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SSC CGL Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in SSC Combined Graduate Level (Tier 1) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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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).
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Elite bracket — AAO assured
95–100%
- Assistant Audit Officer (C&AG) — virtually assured, choice of department possible
- Assistant Section Officer (premium CSS postings) — PMO, Cabinet Secretariat, Home Ministry with strong Tier-3
- Assistant (MEA) — if vacancies notified and excellent descriptive writing
- Inspector (CBI/NCB/ED cadres) — if posts available, investigative agencies
- Divisional Accountant (Metro Railway zones) — preferential locations
- Excellent position for Tier-2 and Tier-3; maintain performance to secure top-tier Group B Gazetted post
Top tier — AAO probable
85–95%
- Assistant Audit Officer (C&AG) — high probability, Group B Gazetted, Pay Level 7, audit and accounts work
- Assistant Section Officer (CSS, premium ministries) — Home, Finance, Defence possible with good Tier-3 score
- Assistant (Ministry of External Affairs) — limited vacancies, requires excellent descriptive skills
- Divisional Accountant (Indian Railways, A1 cities) — preferential posting likelihood
- Inspector (CBI cadre, if notified) — investigative posts, Group B
- Strong foundation for AAO; focus on Tier-2 (Quantitative + Statistics) and Tier-3 (descriptive) to secure post
Upper Group B — AAO contention
75–85%
- Assistant Audit Officer (C&AG) — strong prospects, Group B Gazetted, Pay Level 7
- Assistant Section Officer (various ministries) — Central Secretariat Service, Pay Level 6, requires good descriptive writing
- Income Tax Inspector (premium zones) — metros like Delhi, Mumbai postings more likely
- Divisional Accountant (Indian Railways) — Pay Level 6, accounts cadre
- Inspector (Preventive Officer, Customs) — good posting locations possible
- Assistant Enforcement Officer (Directorate of Enforcement) — if post is notified, investigative role
Competitive Group B posts
65–75%
- Assistant Audit Officer (C&AG) — Group B Gazetted, Pay Level 7
- Income Tax Inspector (CBDT) — Group B Non-Gazetted, Pay Level 7, enforcement + assessment duties
- Central Excise Inspector (CBIC) — Pay Level 6-7, field postings
- Examiner (CGST) — Group B, Pay Level 7, technical examination role
- Inspector (Posts) — supervisory role, Department of Posts
- Assistant Section Officer (CSS) — ministerial cadre, if scoring well in descriptive paper (Tier-3)
Group C posts + lower Group B range
50–65%
- Tax Assistant (CBDT/CBIC) — good prospects, Pay Level 4
- Auditor (C&AG, various departments) — Group C, Pay Level 5, accounts cadre
- Inspector (Central Excise) — Group B Non-Gazetted, Pay Level 6
- Inspector (Preventive Officer, Customs) — enforcement cadre, Pay Level 6
- Compiler (Registrar General of India) — statistical work, Pay Level 5
- Strong chance for Group C posts; borderline for competitive Group B posts
Tier-1 borderline — Group C posts possible
35–50%
- Tax Assistant (CBIC) — Group C, Pay Level 4, ministerial cadre
- Junior Statistical Officer (Ministry of Statistics) — requires good marks in Tier-3 (Statistics paper)
- Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (Department of Posts) — Group C, Pay Level 4
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) in various ministries — entry-level clerical post
- May clear Tier-1 for SC/ST/OBC categories depending on year
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear Tier-1 cut-off (typically 40-45% for General)
- Score insufficient for any post in current cycle
- Recommend strengthening fundamentals in Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning
- Focus on accuracy and speed for next attempt
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