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OPSC OAS Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands

What does your score in Odisha PSC Civil Services (OAS) Prelims actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.

AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.

• Exceptional — top rankers

  82–100%

  • Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) — top ranks, choice postings in capital/major districts
  • Odisha Police Service (OPS) — merit list toppers, SP-track positions
  • Very high probability of final selection with good Mains performance
  • Typically among top 50 Prelims scorers statewide
  • Premium cadre allocation and posting preferences
  • Consider UPSC preparation alongside if interested in all-India services

• Top tier — premium postings likely

  72–82%

  • Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) — high probability of selection, preferred cadre allocation
  • Odisha Police Service (OPS) — DSP with merit-based district preference
  • Odisha Finance Service — senior Group A posts
  • Odisha Secretariat Service — Under Secretary level prospects
  • Strong position for interview stage
  • Likely among top 100-200 Prelims qualifiers

• Strong Mains prospect — OAS range

  62–72%

  • Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) — SDM/Tahasildar track, Group A gazetted
  • Odisha Police Service (OPS) — DSP cadre, Group A
  • Odisha Finance Service — Group A, state treasury/finance departments
  • Comfortable Mains qualification across all categories
  • Typical general category cut-off zone (approximately 55-65%)
  • Focus on Mains essay and GS papers for final selection

• Mains qualified — Group B range

  50–62%

  • Likely Mains qualification for most categories
  • Odisha Taxation Service (OTS) — Group B, pay level 7
  • Odisha Cooperative Service — Deputy Registrar posts
  • Odisha Secretariat Service (OSS) — Section Officer cadre