If you’re an Odisha Civil Services aspirant, understanding cut-off trends is essential to gauge the exam’s competitiveness and prepare accordingly. Here’s a detailed cut-off analysis from 2015 to 2022 for Prelims, Mains and Final selection stages — category-wise and gender-wise — based on official data released by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC).
What is a Cut-Off?
A cut-off is the minimum score a candidate must secure to qualify for the next stage of the recruitment process — whether Prelims, Mains, or Final Selection (Mains + Interview). It varies by year, exam difficulty, number of candidates, vacancies and category.
OPSC OAS CUT-OFF 2022
Prelims Cut-Off (Out of 200)
| Category | Male | Female |
| UR | 48.854 | 42.063 |
| SEBC | 44.813 | 35.729 |
| SC | 32.875 | 25.375 |
| ST | 19.729 | 15.646 |
| PWD (Cat-III) | 18.354 | 15.542 |
| Ex-Serviceman | 10.042 | — |
| Sports Person | 3.708 | — |
OPSC OCS 2022 – Cut-off Marks for Document Verification and Personality Test
| Category | Cut-off Marks |
| UR (Male) | 862 |
| SEBC (Male) | 851 |
| SC (Male) | 776 |
| ST (Male) | 602 |
| PWD – Category I | 601 |
| PWD – Category II | 647 |
| PWD – Category III | 801 |
| PWD – Category IV-d | 912 |
| PWD – Category IV-e | Nil |
| Ex-Serviceman | 597 |
| Sports Person | 682 |
Mains + Interview Final Cut-Off
| Category | Final Cut-off (Marks) |
| UR | 1054 |
| SEBC | 1044 |
| SC | 972 |
| ST | 835 |
| PWD (Cat-I) | 875 |
| PWD (Cat-II) | 762 |
| PWD (Cat-III) | 1000 |
| Ex-Serviceman | 821 |
| Sports Person | 807 |
OPSC OAS CUT-OFF 2021
Prelims Cut-Off
| Category | Male | Female |
| Unreserved | 71.649 | 62.371 |
| SEBC | 67.526 | 56.701 |
| SC | 51.546 | 42.784 |
| ST | 40.722 | 37.629 |
| CAT-I (VI) | 15.979 | |
| CAT-II (HI) | 10.825 | |
| CAT-III (OH) | 35.052 | |
| CAT-IV (MI) | 17.010 | |
| CAT-IV (MD) | 17.010 | |
| Ex-Serviceman | 46.907 | |
| Sports Person | 2.062 | |
OPSC OCS 2021 – Cut-off Marks for Document Verification and Personality Test
| Category | Male | Female |
| Unreserved | 1011 | 1011 |
| SEBC | 998 | 988 |
| SC | 896 | 897 |
| ST | 732 | 736 |
| CAT-I (VI) | 751 | |
| CAT-II (HI) | 869 | |
| CAT-III (OH) | 914 | |
| CAT-IV (MI) | NIL | |
| CAT-IV (MD) | 1070 | |
| Ex-Serviceman | 863 | |
| Sports Person | 879 | |
OPSC OAS CUT-OFF 2020
Prelims Cut-Off
| Category | Male | Female |
| UR | 106.044 | 96.703 |
| SEBC | 102.198 | 87.363 |
| SC | 82.418 | 67.582 |
| ST | 60.989 | 58.791 |
| PWD (Cat-I) | 48.901 | |
| PWD (Cat-II) | 14.286 | |
| PWD (Cat-III) | 73.077 | |
| PWD (Cat-IV) | 54.396 | |
| Ex-Serviceman | 79.121 | |
| Sports Person | 21.429 | |
Mains + Interview Final Cut-Off
| Category | Male | Female |
| UR | 1263 | 1263 |
| SEBC | 1244 | 1245.5 |
| SC | 1173 | 1171 |
| ST | 1026 | 1027 |
| PWD (Cat-I) | 1163 | |
| PWD (Cat-II) | 1015 | |
| PWD (Cat-III) | 1193 | |
| PWD (Cat-IV) | 992 | |
| Ex-Serviceman | 1130 | |
| Sports Person | 1041 | |
OPSC OAS CUT-OFF 2019
Prelims Cut-Off
| Category | Male | Female |
| UR | 102.041 | 90.306 |
| SEBC | 110.204 | 88.776 |
| SC | 89.796 | 75.000 |
| ST | 73.469 | 64.286 |
Mains Cut-Off
| Category | Male | Female |
| UR | 102.041 | 90.306 |
| SEBC | 110.204 | 88.776 |
| SC | 89.796 | 75.000 |
| ST | 73.469 | 64.286 |
OPSC OAS CUT-OFF 2018
Prelims Cut-Off
| Category | Male | Female |
| UR | 87.374 | 77.273 |
| SEBC | 86.869 | 74.747 |
| SC | 69.697 | 58.081 |
| ST | 54.545 | 51.010 |
| PWD (VI) | 51.010 | 40.909 |
| PWD (HI) | 10.606 | 5.556 |
| PWD (OH) | 56.061 | 41.919 |
| Ex-SM | 78.788 | — |
| SP | 42.424 | 38.384 |
OPSC OAS CUT-OFF 2016
Prelims Cut-Off
| Category | Male | Female |
| UR | 225.325 | 200.050 |
| SEBC | 216.090 | 188.850 |
| SC | 184.205 | 170.235 |
| ST | 156.775 | 141.550 |
| PWD (V) | 141.935 | |
| PWD (OH) | 147.360 | |
| Sports | 135.230 | |
Mains Cut-Off
| Category | Male | Female |
| UR | 1288 | 1302 |
| SEBC | 1244 | 1238 |
| SC | 1164 | 1169 |
| ST | 945 | 952 |
| PWD (VI) | 1106 | |
| PWD (OH) | 947 | |
| Sports | 802 | |
OPSC OAS CUT-OFF 2015
Prelims Cut-Off
| Category | Male | Female |
| Unreserved (UR) | 165.500 | 145.500 |
| SEBC/OBC | 152.000 | 125.500 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 120.500 | 102.375 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 94.875 | 83.000 |
Mains Cut-off
| Category | Male | Female |
| UR | 1145 | 1135 |
| SEBC/OBC | 1138 | 1085 |
| SC | 975 | 963 |
| ST | 748 | 746 |
Takeaways
Cut-offs vary widely across categories and between genders.
There has been a gradual decrease in Prelims cut-offs since 2020 likely due to increased competition and exam difficulty.
Candidates from SEBC and SC categories show competitive strength in Mains often reaching near UR levels.
PWD, Ex-Servicemen and Sports quotas have significantly lower cut-offs but very few seats.
Why Should Aspirants Track Cut-Offs?
To set realistic targets for each stage.
To understand category-based competition.
To identify trends and fine-tune preparation accordingly.
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FAQs: OPSC OAS Cut-Off Trends (2015–2022)
1. What factors influence the OPSC OAS cut-off marks each year?
A: Cut-offs depend on various factors such as the number of candidates appearing, difficulty level of the exam, number of vacancies available, category-wise reservation rules and overall performance trends of candidates.
2. Why do cut-offs vary between male and female candidates?
A: The variation arises due to differences in the number of candidates appearing from each gender, performance levels and sometimes relaxed cut-offs for female candidates in some categories to promote gender balance.
3. How is the final cut-off for OPSC OAS calculated?
A: The final cut-off is usually the combined minimum marks required in Mains and Interview stages to qualify for selection after clearing the Prelims and document verification stages.
4. Why do some categories have significantly lower cut-offs than others?
A: Categories like PWD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sports persons have reserved seats with fewer vacancies and relaxation in cut-offs as part of affirmative action policies to ensure representation of disadvantaged groups.
5. Is the OPSC OAS prelims cut-off the same every year?
A: No. Prelims cut-offs vary every year based on exam difficulty, number of candidates and other factors. For example cut-offs have generally decreased since 2020 indicating increased exam difficulty or competition.
6. How can knowing previous years’ cut-off trends help in preparation?
A: Understanding cut-off trends helps aspirants set realistic score targets, plan time allocation for different subjects and gauge competition levels across categories to strategize accordingly.
7. Does passing the Prelims guarantee selection?
A: No. Clearing Prelims only qualifies a candidate for Mains and subsequent stages. Final selection depends on overall performance across Mains, Interview and document verification.
8. Where can candidates find the official OPSC OAS cut-off announcements?
A: Official cut-offs are published on the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) official website and in the related recruitment notifications.