The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off is one of the most important pieces of information for candidates appearing in the Combined Higher Secondary Level examination. Understanding SSC CHSL cut off helps aspirants gauge their performance, set realistic targets, and plan their preparation strategy effectively. The Staff Selection Commission releases the cut off marks along with the Tier 1 results, providing category-wise and post-wise details that determine which candidates qualify for Tier 2 examination.
The Staff Selection Commission announced the SSC CHSL Tier 1 2024 results was announced on 06 September 2024, along with the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2024. The examination was conducted from July 1 to July 11, 2024. The category-wise and post-wise SSC CHSL Tier 1 cut-off marks are given below.
The category-wise SSC CHSL Tier 1 cut off 2024 marks for Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) posts are as follows:
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2024 for LDC/JSA | ||
Category | Cut Off Marks (Out of 200) | Number of Candidates Shortlisted |
UR (Unreserved) | 157.36168 | 6362 |
SC (Scheduled Caste) | 139.68408 | 7003 |
ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 129.44568 | 2950 |
OBC (Other Backward Class) | 156.61665 | 10887 |
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 150.51731 | 6656 |
ESM (Ex-Servicemen) | 78.23008 | 3698 |
OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) | 124.70219 | 763 |
HH (Hearing Handicapped) | 81.06810 | 532 |
VH (Hearing Handicapped) | 12378593 | 582 |
PwD-Other ((Persons with Disabilities) | 72.5350 | 401 |
The category-wise cut off marks for SSC CHSL Tier 1 2024 for Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade A posts are:
SSC CHSL Tier 1 2024 Cut Off for DEO Posts | ||
Category | Cut Off Marks (Out of 200) | Number of Candidates Shortlisted |
UR (Unreserved) | 176.27042 | 408 |
SC (Scheduled Caste) | 166.67647 | 276 |
ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 165.07894 | 65 |
OBC (Other Backward Class) | 176.27042 | 486 |
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 176.27042 | 192 |
ESM (Ex-Servicemen) | 133.93856 | 150 |
OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) | 166.25113 | 53 |
Total Candidates Shortlisted for Tier 2 in 2024: 41,465 candidates
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2023 was released on 27 September 2023. The examination was held in multiple shifts, and cut offs of the exam were announced separately for different posts on the same day. Cut offs for various posts is given below
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2023 for LDC/JSA Posts | |
Category | Cut Off Marks (Out of 200) |
UR (Unreserved) | 153.91142 |
SC (Scheduled Caste) | 13641166 |
ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 124.52592 |
OBC (Other Backward Class) | 152.26953 |
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 151.09782 |
ESM (Ex-Servicemen) | 102.47651 |
OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) | 132.44172 |
HH (Hearing Handicapped) | 94.08797 |
VH (Visually Handicapped) | 132.21752 |
PwD – Others | 115.27865 |
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2023 for DEO in CAG/DCA | |
Category | Cut Off Marks (Out of 200) |
UR (Unreserved) | 169.92585 |
SC (Scheduled Caste) | 157.67965 |
ST (Scheduled Tribe) | — |
OBC (Other Backward Class) | 16992585 |
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | — |
ESM (Ex-Servicemen) | — |
OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) | — |
HH (Hearing Handicapped) | — |
VH (Visually Handicapped) | — |
PwD – Others | — |
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2023 for Other Posts | |
Category | Cut Off Marks (Out of 200) |
UR (Unreserved) | 169.28877 |
SC (Scheduled Caste) | 157.32139 |
ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 154.58030 |
OBC (Other Backward Class) | 168.77506 |
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 169.28877 |
ESM (Ex-Servicemen) | 126.84662 |
HH (Hearing Handicapped) | 115.87954 |
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2022 for various posts is given below
Category | Cut Off Marks (Out of 200) |
UR (Unreserved) | 157.72984 |
SC (Scheduled Caste) | 135.46972 |
ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 125.79702 |
OBC (Other Backward Class) | 153.25024 |
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 151.02975 |
ESM (Ex-Servicemen) | 97.98679 |
OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) | 122.72118 |
HH (Hearing Handicapped) | 86.70978 |
VH (Visually Handicapped) | 138.31927 |
PwD – Others | 83.24763 |
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2021 for various posts is given below
Category | Cut Off Marks |
UR (Unreserved) | 140.18 |
SC (Scheduled Caste) | 112.86 |
ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 104.78 |
OBC (Other Backward Class) | 140.12 |
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 131.40 |
ESM (Ex-Servicemen) | 55.58 |
OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) | 107.63 |
HH (Hearing Handicapped) | 65.89 |
VH (Visually Handicapped) | 89.87 |
PwD – Others | 56.41 |
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2020 for various posts is given below
Category | Cut Off Marks |
UR (Unreserved) | 141.88 |
SC (Scheduled Caste) | 114.16 |
ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 108.88 |
OBC (Other Backward Class) | 139.46 |
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 117.59 |
ESM (Ex-Servicemen) | 72.10 |
OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) | 106.37 |
HH (Hearing Handicapped) | 63.80 |
VH (Visually Handicapped) | 93.81 |
PwD – Others | 51.12 |
Analyzing previous years’ cut off trends helps candidates understand the competition level and set appropriate targets. The table given below shows a comparison of cut off trends of previous years for SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam.
Year-Wise SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off Comparison (UR Category) | |||
Exam Year | Cut Off Marks | Trend | |
2024 | 157.36168 | ↑ Increased | |
2023 | 153.91142 | ↓ Decreased | |
2022 | 157.72984 | ↑ Increased | |
2021 | 140.12 | ↓ Decreased | |
2020 | 141.88 | ↓ Decreased | |
2019 | 159.52 | ↑ Increased | |
Key Observations from Cut Off Trends
Increasing Competition:
Category-Wise Patterns:
Minimum Qualifying Marks vs Actual Cut Off
Many candidates confuse minimum qualifying marks with actual cut off marks. Here’s the difference:
Minimum Qualifying Marks (As Per Official Notification)
These are the basic percentage requirements to be considered for evaluation:
Category | Minimum Qualifying % | Minimum Marks (Out of 200) |
UR/EWS | 30% | 60 marks |
OBC | 25% | 50 marks |
SC/ST/PwD/ESM | 20% | 40 marks |
Actual Cut Off Marks
The actual cut off is significantly higher than qualifying marks:
Important Note: Scoring just the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee selection. You need to score well above these marks to clear the cut off.
Understanding SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off is essential for effective exam preparation and realistic goal-setting. The cut off marks vary by category and post, with UR category typically requiring 75 – 80+% marks (155 to 160 out of 200) for LDC/JSA posts and 85 – 90% marks (175 to 180 out of 200) for DEO posts. We hope the information give above will be useful for your SSC CHSL preparation and help you prepare strategies for your upcoming exam.
A good score varies by category but generally: • UR/EWS: 165+ marks (85%) is excellent, 160+ is good • OBC: 160+ marks (80%) is excellent, 155+ is good • SC: 145+ marks (72%) is excellent, 140+ is good • ST: 140+ marks (70%) is excellent, 130+ is good Scoring around these marks ensures comfortable qualification for Tier 2.
No, cut off marks vary by post. DEO posts have higher cut offs (usually 15-25 marks more) than LDC/JSA posts due to specialized requirements and fewer vacancies. DEO in CAG/DCA has slightly higher cut offs than general DEO posts.
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 cut off is released along with the Tier 1 results, typically 45-60 days after the exam.
Yes, candidates from reserved categories can also qualify at UR (Unreserved) cut off marks. If your score exceeds the UR cut off, you qualify under UR category, which may provide better opportunities during selection.
Yes, since SSC CHSL is conducted in multiple shifts with different question papers, marks are normalized to ensure fairness. The cut off is based on normalized marks, which may differ from raw scores depending on the difficulty level of your shift.
If you score exactly equal to the cut off marks in SSC CHSL Tier 1, you are considered qualified for Tier 2. The cut off represents the minimum qualifying score, so scoring at or above it makes you eligible for the next stage.
No, there are no gender-based cut offs in SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam. Cut offs are category-based (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, ESM) and post-based (LDC/JSA, DEO), but not gender-based. All candidates of the same category have the same SSC CHSL Tier 1 cut off.
No, there are no gender-based cut offs in SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam. Cut offs are category-based (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, ESM) and post-based (LDC/JSA, DEO), but not gender-based. All candidates of the same category have the same SSC CHSL Tier 1 cut off.
No, there are no gender-based cut offs in SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam. Cut offs are category-based (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, ESM) and post-based (LDC/JSA, DEO), but not gender-based. All candidates of the same category have the same SSC CHSL Tier 1 cut off.
Cut off marks of SSC CHSL Tier 1 increase due to several factors: rising number of candidates (increased competition), better availability of preparation resources, candidates improved awareness about exam patterns, and consistent vacancy numbers while applicant numbers grow.
Yes, cut offs can decrease if the exam is particularly difficult, vacancies increase significantly, number of candidates appearing decreases, or there are major changes in exam pattern. However, drastic decreases are rare.
Official cut off marks are available on the SSC official website (www.ssc.gov.in) in the Results section. They are released as PDF documents titled "SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result Write-Up" containing category-wise and post-wise cut off details. For regular updates on SSC CHSL Cut off marks you can visit this page on www.rankershubindiacom.