SSC CGL / CHSL 2026-2027
SSC Negative Marking Calculator (CGL, CHSL, MTS)
Multi-stage calculator supporting SSC CGL Tier 1 (+2/-0.5), CGL Tier 2 (+3/-1), CHSL (+2/-0.5), and MTS exam patterns.
Enter Section Attempts & Skipped Questions
What-If Risk & Attempt Impact Simulator
Exclusive Strategy ToolSimulate what happens to your score if you attempt additional educated guess questions instead of skipping them:
Subject-wise Marks Breakdown
Sectional AnalysisHigh-Precision Score Trajectory Graph
Chart.js HDThe gradient curve plots your net score as accuracy moves from 0% to 100%. The blue target marker highlights your exact score placement.
Countdown: SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1
SSC Negative Marking Calculator (CGL, CHSL, MTS) Rank & Cutoff Estimator
Benchmarked against previous year official NTA/UPSC/SSC result data
| Session / Year | Score / Range | Estimated Rank / Percentile / Category Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 CGL Tier 1 | 137.5 Marks | UR Cutoff (OBC: 132.0, EWS: 128.5, SC: 110.0, ST: 102.5) |
| 2023 CGL Tier 1 | 150.0 Marks | UR Cutoff (OBC: 145.9, EWS: 143.4, SC: 126.2, ST: 118.1) |
| 2023 CGL Tier 2 | 308.0 / 390 Marks | UR Final Cutoff for 4600 GP Posts (Inspector / ASO) |
| 2023 CHSL Tier 1 | 153.2 Marks | UR Cutoff (OBC: 152.3, EWS: 151.1, SC: 136.4, ST: 124.5) |
| 2022 CGL Tier 1 | 114.2 Marks | UR Cutoff (OBC: 114.2, EWS: 102.3, SC: 89.1, ST: 77.5) |
| 2021 CGL Tier 1 | 130.1 Marks | UR Cutoff (OBC: 117.8, EWS: 109.6, SC: 94.5, ST: 81.5) |
Understanding Negative Marking in SSC CGL / CHSL
Negative marking is designed to eliminate random guessing in competitive entrance exams. In SSC CGL / CHSL, every wrong attempt deducts marks from your hard-earned positive score. Understanding your break-even accuracy is critical to maximizing your net score.
| Question Type | Correct Marks | Negative Penalty | Rule / Exception |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL & CHSL Tier 1 (200 Marks) | +2.0 | -0.50 (25%) | 100 questions, 60 minutes duration. |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 (390 Marks) | +3.0 | -1.00 (33.3%) | Higher penalty (1/3) in Tier 2 requires strict accuracy control. |
| Unattempted Questions | 0 | 0 | Zero penalty for leaving unattempted. |
Proven Strategies to Minimize Negative Marks in SSC CGL / CHSL
- Rule #1
Tier 1 vs Tier 2 Penalty Difference: SSC CGL Tier 1 uses 0.25 (1/4) penalty, while Tier 2 uses 0.33 (1/3) penalty. You can be slightly more aggressive in Tier 1 than in Tier 2.
- Rule #2
Reasoning & Quant Speed Focus: In Tier 1, Reasoning and Quant yield 100/200 marks. Maintaining 90%+ accuracy in these sections is key to clearing high cutoffs (140+).
- Rule #3
Avoid Blind Guessing in GK/GA: General Awareness questions often lure candidates into negative marking. Unless you can narrow down to 2 options, skip uncertain static GK items.
- Rule #4
Normalized Score Buffer: Raw scores undergo normalization in multi-shift SSC exams. Aiming for 145+ raw marks ensures a safe normalized score.
Frequently Asked Questions (SSC CGL / CHSL)
What is the negative marking penalty in SSC CGL Tier 1?▼
In SSC CGL Tier 1, each wrong answer results in a deduction of 0.5 marks out of 2 (25% negative marking penalty).
What is the negative marking penalty in SSC CGL Tier 2?▼
In SSC CGL Tier 2, each wrong answer in Section I and Section II deducts 1 full mark out of 3 (33.3% negative marking penalty).
Does SSC normalize marks across different exam shifts?▼
Yes, SSC applies formula-based score normalization to account for variations in shift difficulty.