SSC CGL Cut-off 2026
Category-wise cut-off marks and what drives them.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC CGL cut-off: what it means
The SSC CGL cut-off is the lowest normalised score you need to move to the next stage or to be selected. SSC announces it category-wise with each result. For the 2025 cycle, the final cut-off came out with the final result on 14 May 2026, and 15,118 candidates scored at or above it and were shortlisted for tentative allocation.
| Type | What it decides |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 cut-off | Who goes on to Tier 2 (Tier 1 is qualifying only) |
| Tier 2 qualifying marks | The minimum in Sections I and II of Paper 1 |
| Final cut-off | Selection, worked out post-wise from Tier 2 marks and preferences |
SSC CGL Tier 1 cut-off (previous years)
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 153.19 | 150.05 | 114.27 |
| OBC | 146.58 | 145.93 | 114.27 |
| EWS | 145.68 | 143.44 | 114.27 |
| SC | 126.46 | 126.68 | 89.08 |
| ST | 118.99 | 118.16 | 77.57 |
Expected SSC CGL Tier 1 cut-off 2026
| Category | Expected range (out of 200) |
|---|---|
| UR | 150–160 |
| OBC | 145–155 |
| EWS | 145–155 |
| SC | 130–140 |
| ST | 120–130 |
These are estimates based on past trends. The official cut-off will come with the Tier 1 result.
SSC CGL Tier 2 qualifying marks (2025-26)
| Category | Section I (out of 180) | Section II (out of 210) |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 54 | 63 |
| OBC / EWS | 45 | 52.5 |
| SC / ST / ESM / PwBD | 36 | 42 |
These marks equal 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS and 20% for other categories. For Section III, the Computer Knowledge Test needed 40% (UR), 35% (OBC/SC/ST/EWS) or 30% (PwBD). In DEST, the allowed error rate was 5%, 7% or 10% for the same groups.
SSC CGL Tier 2 / final cut-off trend
2024 (all posts except Statistical Investigator)
| Category | Cut-off marks | Candidates available |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 322.77 | 11,631 |
| OBC | 306.28 | 28,628 |
| EWS | 300.04 | 14,575 |
| SC | 285.46 | 15,875 |
| ST | 266.50 | 8,295 |
| ESM | 202.28 | 5,497 |
| OH | 258.66 | 1,043 |
| HH | 181.89 | 1,011 |
| VH | 219.45 | 810 |
| PwD-Others | 136.73 | 686 |
2023 and 2022
| Category | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 287 | 270.36 |
| OBC | 271 | 242.79 |
| EWS | 265 | 228.63 |
| SC | 252 | 213.27 |
| ST | 241 | 192.23 |
| ESM | 223 | 79.35 |
| OH | 234 | 187.58 |
| HH | 172 | 79.35 |
| VH | 228 | 158.48 |
| PwD-Others | 143 | 79.35 |
The 2023 Tier 2 cut-off was released on 4 December 2023.
2021 (combined marks, post-wise)
| Category | AAO | JSO | Statistical Investigator | Other posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 589.32 | 546.64 | 416.84 | 478.55 |
| OBC | 542.10 | 546.64 | 271.22 | 440.22 |
| EWS | 532.80 | 364.50 | 351.99 | 423.11 |
| SC | 500.98 | 486.49 | 218.17 | 384.72 |
| ST | 491.59 | 477.40 | 203.52 | 345.12 |
In 2020, SSC combined Tier 1 and Tier 2 marks. The UR cut-off for posts other than AAO and JSO was 433.62. The 2020 and 2021 figures are on a different marks scale, so do not compare them directly with 2022–2024.
Key trends and safe score
- The UR Tier 2 cut-off rose from about 270 in 2022 to 287 in 2023 and above 322 in 2024.
- Scores of 260 to 280 used to be considered safe. Now 300 to 320+ is a better target for final selection.
- Popular posts such as ASO and JSO usually close at much higher marks.
- An easier paper pushes the cut-off up sharply.
What decides the SSC CGL cut-off
- How many vacancies there are (see SSC CGL vacancies)
- How hard Tier 1 and Tier 2 were
- How many candidates appeared, and how well they did overall
- Reservation by category
- Normalisation of scores across shifts
- The post preferences candidates submit
How to check the SSC CGL cut-off
- Go to ssc.gov.in and open the Result section.
- Choose the CGL result notice for your stage.
- Download the PDF. The category-wise cut-off table comes with the list of qualified candidates.
Use the SSC CGL answer key to estimate your raw score, then compare it with the tables above. Result details are on the SSC CGL result page.
Frequently asked questions
When was the SSC CGL 2025-26 final cut-off released?
SSC released it with the final result on 14 May 2026. In total, 15,118 candidates were shortlisted for tentative allocation.
What are the SSC CGL Tier 2 qualifying marks?
For 2025-26, UR candidates needed 54 in Section I and 63 in Section II. OBC/EWS needed 45 and 52.5, and SC, ST, ESM and PwBD needed 36 and 42.
What was the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 cut-off for UR?
It was 153.19 out of 200. OBC was 146.58, EWS 145.68, SC 126.46 and ST 118.99.
What is a safe score in SSC CGL Tier 2?
Going by recent trends, 300 to 320+ in Tier 2 is a reasonably safe target for final selection in the UR category.
Why does the SSC CGL cut-off change every year?
It depends on the number of vacancies and candidates, how hard the paper is, normalisation across shifts, and reservation rules, all of which change from cycle to cycle.
Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.