{"id":234609,"date":"2026-10-06T17:18:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T11:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=234609"},"modified":"2026-10-06T17:18:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T11:48:22","slug":"target-score-for-rrb-ntpc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/target-score-for-rrb-ntpc\/","title":{"rendered":"What should be the Target Score for RRB NTPC Exam?"},"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\/target-score-for-rrb-ntpc\/#Why_does_the_Target_Score_for_RRB_NTPC_Matter\" >Why does the Target Score for RRB NTPC Matter?<\/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\/target-score-for-rrb-ntpc\/#What_can_we_understand_from_Previous_RRB_NTPC_Cut-Off_Trends\" >What can we understand from Previous RRB NTPC Cut-Off Trends?<\/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\/target-score-for-rrb-ntpc\/#How_to_set_a_target_score_for_RRB_NTPC_Exam_2026\" >How to set a target score for RRB NTPC Exam 2026?<\/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\/target-score-for-rrb-ntpc\/#How_to_use_Score_Targets_in_Your_Study_Plan\" >How to use Score Targets in Your Study Plan?<\/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\/target-score-for-rrb-ntpc\/#Why_is_Setting_a_Higher_Target_Important\" >Why is Setting a Higher Target Important?<\/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\/target-score-for-rrb-ntpc\/#Quick_Checklist_to_Target_80_Marks_in_RRB_NTPC_Exam_2026\" >Quick Checklist to Target 80+ Marks in RRB NTPC Exam 2026<\/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\/target-score-for-rrb-ntpc\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Target Score for RRB NTPC Exam:<\/strong> There is no single fixed \u201csafe score\u201d that applies to every RRB NTPC candidate. The required score depends on factors such as the RRB zone, category, post preference, number of vacancies, exam difficulty, and normalization. Therefore, candidates should use previous cut-off trends only as a reference and focus on consistently achieving a competitive score range in mock tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-does-the-target-score-for-rrb-ntpc-matter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_the_Target_Score_for_RRB_NTPC_Matter\"><\/span>Why does the Target Score for RRB NTPC Matter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing your target score for the RRB NTPC exam is important because it helps you stay competitive, improve your rank, and increase your chances of getting your preferred post or zone. Some key reasons are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To maintain a competitive score among a large number of candidates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To comfortably qualify for CBT 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To improve your rank for preferred posts and zones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To reduce the impact of normalization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-can-we-understand-from-previous-rrb-ntpc-cut-off-trends\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_we_understand_from_Previous_RRB_NTPC_Cut-Off_Trends\"><\/span>What can we understand from Previous RRB NTPC Cut-Off Trends?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous year <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-cut-off\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RRB NTPC Cut-Offs<\/strong><\/a> help candidates understand the broad competition level. However, old cut-offs should not be treated as the expected cut-off for 2026 because vacancies, paper difficulty, normalization, category, and RRB-wise competition can vary in every recruitment cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Post<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>RRB Region<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Cut-Off<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Station Master<\/td><td>Jammu<\/td><td>82.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Ahmedabad<\/td><td>80.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Goods Guard<\/td><td>Chandigarh<\/td><td>80.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Prayagraj<\/td><td>77.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Junior Accounts Assistant<\/td><td>Chandigarh<\/td><td>77.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Prayagraj<\/td><td>77.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Clerk<\/td><td>Chandigarh<\/td><td>80.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor<\/td><td>Chandigarh<\/td><td>84.1<\/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\/rrb-ntpc-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free RRB NTPC Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-was-the-previous-year-rrb-ntpc-cut-off\">What was the Previous Year RRB NTPC Cut-Off?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the previous year, the RRB NTPC cut-off generally ranged between 50 and 80 depending on the region and category. Check the details below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Region<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>UR<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>SC<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>ST<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>OBC<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>EWS<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chennai<\/td><td>65.33<\/td><td>53.68<\/td><td>49.00<\/td><td>62.00<\/td><td>56.33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ahmedabad<\/td><td>75.33<\/td><td>63.67<\/td><td>59.00<\/td><td>70.00<\/td><td>67.23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bengaluru<\/td><td>83.36<\/td><td>73.28<\/td><td>69.24<\/td><td>80.34<\/td><td>76.97<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bhopal<\/td><td>73.00<\/td><td>58.33<\/td><td>49.00<\/td><td>68.00<\/td><td>57.66<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jammu<\/td><td>76.30<\/td><td>62.52<\/td><td>56.47<\/td><td>71.59<\/td><td>66.89<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kolkata<\/td><td>77.98<\/td><td>66.44<\/td><td>59.16<\/td><td>73.95<\/td><td>70.59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bhubaneswar<\/td><td>76.97<\/td><td>62.86<\/td><td>51.09<\/td><td>73.28<\/td><td>69.24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mumbai<\/td><td>74.66<\/td><td>65.21<\/td><td>60.50<\/td><td>71.26<\/td><td>65.21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Muzaffarpur<\/td><td>80.67<\/td><td>62.18<\/td><td>59.16<\/td><td>75.29<\/td><td>71.93<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Secunderabad<\/td><td>86.00<\/td><td>74.33<\/td><td>70.59<\/td><td>84.03<\/td><td>80.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Malda<\/td><td>80.00<\/td><td>67.33<\/td><td>57.33<\/td><td>76.67<\/td><td>74.67<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ajmer<\/td><td>78.33<\/td><td>64.00<\/td><td>64.33<\/td><td>74.33<\/td><td>70.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Siliguri<\/td><td>72.54<\/td><td>62.18<\/td><td>49.75<\/td><td>67.90<\/td><td>62.18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Patna<\/td><td>80.33<\/td><td>62.33<\/td><td>64.00<\/td><td>77.00<\/td><td>72.67<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bilaspur<\/td><td>81.34<\/td><td>67.90<\/td><td>60.17<\/td><td>78.32<\/td><td>77.98<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prayagraj<\/td><td>81.00<\/td><td>70.00<\/td><td>64.33<\/td><td>77.33<\/td><td>76.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thiruvananthapuram<\/td><td>78.00<\/td><td>58.33<\/td><td>64.00<\/td><td>75.00<\/td><td>67.33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chandigarh<\/td><td>79.67<\/td><td>67.00<\/td><td>65.88<\/td><td>74.29<\/td><td>70.67<\/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\/railway-rrb-ntpc\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore RRB NTPC Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-set-a-target-score-for-rrb-ntpc-exam-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_set_a_target_score_for_RRB_NTPC_Exam_2026\"><\/span>How to set a target score for RRB NTPC Exam 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RRB does not prescribe any official \u201csafe score.\u201d Candidates should set their target score based on their category, RRB region, post preference, mock-test performance, and previous cut-off trends. A practical preparation benchmark can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Preparation Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mock Test<\/strong> <strong><strong>Target<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What It Indicates<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beginner Level<\/td><td>55\u201365<\/td><td>Fundamentals are developing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Improvement Level<\/td><td>65\u201375<\/td><td>Speed and accuracy are improving<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Competitive Level<\/td><td>75\u201385<\/td><td>Strong preparation and better question selection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High-Performance Level<\/td><td>85+<\/td><td>Strong mock performance with high accuracy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> This is not an official cut-off or a guaranteed selection score. The actual cut-off will depend on the recruitment cycle, RRB region, category, vacancies, and paper difficulty.<\/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\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-pyps\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-use-score-targets-in-your-study-plan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_Score_Targets_in_Your_Study_Plan\"><\/span>How to use Score Targets in Your Study Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make effective use of score targets, candidates should focus on maintaining strong accuracy in mock tests and gradually improving their overall score. A practical approach is to aim above the previous cut-off trends rather than targeting the minimum qualifying score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Section<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Weightage<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Strategy<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>Revise current affairs and static GK regularly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics \/ Numerical Ability<\/td><td>Medium to High<\/td><td>Strengthen basics and practise shortcuts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning &amp; Intelligence<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><td>Learn patterns and practise puzzles regularly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-setting-a-higher-target-important\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Setting_a_Higher_Target_Important\"><\/span>Why is Setting a Higher Target Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting a higher target score can be useful because RRB NTPC competition varies by region, category, and post. Some important reasons include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Normalization may affect scores:<\/strong> RRB uses normalization across shifts. Final normalized marks may vary, so targeting a higher raw score can provide a cushion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regional competition differs:<\/strong> Some RRB regions have historically recorded higher cut-offs than others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Qualifying is different from securing a preferred post:<\/strong> Merely clearing the cut-off may not always be enough to secure a preferred post or zone. A higher score can improve your rank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-checklist-to-target-80-marks-in-rrb-ntpc-exam-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Checklist_to_Target_80_Marks_in_RRB_NTPC_Exam_2026\"><\/span>Quick Checklist to Target 80+ Marks in RRB NTPC Exam 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates aiming for 80+ marks can follow this checklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set a mock-test target of around 85\u201390 to create a safety margin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on attempting 80\u201385 questions with high accuracy rather than attempting all 100 questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain around 90% or higher accuracy to reduce negative marking losses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt 2\u20133 full-length mock tests every week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyse incorrect and unattempted questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve your score gradually from 70 \u2192 75 \u2192 80+.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid spending too much time on a single section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-1791287147572\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What should be a safe target score for the RRB NTPC exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A mock-test target of around 85\u201390 can be considered a strong preparation benchmark for General category candidates. However, there is no official safe score, and the actual cut-off depends on the RRB region, category, vacancies, and exam difficulty.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791287152453\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. Is the target score the same for all job profiles?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Posts such as Station Master and Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor may require a stronger competitive score, while the cut-off for other posts may vary depending on vacancies and competition.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791287163823\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. What factors should be considered while setting a target score?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates should consider previous cut-off trends, exam difficulty, number of vacancies, shift difficulty, category, RRB region, and post preference.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791287169320\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Does only the CBT 1 score determine final selection?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. CBT 1 is used for shortlisting candidates for the next stage. Final selection depends on the applicable later stages such as CBT 2, skill\/aptitude tests, document verification, and other prescribed requirements.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791287175971\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. 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Is the target score the same for all job profiles?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Posts such as Station Master and Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor may require a stronger competitive score, while the cut-off for other posts may vary depending on vacancies and competition.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/target-score-for-rrb-ntpc\/#faq-question-1791287163823","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/target-score-for-rrb-ntpc\/#faq-question-1791287163823","name":"Q3. What factors should be considered while setting a target score?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Candidates should consider previous cut-off trends, exam difficulty, number of vacancies, shift difficulty, category, RRB region, and post preference.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/target-score-for-rrb-ntpc\/#faq-question-1791287169320","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/target-score-for-rrb-ntpc\/#faq-question-1791287169320","name":"Q4. Does only the CBT 1 score determine final selection?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. CBT 1 is used for shortlisting candidates for the next stage. Final selection depends on the applicable later stages such as CBT 2, skill\/aptitude tests, document verification, and other prescribed requirements.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/target-score-for-rrb-ntpc\/#faq-question-1791287175971","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/target-score-for-rrb-ntpc\/#faq-question-1791287175971","name":"Q5. What is the best strategy to achieve the target score?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Regular mock tests, focusing on weak areas, improving time management, maintaining high accuracy, and analysing previous year questions are among the most effective ways to improve your score.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/234609","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=234609"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/234609\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":253439,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/234609\/revisions\/253439"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/234632"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=234609"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=234609"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=234609"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}