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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has commenced the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024 Tier 1 Examination. This year, the examination is being conducted in 36 shifts from 9th September to 26th September. One of the most important questions in the mind of the aspirants after the examination is – What will be the cut-off marks? The actual cut-off will be released by the SSC after the completion of the examination.
We are providing the expected cut-off, to help the candidates who have completed their Tier 1 examination to focus their efforts on the upcoming SSC CGL Tier 2 Examination. This cut-off can serve as a reference point for them and help them in their overall preparation strategy. The candidates, however, should keep in mind that these cutoffs are estimated based on the level of difficulty of the Tier 1 Exam held in the first 9 shifts from 9th to 11th September.
SSC CGL Expected Cut Off 2024
The Staff Selection Commission releases a separate cut-off for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Statistical Investigator Gr. II and Other Posts. This cutoff is generally higher than the cutoff for the rest of the posts. The candidates can refer to the writeups for the previously released official cutoffs to get an idea about the difference in cutoffs. The candidates who have applied for the JSO posts can refer to the table below regarding the expected cutoffs for the different categories of candidates.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Expected Cutoff 2024 for the post of JSO | |
Category | Cutoff |
Unreserved | 167-171 |
EWS | 164-168 |
OBC | 164-168 |
SC | 147-151 |
ST | 145-149 |
HH | 79-83 |
VH | 113-117 |
OH | 131-135 |
Candidates can check the expected cut off for all other post (except JSO and Statistical Investigator Grade II post) in the table provided below. These posts belong to Group B and Group C levels in the various government departments and ministries. The expected cutoff range provided here is based on the 11 shifts of the SSC CGL Exam conducted from 9th to 11th September 2024.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Expected Cutoff 2024 for the post Other Than JSO | |
Category | Cutoff |
Unreserved | 148-152 |
EWS | 141-145 |
OBC | 144-148 |
SC | 125-129 |
ST | 116-120 |
HH | 75-80 |
PwD | 55-59 |
VH | 120-124 |
ESM | 98-102 |
OH | 114-118 |
Factors Influencing the SSC CGL 2024 Cut-Off
Several factors could impact the SSC CGL Tier 1 cut-off, but we have listed some important factors below which plays an important role in deciding the cut-offs.
- Exam Difficulty: The SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 exam’s difficulty level will play a crucial role. A more difficult exam could lead to lower cut-offs, while an easier exam might push the cut-offs higher.
- Number of Applicants: With 17,727 vacancies announced, the number of applicants will significantly influence the cut-offs. A higher number of applicants typically leads to more higher cut-offs.
- Performance Trends: If candidates perform exceptionally well this year, it could lead to higher cut-offs across all categories.
- Normalization Process: The SSC employs a normalization process to ensure fairness across different sessions. This process can impact the final cut-offs.
Conclusion
While these expected cut-offs provide a good benchmark, it’s important to remember that they are estimates based on previous trends and current exam analysis. The actual cut-offs may vary. Candidates are advised to aim 150 + scoreĀ to be on safer side in SSC CGL Tier 1 Examinations. As the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 exam continues until September 26, 2024, candidates should focus on giving their best performance. Remember, consistency and thorough preparation are key to crack SSC CGL exam.
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