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SSC CHSL Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in SSC Combined Higher Secondary 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 | 130-145 marks (65-72.5%) |
| EWS | 125-140 marks (62.5-70%) |
| OBC | 120-135 marks (60-67.5%) |
| SC | 90-110 marks (45-55%) |
| ST | 85-105 marks (42.5-52.5%) |
| PwD (General) | 75-90 marks (37.5-45%) |
| PwD (OBC) | 70-85 marks (35-42.5%) |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 65-80 marks (32.5-40%) |
- General vs. OBC gap: Typically 10-15 marks (5-7.5%), with SC/ST cutoffs running 35-50 marks below General due to wider reservation bands.
- Cutoff drivers: Difficulty level of exam (particularly Math & Reasoning sections), total vacancies announced, and normalization scores in multi-shift exams significantly impact final cutoffs year-to-year.
- Tier 2 qualification: Clearing Tier 1 is essential; actual post allocation depends on combined Tier 1 + Tier 2 performance, so top Tier 1 scores (75%+) strengthen final merit position substantially.
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Top 1-2% — Premium Posts
90–100%
- Data Entry Operator in Lok Sabha / Rajya Sabha Secretariat — pay level 4, Delhi posting
- Lower Division Clerk in PMO and Cabinet Secretariat — highest administrative exposure
- Junior Secretariat Assistant in elite departments with guaranteed metro posting
- Court Clerk in Supreme Court — prestigious judicial posting, Delhi location
- Assured selection with choice of department and location within post category
- Typically requires 95%+ normalized score in final merit
Top Tier Selections
80–90%
- Data Entry Operator (Grade A) in Parliament Secretariat — pay level 4, prestigious posting
- Lower Division Clerk in Cabinet Secretariat — highest grade postings
- Junior Secretariat Assistant in MEA and PMO — exposure to high-level administration
- Postal Assistant in preferred metro locations — guaranteed location choice
- Strong likelihood of first or second preference in final allocation
Competitive DEO Range
70–80%
- Data Entry Operator (DEO) in premium departments — CAG, C&AG, Parliament
- Lower Division Clerk in elite ministries — External Affairs, PMO, Cabinet Secretariat
- Postal Assistant in metro circles with preference — pay level 4, location advantage
- Junior Secretariat Assistant with department choice — Central Secretariat Service CSS
- Court Clerk in Supreme Court and High Courts — better pay scale and posting
Good Tier 2 Prospects
60–70%
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) in preferred ministries — Finance, Home Affairs, Defence
- Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade B in CAG, CGA offices
- Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (preferred locations) — Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore circles
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) in Central Secretariat Service
- Strong position for Tier 2 qualification across all categories
Moderate Selection Prospects
50–60%
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) in Central Government Ministries — pay level 2, last year's General cut-off ~52%
- Data Entry Operator (DEO) — various departments, Grade C
- Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (metro circles) — Department of Posts, pay level 4
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) — ministerial cadre in various ministries
- Court Clerk in High Courts and District Courts
Borderline Tier 2 Qualification
35–50%
- May qualify for Tier 2 in reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC)
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) — pay level 2, ministerial cadre, last year's OBC cut-off ~45%
- Court Clerk positions in subordinate courts
- Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (Department of Posts) — Group C, remote location circles
- Need strong Tier 2 performance to secure final selection
Below Cut-off Range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for Tier 2
- Score typically below General category cut-off (~40-45%)
- Focus on strengthening fundamentals in Quantitative Aptitude and English
- Consider attempting SSC MTS or other exams while preparing
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