SSC CGL 2020: Previous Years' Cutoff Analysis (Tier 1 & 2)
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Apr 7, 2020
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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will announce the official SSC CGL 2020 cut off along with the declaration of result. The cut off of for SSC CGL Tier I is expected to be released in the month of April 2020. It will be released in PDF format on the official website. SSC CGL Cutoff will be the basis of qualification for the next round of the exam. Based on the difficulty level and number of good attempts, SSC CGL Expected Cut Off of Tier 1 for Tax Assistant could range between 180-185 & for Assistant Audit Officer between 173-178.
SSC CGL cut off is the minimum score obtained by a candidate to qualify for the next level of the recruitment. Candidates who will clear the Cut Off for SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be called for the Tier 2 exam. Similarly, candidates who clear SSC CGL Tier 2 cut off will be eligible to appear for Tier 3 examination. The cut off is declared separately for each category, stage, and post. Check SSC CGL Result
A total of 34 Group B and C posts were released by the commission. The final cut off for all the posts announced by SSC will be decided on the basis of the cumulative marks obtained in all the three tiers. Check SSC CGL Post Wise Salary Structure
SSC CGL 2020 Expected Cut Off
- SSC CGL Cutoff is declared in the form of Marks
- SSC CGL Cutoff Tier 1 is given out of 200 marks
- SSC CGL Cutoff Tier 2 is given out of 400 Marks.
- Cutoff for Tier 3 will not be declared as it is a descriptive qualifying paper.
SSC CGL Expected Cut Off for Tier 1 2020:
| Post Name | SSC CGL Expected Cut Off (UR Category) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) | 173-178 |
| Tax Assistant | 180-185 |
| Junior Statistical Officer (Grade-II) | 168-172 |
| Remaining Posts | 143-148 |
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Previous Years Cut Off Trend
The previous years cut off data is very helpful for candidates to get an idea about the expected cutoff. Candidates can analyze these trends and plan their preparation strategies accordingly. SSC CGL Cut off trends for Tier 1 & 2 for the years 2014 to 2018 are provided below:
SSC CGL Post Wise Cut off
SSC CGL Post Wise Cutoff
SSC CGL tier 1 exam is of 200 marks and qualifying candidates will appear for the next stage i.e. Tier 2 on the basis of marks scored in Tier 1. A minimum cut off is released by the commission that selects candidates who are qualified for further process. Check out the SSC CGL Tier 1 cut off over the past 3 years and how they differ each year.
SSC CGL Post Wise Cut Off: 2018 (Tier I)
| Category | Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) | Junior Statistical Officer (Grade-II) | Remaining Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 170 | 165.96 | 137.07 |
| OBC | 165 | 162.35 | 131.18 |
| SC | 148.97 | 140.11 | 111.10 |
| ST | 141.86 | 129.56 | 103.22 |
| EX.S | - | - | 40 |
| OH | 132.90 | 112.48 | 95.55 |
| HH | 102.45 | 51.99 | 40 |
| VH | - | 64.57 | 70.25 |
SSC CGL Post Wise Cut Off: 2017 (Tier I)
| Category | Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) | Junior Statistical Officer (Grade-II) | Remaining Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 148 | 146.50 | 126.50 |
| OBC | 135.50 | 135.50 | 110 |
| SC | 125.50 | 123.50 | 98 |
| ST | 119 | 114.50 | 88.50 |
| EX.S | - | - | 69 |
| OH | 111.50 | 102 | 84.50 |
| HH | 75 | 61 | 38 |
| VH | - | 116 | 89 |
SSC CGL Previous Year Cut off
SSC CGL 2018 (Tier 1) Cutoff
SSC CGL 2018 tier 1 was held from July 25 to Aug 20, 2018 in online mode. As per the latest write-up by SSC, 8.34 lakhs candidates appeared for SSC CGL 2018 (tier 1). SSC CGL post wise cut off for the previous year exam is described in this article which will help the candidates to understand the cut off trends. Category-wise details of candidates who have qualified for Tier 2 & Tier 3 and cut off applied for each category are provided in the tables below:
List-1: Candidates qualified in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-IV (General Studies (Finance & Accounts)
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | OH | HH | UR | Other PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut off Marks | 148.97 | 141.86 | 165.00 | 132.90 | 102.45 | 170.00 | 62.19 |
| Candidates Available | 2444 | 1272 | 4464 | 335 | 300 | 6247* | 100 |
List-II: Candidates qualified in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III (Statistics))
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | OH | HH | VH | Other PwD | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut off Marks | 140.11 | 129.56 | 162.35 | 112.48 | 51.99 | 64.57 | 40.00 | 165.96 |
| Candidates Available | 1421 | 891 | 2008 | 333 | 333 | 364 | 51 | 3177* |
List III: Candidates qualified in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I and Paper-II)
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | Ex.S | OH | HH | VH | UR | Other PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut off Marks | 111.10 | 103.22 | 131.18 | 40.00 | 95.55 | 40 | 70.25 | 137.07 | 40.00 |
| Candidates Available | 27835 | 12836 | 44078 | 8146 | 2727 | 1548 | 1282 | 51771* | 173 |
SSC CGL 2016 Cut Off (Tier 1)
The number of candidates qualified SSC CGL 2016 Tier 1 is mentioned in the table given below along with the cut off marks. The cut off marks for SSC CGL Tier 1 are derived out of 200 marks.
| Categories | Cut Off Marks | No. of Candidates Qualified for Papers I+II in Tier II | No. of Candidates Qualified for Papers III in Tier II | No. of Candidates Qualified for Papers IV in Tier II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 137.00 | 46422 | 10053 | 16002 |
| OBC | 125.50 | 56192 | 11351 | 16667 |
| SC | 114.0 | 24227 | 4236 | 7186 |
| ST | 103.0 | 11352 | 1073 | 3301 |
| OH | 97.00 | 2742 | 262 | 753 |
| VH | 68.00 | 1411 | 132 | 240 |
| HH | 20.00 | 2008 | 168 | 438 |
| Ex-S | 92.00 | 4965 | 329 | 706 |
| TOTAL | - | 149319 | 28234 | 45293 |
SSC CGL 2016 Cut off (Tier 2)
SSC CGL Tier 2 cut off is derived on the basis of marks obtained by a candidate in Paper 1 (Quantitative Ability) and Paper 2 (English Language & Comprehension). While for the post of Statistical Investigator and Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), total marks obtained in Paper 3 & 4 are also considered.
SSC CGL 2016 Cut Off Tier 2 – Assistant Audit Officer
| Category | Candidates Available | Cut off Marks Tier 1 + Tier 2 (Paper 1 + 2 + 4) |
|---|---|---|
| GEN | 1829 | 536 |
| SC | 707 | 454 |
| ST | 333 | 427 |
| OBC | 1775 | 493.75 |
| OH | 78 | 411 |
| HH | 74 | 264 |
| Total | 4796 | - |
SSC CGL 2016 Cut Off Tier 2 – CPT for Assistant Section Officer in CSS and Assistant in MEA
| Category | Candidates Available | Cut off Marks Tier 1 + Tier 2 (Paper 1 + 2) |
|---|---|---|
| GEN | 5850 | 449 |
| SC | 2162 | 389 |
| ST | 1033 | 370 |
| OBC | 5630 | 424.5 |
| OH | 156 | 366.5 |
| HH | 151 | 262 |
| Total | 15030 | - |
SSC CGL 2016 Cut Off Tier 2 – Junior Statistical Officer (Grade-2)
| Category | Candidates Available | Cut off Marks Tier 1 + Tier 2 (Paper 1 + 2 + 3) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 442 | 502 |
| SC | 190 | 423 |
| ST | 89 | 397 |
| OBC | 495 | 471 |
| OH | 13 | 364 |
| HH | 13 | 230.25 |
| VH | 12 | 267.5 |
| Total | 1254 | - |
SSC CGL 2016 Cut Off Tier 2 – DEST for all posts (except AAO, ASO/Assistant (in MEA and CSS) and Junior Statistical Officer (Grade-2)
| Category | Candidates Available | Cut off Marks Tier 1 + Tier 2 (Paper 1 + 2) |
|---|---|---|
| GEN | 13388 | 422 |
| SC | 4715 | 363.25 |
| ST | 2139 | 341 |
| OBC | 12604 | 397 |
| OH | 415 | 333 |
| HH | 312 | 216 |
| VH | 89 | 336 |
| Ex.S | 1427 | 287.5 |
| Total | 35089 | - |
Factors Affecting Cut Off
Factors Affecting SSC CGL Cutoff 2020
There is a number of factors that affect SSC CGL cutoff. These following factors are involved while determining the SSC CGL Cutoff:
- Number of Candidates Appeared
- Number of Positions Available
- Performance of the candidates in the exam
- Level of Difficulty
- Use of SSC normalization rule to maintain uniformity of the exam
SSC CGL Normalization
SSC CGL 2020 Score Normalization
The number of candidates applying/appearing for SSC CGL is more hence the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. In order to avoid the discrepancies in online exams, the authorities use the normalization process to calculate the marks of the candidates. These normalized marks are used to decide the cut off of the candidates. The formula used by SSC to calculate the cut off is mentioned below:
| Actual Score of candidates X SSC Normalized marks = Normalized score of candidates |
SSC CGL Post Wise Salary Structure
Followings are the likely posts that will be filled up through this Examination:
Pay Level-8 (Rs 47600 to 151100):
| Sr. No. | Name of Post | Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Post | Nature of Physical Disabilities permissible for the post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | OH (OA, OL, BL) & HH | Not exceeding 30 years. |
| 2 | Assistant Accounts Officer |
Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400):
| Sr. No. | Name of Post | Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Post | Nature of Physical Disabilities permissible for the post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | Group “B” | OA, OL, B, BL, OAL, LV & HH | 20-30 years |
| 2 | Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | Group “B” | Post not identified suitable for PwD candidates. | Not exceeding 30 years. |
| 3 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railway | Group “B” | OA, OL, B, BL, LV & HH | 20-30 years |
| 4 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | Group “B” | OA, OL, B, BL, OAL, LV & HH | 20-30 years |
SSC CGL Salary tables will help all the aspirants in knowing all the details regarding SSC CGL Job Salary and Grade Pay. Check Detailed SSC CGL Post Wise Salary Structure
Frequently Asked Questions
SSC CGL 2020 Cut Off FAQs
Ques: What will be the expected cut off for SSC CGL Tier 1?
Ans: SSC CGL tier 1 cut off varies every year. Depending on the number of the candidates applied, the number of posts, etc the cut off varies. However, based on the cut off trends of previous years, SSC CGL 2020 tier 1 expected cut off for UR category can be between 150-160 depending on the vacancies and difficulty level of exam
Ques: Do I have to clear any sectional cut off in SSC CGL 2020?
Ans: No. There is no sectional cut off in SSC CGL 2020. SSC CGL cut off is the minimum score obtained by a candidate to qualify for the next level of the recruitment. Candidates who will clear the Cut Off for SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be called for the Tier 2 exam. Similarly, candidates who clear SSC CGL Tier 2 cut off will be eligible to appear for Tier 3 examination. The cut off is declared separately for each category, stage, and post. Check SSC CGL Result
Ques: How can I check my SSC CGL Result 2020?
Ans: Candidates have to visit the official website to check the result. After the conclusion of each tier, the authorities will release the result and cut off. Based on the cutoff, candidates will qualify for the next tier exam. The final cut off for SSC CGL 2020 will be decided on the basis of the cumulative marks obtained in all the three tiers.
Ques: I have qualified Tier 1 & 2. Is it compulsory to appear for SSC CGL Tier 3?
Ans: Yes. It is compulsory to appear for all the tiers otherwise you will not be qualified for the final selection. The final cut off is decided based on the score obtained by candidates in all the tiers.
Ques: What is SSC Score Normalization method?
Ans: The number of candidates in SSC CGL is more hence the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. In order to avoid any discrepancies, the authorities use the normalization process to calculate the marks of the candidates. After normalization, the normalized scores are used to calculate the cut off of the candidates. The formula used by SSC to calculate the cut off is mentioned below:
| Actual Score of candidates X SSC Normalized marks = Normalized score of candidates |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.