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OSSC Programmer Cut Off 2023 - Know Qualifying Marks & Factors Affecting Cutoffs Here!

Last Updated on Jan 31, 2025

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The Odisha Staff Service Commission (OSSC) will declare the OSSC Programmer cutoff soon after the written exam has been conducted and evaluated. The candidates who appear for the OSSC Programmer exam must score more than the OSSC Programmer Cut off marks to be eligible for the next selection round in the recruitment drive. The selection procedure is expected to have 3 rounds of selection - the written exam, practical test and viva voce.

The OSSC Programmer cut off will depend on factors such as the number of applications, the number of appearing candidates, the difficulty level of the paper, and many more.
Apart from the OSSC Programmer Cut off 2023 marks, the candidates must meet the minimum qualifying mark limit to be considered for the post. Check OSSC Programmer result here.
The candidates must be very careful while checking the cutoff for the exam since the cutoff differs from category to category because of the reservations. Know other OSSC Programmer eligibility criteria here.

Read the complete article to know more about the OSSC Programmer Cutoff marks for the 2023 recruitment drive.

Learn about OSSC Programmer Salary and Job Profile here.

OSSC Programmer Cut Off 2023

The OSSC Programmer Cutoff is the minimum mark the candidates must obtain in the written exam to be eligible for the practical test. Candidates who fail to score at least the cutoff marks will be disqualified from the subsequent selection rounds. The final selection, however, will be based on the candidate's performance in the practical test and viva voce. The cutoff marks will be first made available on the official website of OSSC and then on this article.

How to Check OSSC Programmer Cut off 2023?

The candidates can check the OSSC Programmer Cutoff on the official website of the OSSC. The cutoff will be updated on this Testbook article soon after the authorities release the same. You can follow the steps below to find the Cutoff from the official website:

Step 1: Go to the official website of OSSC.

Step 2: Find the link for the OSSC Programmer Cutoff 2023 in the 'What's New' section present on the home page.

Step 3: The cutoff will be displayed on the screen as soon as you click the link.

Step 4: The cutoff can be downloaded for future purposes by pressing the download button. After the download, the cutoff becomes accessible offline.

How to Calculate Marks for the OSSC Programmer?

After the written exam is conducted, the candidates can match their answers with the official answer key and the marking scheme released by the OSSC authorities. This will help the candidates calculate their approximate scores in the written exam and know if they can sit for the practical test. The detailed notification is still not out, but the candidates can follow the steps to calculate their marks in the written exam:

Step 1: Download the OSSC Programmer answer key and the marking scheme from the official website.

Step 2: For every correct answer, award 1 mark.

Step 3: Deduct 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

Step 4: The total sum obtained is the final approximate score attained by you in the written exam.

Factors Affecting the OSSC Programmer Cut Off

Various factors have a big role in determining the OSSC Programmer Cutoff. The main ones that affect the cutoff are as follows:

The Number of vacancies: The vacancy number is one of the most important criteria for deciding the cutoff. Lesser the vacancies, the higher the cutoff.

The Number of applicants: The more applicants, the more the cutoff. This is done to shortlist the maximum number of candidates for the next round of selection, i.e. the practical test.
Highest marks scored in the exam: If any applicant achieves a high score, the cutoff marks are set high depending on the scores obtained by the candidates.

Minimum Qualifying Marks for the OSSC Programmer 2023

Apart from the cutoff, the candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks set by the official authorities in the written exam to stay eligible for the post. Candidates who rank above the cutoff marks will be considered for the next selection round. The minimum marks for he practical test for the OSSC Programmer are given below:

Exam	Minimum qualifying marks
OSSC Programmer Practical Test	30

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Latest OSSC Programmer Updates

Last updated on Jun 8, 2025

OSSC programmer recruitment 2024 notification will be released soon. It is expected that the selection process will consist of a written examination, practical exam, and viva-voce test. Passing all 3 may result in the selection of the candidate for the OSSC programmer post. For the programmer post, a candidate must be between the age of 21 to 38 years as of 1st January 2021. A candidate must have a B. Tech or BE degree in computer science/IT with a 60% mark at the B-Tech level. Even the MCA candidates can apply if they have 60% or above marks. Read the further articles to know the eligibility criteria, application process, and more.

OSSC Programmer Cut Off 2023 FAQs

When will the OSSC Programmer Cutoff be released?

The OSSC Programmer Cutoff will be released soon after the written exam.

Will the cutoff vary for the candidates of various categories?

Yes, there will be different cutoffs for the candidates of various categories depending on the relaxation for each category.

Will there be separate cutoff marks and minimum qualifying marks?

Yes, the recruiting body will set a minimum qualifying marks limit to stay eligible for the selection. On the other hand, the official authorities will declare the cutoff later after the written exam.

If one fails to meet the cutoff, is there any other way to participate in the recruitment drive?

The candidates must clear all the selection rounds to be eligible for recruitment. If one fails to obtain more than the cutoff, he can not carry on with the recruitment drive.

Is there a negative marking in the OSSC Programmer exam?

The details of the negative marking have not yet been released by the official authorities. But there is expected to be a negative marking of 0.25 mark for every incorrect answer.

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