The UPSSSC PET Cut off 2024 will be released on the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Board. Every applicant who appears for the test must secure higher marks than the specified minimum based on their category. Only the candidates who receive marks that are equal to or higher than the maximum will be eligible to proceed ahead in the selection process. The candidates in the reserved categories such as SC,ST and OBC may have a cut off list with a somewhat lower cut off score. To learn how to check the cut off, what factors determine the cut off, and other information, all candidates must read this article. See the table below for an overview of the PET cut off.
| UPSSSC PET Cut Off Overview 2024 | |
| Recruitment Body | UPSSSC |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Official Website | Click Here |
How to check the UPSSSC PET cut off?
All the candidates will have to follow a few easy steps to check out the PET Cut Off marks. The steps are as follows:
- Firstly, the candidates must visit the official website of the UPSSSC department.
- Now, the candidates will land on the homepage.
- There will be a link which will state, “UPSSSC PET Cut Off marks”.
- Click the link and the cut-off marks will appear in front of your screen.
- Don’t forget to take the printout of the marks or download and save it on your device for your future reference.
UPSSSC PET Expected cut off
The candidates are expecting a cut off list which looks something like this. Check the table below for a category wise details of the cut off marks.
| Category | Expected Cut Off Marks |
| General/UR | 60 – 65 Marks |
| OBC | 58 – 63 Marks |
| EWS | 57 – 62 Marks |
| SC | 55 – 60 Marks |
| ST | 50 – 55 Marks |
| Females of All Categories | 58 – 63 Marks |
| Freedom Fighter Family | 50 – 55 Marks |
| PwD | 45 – 50 Marks |
UPSSSC PET Previous year’s cut off
The candidates will get a huge benefit by gauging at the cut off marks for the year 2021. The cut off list for the position of PET for the position of lekhpal in the year 2021 looked something like this as mentioned in the table below:
| Category | Cut Off |
| Vertical Reservation | |
| UR | 62.96 |
| SC | 61.8 |
| ST | 44.71 |
| OBC | 62.96 |
| EWS | 62.96 |
| Horizontal Reservation | |
| Dependents of freedom fighters | 49.84 |
| PwD | 51.12 |
| Women | 64.74 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 00.91 |
Factors affecting the cut off
The aspirants must check several factors which always are the main reasons to influence the final cut-off list for the UPSSSC PET exam. The various factors are as follows:
- The total number of applications will impact the cut off list hugely. If the applicants are higher then it will lead to a higher cut-off because of competition and vice versa.
- The toughness and difficulty level of the exam will lead to a lower cut off. As only a few candidates will be able to perform well or clear the exam.
- The total number of vacancies declared will cause a lot of effect on the cut off marks. The available positions will influence the cut-off list if there are more vacancies then a slightly lower cut-off can be expected.
- The previous year’s cut off will also cause the cut off to be varied and will depend on the last year’s criteria.
UPSSSC PET cut off FAQs
Will all categories get the same cut-off marks?
No, there will be different cut-off marks for varied categories like General, SC/ST, OBC, etc.
Can the candidates clear the exam if they score less than the required cut-off?
No, if you score less than the desired cut-off, you will not be shortlisted for the next round.
How can the candidates score above the cut-off?
They should focus on the exam pattern, syllabus, and practicing previous years’ question papers.
What happens if I score the exact cut-off mark?
It can happen when the candidate will secure the exact cut-off marks score. Chances are they will be shortlisted due to a tie-breaker mechanism.
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