SSC CGL Cut Off: The SSC CGL Cut Off 2026 will be released after the Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam results are declared by the Staff Selection Commission. Based on previous year trends, the expected qualifying cut off for General category is likely to be around 120-130 marks out of 200 in Tier 1. The final selection cut off depends on vacancies and candidate performance across all tiers.
| SSC CGL Cut Off 2026- Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 Cut Off Release | After Tier 1 result declaration |
| Final Cut Off Release | With final result (after Tier 2) |
| Cut Off Basis | Vacancies, difficulty level, candidates appeared |
| Expected General Cut Off (Tier 1) | 120-130 marks out of 200 |
| Cut Off Type | Qualifying (Tier 1) & Selection (Final) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Understanding SSC CGL Cut Off 2026
SSC CGL cut off refers to the minimum marks candidates need to qualify for the next stage or final selection. There are two types of cut offs in SSC CGL – qualifying cut off for Tier 1 and final selection cut off after Tier 2.
The qualifying cut off for Tier 1 is category-wise and determines who can appear for Tier 2. The final cut off is post-wise and decides the actual selection for government jobs.
Cut off marks vary every year based on factors like exam difficulty, number of candidates, and available vacancies. Understanding previous year trends helps candidates set realistic score targets.
SSC CGL Cut Off 2026 Expected Marks
Based on analysis of previous years and expected exam pattern changes, here are the predicted cut off marks for SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 examination.
| Category | Expected Cut Off 2026 (Out of 200) | Expected Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General/UR | 120-130 | 60-65% |
| OBC | 115-125 | 57.5-62.5% |
| EWS | 118-128 | 59-64% |
| SC | 105-115 | 52.5-57.5% |
| ST | 100-110 | 50-55% |
| PwD (UR) | 95-105 | 47.5-52.5% |
| PwD (OBC) | 90-100 | 45-50% |
| PwD (SC) | 85-95 | 42.5-47.5% |
| PwD (ST) | 80-90 | 40-45% |
These predictions are based on historical data and may vary depending on actual exam difficulty and candidate performance in 2026.
Previous Year SSC CGL Cut Off Analysis
SSC CGL 2022 Cut Off (Latest Available)
| Category | Tier 1 Qualifying Cut Off | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General | 127.25 | 63.62% |
| OBC | 120.25 | 60.12% |
| EWS | 121.50 | 60.75% |
| SC | 109.25 | 54.62% |
| ST | 103.75 | 51.87% |
| PwD (UR) | 100.00 | 50.00% |
| PwD (OBC) | 94.75 | 47.37% |
| PwD (SC) | 89.25 | 44.62% |
| PwD (ST) | 84.75 | 42.37% |
SSC CGL 2020 Cut Off Comparison
| Category | Tier 1 Cut Off 2020 | Tier 1 Cut Off 2022 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 146.75 | 127.25 | Decreased by 19.5 |
| OBC | 141.75 | 120.25 | Decreased by 21.5 |
| SC | 128.25 | 109.25 | Decreased by 19 |
| ST | 123.50 | 103.75 | Decreased by 19.75 |
The cut off marks showed a decreasing trend from 2020 to 2022, primarily due to changes in exam pattern and increased competition.
Factors Affecting SSC CGL Cut Off 2026
Number of Vacancies
Higher vacancy numbers typically lead to lower cut off marks as more candidates get selected. The total vacancies for SSC CGL 2026 will be announced with the official notification in March 2026.
If vacancy numbers increase compared to previous years, we can expect a slight decrease in cut off marks across all categories.
Exam Difficulty Level
The difficulty level of questions directly impacts cut off marks. Easier papers result in higher cut offs, while difficult papers lead to lower qualifying marks.
SSC has been maintaining a moderate difficulty level in recent years, with balanced questions from all subjects.
Number of Candidates Appeared
More candidates appearing for the exam increases competition and may push cut off marks higher. SSC CGL consistently attracts over 40 lakh applications annually.
The actual number of candidates appearing (after eliminating no-shows) affects the final cut off determination.