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SSC5 min read·15 April 2026

SSC CGL Cut Off 2024 — Tier I & Tier II Category-wise Analysis

SSC CGL 2024 cut off marks for Tier I and Tier II — General, OBC, SC, ST category-wise. Historical trend, post-wise cut off and what score you need in 2026.

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Understanding SSC CGL cut offs helps you set a realistic target score before your exam. Here's the complete category-wise cut off data for CGL 2024 along with a historical trend.

SSC CGL 2024 Tier I Cut Off — Category-wise

CategoryCut Off (out of 200)Safe Score
General (UR)151.50160+
OBC148.75155+
EWS146.00152+
SC136.25143+
ST126.50133+
PwD (OH)118.00125+
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Note

Tier I cut off is just for shortlisting to Tier II. Final merit is based on Tier II marks only. Tier I is a qualifying stage.

SSC CGL 2024 Tier II Cut Off (Final Merit)

Post GroupUR Cut OffOBCSCST
JSO (Junior Statistical Officer)723.00711.25685.50669.00
AAO (Asst. Audit Officer)745.50731.00706.75690.25
Inspector (Income Tax/Excise)718.25704.50676.00661.50
Sub-Inspector (CBI/NIA)710.00697.25669.50655.00
Other Group B Posts695.50681.25651.00638.75
Group C Posts (LDC etc.)660.00645.00612.50598.00

Historical Tier I Cut Off Trend (UR Category)

YearTier I Cut Off (UR)Vacancies
CGL 2024151.50~17,727
CGL 2023148.75~14,582
CGL 2022145.00~20,000+
CGL 2021140.50~7,600
CGL 2020137.25~6,500

The cut off has been rising steadily. With 12,256 vacancies in 2026 (fewer than 2024), expect the cut off to be around 152–156 for General category.

What Score Should You Target in 2026?

CategoryMinimum Safe Target (Tier I)Tier II Target (out of 900)
General160+730+
OBC155+715+
EWS152+710+
SC143+695+
ST133+680+
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Pro tip

Don't target the cut off — target 10–15 marks above it. On exam day, you will likely score 5–8% below your mock average due to nerves. Plan for that buffer.

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