The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official cut-off marks for the Junior Engineer (JE) 2025 examination. These cut-offs are crucial for candidates aiming to secure positions in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering departments under various central government organizations. This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the SSC JE 2025 cut-off marks for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams, helping aspirants gauge their performance and plan their next steps accordingly.
SSC uses several factors to calculate the cut-off:
Let’s look at the expected cut-off range for different categories and branches based on trends:
Feature |
details |
Exam
Name |
SSC
Junior Engineer (JE) 2025 |
Conducting
Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Exam
Level |
National |
Posts |
JE
(Mechanical, Civil, Electrical) |
Application
Mode |
Online |
Exam Mode |
CBT (Computer-Based Test) |
Official Website |
|
Category | Expected Cut Off (Out of 400) |
General | 285 - 310 |
OBC | 270 - 295 |
SC | 245 - 265 |
ST | 230 - 250 |
EWS | 265 - 285 |
Category | Expected Cut Off (Out of 400) |
General | 295 - 315 |
OBC | 280 - 300 |
SC | 250 - 270 |
ST | 235 - 255 |
EWS | 275 - 295 |
Category | Expected Cut Off (Out of 400) |
General | 300 - 320 |
OBC | 285 - 305 |
SC | 260 - 275 |
ST | 240 - 260 |
EWS | 280 - 300 |
SSC JE Previous Year Cut-Offs (2022, 2023, 2024)
Studying previous years’ cut-offs is critical to understanding where you stand.
Cut-Off Trend Analysis
Year | Branchn | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
2022 | Mechanical | 305 | 290 | 265 | 250 | 280 |
2023 | Mechanical | 298 | 284 | 260 | 245 | 272 |
2024 | Mechanical | 312 | 295 | 270 | 260 | 285 |
Category-Wise Cut Off Prediction 2025
This table provides a clear breakdown of what you can expect for your specific category and branch.
Branch | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
Mechanical | 285-310 | 270-295 | 245-265 | 230-250 | 265-285 |
Civil | 295-315 | 280-300 | 250-270 | 235-255 | 275-295 |
Electrical | 300-320 | 285-305 | 260-275 | 240-260 | 280-300 |
The final result is the ultimate moment—months of preparation boil down to one document.
Coming soon
· Visit the official website: https://ssc.nic.in
· Click on “Result” tab.
· Select “JE ” and click on the result link.
· Download the PDF file.
· Use Ctrl+F to search your Roll Number.
What Is the Final Merit List?
The merit list includes names of those who’ve qualified both Paper-I and Paper-II and have been selected for final appointment based on their total marks and preferences.
Tie-Breaking Rules
If two or more candidates score the same marks, SSC applies:
What is Normalization?
Since SSC JE is conducted in multiple shifts, some shifts might be tougher than others. SSC uses a normalization formula to bring fairness by adjusting scores.
Why It Matters
It can slightly increase or decrease your raw score depending on your shift’s difficulty level. Your normalized score decides the final cut off and merit.
How to Analyze SSC JE Result for Future Strategy
Let’s say you didn’t make it. Should you panic? Absolutely not.
Cut Off vs. Your Score
Compare your score with the actual cut-off. If you missed it by a few marks, your strategy needs a minor tweak. If you missed by a lot, maybe it’s time to rethink your preparation strategy.
Should You Try Again?
Yes, definitely! Thousands crack SSC JE in second or third attempts. Make It Easy is here to guide you with:
FAQs – SSC JE 2025 Cut Off and Result
Q1: Will SSC JE 2025 Cut Off be higher than last year?
Ans: Likely yes, due to increased competition and possibly more vacancies.
Q2: When will SSC JE 2025 final result be declared?
Ans: Tentatively by December 2025 or January 2026.
Q3: What if I don’t clear the cut off?
Ans: Don't worry. Use the result as a learning checkpoint and come back stronger.
Q4: Does SSC JE have interviews?
Ans: No, SSC JE is completely exam-based (Paper 1 + Paper 2)
Q5: What is the role of normalization?
Ans: It ensures fairness across shifts by adjusting for differences in paper difficulty.
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