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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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Score → rank → outcome bands

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

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