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SSC JHT Cutoff 2025: Check Paper 1 & 2 Previous Year Cutoff Marks

Paulami Chandra

Feb 5, 2026

SSC JHT 2025 Cutoff shows the minimum marks the candidates need to get qualified for the Paper 2 exam (descriptive/translation test) or get recommended by SSC and appointed as a Junior Hindi Translator Officer. SSC will release SSC JHT cutoff 2025 after each stage of the selection process. The cutoff will be released for all categories, that is, General/Unreserved, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and others. To decide the final cutoff, SSC combines the scores of Paper 1 and Paper 2. The Final Cutoff will depend on the number of candidates, vacancies, and the difficulty of the question paper.

SSC JHT Previous Year Cutoff

SSC JHT Previous Year Cutoff indicates the level of competition and difficulty of exams. The following tables show JHT's previous year cutoff.

SSC JHT Paper 1 Cutoff 2024

Category Cutoff Marks
General 150.75
OBC 150.75
EWS 131.25
SC 126.75
ST 116.50
OH 95.50
HH 75.75
VH 40.00
Other PWD 40.00

SSC JHT Paper 1 Cutoff 2023

Category Cutoff Marks
General 135.75
OBC 135.75
EWS 120.25
SC 121.75
ST 104.00
OH 43.75
HH 73.75
VH 67.50
Other PWD 113.00

SSC JHT Paper 1 Cutoff 2022

Category Cutoff Marks
General 134.24
OBC 110.50
EWS 51.25
SC 82.50
ST 76.50
OH 42.25
HH 64.50
VH 40.75
Other PWD 50.25

SSC JHT Cutoff 2020

Category Paper 1 Marks Paper 2 Marks
General 140.00 254.50
OBC 128.00 235.75
EWS 110.00 178.75
SC 116.00 230.00
ST 114.00 221.75
OH 88.00 174.75
HH 71.00 119.00
VH 73.00 156.50
Other PWD 40.00 229.75

SSC JHT Cutoff 2019

Category Paper 1 Marks Paper 2 Marks
General 128.75 248.00
OBC 114.00 151.50
EWS 103.00 150.00
SC 105.25 245.50
ST 94.00 207.50
OH 110.25 204.00
HH 53.25 86.50
VH 105.20 165.50
Other PWD 40.75 86.50

Factors Affecting SSC JHT Cutoff 2025

Before deciding SSC JHT cutoff, several factors are taken into consideration, which are given below:

  • Number of vacancies as mentioned in the notification.
  • The number of candidates who appeared in the exam.
  • Difficulty level of Paper 1 and Paper 2.
  • Reservation rules for different categories.

SSC JHT Minimum Qualifying Marks

Though the number of candidates qualifying for the next paper/stage depends on the cutoff for that paper, still, candidates need to get the minimum marks in both Paper 1 and Paper 2, which is given below in the table:

Category Minimum Qualifying Percentage
UR (Unreserved) 30%
OBC / EWS 25%
Others 20%

SSC JHT cutoff determines a candidate’s progression in the subsequent selection process and final selection. After clearing SSC JHT Paper 2 cutoff, selected candidates are called for the Documents Verification of educational certificates, ID proof, and caste certificate (if applicable).

SSC JHT Cutoff 2025 FAQs

Ques: Is there a separate cut-off for Paper 2 in SSC JHT?

Ans: Yes. Paper 2 has its own qualifying marks, but the final selection is based on the combined scores of Paper 1 and Paper 2 as per category-wise ranking.

Ques: How can I check SSC JHT cut-off?

Ans: SSC JHT cutoff is published on the official SSC website along with results, merit lists, and category-wise qualifying marks for Paper 1 and Paper 2 examinations.

Ques: Is there a difference between the qualifying and final cutoff in SSC JHT?

Ans: Yes. Qualifying Paper 1 cutoff will ensure eligibility for Paper 2. The final cutoff is based on combined Paper 1 and Paper 2 scores, which determines merit and appointment recommendation.

Ques: Do normalization rules affect SSC JHT cutoff?

Ans: Yes. If Paper 1 is conducted in multiple shifts, marks are normalized to ensure fairness, which can slightly adjust the category-wise cutoff for each candidate.

Ques: Can PwBD candidates have a lower cutoff in SSC JHT?

Ans: Yes. Candidates under the PwBD reservation often have relaxed category-wise cut-offs, as per government rules. This ensures inclusivity and equal opportunity in SSC JHT recruitment.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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