35PPG Promotion Points
As of October 2026, 35PPG needs 330 points to make Sergeant (E-5), and is promote-all for Staff Sergeant (E-6) this month — every eligible Soldier promotes. Here's the last 6 months of Army promotion cutoff scores for this MOS.
To SGT (E-5)
330 ▲90
points needed
To SSG (E-6)
Promote-all
Promote-all: not enough eligible Soldiers, everyone who qualifies promotes.
Cutoff score trend — last 6 months
To SGTTo SSG
| Month | To SGT (E-5) | To SSG (E-6) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Closed | 458 |
| Mar 2026 | 494 | Closed |
| Apr 2026 | Closed | 444 |
| Jun 2026 | 501 | Promote-all |
| Jul 2026 | 349 | Promote-all |
| Aug 2026 | 243 | Promote-all |
| Sep 2026 | 240 | Promote-all |
| Oct 2026 | 330 | Promote-all |
See how your points stack up against the 35PPG cutoff.
Calculate my promotion pointsFrequently asked questions
What is the current 35PPG cutoff score for Sergeant (E-5)?
As of October 2026, a 35PPG Soldier needs 330 promotion points to be selected for Sergeant (E-5).
How often does the 35PPG cutoff score change?
HRC publishes promotion cutoff scores every month, broken out by MOS and rank. Confirm the current number against the official HRC release and your point total with your S1 or IPPS-A.
Source: AHRC-PDV-PE (RN 600-8-19h), "HQDA Promotion Point Cutoff Scores (COS) for 01 October 2026". Independent tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Army or DoD. Cutoffs change monthly — always confirm the current HRC release.