SSC CGL · Cutoff
SSC CGL cutoff 2026: expected score and rank bands
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 135–145 marks (67.5–72.5%) |
| EWS | 130–140 marks (65.0–70.0%) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 125–135 marks (62.5–67.5%) |
| SC | 105–120 marks (52.5–60.0%) |
| ST | 95–110 marks (47.5–55.0%) |
| PwD (across categories) | 75–95 marks (37.5–47.5%) |
- Category gap patterns: General cutoffs typically run 10–15 marks above OBC, 25–35 marks above SC, and 35–45 marks above ST. EWS cutoffs usually settle 5–10 marks below General.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate with paper difficulty, vacancy distribution, and candidate performance. Easy papers push cutoffs 5–10 marks higher; tough papers drop them similarly. High AAO/Auditor vacancy years compress the General-OBC gap slightly as borderline candidates qualify.
- Post allocation reality: Clearing Tier-1 cutoff only advances you to Tier-2; final post depends on cumulative performance across all tiers. These Tier-1 cutoffs reflect *qualification thresholds*, not job-specific allocation marks (which are determined post-Tier-3/interview).
What does your score in SSC Combined Graduate Level (Tier 1) actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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Top 1-2% — AAO assured
92–100%
- Assistant Audit Officer (guaranteed selection) — pay level 8, choice of preferred zones/ministries
- Assistant Accounts Officer (top-choice ministries) — Finance, Defence, Home preferred
- Assistant Section Officer (CSS, premium postings) — North/South Block, PMO adjacencies possible
- Among the top scorers nationally; choice of post and location
- Typically corresponds to 170+ raw marks out of 200 in recent years
- Strong negotiating position for preferred cadre and posting location
AAO probable — top tier Group B
85–92%
- Assistant Audit Officer (CAG headquarters/major zones) — pay level 8, prime postings
- Assistant Accounts Officer (Ministry of Defence/Finance) — prestigious ministries
- Assistant Section Officer (CSS, North Block/preferred ministries) — central Delhi locations
- Statistical Investigator Grade III (premium postings) — Ministry of Statistics
- Very strong probability for AAO posts across cadres
- Competitive even among General category toppers
Top Group B — AAO contention
75–85%
- Assistant Audit Officer (C&AG/CGDA) — Group B Gazetted, pay level 8, supervisory audit roles
- Assistant Accounts Officer (various ministries) — Group B Gazetted, pay level 8
- Assistant Section Officer (preferred locations) — CSS, metro postings possible
- Income Tax Inspector (preferred zones) — CBDT, major city cadres
- Inspector (Preventive Officer, high-demand zones) — CGST/Customs
- Strong position for General category in most Group B posts
Group B posts — competitive range
65–75%
- Assistant Section Officer (CSS) — Group B Non-Gazetted, pay level 7, ministerial postings
- Income Tax Inspector (CBDT cadre) — Group B, pay level 7, tax assessment duties
- Examiner (CGST/Customs/Preventive Officer) — Group B, pay level 7
- Compiler (Registrar General of India) — Group B, pay level 6, census operations
- Inspector (Central Excise) — Group B, pay level 7, field inspections
- Competitive for General category candidates in Group B posts
Group C posts — moderate competition
50–65%
- Junior Statistical Officer (Ministry of Statistics) — Group C, pay level 6, analytical work
- Auditor (C&AG, various ministries) — Group C, pay level 6, accounts verification
- Tax Assistant (CBDT/CBIC) — regular cadre positions across India
- Upper Division Clerk — Group C, pay level 4, administrative support
- Examiner (CGST/Customs) — Group C, pay level 6
- Competitive for OBC category in moderate-demand posts
Tier 1 qualification range
35–50%
- Tax Assistant (Central Board of Direct Taxes) — Group C, pay level 4
- Statistical Investigator Grade II (Ministry of Statistics) — pay level 5, field-based data collection
- Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant — Group C, pay level 2, clerical duties
- Typically sufficient for SC/ST category candidates in lower-demand posts
- May clear Tier 1 but challenging to secure final selection in competitive posts
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear Tier 1 cut-off in any category
- Typically below minimum qualifying marks (~30-40% depending on category)
- Focus on fundamentals: quantitative aptitude and English basics
- Recommend retaking preparation from ground up
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