A data-driven look at SSC CGL Tier-1 and Final cut-offs over 5 years. Understand the trend, set a realistic target score, and learn what marks you actually need.
The SSC CGL cut-off has been steadily rising as competition intensifies. Knowing the trend helps you set a concrete target instead of a vague "score well".
5-year rise: ~33 marks. That's a ~24% increase — significant.
UR: 170.21 OBC: 163.34 SC: 149.78 ST: 138.42 EWS: 161.84
If the trend holds, expect UR Tier-1 cut-off around 175–180. To be safe, target 185+ (top 20% buffer).
1. Aim for 47+ correct answers (94 marks) with fewer than 8 wrongs (−4). Net ≈ 90 from clean attempts. 2. Smart guessing: If you can eliminate 2 options on 15 questions and get 50% right, you add ~7.5 marks net. 3. Section targets: Reasoning 42, GK 38, Quant 38, English 38 = 156 base. Add 30 from elimination guessing.
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