Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025 - Declaration of First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA)

Result of Tier-I of Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025 was declared on 18.12.2025. Thereafter, Tier-II of the Examination was conducted in the Computer Based Mode on 18.01.2026 and 19.01.2026.

2. First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA) has been done in accordance with the Notice dated 03.03.2026 on introduction of Sliding Mechanism for qualifying candidates.

3. As per Para 16.6 of the Notice of the Examination, based on the aggregate performance in Section-I and Section-II of Paper-I of Tier-II Examination, candidates have been shortlisted for evaluation of Section-III i.e. Computer Knowledge Test (CKT) and Section-IV i.e. Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for all posts. The candidates, who did not qualify in Section-I + Section-II, were not eligible for evaluation of Section-III. The cut-off details and candidates available for all posts for further selection process are as follows: - 

4. In accordance with the Important Notice No. HQ-C11018/1/2025-C-1 dated 06.03.2026 and 12.03.2026 of the Commission, only those candidates who submitted their Option-cumpreferences online and also qualified in Section-I + Section-II for evaluation of Section-III & Section-IV have been considered for further selection process.

5. As per the Notice of Examination, qualifying in Tier-II, Paper-I, Section-III i.e. Computer Knowledge Test (CKT) and Section-IV i.e. Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) is essential for qualifying for FRTA. Section-III and Section-IV are of qualifying nature. 

6. As per Paras 16.1 and 16.2 of the Notice of the Examination, following are the minimum qualifying marks and maximum percentage of errorsa) Minimum qualifying marks in Section-I, Section-II and Section-III (CKT) of Paper-I and

Paper-II of Tier-II Examination are as follows:

• (i) UR: 30%
• (ii) OBC/ EWS: 25%
• (iii) All other categories: 20%

b) Maximum percentage of errors allowed in Section-IV (DEST) of Paper-I of Tier-II Examination is as follows:

• (i) UR: 20%
• (ii) OBC/ EWS: 25%
• (iii) All other categories: 30%.

7. Following Cut-off marks have been fixed in CKT and DEST for the posts where Computer Proficiency or DEST are prescribed: -

(i) Category-wise cut-off marks fixed in Section-III (i.e. CKT) for Posts requiring Computer Proficiency Test (CPT):

(ii) Category-wise cut-off fixed in Section-IV (i.e. DEST) for Posts requiring CPT and DEST:

8. As per Para 16.11 and 16.12 of the Notice of the Examination and Notice dated 03.03.2026, FRTA has been done on the basis of overall performance of candidates in Tier-II Examination only, as follows:

A. Junior Statistical Officer (JSO):

• Tier-II [Paper-I (Section I + Section II) + Paper-II]

B. Statistical Investigator Gr. II (SI):

• Tier-II [Paper-I (Section I + Section II) + Paper-II]

C. All posts other than JSO and SI:

• Tier-II [Paper-I (Section I + Section II)]

SSC CGL 2025 Final Result Write-up (FTRA) – Key Highlights

1. Final Selection Status

• A total of 15,118 candidates have been recommended for appointment.
• Selection is done through First Round Tentative Allocation (FRTA) based on:
  • Merit
  • Post preference
  • Category reservation rules

2. Exam Process Overview

• Tier-1 Qualified Candidates: 1,39,395 candidates
• Tier-2 Exam Dates: 18–19 January 2026
• Final merit list prepared after Tier-2 + skill tests (where applicable)

3. Allocation System (Very Important)

• SSC uses FRTA (First Round Tentative Allocation):
  • Candidates are allotted posts based on rank + preference + availability
• After this:
  • Sliding / subsequent rounds may happen to adjust vacancies and preferences

4. Category-wise Selection (Approx.)

• UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS candidates selected as per vacancies
• Total selected = exact match with total vacancies (15,118)

5. Cut-Off Marks

• Cut-offs released post-wise and category-wise
• Separate cut-offs for:
  • JSO (Junior Statistical Officer)
  • Statistical Investigator
  • Other posts

6. Important Factors in Final Merit

• Total marks in Tier-2 (main deciding stage)
• Preference of posts filled by candidate
• Reservation rules
• Tie-breaking rules (e.g., date of birth)

7. What is Sliding Round?

• If some candidates:
  • Don’t join OR
  • Get upgraded posts
• Then SSC runs “Sliding Round”:
  • Candidates may get better preference posts later

Simple Understanding

Think of it like this:

• Rank list is prepared
• Candidates are allotted best possible post (FRTA)
• Later adjustments happen via sliding

Final Takeaway

• 15,118 candidates selected in SSC CGL 2025 final result
• Allocation is tentative first (FRTA), then adjusted
• Your rank + preference = final post

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