SSC Scientific Assistant IMD – Previous Year Cutoff Trends & Expected 2026 Cutoff

SSC SA IMD 2026

Staff Selection CommissionGraduate (BSc Physics/CS/IT/Electronics or Diploma Engineering) medium

Since SSC SA IMD is conducted irregularly, cutoff data is available from the 2017 and 2022 cycles. Both cycles had approximately 900 posts, making the cutoff data directly comparable. Part B (Physics/CS) performance is the primary differentiator given its 100-mark weight.

SSC SA IMD CBT Cutoff – Category Wise (Out of 200)

Year / CycleGeneralOBCSCSTEWS
SSC SA IMD 2022126.50110.2597.7585.50118.75
SSC SA IMD 2017120.00104.5092.0080.00N/A (pre-EWS)

Branch-Wise Cutoff Variation (SSC SA IMD 2022, Approximate)

Part B BranchGeneral Cutoff
Physics128–132
Computer Science / IT122–126
Electronics119–123

Expected SSC SA IMD 2026 Cutoff (Projected)

CategoryExpected CBT Cutoff (/200)
General128–136
OBC112–120
SC99–107
ST87–95
EWS120–128

Key Cutoff Influencing Factors

  • Part B difficulty – Physics and CS paper difficulty directly shifts cutoffs by 5–10 marks between cycles
  • Number of applicants – SA IMD attracts fewer candidates than SSC CGL, keeping overall competition moderate
  • Vacancies – With ~900 posts, cutoffs are lower than high-vacancy low-post exams
  • Normalization – If conducted in multiple shifts, normalization may adjust effective cutoffs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Is there a separate cutoff for Physics and CS branches in SSC SA IMD?

Yes. SSC declares branch-wise merit lists and cutoffs separately for Physics, CS/IT, and Electronics branches since candidates appear for different Part B papers. Cutoffs vary based on difficulty of each Part B paper.

Q.What CBT score is considered competitive for General category in SSC SA IMD?

Scoring 140+ out of 200 is generally considered a strong performance for General category. Part B (100 marks) is the key differentiator – aim for 70%+ in Part B alongside 65%+ in Part A for a safe total.

Q.Does SSC release separate cutoffs for DV shortlisting?

Yes. SSC releases CBT cutoffs (for DV shortlisting) as part of the SA IMD result notification on ssc.gov.in. The cutoff is published category-wise and sometimes branch-wise depending on the vacancy distribution.

Q.Where can I find the official SSC SA IMD 2022 cutoff?

The official SSC SA IMD 2022 cutoff (for DV shortlisting and final selection) is available on ssc.gov.in → Results → Scientific Assistant IMD 2022. The marks statement for individual candidates is also accessible on the SSC marks portal.

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