |
| EWS | 163.76792 | 270 |
| SC | 158.63390 | 169 |
| ST | 150.43132 | 104 |
| ESM | 112.53459 | 350 |
| HH | 120.21716 | 51 |
| PwBD Others | 108.00288 | 51 |
| Total | – | 1,767 |
These marks were for shortlisting to Tier 2 only, not for final allocation.
SSC CHSL final cut-off 2025: sample post-wise marks
The final notice lists, for every post code and category, the total marks, Tier 2 Section I marks and Tier 1 marks of the last candidate selected. A few sample rows:
| Post code | Category | Total marks | Tier 2 Section I | Tier 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | UR | 303 | 172 | 151.67995 |
| L01 | SC | 287 | 165 | 141.93715 |
| L01 | OBC | 300 | 168 | 154.43731 |
| L01 | EWS | 296 | 172 | 150.98449 |
| L02 | UR | 298 | 172 | 148.89549 |
| L02 | SC | 285 | 161 | 143.22938 |
| L02 | OBC | 296 | 156 | 143.96601 |
| L02 | EWS | 294 | 169 | 143.15524 |
Post codes identify a post or department; check the vacancy list before reading a code as a post name. Some rows may be blank where nobody was allotted.
Final vacancies and recommendations (CHSL 2025)
| Category | Vacancies | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 1,675 | 1,674 |
| OBC | 768 | 766 |
| EWS | 337 | 337 |
| SC | 490 | 487 |
| ST | 252 | 251 |
| Total | 3,522 | 3,515 |
Minimum qualifying marks
| Category | Minimum in Tier 1 |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| OBC / EWS | 25% |
| All other categories | 20% |
Scoring these minimums does not ensure selection; the actual cut-off is usually far higher.
What decides the SSC CHSL cut-off
- Number of vacancies in each post and category.
- How candidates performed overall.
- Normalisation of marks across shifts.
- Reservation rules and category-wise vacancies.
- Candidates' post preferences and allocation rules.
- Tier 2 Section I performance for the final allocation.
- From 2026, the formally adopted sliding mechanism for tier-wise cut-offs.
Score estimates from the SSC CHSL answer key can be compared with these figures; final allocations are explained on the SSC CHSL result page.
Frequently asked questions
What was the SSC CHSL Tier 1 cut-off for UR?
For CHSL 2025, the UR Tier 1 cut-off was 144.25858 for LDC/JSA, 169.54438 for Science-stream DEO posts and 165.26551 for other DEO posts.
When was the SSC CHSL final cut-off released?
SSC released the final cut-off for CHSL 2025 on 7 October 2026, along with the final result.
Is the Tier 1 cut-off the same as the final cut-off?
No. The Tier 1 cut-off only shortlists candidates for Tier 2, while the final cut-off reflects the last selected candidate for each post and category.
What are the minimum qualifying marks in SSC CHSL Tier 1?
30% for UR, 25% for OBC and EWS, and 20% for all other categories.
How many candidates were selected in SSC CHSL 2025?
SSC provisionally recommended 3,515 candidates against 3,522 reported vacancies.
Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.