OSSC CGL Mains Cut Off 2026 Out, Check Category-wise Cut Off Marks

Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the OSSC CGL Mains Cut Off 2026 on 19th August 2026 on the official website www.ossc.gov.in. A total of 2431 candidates are scured equal to more than cut off marks and are decalred qualified in the Mains exam and shortlited to appear for the next stage i.e., the Certificate Verification process.

OSSC CGL Mains Cut Off 2026 Out

OSSC CGL Mains Result 2026 has been released along with cut off marks on the official website https://www.ossc.gov.in/. The cut-off marks are the minimum marks secured by the last qualified candidate in each category. The cut off marks are affected by various factors such as the number of vacancies, total number of candidates who appeared in the exam, the category, and diffculty level of the exam.

OSSC CGL Mains Cut Off 2026

The OSSC CGL Mains cut-off for the UR category is 156, and for female candidates is 150.25. Candidates who score equal to or above the cut off marks in their respective category are declared passed and are eligible to appear for the next stage of the selection process.

OSSC CGL Prelims Cut Off 2026

Along with the prelims result, the Odisha Staff Selection Commission has also released category-wise cut off marks separately for male and female candidates. Check the official category-wise OSSC CGL Cut Off 2026 from the table below:

Male Candidates Cut Off Marks

Female Candidates Cut Off Marks

OSSC CGL Mains Result 2026 Out- Click to Check

How to Check OSSC CGL Cut Off 2026?

1. Open your web browser and visit the official website of the Odisha Staff Selection Commission at www.ossc.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, locate the “What’s New” section and search for the link titled “List of Candidates (2431 Nos.) shortlisted to appear in the Certificate Verification of Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE), 2025”
3. Click on the relevant link. The result and cut-off PDF will open on your screen.
4. The cut-off marks are displayed at the bottom of the result PDF in a category-wise table.
5. Scroll down to find the cut-off for your category.

OSSC CGL Cut Off 2024 (Previous Year)

The OSSC CGL Prelims Cut Off 2024 was released on 14th November 2024 along with the result for 586 vacancies. A total of 3,016 candidates were shortlisted for the Mains Exam. The category-wise cut off marks for OSSC CGL Prelims 2024 are given below for reference and comparison:

Factors Affecting OSSC CGL Cut Off Marks

1. Number of Vacancies: A higher number of vacancies generally leads to more candidates being shortlisted, which may stabilise or lower the cut off.
2. Number of Candidates Who Appeared: The more the number of candidates appearing in the exam, the higher the competition, and consequently the higher the cut off marks for each category.
3. Difficulty Level of the Exam: If the question paper is relatively easier, more candidates score higher marks, pushing the cut off upward. A tougher paper tends to bring the cut off down across all categories.
4. Category-wise Reservation Norms: OSSC follows state reservation guidelines. Each category (UR, SEBC, SC, ST, PwD, Ex-SM, SP) has a separate cut off, reflecting the different competition levels within each group.
5. Gender-based Cut Off: OSSC releases separate cut off marks for male and female candidates within the same category. Female cut offs are typically lower than male cut offs, reflecting the gender-based relaxation in competition.
6. Overall Candidate Performance: If most candidates perform exceptionally well in a particular year, the cut off naturally rises, even without a change in vacancies or difficulty level.