{"id":231571,"date":"2025-10-28T13:22:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=231571"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:22:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:52:49","slug":"rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"RRB Group D Cut Off Analysis, Know Category Wise Cut off"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis\/#How_RRB_Group_D_Cut-Offs_are_Produced\" >How RRB Group D Cut-Offs are Produced?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis\/#Factors_that_Influence_the_Cut-Offs\" >Factors that Influence the Cut-Offs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis\/#Zone_Category_Real_Examples_from_Previous_Cycles\" >Zone &amp; Category: Real Examples from Previous Cycles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis\/#Category-Wise_Trends_What_They_Mean_for_Aspirants\" >Category-Wise Trends &amp; What They Mean for Aspirants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis\/#Practical_Tips_to_Use_Cut-off_Analysis_While_Preparing\" >Practical Tips to Use Cut-off Analysis While Preparing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis\/#What_are_the_Common_Misinterpretations_in_the_Cut_Off_Analysis\" >What are the Common Misinterpretations in the Cut Off Analysis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Group D cut-offs are one of the most discussed metrics by aspirants and coaching centres \u2014 and for good reason. Understanding <strong>RRB Group D cut off analysis<\/strong> helps you set realistic score targets, prioritise revision, and plan post-exam strategies (document verification, medicals, etc.). This article breaks down how cut-offs are computed, how they vary by category and zone, and presents actionable takeaways to improve your chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-rrb-group-d-cut-offs-are-produced\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_RRB_Group_D_Cut-Offs_are_Produced\"><\/span>How RRB Group D Cut-Offs are Produced? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When CBTs are conducted in multiple sessions, RRB applies a <strong>statistical normalisation<\/strong> to adjust scores so candidates across sessions are fairly compared. Normalisation accounts for session-wise difficulty variations and produces \u201cnormalised marks\u201d used for final cut-offs. This is a standard procedure mentioned in official exam communications and explained clearly by prep portals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zone-wise-amp-category-wise-release\">Zone-wise &amp; category-wise release<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RRB releases cut-offs <strong>zone by zone<\/strong> (e.g., Kolkata, Chennai, Ajmer). For each zone you\u2019ll typically see: Open (raw), Normalised marks, and separate lists for Ex-servicemen where applicable. Cut-offs are published separately for categories such as UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and Ex-SM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-group-d-mock-test\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free RRB Group D Mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-factors-that-influence-the-cut-offs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_that_Influence_the_Cut-Offs\"><\/span>Factors that Influence the Cut-Offs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various factors that influence the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-group-d-cut-off\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RRB Group D Cut Off<\/strong><\/a> for a particular year. Check them out below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Factors<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>How it Affects the Cut Off<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of vacancies in the zone<\/td><td>Fewer vacancies \u2192 higher cut-off (competition concentrated)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of candidates who appeared<\/td><td>More candidates \u2192 cut-off may rise if many score high<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Difficulty level of the question paper<\/td><td>Easier paper \u2192 higher cut-off (after normalisation)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reservation &amp; category percentage<\/td><td>Minimum qualifying thresholds and reservation affect final zone-wise cut-offs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Normalisation method &amp; session variance<\/td><td>Large session variance can shift normalised marks up\/down<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/railways-rrb-group-d\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore RRB Group D Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zone-amp-category-real-examples-from-previous-cycles\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zone_Category_Real_Examples_from_Previous_Cycles\"><\/span>Zone &amp; Category: Real Examples from Previous Cycles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the analysis practical, we have provided some sample zone-wise cut-off snapshots (RRB Group D &#8211; previous major cycle 2022). These figures show the open\/raw marks and normalised marks frequently published by RRB and collated by prep portals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Zone<\/td><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Open (raw) Cut-Off (approx.)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Normalized Cut Off (Approx)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kolkata<\/td><td>UR<\/td><td>96.62<\/td><td>69.61.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chennai<\/td><td>UR<\/td><td>94.06<\/td><td>60.95.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Patna<\/td><td>UR<\/td><td>97.95<\/td><td>66.20.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bhopal<\/td><td>UR<\/td><td>96.64<\/td><td>65.87. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Observation:<\/strong> Even though raw marks look similar across zones (mid-90s), the <strong>normalised marks<\/strong> often differ substantially (mid-60s vs low-60s) because normalisation reflects session difficulty and candidate performance in that zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-category-wise-trends-amp-what-they-mean-for-aspirants\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Category-Wise_Trends_What_They_Mean_for_Aspirants\"><\/span>Category-Wise Trends &amp; What They Mean for Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The category-wise trends and their importance for the applicants are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UR (General)<\/strong> \u2014 Highest cut-offs in most zones because of maximum competition. Aim well above the published normalised cut-off to be safe. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OBC \/ EWS<\/strong> \u2014 Often close to UR in competitive zones; EWS may show more variance depending on the candidate pool. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SC \/ ST<\/strong> \u2014 Lower normalised cut-offs compared to UR\/OBC, but cut-offs vary by zone depending on how many reserved candidates applied and their performance. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM)<\/strong> \u2014 There are separate cut-offs and sometimes minimum qualifying thresholds tailored to vacancy share and representation. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practical-tips-to-use-cut-off-analysis-while-preparing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Tips_to_Use_Cut-off_Analysis_While_Preparing\"><\/span>Practical Tips to Use Cut-off Analysis While Preparing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the practical tips to use the cut of analysis while preparing for subjects in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-group-d-syllabus\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> RR<strong>B Group D Syllabus<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-target-setting-smart-target\">Target setting (smart target)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Safe target = zone UR normalised cut-off + 6\u201310 marks.<\/strong> This gap accounts for last-minute competition and decimal rounding. Use prior year normalised marks as baseline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-daily-practice-amp-sectional-focus\">Daily practice &amp; sectional focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prioritise high-yield sections (Mathematics + Reasoning + GK basics) that push your raw score quickly\u2014the faster you clear the minimum qualifying threshold, the more your chances of being high on the merit list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zone-selection-strategy-if-applicable\">Zone selection strategy (if applicable)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have a choice of zone preference, study historical cut-offs: certain zones (metro-adjacent) tend to be more competitive; some zones show lower normalised marks due to tougher sessions. Choose preferences based on realistic targets. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-common-misinterpretations-in-the-cut-off-analysis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Common_Misinterpretations_in_the_Cut_Off_Analysis\"><\/span>What are the Common Misinterpretations in the Cut Off Analysis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The common misinterpretations in the RRB Group D cut off analysis include the raw marks, category-wise cut-off marks, and more. Check out the details: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u201cRaw marks equal final cut-off\u201d<\/strong> &#8211; false. Normalisation may change the effective benchmark significantly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u201cOne year defines the trend\u201d<\/strong> &#8211; avoid that. Trends must be observed across cycles; a single easy\/tough session can distort conclusions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u201cCategory cut-offs are uniform\u201d<\/strong> &#8211; false. Zones and reservation proportions create wide variances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-group-d-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solve RRB Group D Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span> Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main points of the article are summarized below for the candidates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RRB Group D cut-offs are <strong>zone-wise and category-wise<\/strong>, and the official \u201cnormalised marks\u201d are the practical benchmark aspirants must beat. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major drivers of cut-offs: <strong>vacancies, candidate pool, paper difficulty, and normalisation<\/strong>. Plan targets accordingly. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use previous years\u2019 <strong>normalised marks<\/strong> (not just raw marks) as realistic targets; add a safety margin of <strong>6\u201310 marks<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category advantages (reservations) reduce cut-offs for SC\/ST\/OBC relative to UR, but absolute values depend on zone performance. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid over-reliance on single-year data; normalisation and session variance make multi-year analysis more reliable. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RRB Group D cut-off analysis<\/strong> is not just an academic exercise &#8211; it directly shapes how you study and strategise on exam day. Focus on steady raw score improvement, practice full-length mocks under timed conditions, and consult zone-wise normalised cut-offs from previous cycles to set a realistic, safe target. Keep tracking official RRB zone releases after results, because those documents are the final authority for each recruitment cycle. Good luck \u2014 aim beyond the cut-off and secure your place on the merit list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761637693860\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.1 What is meant by RRB Group D cut-off?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The RRB Group D cut-off is the minimum qualifying score that candidates must secure to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process (Physical Efficiency Test and Document Verification). Cut-offs vary zone-wise and category-wise, depending on the number of vacancies, exam difficulty, and candidate performance.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761637824459\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.2 How is the RRB Group D cut-off calculated?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">RRB uses a normalisation process to adjust scores across multiple shifts and sessions of the CBT. The normalised marks ensure fairness among candidates who appeared in different exam sessions. The final category-wise and zone-wise cut-offs are determined based on these normalised marks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761637839554\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.3 Why do RRB Group D cut-offs differ across zones and categories?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Cut-offs differ because each RRB zone has a different number of vacancies, different applicant volumes, and varying competition levels. Additionally, reservation policies under categories like UR, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS also influence the final cut-off values.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761637858101\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.4 What were the average cut-off trends for the last RRB Group D cycle?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In the 2022 RRB Group D exam, general category cut-offs generally ranged between 94\u201398 (raw marks) and 60\u201370 (normalised marks) across zones like Kolkata, Patna, Bhopal, and Chennai. OBC and EWS cut-offs were slightly lower, while SC\/ST cut-offs averaged between 55\u201365 (normalised) marks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761637874606\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.5 How can aspirants use the RRB Group D cut-off analysis for better preparation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates should use previous year cut-off trends to set realistic score targets. 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The final category-wise and zone-wise cut-offs are determined based on these normalised marks.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis\/#faq-question-1761637839554","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis\/#faq-question-1761637839554","name":"Q.3 Why do RRB Group D cut-offs differ across zones and categories?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Cut-offs differ because each RRB zone has a different number of vacancies, different applicant volumes, and varying competition levels. Additionally, reservation policies under categories like UR, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS also influence the final cut-off values.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis\/#faq-question-1761637858101","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis\/#faq-question-1761637858101","name":"Q.4 What were the average cut-off trends for the last RRB Group D cycle?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"In the 2022 RRB Group D exam, general category cut-offs generally ranged between 94\u201398 (raw marks) and 60\u201370 (normalised marks) across zones like Kolkata, Patna, Bhopal, and Chennai. OBC and EWS cut-offs were slightly lower, while SC\/ST cut-offs averaged between 55\u201365 (normalised) marks.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis\/#faq-question-1761637874606","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-cut-off-analysis\/#faq-question-1761637874606","name":"Q.5 How can aspirants use the RRB Group D cut-off analysis for better preparation?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Candidates should use previous year cut-off trends to set realistic score targets. Always aim for 6\u201310 marks higher than the previous normalised cut-off in your zone. This ensures a safe margin even if the paper is easier or competition increases. Regular mock tests and self-assessment against cut-off benchmarks can improve preparation strategy.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231571","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/63"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=231571"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231571\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":231572,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231571\/revisions\/231572"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/231573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=231571"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=231571"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=231571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}