Last Updated: August 2025 | Author: Shahalam – Government Exam Analyst at Pariksha Soochna

Quick Answer

The SSC CGL Cut Off 2025 (Expected):

• Tier‑I → UR: 155–165, OBC: 145–155, EWS: 150–160, SC: 120–130, ST: 110–120
• Final (Tier‑I + Tier‑II) → UR: 320–330, OBC: 305–320, SC: 265–285, ST: 250–270

These are based on past 5-year cut-off trends, vacancy data, exam difficulty, and SSC’s new policies.

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What is SSC CGL Cut Off?

The SSC CGL cut off is the minimum marks needed to qualify for the next recruitment stage.

• Tier‑I Cut Off → Decides who can appear for Tier‑II.
• Tier‑II Cut Off → Decides who makes the final merit list.
• Post-specific Cut Off → Higher for AAO (Finance) & JSO (Statistics) roles.

Note: SSC applies normalization to adjust scores based on paper difficulty.

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Why Cut Offs Change Each Year

Based on our cut-off tracking from 2020–2024, these are the biggest influencing factors:

1. Vacancies available – 2025 has ~14,582 posts.
2. Exam difficulty – tougher papers usually mean lower cut-offs.
3. Number of candidates appearing.
4. Category-wise reservations (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS).
5. Policy changes – like SSC’s proposed Sliding Scheme to fill all vacancies from the waiting list.

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SSC CGL Cut Off Trends – Tier‑I (2020–2024)

Year	UR	OBC	EWS	SC	ST
2020	157	146	146	134	123
2021	140	130	130	120	110
2022	147	138	135	125	115
2023	150	140	140	128	118
2024	145	135	130	123	113

Insight: Tier‑I cut-offs dipped in 2024 due to moderate paper difficulty and new normalization adjustments.

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Expected SSC CGL Cut Off 2025 – Tier‑I (Out of 200 Marks)

Category	Expected Cut Off
UR	155–165
OBC	145–155
EWS	150–160
SC	120–130
ST	110–120

💡 Safe Score Tip: Always target 10–15 marks above your category’s expected cut-off to ensure selection after normalization.

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SSC CGL Final Cut Off Trends – Tier‑I + Tier‑II (2020–2024)

Year	UR	OBC	EWS	SC	ST
2020	315	295	–	270	250
2021	310	290	290	270	240
2022	320	300	300	275	255
2023	325	305	305	280	260
2024	315	295	295	270	250

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Expected SSC CGL Final Cut Off 2025 – Tier‑I + Tier‑II (Out of 600 Marks)

Category	Expected Cut Off
UR	320–330
OBC	305–320
EWS	295–305
SC	265–285
ST	250–270

📌 For AAO/JSO posts: Target 10–20 marks higher than the general post cut-off.

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Post-Wise Cut Offs – Tier‑I (2024)

Post	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
AAO (Finance)	169.67	166.29	154.29	148.99	167.18
JSO (Statistics)	168.54	165.87	148.51	146.65	166.07
Other Posts	150.05	145.94	126.68	118.17	143.44

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Vacancy vs Cut Off Correlation

In 2025, vacancies (~14,582) are similar to 2024, meaning cut-offs will likely remain steady or slightly rise depending on paper difficulty.

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Preparation Strategy Based on Cut Offs

• Tier‑I: Aim for 170+ (UR) to ensure comfort after normalization.
• Tier‑II: Focus on accuracy & time management—this stage decides the merit list.
• Post Preference: Higher-ranked posts like AAO/JSO require extra effort in Quant & Stats.

Why This Guide is Different from Competitors

• Covers both Tier‑I & Tier‑II cut-off trends (5 years)
• Includes post-wise cut-offs and expected safe scores
• Explains normalization & vacancy impact
• Optimized tables for snippet and AI Overview extraction
• Written by a government exam specialist with years of analysis experience

Why This Page Is Reliable

This analysis is based on:

• Official SSC notifications & past result PDFs
• 5-year cut-off trend tracking by our in-house exam experts
• Vacancy data correlation with cut-off changes
• First-hand insights from candidates who appeared in previous exams

We update this page immediately when official cut-offs are released so you can rely on accurate & fresh data.

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