
SSC GD is one of the competitive recruitment exams organised by the Staff Selection Commission every year. This time around, 25,487 posts have been announced in the recruitment. A total of 50 lakh applications have been received for the 25,487 vacancies. Therefore, SSC GD Recruitment 2026 is becoming one of the most competitive exams in the year 2026. Around 117 candidates will compete for a single seat in the SSC GD recruitment. Candidates should score 125+ marks in the online test to move to the next rounds of the recruitment process.
Candidates can check the historical trends regarding the SSC GD competition from 2021 to 2025. It can help them to know the applications submitted, the total posts, and the candidates appeared in the exam.
|
Cycle |
Applications Submitted |
Total Posts |
Candidates Appeared |
Competition per Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2021 |
~75 lakh |
25,271 |
~40 lakh |
158 candidates |
|
2022–23 |
54 lakh |
50,187 |
30 lakh |
60 candidates |
|
2024–25 |
52 lakh |
53,690 |
31 lakh |
58 candidates |
The initial data indicates a specific competitive scenario. Approximately 50 lakh applications have been submitted against an initial 25,487 total posts. It is estimated that around 30–31 lakh candidates will appear for the exam. Based on these initial figures, the projected competition level stands at approximately 117 candidates fighting for each seat. This calculation assumes the initial number of vacancies remains constant.
Cut-off marks are a vital metric for aspirants, though it is crucial to remember that final cut-offs are highly dependent on the candidate's state, as each state publishes its own list. The figures below represent generalised expected raw marks based on an analysis of historical trends.
Unreserved (UR): 135 – 140
EWS / OBC: 130 – 135
SC / ST: 120 – 125
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