OSSC CGL 2026 Expected & Previous Years Cutoff Marks
The expected UR category cutoff for OSSC CGL 2026 ranges between 145 to 152 marks based on vacancy count, applicant volume, and normalization difficulty adjustment across shifts.
Category-Wise Expected & Historical Cutoff Marks
Review official category-wise cutoffs for UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and PwD candidates across recent exam cycles.
| Category | 2025 Cutoff | 2024 Cutoff | 2023 Cutoff | 2026 Expected Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 150.04 | 137.54 | 114.27 | 145 – 152 Marks |
| OBC | 146.22 | 132.10 | 114.27 | 140 – 148 Marks |
| EWS | 143.15 | 128.45 | 102.35 | 138 – 145 Marks |
| SC | 126.80 | 113.80 | 89.08 | 120 – 128 Marks |
| ST | 118.50 | 105.20 | 77.57 | 112 – 120 Marks |
Safe Target Score
Scoring 155+ marks in Tier 1 mock tests provides a 95%+ probability of qualifying regardless of shift difficulty fluctuations.
Good Raw Score
A raw score of 135–145 marks in tough shifts gets normalized upwards by 10 to 15 marks during final percentile calculation.
Shift Normalization Formula & Factors
Because exams are conducted across multiple days and shifts, raw scores are normalized to balance varying difficulty levels:
- Hard Shift Multiplier: Raw scores in hard shifts are increased by up to 12-18 marks.
- Easy Shift Benchmark: Raw scores in easy shifts require higher raw attempts to clear the cutoff.
- Negative Marking Impact: Incorrect guesses hurt normalized percentiles significantly more than skipped questions.
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