Aspirants preparing for the upcoming EPFO SSA 2026 examination must thoroughly analyze previous years' benchmarks to gauge their preparation levels. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will soon publish the official notification for the Social Security Assistant (SSA) recruitment. Knowing past trends gives candidates a clear target to aim for.
Multiple elements dictate how high or low the annual benchmarks go. The determining variables for the annual cut-off include vacancy counts, the total number of applicants, and the overall difficulty level of the exam. Furthermore, official scorecards and benchmarks are hosted directly on the official portal https://www.epfindia.gov.in/.
EPFO SSA Cut Off 2023-24 Breakdown
To help candidates understand recent standards, the finalized cut-off scores from the 2023-24 examination cycle are structured below. Reviewing these figures provides insight into the competitiveness across different reservations and categories.
EPFO SSA Cut Off 2023-24 Categories and Scores
- Unreserved: 99.55
- EWS: 97.12
- OBC-NCL: 99.04
- SC: 95.42
- ST: 87.45
- Ex-SM: 59.22
- PwBD Category A: 92.24
- PwBD Category B: 62.03
- PwBD Category C: 94.07
- PwBD Category D: 45.21
| Categories | Cut Off |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 99.55 |
| EWS | 97.12 |
| OBC-NCL | 99.04 |
| SC | 95.42 |
| ST | 87.45 |
| Ex-SM | 59.22 |
| PwBD Category A | 92.24 |
| PwBD Category B | 62.03 |
| PwBD Category C | 94.07 |
| PwBD Category D | 45.21 |
EPFO SSA 2019 Examination Cut-Off Analysis
Reviewing historical data from 2019 offers a comprehensive perspective on both Prelims, Mains, and test-wise sectional criteria. Candidates can observe region-wise and section-wise distributions across various cohorts.
Prelims Section-Wise Minimum and Qualifying Marks
| SNo. | Name of Test | Minimum Marks | Minimum Qualifying marks (SC/ST/OBC/NCL/PWD) |
Minimum Qualifying marks for UR/EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 10.50 | 12 |
| 2 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 12.25 | 14 |
| 3 | Numerical Aptitude | 35 | 12.25 | 14 |
Region-Wise Prelims Cut Off (2019)
| Regions | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | - | - | 81.25 | 82 | 85.50 |
| Bihar | 58.25 | - | 79.75 | 76.75 | 87.50 |
| Chhattisgarh | 58.25 | 38.25 | - | 45 | 77.50 |
| Delhi | 65.25 | 59.75 | 59.75 | 44.75 | 85.50 |
| Gujarat | - | 39 | - | 53 | - |
| Goa | - | 51.50 | - | - | 51.50 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 37.25 | 62.50 | 37.50 | 50 | 72.25 |
| Haryana | 38 | - | 37.50 | 46.75 | 79 |
| Karnataka | 65 | 62.50 | 62.75 | 48 | 74.75 |
| Kerala & Lakshadweep | 65 | - | - | 72.25 | 83 |
| Maharashtra | - | 42.25 | 63.75 | 43.75 | 77.25 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 65.75 | 43.75 | - | 46.75 | 70.50 |
| North East Region | - | 55.50 | 65 | 58.25 | 74 |
| Odissa | 62.75 | 49.75 | - | 80.75 | 82.50 |
| Punjab & Chandigarh | - | - | - | - | 86.25 |
| Rajasthan | 59.75 | 58.50 | - | 69.25 | 84 |
| Telangana | 73.75 | - | 78 | 74.50 | 83.75 |
| Uttarakhand | 43 | 57.75 | 46.35 | 47.25 | 82.50 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 55.75 | - | 66.25 | 70.25 | 81.25 |
Region-Wise Mains Cut Off (2019)
| Regions | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | – | – | 114.84 | 131.51 | 139.96 |
| Bihar | 106.96 | – | 120.68 | 127.30 | 161.21 |
| Chhattisgarh | 94.46 | 98.63 | – | 129.01 | 133.38 |
| Delhi | 98.30 | 102.26 | 99.68 | 123.34 | 154.80 |
| Gujarat | – | 105.13 | – | 115.46 | – |
| Goa | – | # | – | $ | 113.51 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 108.68 | 113.75 | 104.13 | $ | 114.34 |
| Haryana | 102.05 | – | 103.18 | 117.92 | 136.21 |
| Karnataka | 110.96 | 108.01 | 95.38 | $ | 116.58 |
| Kerala & Lakshadweep | 106.92 | – | – | $ | 140.84 |
| Maharashtra | – | 88.46 | 91.38 | – | 107.05 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 108.25 | # | – | $ | 108.25 |
| North East Region | – | 90.76 | 110.50 | $ | 124.84 |
| Odissa | 108.63 | 92.80 | – | $ | 140.46 |
| Punjab & Chandigarh | – | – | – | – | 155.71 |
| Rajasthan | 99.55 | 102.50 | – | 122.63 | 147.05 |
| Telangana | 105.55 | – | 137.84 | 128.50 | 151.05 |
| Uttarakhand | 100.63 | 104.01 | 103.59 | 120.30 | 139.17 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 95.34 | – | 97.63 | 103.17 | 128.38 |
Descriptive Exam Cut Off (2019)
| Exam | SC | ST | OBC | UR | EWS | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptive Exam | 10.50 | 10.50 | 10.50 | 12 | 12 | 10.50 |
Next Steps for Candidates
After verifying past cut-off trends, candidates should focus on rigorous practice, monitoring upcoming notifications via the EPFO SSA Recruitment 2026 Notification - Click to Check link, and streamlining their study schedule. Ensure you keep track of admit card timelines and travel preparations well in advance of the test date.
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