What is a steady state overcurrent relay? All Questions › Category: Switchgear And Protection › What is a steady state overcurrent relay? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Chetan Shidling Staff asked 4 years ago I need short information. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Chetan Shidling Staff answered 4 years ago The steady-state over current relay operates when the current exceeds the rated current. This means if excessive current flows through the circuit, the relay operates.