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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.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 195-215 marks (48.75-53.75%) |
| EWS | 185-205 marks (46.25-51.25%) |
| OBC | 175-195 marks (43.75-48.75%) |
| SC | 155-175 marks (38.75-43.75%) |
| ST | 145-165 marks (36.25-41.25%) |
| PwD | 135-155 marks (33.75-38.75%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 10-20 marks above OBC and 40-50 marks above SC/ST categories. EWS cutoffs settle 8-12 marks below General in recent patterns.
- Cutoff drivers: Vacancy count (OAS + Group B posts combined), paper difficulty, and negative marking impact shift cutoffs ±10-15 marks year-on-year. Higher vacancies or tougher papers compress cutoffs downward.
- Mains qualification zone: These cutoffs reflect Prelims qualification thresholds. Scores in the 50-62% band ensure Mains entry for reserved categories and marginal General candidates, while 62%+ positions candidates favorably for OAS-cadre selection post-Mains.
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Exceptional — Top 50-100 range
85–100%
- Likely among top 50-100 Prelims scorers in Odisha
- OAS — Near-certain allocation to preferred service (typically OAS/OPS)
- Prime candidate for final merit list top 20-30 positions
- High chance of state-level recognition and fast-track career progression
- OPS/OAS — Premium posting locations and departments likely
- Consider UPSC preparation parallelly given strong aptitude demonstrated
Top tier — Service choice assured
75–85%
- Among top Prelims qualifiers statewide
- OAS — High probability of first preference service allocation
- OPS — DSP with choice of district/range posting
- Odisha Judicial Service — Civil Judge (Junior Division) if opted
- Odisha Revenue Service — Tahasildar/Additional Tahasildar, Group-A
- Strong position for final merit list top ranks after Mains and Interview
Competitive Mains position
65–75%
- Comfortably qualified for Mains with good margin
- OAS — Strong chance for preferred service allocation
- OPS — Deputy Superintendent of Police, executive cadre
- Odisha Taxation Service — Commercial Tax Officer, Group-A
- Odisha Cooperative Service — Assistant Registrar, Group-A
- Good prospects for cadre/service preference in final merit list
Mains qualification likely
50–65%
- Strong chance of Prelims clearance across most categories
- Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) — Junior time scale, Group-A Gazetted
- Odisha Police Service (OPS) — DSP rank, Group-A
- Odisha Finance Service (OFS) — Junior scale officer
- Odisha Education Service (OES) — Block Education Officer cadre
- Recommend intensive Mains essay and answer-writing practice
Borderline qualifying zone
35–50%
- May qualify for Mains in reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC)
- General category qualification uncertain
- OAS Group-C posts possible if cut-off is lower
- Odisha Administrative Service (Junior scale) — borderline chance
- Focus on improving Odisha history, geography, and polity for better margins
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for Mains examination
- Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
- Recommend strengthening Odisha-specific GK and current affairs
- Focus on NCERT fundamentals and previous year papers
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