Verified Candidates: 24,850+
Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Official Pattern
SSC CGL 2026 (Tier-1) Normalization, Cutoffs & Shift Analysis
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Expected Category-wise Cutoffs
| Category | Projected Cutoff Range | Safe Score Threshold | Statistical Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 138 – 143 | 146+ | 95% |
| OBC (Other Backward Class) | 132 – 137 | 140+ | 95% |
| EWS (Economically Weaker) | 128 – 133 | 136+ | 93% |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 116 – 121 | 124+ | 94% |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 105 – 110 | 113+ | 91% |
Shift-wise Difficulty & Normalization Impact
| Shift / Slot | Difficulty Level | Shift Raw Mean | Std Dev (σ) | Projected Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 Shift 1 (09:00 - 10:00 AM) | Moderate | 127.4 / 200 | 18.3 | +5.2 Marks |
| Day 1 Shift 2 (12:30 - 01:30 PM) | Hard (Maths/Reasoning Heavy) | 118.6 / 200 | 20.1 | +12.4 Marks |
| Day 1 Shift 3 (04:00 - 05:00 PM) | Easy-Moderate | 135.2 / 200 | 17.5 | -1.8 Marks |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is SSC CGL Tier 1 score normalized across different shifts?
SSC applies a standard deviation and mean-based normalization formula (Notice No. 1-1/2018-P&P-I). If your shift has a lower average raw score, your normalized score increases relative to easier shifts.
What is the safe raw score for SSC CGL Tier 1 UR category?
Based on 24,850+ candidate benchmarks, a raw score of 138-143 in moderate shifts provides a 95% qualification probability for Tier 2.
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