OPSC ASO Cut Off 2026, Previous Year Cut Off Marks (Category-Wise)

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) conducts the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Exam to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Section Officer in various government departments in the State. OPSC ASO Cut Off 2026 is the minimum marks that candidates must have to score to qualify in the exam. will be released by OPSC. To get a good idea about the competition and the expected score to get selected, candidates must check the previous year’s cutoff.

OPSC ASO Cut Off 2026

OPSC ASO Written Examination for 340 vacancies will be conducted on 17 January 2027 (Sunday). After the completion of the exam, the OPSC ASO Cut Off 2026 will be released at www. opsc.gov.in along with the result announcement. The cut-off marks are determined by various factors like vacancy, difficulty level, total number of candidates who appeared, and reservation.

OPSC ASO Notification 2026 Out for 340 Vacancies – Click to Check

OPSC ASO Previous Year Cut Off Marks

Candidates appearing for the OPSC Assistant Section Officer exam can check the previous year cut off marks to understand the expected competition level. In this article, we have provided the detailed category-wise cut off to help candidates prepare strategically for the upcoming examination.

OPSC Assistant Section Officer Cut Off 2022

The OPSC ASO examination was conducted in 2022. The OPSC has released separate cut-off marks for candidates qualified in the written exam and the finally selected candidates.

OPSC ASO Final Cut Off 2022

OPSC ASO Written Examination Cut Off 2022

OPSC ASO Cut Off 2019

OPSC has conducted the Assistant Section Officer written examination in 2029 and cut off marks for the written exam and final exam have been released separately.

OPSC ASO Final Cut Off 2019

OPSC ASO Written Cut Off 2019

What Factors Influence the OPSC ASO Cut Off 2026?

Various factors determine the OPSC Assistant Section Officer Cut Off, which are as follows:

• Total Number of Candidates Appeared – The overall number of candidates who appeared for the OPSC ASO examination directly impacts the cut-off, as higher participation increases competition.
• Level of Difficulty of the Exam – If the paper is tougher than usual, the cut-off tends to be lower, while an easier paper may push the cut-off higher.
• Previous Year’s Cut-off – Cut-off trends from the past years are considered as a benchmark to determine the expected range for the current cycle.
• Total Number of Vacancies – Fewer vacancies with a higher number of applicants lead to a higher cut-off, while more vacancies can result in a lower cut-off.

OPSC Assistant Section Officer Minimum Qualifying Marks

The candidates who secure minimum qualifying marks in each paper of the Written Examination (Paper – I, Paper – II & Paper – III individually) qualify in the exam and are eligible for shortlisting for the next stage.

• UR /SEBС – 35%
• SC/ ST – 30%
• PWD – 28 %