The two basic type of merit lists displayed are: - Provisional Merit List
- Final Merit List
The provisional merit lists are as follows:
- SLGMN : State Level General Merit List Number
- MGGMN : Main Group General Merit List Number
- SGGMN : Sub Group General Merit List Number
- CSLGMN : Category Wise State Level General Merit List Number:
- CMGGMN : Category Wise Main Group General Merit List
- CSGGMN : Category Wise Sub Group General Merit List
- PHSLGMN : Physically Handicapped State Level General Merit List Number
- PHMGGMN : PH Wise Main Group General Merit List
- PHSGGMN : PH Wise Sub Group General Merit List
- DSLGMN : Defense State Level General Merit List Number
- DMGGMN : Defense Wise Main Group General Merit List
- DSGGMN : Defense Wise Sub Group General Merit List
There are many more merit lists that are displayed other than this of about 16-32.
After the provisional merit list display, 2 to 3 days of grievance period is given to the candidates for any changes in the merit list and finally the final Merit list is displayed.