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SSC GD Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in SSC General Duty Constable 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 | 105-115 marks / 160 (66-72%) |
| EWS | 100-110 marks / 160 (63-69%) |
| OBC | 95-105 marks / 160 (59-66%) |
| SC | 85-95 marks / 160 (53-59%) |
| ST | 80-90 marks / 160 (50-56%) |
| PwD (General) | 70-80 marks / 160 (44-50%) |
| PwD (OBC) | 65-75 marks / 160 (41-47%) |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 60-70 marks / 160 (38-44%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 10-15 marks above OBC, 20-25 marks above SC, and 25-30 marks above ST. EWS slots usually settle 5-8 marks below General.
- Annual variation drivers: Total vacancies (higher vacancies = marginally lower cutoffs), regional force-wise distribution, exam difficulty level, and PST/PET attrition rates significantly influence final qualifying marks. Some years witness 3-5% swings.
- Force preference consideration: Scoring in the 75-85% band (120-136 marks) dramatically improves chances for preferred central forces (BSF, CRPF, CISF); qualifying cutoffs merely ensure list inclusion, not choice postings.
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Top tier — maximum choice
85–100%
- GD Constable (any force) — General category, first preference of posting location and force
- GD Constable (CISF) — metro airports (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore IGI terminals)
- GD Constable (SSF) — Delhi-based Secretariat postings, no field transfers
- Sepoy/Rifleman (Assam Rifles) — choice postings, rapid promotion prospects
- Exceptional score demonstrates strong aptitude for departmental exams and promotions
- Top 5% scorers; significant advantage in final merit list and medical/PET phases
High scorer — preferred postings
75–85%
- GD Constable (CISF) — General category with preferred location choices (metros, airports)
- GD Constable (BSF) — higher merit gives better zone/sector allocation
- Rifleman (Assam Rifles) — General category, North-East preferred locations
- GD Constable (CRPF) — General category, likelihood of home state or preferred zone posting
- Strong merit list position enables negotiation during document verification
- Previous cycle: top 15-20% scorers in this range
Safe zone — General category
65–75%
- GD Constable (BSF) — General category, choice of postings possible
- GD Constable (CRPF) — General category, approximately 60,000+ vacancies annually
- GD Constable (SSB) — Sashastra Seema Bal, Nepal and Bhutan border duties
- Sepoy (Assam Rifles) — better posting preferences available
- Comfortable margin above General category cut-off (typically 60-65% normalized)
- Good position for PET/PST preparation phase
Competitive — OBC/EWS range
50–65%
- GD Constable (CRPF) — Central Reserve Police Force, largest paramilitary, pan-India postings
- GD Constable (CISF) — Central Industrial Security Force, airport and industrial security duties
- GD Constable (SSF) — Secretariat Security Force, Delhi postings
- Rifleman (Assam Rifles) — North-East postings, counter-insurgency operations
- Strong chance for OBC/EWS categories; borderline for General category
- Previous year OBC cut-off approximately 50-55% normalized
Borderline — SC/ST category
35–50%
- GD Constable (BSF) — Border Security Force, pay level 3, approximately ₹21,700-69,100
- GD Constable (ITBP) — Indo-Tibetan Border Police, high-altitude postings
- GD Constable (Assam Rifles) — paramilitary under Army operational control
- Realistic for SC/ST categories; General/OBC candidates need significant improvement
- PET/PST and medical standards must still be met
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear minimum cut-off marks
- Score typically below SSC's normalized cut-off for any category
- Focus on fundamentals: reasoning, elementary math, and general awareness
- Recommend attempting practice tests focusing on accuracy over speed
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