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SSC CGL / CHSL 2026-2027

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SSC Negative Marking Calculator

Multi-stage calculator supporting SSC CGL Tier 1 (+2/-0.5), CGL Tier 2 (+3/-1), CHSL (+2/-0.5), and MTS exam patterns.

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Simulate what happens to your score if you attempt additional educated guess questions instead of skipping them:

Simulated Score Impact
+7.5 Marks Expected
Expected Value
POSITIVE EV (+1.50 M/Q)
Calculated Net ScoreSafe Zone
0/ 300
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Correct: 0Wrong: 0Skipped: 0
Earned: +0 MLost: -0 MSkipped: 0 Penalty
Accuracy
0.0%
Break-Even
20.0%
Marks / Att.
0.0
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Subject-wise Marks Breakdown

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Break-Even Threshold: 20.0%Current Accuracy: 0.0%

The gradient curve plots your net score as accuracy moves from 0% to 100%. The blue target marker highlights your exact score placement.

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Countdown: SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1

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SSC Negative Marking Calculator Rank & Cutoff Estimator

Benchmarked against previous year official NTA/UPSC/SSC result data

Historical Trends
Session / YearScore / RangeEstimated Rank / Percentile / Category Cutoff
2024 CGL Tier 1137.5 MarksUR Cutoff (OBC: 132.0, EWS: 128.5, SC: 110.0, ST: 102.5)
2023 CGL Tier 1150.0 MarksUR Cutoff (OBC: 145.9, EWS: 143.4, SC: 126.2, ST: 118.1)
2023 CGL Tier 2308.0 / 390 MarksUR Final Cutoff for 4600 GP Posts (Inspector / ASO)
2023 CHSL Tier 1153.2 MarksUR Cutoff (OBC: 152.3, EWS: 151.1, SC: 136.4, ST: 124.5)
2022 CGL Tier 1114.2 MarksUR Cutoff (OBC: 114.2, EWS: 102.3, SC: 89.1, ST: 77.5)
2021 CGL Tier 1130.1 MarksUR Cutoff (OBC: 117.8, EWS: 109.6, SC: 94.5, ST: 81.5)

How SSC CGL / CHSL Negative Marking Works

Verified: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Official Notice

Negative marking is designed to eliminate random guessing and measure conceptual accuracy. In SSC CGL / CHSL, every incorrect bubble deducts marks from your hard-earned positive score. Below is the official marking structure verified against the latest examination bulletin.

Question TypeCorrect MarksNegative PenaltyRule / 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 Questions00Zero penalty for leaving unattempted.

How to Calculate Your SSC CGL / CHSL Score

Use the formula below to manually verify your raw score or enter your responses into our interactive calculator above for instant evaluation.

Net Score = (Correct Answers × Marks Per Question) - (Incorrect Answers × Negative Penalty)
Total Attempted
84
Correct (+ve)
+144 pts
Wrong (-ve)
-6 pts
Net Final Score
138 / 200

Formula for SSC CGL Tier 1: (72 × 2.0) - (12 × 0.50) = 144.0 - 6.0 = 138.0 Marks out of 200. Maintaining high accuracy prevents loss of crucial cutoff clearance margin.

Negative Marking Rules for SSC CGL / CHSL 2026-27

  • •SSC CGL & CHSL Tier 1: 100 questions carrying 2 marks each (Total 200). Negative marking is -0.50 marks per incorrect response (25%).
  • •SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1: 130 objective questions carrying 3 marks each (Total 390). Negative marking is -1.00 mark per incorrect response (33.33%).
  • •SSC MTS Session Distinction: Session 1 (Math & Reasoning) has NO negative marking. Session 2 (General Awareness & English) has -1.00 mark negative penalty per incorrect answer.
  • •Multi-shift Normalization: Raw calculated scores are adjusted using official SSC equi-percentile normalization formulas.

Tips to Avoid Losing Marks in SSC CGL / CHSL

  • Strategy Tip #1

    Tier 1 vs Tier 2 Penalty Difference: SSC CGL Tier 1 uses 0.50 penalty, while Tier 2 uses 1.00 penalty. You can be slightly more aggressive in Tier 1 than in Tier 2.

  • Strategy Tip #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+).

  • Strategy Tip #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.

  • Strategy Tip #4

    Normalized Score Buffer: Raw scores undergo normalization in multi-shift SSC exams. Aiming for 145+ raw marks ensures a safe normalized score.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 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 0.50 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 (33.33% negative marking penalty).

Is there negative marking in SSC MTS Session 1?▼

No, SSC MTS Session 1 (Numerical Ability & Reasoning) has zero negative marking. Negative marking of 1 mark applies only in Session 2.

Does SSC normalize marks across different exam shifts?▼

Yes, SSC applies formula-based score normalization to account for variations in shift difficulty.