OSSC CGL Cut Off 2026 Released: Check Category-wise Prelims Marks PDF

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has officially released the OSSC CGL Cut Off 2026 alongside the Prelims Result on 19th May 2026 via the official portal at www.ossc.gov.in. These qualifying marks are available in PDF format, issued exactly one month following the Preliminary Examination held on 19th April 2026, which covered 1,576 Group B and Group C vacancies across all 30 districts of Odisha.

OSSC CGL Cut Off 2026 Out

According to the official result notification, 8,037 candidates have successfully qualified for the OSSC CGL Prelims 2026 and are shortlisted for the upcoming Mains Written Examination. The cut off represents the minimum score achieved by the last qualified candidate in each category; those meeting or exceeding these thresholds are deemed eligible to advance to the next selection phase.

OSSC CGL Prelims Cut Off 2026

Alongside the OSSC CGL Prelims Result 2026, the Commission has published detailed category-wise cut off marks, segregated by gender. Review the official OSSC CGL 2026 qualifying criteria in the table provided below:

Male Candidates Cut Off Marks

Female Candidates Cut Off Marks

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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 Provisionally Shortlisted for appearing in the Main Written Examination of Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE-2025). Advt No.-5751/OSSC dated 12.12.2025.”
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. Scroll down to find the cut off for your category.

OSSC CGL Cut Off 2024 (Previous Year)

For historical comparison, the OSSC CGL Prelims Cut Off 2024 was announced on 14th November 2024 for 586 vacancies, resulting in 3,016 candidates qualifying for the Mains. Refer to the data below for an analysis of previous year trends versus the current 2026 standards:

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.