SSC CGL Cut Off Tier 2 2025, Normalization System Explained

The SSC CGL Cutoff 2025 is influenced by the number of vacancies and is calculated based on the merit list obtained at the time of results. More vacancies typically result in a lower cutoff at every exam stage. The Staff Selection Commission has disclosed the total number of SSC CGL vacancies in the official notification. The SSC CGL 2025 cutoff marks represent the score of the last candidate selected in a specific category. Candidates should check the category cutoff and compare it with their marks as indicated in the SSC CGL Scorecard. The SSC CGL Cutoff 2025 has already been released for SSC CGL Tier 1 exams. 

 

The Commission has specified 1,86,509  candidates selected in respective categories including, UR, OBC/ EWS, and others. SSC CGL Tier 1 exam results were out on December 5, therefore, candidates can check the official result list and start preparing for SSC CGL tier 2 examination. The SSC CGL Tier 2 cut-off marks will be published according to different candidate categories and will consider elements like job vacancies together with candidate participation and test difficulty. The following are the important points to be noted concerning to SSC CGL Cut Off Tier 2 2025; 

1. The Staff Selection Commission publishes independent cut-off standards for candidates belonging to General and OBC groups along with SC groups, ST groups and EWS groups and PwD groups.
2. The cut-off establishes separate levels based on the specific post for which candidates apply between Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and any other Group B & C posts.
3. The cutoff determination involves multiple elements which include test difficulty along with vacancy availability and participant count and score standardization procedures. 
4. The evaluation of historical cut-off values lets candidates predict future cut-off levels to build their preparation plan properly.
5. The candidates who succeed in Tier 2 proceed to the following steps which could include document verification or skill tests (CPT/DEST) according to job specifications.

SSC CGL Cut Off Normalization System 2025

The SSC CGL normalization system serves to protect examination equality because the Tier 2 examination takes place in several shifts with different levels of difficulty. SSC implements a normalization method which applies standardization techniques to adjust candidate scores according to their shift-based question paper difficulty and provide SSC CGL Cut Off 2025. The normalization system protects candidates because it removes any disadvantages stemming from differing difficulties among different examination shifts.

CGL Normalization Parameters	Description
Raw Scores	Candidates obtain specific scores on their shift which later undergo normalization procedures.
Mean & Standard Deviation	The analysis of marks across all shifts helps calculate average scores together with their spread for determining variability.
Normalized Score	The score obtains its final value after applying normalization for fair evaluation.
Impact on CGL Cut-Off	The last cutoff relies on normalized scores to prevent students from gaining or losing any advantages depending on their shift.

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SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Cutoff Revised Normalisation Process

The examination analysis serves as the basis for our experts to estimate the SSC CGL Cut Off Tier 2 2025. The expected cut-off marks are available for candidates to refer to. Staff Selection Commission will announce both SSC CGL Tier 2 Cut-Off 2025 and SSC CGL Tier 2 Result 2025 officially. With the recent notice on the SSC website, the SSC CGL cut-off has been revised In compliance with Order dated 16.01.2025 in OA No. 474/2025 and Order dated 17.01.2025 in OA No. 239/2025 passed by Ld. CAT, Principal Bench, New Delhi. 

Category	Original SSC CGL cut-off	Revised SSC CGL cut-off	Additional candidates qualified for SSC CGL Tier 2 exams
ST	111.88930	111.85520	25
SC	126.45554	126.42235	49
OBC	146.26291	146.23244	115
EWS	142.01963	141.82144	145
UR	153.18981	152.97275	275
Total	-	-	609

The above table describes the updated SSC CGL cut-off that allows an additional 609 candidates to appear for the SSC CGL Tier 2 Examination. The SSC CGL Tier 2 cut-off was released in compliance with the court order that resulted in the revision of the total cut-off for the examination. The candidates need to download their admit card as soon as possible as they are eligible to appear in the SSC CGL Tier 2 examination on 20th January 2025.  

SSC CGL cutoff marks Tier 1: Category-wise (For the post of Junior Statistical Officer)

The SSC CGL tier 1 cutoff has been announced officially along with the result disclosure. The candidates can check their results officially associated with the cutoff marks released along with the notice. For your convenience, we have provided a summary of the SSC CGL cutoff 2025 in the below table; 

Category	Cut-Off Marks	Candidates Available
SC	143.53855	3640
ST	135.23007	1935
EWS	161.73406	2504
OBC	160.65216	6839
UR	167.02061	2844*
HH	95.45162	210
VH	122.51903	247
OH	133.35717	217
Total	-	18436

* Please Note that;

• Besides the UR candidates shown above, 184-SC, 43-ST, 3173-OBC, 1345-EWS, and 06-OH, 01-HH, and 09-VH candidates qualifying at UR Cut-off (within the UR age limit) are shown under their respective categories.
• The above-mentioned table does not include categories where ‘Nil’ reported vacancies
• Only those candidates who have been considered eligible for List-1, have claimed the post of JSO by applying for that post in their online Application Forms.

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SSC CGL cutoff marks Tier 1: Category-wise (For the post of  Statistical Investigator Gr. II)

Category	Cut-Off Marks	Candidates Available
ST	134.49545	485
EWS	163.50858	352
OBC	161.13462	1106
UR	170.65672	276*
HH	60.66162	213
VH	92.05218	181
Other-PWD	40.30795	220
Total	-	2833

Category	Cut-Off Marks	Candidates Available
SC	126.45554	31131
ST	111.88930	16019
EWS	142.01963	23746
OBC	146.26291	50191
UR	153.18981	25814*
HH	64.79156	2042
VH	102.97465	1694
OH	113.10008	2093
ESM	69.92674	11133
Other-PWD	45.74000	1377
Total	-	165240

*Please note that;
The UR candidates mentioned above, in addition to the ones shown above, include 4349-SC, 1042-ST, 29867-OBC, 12548-EWS, 61-ESM, 192-OH, 22-HH, 238-VH and 37-Other PwD candidates qualifying at UR Cut-off within the UR age limit.

Previous Year’s SSC CGL Cutoff 

Aspirants are advised to refer to the previous years' SSC CGL Cutoff scores for various positions within the SSC CGL Recruitment framework to gauge an approximation of this year's expected cutoff. By doing so, candidates can devise a tailored study plan aligning with the expected cutoff, thereby optimizing their preparation strategy. We have researched on previous year's SSC CGL cut-off marks for tier 2 exams considering previous SSC CGL Cut Off 2024. 

Previous year SSC CGL cutoff: Position-wise

This analysis would help aspirants determine the expected SSC CGL Cut Off Tier 2 2025 examination; 
SSC CGL cutoff for Junio Statistical Officer (JSO)- General category analysis for years, 2022, 2023, and 2024 are provided in the below table;

Position with Year	Cut-Off Marks
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) - General 2024	167.02061
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) - General 2023	162.48
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) - General 2022	158.88

SSC CGL cutoff for Statistical Investigator Gr. II- General category analysis for years, 2022, 2023, and 2024 are provided in the below table;

Position with Year	Cut-Off Marks
Statistical Investigator Gr. II- General 2024	170.65672
Statistical Investigator Gr. II- General 2023	160.55784
Statistical Investigator Gr. II- General 2022	177.66854

Previous year's SSC CGL cutoff: Category-wise

Category	SSC CGL Cut-Off
UR	393.5
EWS	400.5
OBC	378.5
SC	360
ST	352.5

 

SSC CGL Cutoff 2023: Tier 2 (Statistical Investigator)

Category	SSC CGL Cut-Off
UR	----
EWS	366.5
OBC	362
SC	----
ST	321.5

 

SSC CGL Cutoff 2023: Tier 2 (For all other posts)

Category	SSC CGL Cut-Off
UR	287
EWS	265
OBC	271
SC	252
ST	241

 

Factors Affecting SSC CGL Cutoff 2025

Factors considered in determining the SSC CGL CutOff 2025 include :

• The complexity of the exam.
• The number of vacancies released for the specific cycle of SSC CGL.
• The total number of candidates appearing in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams.
• Implementation of the reservation policy.
• Previous year's cutoff marks.
• Normalization procedure.
• Marking scheme.

These elements collectively shape the benchmark scores, providing a framework for assessing candidates' eligibility for progression to the subsequent tier of the SSC CGL Exam 2025. The release of the SSC CGL Exam 2025 cutoff marks a significant milestone in the examination process, offering clarity and transparency to candidates regarding their performance and prospects in the ensuing stages of the SSC CGL Exam 2025.

Steps to check SSC CGL Tier 2 Cutoff 2025

SSC CGL Exam 2025 Cut-off marks denote the minimum scores required to qualify for the subsequent stage in the SSC CGL examination. The SSC has announced that the SSC CGL Exams will be conducted in two phases, tentatively starting from August to September 2025, and the SSC CGL 2025 Cutoff will be separately released for Tier 1 and Tier 2. These cutoff marks will be accessible on the official SSC website. Follow these steps to check the SSC CGL Exam Cut-Off:

• Visit the SSC Website at www.ssc.gov.in.
• Navigate to the Result section, where a list of results will be displayed.
• Click on "SSC CGL Result and Cut-off for the year 2025" (which will be released after the exam) or select any previous year for which you wish to view.
• The Result and cutoff PDF will then be displayed on your screen.
• Review the PDF to find category and post-wise cutoff marks, or download it for future reference. 
   

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