Is there a sectional cutoff in the SSC CGL exam?
The SSC CGL exam has no sectional cutoff. The SSC CGL cutoff is influenced by the number of SSC CGL vacancies. A higher number of vacancies implies a low cutoff at each stage of the exam. The candidates will be required to check the category cutoff and compare it with their marks as mentioned in the

No, there are no sectional cutoff marks in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam. The candidates should note that the Commission does not state anything about it and the time limit for each section. The candidates have to clear the exam as a single unit.
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The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 2 Result in February 2026. The Commission conducted the SSC Combined Graduate Level exam (Tier 2) till January 19 in online mode as a Computer-Based Exam.
The Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 2 admit card 2025 on its website - ssc.gov.in. The Staff Selection Commission conducted the Tier 2 exam on January 18 and 19.
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