The OSSC JE Cut Off marks for the Junior Engineer recruitment are available here for both the 2026 (Civil) and 2019 (Mechanical) exams. If you appeared for the Odisha Junior Engineer written test, the first thing on your mind is the category-wise qualifying marks — and this page brings you the complete official cut off in one place.
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) conducts the Junior Engineer (Civil & Mechanical) recruitment for engineering diploma/degree holders. Comparing your score against the OSSC JE Cut Off tells you whether you have qualified and helps future aspirants set a realistic target. Bookmark this page for the latest cut off updates.
The category-wise OSSC JE Cut Off marks for the 2026 Civil Junior Engineer recruitment are given below. These are the qualifying marks released by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission for the Unreserved (UR), SEBC and ST categories, along with the separate women (W) cut offs. Compare your written-exam score directly against your own category row to know your qualifying status:
| UR | UR (W) | SEBC | SEBC (W) | ST | ST (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95.50 | 86.50 | 92.50 | 84.50 | 78 | 577 |
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The category-wise OSSC Junior Engineer (Mechanical) cut off marks for 2019 are as follows:
| UR | UR (W) | SEBC | SEBC (W) | ST | ST (W) | ESM | PWD | PWD (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76.029 | 60.124 | 73.692 | 51.311 | 57.233 | 44.45 | 47.8 | 38.223 | 36.28 |
Here is a quick snapshot of the OSSC Junior Engineer recruitment linked to this cut off:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | OSSC (Odisha Staff Selection Commission) |
| Post | Junior Engineer (Civil & Mechanical) |
| Exam Mode | Written (OMR / CBT) |
| Question Type | Objective / Multiple Choice (MCQ) |
| Cut Off Type | Category-wise & gender-wise qualifying marks |
| Official Website | ossc.gov.in |
The OSSC JE Cut Off is not fixed and changes every year. The main factors that decide it are:
Before analysing the cut off, understand the OSSC JE exam pattern. The written test is objective and covers general and core engineering subjects — confirm the exact marks in the official notification.
| Section | Subject | Approx. Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Awareness & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| B | Concerned Engineering Subject (Civil/Mechanical) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | Objective | 150 | 150 |
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission prepares a merit list based on the marks scored in the written examination. The minimum mark required to be shortlisted in each category becomes the cut off. Candidates scoring at or above their category cut off qualify for the next stage such as document verification.
Because the cut off is released category-wise and gender-wise, always compare your score against your own category. Checking previous cut offs (like the 2026 Civil and 2019 Mechanical marks above) is the best way to judge whether your preparation is on track.
Looking at the trend, the UR cut off for the Civil post (95.50) is clearly higher than the Mechanical UR cut off of 76.029, which reflects the difference in competition, number of vacancies and paper difficulty between the two disciplines. This is exactly why you should never compare your marks with a different category or a different year in isolation — always match discipline, category and gender.
For serious aspirants, the smartest move after checking the OSSC JE Cut Off is to keep practising previous year papers and mock tests. Even if you missed the cut off this time, understanding where you stand helps you plan a targeted revision strategy for the next Junior Engineer recruitment and comfortably cross the qualifying mark.
Techofworld.in compiles the official OSSC JE Cut Off in a clean, category-wise table so you do not have to dig through long PDF notifications. Along with the cut off, you also get the All Odisha 63,000 PYQ combo and free mock tests on the Tech Of World App to strengthen your next attempt.
We keep this page updated as new OSSC JE results and cut offs are released, so bookmark it and check back regularly for the latest Odisha Junior Engineer updates. Lakhs of Odisha aspirants already rely on Techofworld for verified cut offs, previous year papers and free mock tests, and you can use the same trusted resources to plan your next attempt with confidence.
The OSSC JE (Civil) 2026 cut off is 95.50 (UR), 92.50 (SEBC) and 78 (ST), with separate women’s cut offs shown in the table above.
The OSSC JE (Mechanical) 2019 cut off was 76.029 (UR), 73.692 (SEBC), 57.233 (ST) and 47.8 (ESM), with PWD and women’s cut offs shown above.
You can check the complete category-wise OSSC JE Cut Off marks for 2026 (Civil) and 2019 (Mechanical) in the tables given above on this page.
Yes, the OSSC JE Cut Off is released category-wise (UR, SEBC, ST, ESM, PWD) and separately for women candidates.
The cut off depends on the number of vacancies, number of candidates, difficulty of the paper, reservation and previous year trends.
Not always. A higher cut off usually means the paper was easier or competition was high, while a lower cut off suggests a tougher paper.
It depends on vacancies and competition. Checking past cut offs like the ones above helps you set a realistic target.
Candidates who score at or above their category cut off are shortlisted for the next stage, usually document verification.
Negative marking, if applicable, is applied as per the official OSSC notification, which also affects the final cut off.
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This page gives you the complete OSSC JE Cut Off — the 2026 Civil and 2019 Mechanical category-wise qualifying marks — along with the recruitment overview, exam pattern and the factors that decide the cut off. Bookmark this page, compare your score against your category, and keep visiting Techofworld and the official OSSC website (ossc.gov.in) for the latest Junior Engineer cut off and result updates.