SSC JHT Cut Off 2026: Check Previous Year Cut Off Marks
Parul Rishi18 Aug, 2026
The SSC JHT 2026 Paper-I examination is scheduled for 8 September 2026. As candidates prepare for the examination, knowing the previous-year cut-off marks can help them understand the level of competition and set a realistic target score.
The SSC JHT Cut Off 2026 will be announced after Paper-I, along with the result. Until then, candidates can check the SSC JHT 2025 cut-off and previous-year cut-off trends to understand the category-wise marks required for shortlisting.
SSC JHT Cut Off 2026: Latest Update
The SSC JHT Paper-I 2026 will be conducted on 8 September 2026 in Computer-Based Examination (CBE) mode. The examination will have a duration of 2 hours.
The SSC JHT Cut Off 2026 is not available yet and will be released after Paper-I along with the result. The cut-off will be announced category-wise and will determine which candidates are shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process.
SSC JHT Cut Off 2025
The SSC JHT Cut Off 2025 provides a useful reference for candidates preparing for the 2026 examination. The category-wise cut-off marks and the corresponding number of candidates selected are given below.
|
Category |
2025 Cut Off |
|
EWS |
86.25 |
|
SC |
84.25 |
|
ST |
42.50 |
|
OBC |
105.75 |
|
UR (General) |
119.25 |
|
OH |
99.75 |
|
HH |
41.00 |
|
VH |
40.50 |
|
Other PwBD |
52.25 |
SSC JHT Previous Year Cut Off Trend
Previous-year cut-off marks help candidates understand how the qualifying benchmark has varied across different examination cycles. The cut-offs can differ because of factors such as the difficulty level, number of candidates, vacancies, and overall performance.
For SSC JHT, candidates should compare the marks within the same examination stage and category, as the examination pattern and scoring structure have changed across different years.
SSC JHT Previous Year Paper-I Cut Off
The table below combines the available SSC JHT Paper-I cut-off marks from 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, and 2018 for comparison.
|
Category |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2020 |
2019 |
2018 |
|
General/UR |
150.75 |
135.75 |
134.24 |
140.00 |
128.75 |
273.75 |
|
OBC |
150.75 |
135.75 |
110.50 |
128.00 |
114.00 |
251.75 |
|
SC |
126.75 |
121.75 |
82.50 |
116.00 |
105.25 |
257.00 |
|
ST |
96.50 |
104.00 |
76.50 |
114.00 |
94 |
238.75 |
|
EWS |
131.25 |
120.25 |
51.25 |
110.00 |
104.75 |
— |
|
OH |
115.50 |
43.75 |
42.25 |
88.00 |
110.25 |
237.00 |
|
HH |
75.75 |
73.75 |
64.50 |
71.00 |
53.25 |
— |
|
VH |
42.00 |
67.50 |
40.75 |
73.00 |
102.50 |
187.25 |
|
Other/Other PwD |
40.00 |
113.00 |
50.25 |
40.00 |
40.75 |
— |
Factors Affecting SSC JHT Cut Off
The SSC JHT cut-off can change from one examination cycle to another. Some of the major factors that can influence the cut-off are:
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Difficulty level: The difficulty of the examination can affect candidates' overall scores.
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Number of vacancies: The number of available vacancies can influence the competition for shortlisting.
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Number of candidates: The number of candidates appearing for the examination can affect the cut-off.
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Overall performance: The cut-off depends on the performance of candidates in the examination.
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Normalization: If Paper-I is conducted in multiple shifts, normalization may affect the marks considered for shortlisting.
SSC JHT 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks
The minimum qualifying marks prescribed for SSC JHT Paper-I are:
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Unreserved (UR): 30%
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OBC/EWS: 25%
-
Others: 20%
These are minimum qualifying percentages and should not be confused with the category-wise cut-off required for shortlisting.
Related Resources
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