If you're preparing for the next SSC GD exam, the SSC GD Constable cut-off tells you how far you still have to go. SSC publishes very detailed cut-offs, split by category, force, state, area and gender, so you can plan with real numbers instead of guesswork.
This guide covers the previous years' figures, what pushed them up or down, and a realistic safe score for the coming cycle. Let's get started.
Key Takeaways
- Reports say SSC declared the 2026 cycle's CBE result on 12 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates now move on to the physical tests (PET/PST).
- For the 2027 cycle, SSC's exam calendar gave September 2026 for the advertisement and January–March 2027 for the CBE. Check ssc.gov.in for the actual notice.
- Minimum qualifying marks are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS and 20% for SC/ST/ESM.
- Reports put the all-India SSF male UR cut-off at 144.93140 (2025) and 146.17817 (2026).
- Our estimated safe score is about 145–150 out of 160 for UR candidates aiming at high-competition states and all-India posts.
SSC GD Constable Cut-off at a Glance
Where things stand today
The 2026 cycle is past its written stage. Reports say the CBE ran from 27 April to 30 May 2026 for 25,487 vacancies. The result came out on 12 October 2026, and over 1.97 lakh candidates were shortlisted for PET/PST.
For the 2027 cycle, SSC's exam calendar listed the advertisement for September 2026, the closing date for October 2026 and the CBE for January–March 2027. Reports from late October and early November 2026 said no dated notice had been published yet, and some now expect it in November 2026. The application dates and vacancy count will only be confirmed by the notice itself, so check the official notification. You can find every SSC GD notice on the Commission's website:
Check the latest SSC GD notice on ssc.gov.in
Once the notice is out, our guide to the SSC GD Constable 2027 Notification: Dates, Vacancies, Fee will take you through it step by step.
Not one cut-off, but several
People often talk about "the" cut-off, but SSC GD actually has a few, one for each stage:
| Stage | What it decides | How it's published |
|---|---|---|
| CBE cut-off | Who is shortlisted for PET/PST | By category, gender, state and area, plus all-India lists for SSF and NCB |
| Post-PET/PST shortlist | Who goes on to the medical exam | Separate lists, usually a little higher than the CBE cut-off |
| Final cut-off | Who gets selected, and in which force | By force, state, area and category, showing the marks of the last selected candidate |
The final lists also show Part-A marks, Part-B marks and the date of birth of the last selected candidate. These are used to break ties.
The short answer
If you want a single number, aim for 145–150 out of 160 if you are UR and want a strong chance at any force. If your state's cut-offs have been lower, your realistic target may be lower too. The sections below explain how we got there.
Minimum Qualifying Marks by Category
You must reach these minimum marks before you can even be considered:
| Category | Minimum qualifying % | Marks out of 160 |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 30% | 48 |
| OBC | 25% | 40 |
| EWS | 25% | 40 |
| SC | 20% | 32 |
| ST | 20% | 32 |
| ESM | 20% | 32 |
Minimum marks vs the actual cut-off
The minimum mark only makes you eligible. The actual cut-off is the score of the last candidate shortlisted against the available seats, and it is usually much higher. For example, in the 2026 CBE the all-India SSF cut-off for UR males was reported at 146.17817, while the minimum was only 48.
The minimum does matter where competition is thin. In several states, the ESM cut-off in the 2026 lists was exactly 32.00000, the 20% floor.
NCC bonus marks
SSC adds NCC bonus marks to the normalised CBE score of eligible certificate holders, and the published cut-offs include them. Reports say the 2026 all-India SSF figures include NCC bonus marks. The bonus for each certificate (A, B or C) is set in the notice, so check the official notification for the exact amounts before you count them in.
Previous Years' SSC GD Cut-offs, Category-wise
The all-India SSF list (male) is the cleanest way to compare years, because it covers every category at the national level. Here are the CBE cut-offs used to shortlist for PET/PST:
| Category | 2025 cycle | 2026 cycle |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 144.93140 | 146.17817 |
| OBC | 143.64504 | 145.55766 |
| EWS | 142.13309 | 144.20658 |
| SC | 137.51772 | 140.95414 |
| ST | 133.12441 | 135.03155 |
| ESM | 78.94782 | 100.52099 |
These figures are as reported from SSC's result notices. Every category rose in 2026, and the ESM cut-off jumped by more than 20 marks.
NCB: from CBE to final (2025 cycle, male)
The all-India NCB list shows how the bar rises between stages:
| Category | CBE cut-off | Final cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 147.42882 | 152.04221 |
| OBC | 145.99092 | 151.67957 |
| ST | 136.77575 | 144.22978 |
| ESM | 102.74048 | 109.38111 |
Male and female cut-offs
SSC publishes separate lists for male and female candidates. In the 2025 cycle, reports give these NCB female CBE cut-offs: OBC 140.12041, EWS 139.68161 and ESM 106.32328. The final NCB female cut-offs were UR 149.12554, OBC 147.10565 and EWS 144.93140.
Don't assume the female cut-off is always lower. In the 2026 state lists (general area, UR), Delhi was reported at 114.12868 for males and 120.90349 for females. Haryana was 122.17047 for males and 128.42070 for females. Fewer female vacancies can make the competition tighter.
Where reports differ
For the 2025 SSF list, some reports give a UR figure of 147.47214, with OBC 145.99092 and EWS 144.69906, and call it the CBE cut-off. Others list the same numbers as the shortlist for the medical exam after PET/PST, and give 144.93140 as the CBE cut-off. We've used the second reading in the table above. Check SSC's result PDF to see which list you are looking at.
Force-wise and State-wise Final Cut-offs
SSC's final result write-up for the 2025 exam explains that the select list was prepared against all-India vacancies (SSF and NCB) and state-wise vacancies (the other forces). State vacancies are further split by area: General, Border, and Naxal/Militancy-affected.
Here is a sample from that write-up for the general area in two states:
| Force | Delhi UR | Delhi OBC | Karnataka UR | Karnataka OBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | 116.89074 | 114.31045 | 84.28445 | 80.65527 |
| CRPF | 121.35057 | 119.15835 | 91.20601 | 85.47009 |
| CISF | check the official notification | 125.48863 | check the official notification | 89.75006 |
At the all-India level, the reported 2025 final cut-offs for NCB and SSF ranged from 142.60580 (SSF, SC) to 152.04221 (NCB, UR) among the reserved and unreserved lists.
Why your state changes your chances
You compete mainly with candidates from your own state, for your state's share of the posts. A state with many vacancies but fewer high scorers will have a lower cut-off. A state with lots of strong candidates will have a higher one. That's why the same score of 100 could get you selected in Karnataka but fall well short in Delhi.
What Moved the Cut-off Up or Down
Vacancies and how they're shared out
The number of posts is the biggest factor. Reports put the 2025 cycle at 53,690 vacancies and the 2026 cycle at 25,487. With less than half the posts, it's no surprise that every SSF category cut-off rose in 2026. How the posts are divided between states and forces matters too: a big CISF or BSF allotment for your state can lower your local cut-off.
Candidates and paper difficulty
Reports say 25,21,839 candidates sat the 2025 CBE and 3,91,599 qualified. When this many people take an exam, even a small change in how hard the paper is shifts thousands of candidates above or below a given score. An easier paper pushes the cut-off up, and a harder one pulls it down.
Normalisation and the exam pattern
The CBE runs in many shifts, so SSC normalises scores to keep shifts fair. That's why cut-offs come with five decimal places. The paper is marked out of 160 across four sections, and any change to the pattern, marking or section weights can move the cut-off. For the full section-by-section breakdown, read our SSC GD Constable Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Full Guide.
Safe Score for the Coming Cycle
This is our estimate, not an official figure. It is based on the all-India SSF and NCB trend above (about 145–152 for UR across stages) and on the gap between CBE and final cut-offs.
| Category | Estimated safe score (out of 160) |
|---|---|
| UR | 145–150 |
| OBC | 143–148 |
| EWS | 141–146 |
| SC | 138–144 |
| ST | 133–140 |
| ESM | 105–110 |
These ranges are for all-India posts and high-competition states. If your state's past final cut-offs were lower, as in the Karnataka figures above, use your state's last two lists to set your own target.
How the vacancy count will shift this
Once the notice is out, compare its vacancy count with recent cycles:
- Close to 2026's 25,487: stay at the top of the ranges above.
- Closer to 2025's 53,690: the bar may ease a little, but don't relax your target.
- Your state's share: this matters more than the national total, so read the state-wise vacancy table carefully.
Why aim above the safe score
Forces are allotted by merit and preference. The candidate who just clears the cut-off gets whatever force still has seats. The one who scores 10 marks higher usually gets their first choice. Extra marks also protect you if normalisation goes against your shift.
How to Reach the Safe Score
Section-wise targets
Each section carries 40 marks. Here is one way to reach about 140–147:
| Section | Target (out of 40) |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 37–39 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 36–38 |
| English / Hindi | 35–37 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 30–33 |
GK is usually where scores dip, so steady daily revision there gives the biggest gains. Remember that Part-A and Part-B marks also break ties at the cut-off.
Practise with the right material
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Keep fitness and eligibility in mind
A great CBE score only counts if you clear PET/PST and the medical exam. Start running and keep training alongside your studies, and confirm your age, education and physical standards in our SSC GD Constable Eligibility: Age, Education, Physical Standards guide.
Conclusion: Beating the SSC GD Constable Cut-off
The SSC GD Constable cut-off has stayed high at the all-India level, around 145–152 for UR across stages, while state-wise final cut-offs vary a lot. Set your target from your category and your state's past lists, aim a few marks above it, and build up to it through regular mocks. Keep checking ssc.gov.in for the 2027 notice. You can do this!
FAQs
What was the SSC GD Constable cut-off for the UR category in the last cycle?
Reports of the 2026 CBE result give the all-India SSF cut-off for UR males as 146.17817. State-wise UR cut-offs were lower in many states. For example, Delhi's general-area figure was 114.12868 for males and 120.90349 for females. The final cut-off comes after PET/PST and the medical exam.
What is a safe score in the SSC GD Constable exam?
Our estimate, based on recent all-India trends, is 145–150 out of 160 for UR, 143–148 for OBC, 141–146 for EWS, 138–144 for SC and 133–140 for ST. In states where cut-offs have been lower, the safe score is lower, so check your state's past final lists.
Are SSC GD cut-offs different for male and female candidates?
Yes. SSC publishes separate cut-offs for male and female candidates. Female cut-offs are not always lower: in the 2026 lists, the UR female cut-off was higher than the male one in states such as Delhi and Haryana.
What are the minimum qualifying marks for SSC GD Constable?
The minimum is 30% for UR (48 out of 160), 25% for OBC and EWS (40 marks) and 20% for SC, ST and ESM (32 marks). Reaching it makes you eligible, but the actual cut-off is usually much higher.
Does the SSC GD cut-off differ by state and by force?
Yes. SSC fills most posts state-wise and area-wise, so each force has its own cut-off in each state. In the 2025 final result, the UR general-area cut-off for BSF was 116.89074 in Delhi but 84.28445 in Karnataka.
When will SSC release the cut-off for the current cycle?
Reports say the 2026 cycle's CBE cut-off came out with the result on 12 October 2026. The final cut-off follows PET/PST and the medical exam; check the official notification for its date. For the 2027 cycle, the CBE cut-off will come after the exam, which SSC's calendar places in January–March 2027.
Are NCC bonus marks included in the SSC GD cut-off?
Yes. SSC adds NCC bonus marks to the normalised scores of eligible certificate holders, and the published cut-offs include them. Check the official notification for the exact bonus for each certificate.