The UPSC EPFO SSA Cut Off 2025 represents the minimum marks required to qualify for the next stage of the selection process. It is released category-wise after the exam and helps determine a candidate's eligibility for further rounds. Understanding the previous year's cut off trends is important for setting realistic preparation goals. The cut off marks vary every year depending on factors like exam difficulty, number of applicants, and available vacancies. In this article, we have provided the expected and previous year EPFO SSA cut offs in detail.
UPSC EPFO SSA Cut Off 2025
The UPSC EPFO SSA Cut Off 2025 will be the minimum score required to qualify for the Social Security Assistant (SSA) recruitment exam conducted by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). This cut off plays a key role in determining who progresses to the next stage of the selection process. Candidates must score equal to or more than the declared cut off marks in order to be shortlisted.
The cut off is released category-wise and region-wise along with the result or scorecard. It helps candidates evaluate their chances and assess their preparation level.
UPSC EPFO SSA Previous Year Cut Off
To better understand the cut-off trend, candidates should always review previous year cut offs. It helps set realistic targets and plan preparation accordingly. Here, we've shared EPFO SSA cut off marks for 2023-24 and 2019 for both Prelims and Mains stages.
EPFO SSA Cut Off 2023-24
The EPFO SSA 2023 exam was conducted for 2859 posts, and the official cut off scores were released on 9th February 2024 along with the final scorecard. Here's a look at the category-wise cut off marks:
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 99.55 |
| EWS | 97.12 |
| OBC-NCL | 99.04 |
| SC | 95.42 |
| ST | 87.45 |
| Ex-Servicemen (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 Cut Off 2019 (Prelims)
In the 2019 recruitment cycle, the EPFO SSA Prelims cut off was released region-wise and category-wise. Below are the marks required to qualify the first stage:
| Region | 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 |
| Karnataka | 65 | 62.50 | 62.75 | 48 | 74.75 |
| Kerala & Lakshadweep | 65 | – | – | 72.25 | 83 |
| Maharashtra | – | 42.25 | 63.75 | 43.75 | 77.25 |
| Rajasthan | 59.75 | 58.50 | – | 69.25 | 84 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 55.75 | – | 66.25 | 70.25 | 81.25 |
EPFO SSA Sectional Cut Off 2019 (Prelims)
In addition to the overall cut off, sectional minimum marks were also required to qualify:
| Test Name | Total Marks | SC/ST/OBC/PwD | UR/EWS |
|---|
| English Language | 30 | 10.50 | 12 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 12.25 | 14 |
| Numerical Aptitude | 35 | 12.25 | 14 |
EPFO SSA Cut Off 2019 (Mains)
Here's the region-wise Mains cut off for different categories:
| Region | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | – | – | 114.84 | 131.51 | 139.96 |
| Bihar | 106.96 | – | 120.68 | 127.30 | 161.21 |
| Delhi | 98.30 | 102.26 | 99.68 | 123.34 | 154.80 |
| Rajasthan | 99.55 | 102.50 | – | 122.63 | 147.05 |
| Telangana | 105.55 | – | 137.84 | 128.50 | 151.05 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 95.34 | – | 97.63 | 103.17 | 128.38 |
EPFO SSA Descriptive Paper Cut Off 2019
The descriptive paper was qualifying in nature and had the following minimum marks requirement:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | 10.50 |
| UR/EWS | 12 |
Factors Affecting the EPFO SSA Cut Off
The cut off marks vary each year due to multiple influencing factors. Understanding these helps candidates predict trends and set better targets.
- Total number of vacancies: Fewer vacancies generally result in higher cut offs.
- Difficulty level of the paper: An easier paper might push the cut off higher, while a tougher paper could lower it.
- Number of candidates appearing: Higher participation means more competition, leading to a potential increase in cut off marks.
- Reservation and normalization policies: These can also influence the final cut off for each category and region.
