SSC CGL Cut-off Analysis & Trends

Posted on: 02 Oct 2025 By: SKY Team Reading Time: 25 mins

Master SSC CGL preparation with comprehensive cut-off analysis, category-wise cut-off marks, selection trends analysis, and strategic target score setting for optimal performance.

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Tier-I Cut-off Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of Tier-I cut-off marks across different categories and years.

Recent Tier-I Cut-offs

SSC CGL 2023-24 Tier-I (Expected):

  • General: 155-165 marks
  • OBC: 150-160 marks
  • SC: 130-140 marks
  • ST: 125-135 marks
  • EWS: 150-155 marks
  • PwD: 105-120 marks

Cut-off Trends

Year-wise pattern analysis:

  • 2022-23: General - 158.93
  • 2021-22: General - 154.93
  • 2020-21: General - 148.36
  • 2019-20: General - 155.01
  • 2018-19: General - 149.73
  • Trend: Gradually increasing

Factors Affecting Cut-off

Key influencing factors:

  • Difficulty level of exam
  • Number of vacancies
  • Number of applicants
  • Previous year trends
  • Reservation policies
  • Normalization process

Tier-I Cut-off Comparison (Last 3 Years)

Category 2023-24 (Expected) 2022-23 (Final) 2021-22 (Final) Change Trend
General 160-165 158.93 154.93 ↑ Increasing
OBC 155-160 156.73 152.34 ↑ Increasing
SC 135-140 133.86 129.36 ↑ Increasing
ST 130-135 128.92 124.82 ↑ Increasing
EWS 155-160 153.29 149.18 ↑ Increasing

Tier-II Cut-off Analysis

Detailed analysis of Tier-II cut-off marks and combined final cut-offs for various posts.

Post-wise Final Cut-offs

Post Name General OBC SC ST EWS
Assistant Audit Officer 695-705 685-695 665-675 655-665 690-700
Assistant Section Officer 675-685 665-675 645-655 635-645 670-680
Inspector of Income Tax 665-675 655-665 635-645 625-635 660-670
Tax Assistant 645-655 635-645 615-625 605-615 640-650
Junior Statistical Officer 685-695 675-685 655-665 645-655 680-690

Tier-II Sectional Cut-off Analysis

Quantitative Abilities (Paper-I)
General: 45-50/200
English Language (Paper-II)
General: 40-45/200
Statistics (Paper-III)
General: 35-40/200
General Studies (Paper-IV)
General: 30-35/200

Category-wise Cut-off Analysis

Detailed breakdown of cut-off marks across different reservation categories.

Reservation Categories

Category distribution:

  • General/UR: 40% seats
  • OBC: 27% seats
  • SC: 15% seats
  • ST: 7.5% seats
  • EWS: 10% seats
  • PwD: 4% horizontal reservation

Cut-off Variation

Typical difference patterns:

  • General vs OBC: 5-10 marks
  • General vs SC: 25-35 marks
  • General vs ST: 30-40 marks
  • General vs EWS: 5-8 marks
  • OBC vs SC: 20-25 marks
  • Variation depends on post popularity

Special Categories

PwD sub-categories:

  • Blindness/Low Vision
  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing
  • Locomotor Disability
  • Multiple Disabilities
  • Each has separate cut-off
  • Generally 40-50% lower than General

Analysis of selection patterns, competition ratio, and success probability.

Competition Analysis

Applicant to Vacancy Ratio (Last 5 Years)

Year Applications Vacancies Ratio Selection %
2023-24 ~25 Lakhs ~17,500 1:143 0.70%
2022-23 ~24 Lakhs ~20,000 1:120 0.83%
2021-22 ~23 Lakhs ~18,000 1:128 0.78%
2020-21 ~21 Lakhs ~15,000 1:140 0.71%
2019-20 ~19 Lakhs ~16,000 1:119 0.84%

Post-wise Competition Analysis

Most Competitive Posts (High Cut-off)
  • Assistant Audit Officer: 1:250+ ratio
  • Assistant Section Officer: 1:200+ ratio
  • Junior Statistical Officer: 1:180+ ratio
  • Inspector (Central Excise): 1:170+ ratio
Moderate Competition Posts
  • Tax Assistant: 1:120-150 ratio
  • Assistant Enforcement Officer: 1:130-160 ratio
  • Sub Inspector: 1:110-140 ratio
Factors Influencing Competition
  • Pay scale and grade pay
  • Work profile and job nature
  • Posting locations
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Previous year cut-off trends

Target Setting Strategies

Strategic approaches to set realistic targets based on cut-off analysis and personal preparation.

Target Score Calculation

For General Category (Top Posts):

  • Tier-I Target: 170+ marks
  • Tier-II Target: 720+ marks
  • Overall Target: 890+ marks
  • Safety Margin: +15-20 marks
  • Sectional Focus: Strong in all sections
  • Accuracy Rate: 90%+ in attempts

Preparation Strategy

Based on cut-off analysis:

  • Focus on high-weightage topics
  • Maintain sectional balance
  • Practice time management
  • Regular mock test analysis
  • Work on weak areas systematically
  • Stay updated with pattern changes

Risk Management

Strategic considerations:

  • Have backup post preferences
  • Consider category benefits
  • Analyze post-specific requirements
  • Prepare for multiple attempts
  • Balance between speed and accuracy
  • Focus on scoring sections first

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How is SSC CGL cut-off calculated?

Answer: Cut-off is determined based on multiple factors: number of vacancies, number of applicants, difficulty level of exam, reservation categories, and normalization process. It's the minimum marks required to qualify for the next stage.

Q2: Does cut-off vary for different posts?

Answer: Yes, final cut-off varies significantly for different posts based on popularity, pay scale, job profile, and posting locations. Top posts like AAO and ASO have much higher cut-offs than other posts.

Q3: How much should I score to be safe for Tier-II?

Answer: For General category, aim for 160+ in Tier-I to be safe. For reserved categories, 130-150 depending on the category. Always target 10-15 marks above previous year's cut-off for safety margin.

Q4: Why does cut-off increase every year?

Answer: Cut-off increases due to rising competition, better preparation resources available to candidates, increasing number of serious applicants, and sometimes easier exam pattern or scoring system.

Q5: How to check category-wise cut-off for my desired post?

Answer: Refer to SSC's final result PDF which contains post-wise and category-wise cut-offs. You can also use our SKY Practice platform which maintains updated cut-off database for all posts and categories.

Q6: Is there any sectional cut-off in SSC CGL?

Answer: Yes, SSC CGL has sectional cut-offs in both Tier-I and Tier-II. You need to clear individual section cut-offs as well as overall cut-off to qualify for the next stage.

Final Cut-off Strategy

  • Target Setting: Set realistic targets based on your category and desired posts
  • Safety Margin: Always aim 10-15 marks above previous cut-offs
  • Sectional Balance: Ensure you meet all sectional cut-offs
  • Regular Analysis: Continuously monitor your mock test scores against expected cut-offs
  • Post Preference: Have multiple post preferences with varying cut-off ranges
  • Adaptive Preparation: Adjust your strategy based on cut-off trends and competition analysis

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