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Odisha Civil Services Examination – 2026
Conducting Authority
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Advertisement No.: 05 of 2025-26
Official Website: https://opsc.gov.in
Examination Overview
The Odisha Civil Services Examination, 2025 (Recruitment Year 2026) is conducted for recruitment to various Group-A & Group-B posts under the Government of Odisha through a Combined Competitive Examination.
Total Vacancies
| Total Posts | Group | Recruitment Year |
|---|---|---|
| 314 Vacancies | Group-A & Group-B | 2025-26 |
Services Included
- Odisha Administrative Service (OAS), Group-A
- Odisha Police Service (OPS), Group-A
- Odisha Finance Service (OFS), Group-A
- Odisha Revenue Service (ORS), Group-B
- Odisha Cooperative Service (OCS), Group-B
- Odisha Labour Service (OLS), Group-B
- Odisha Employment Service
- Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 20 January 2026 |
| Online Application End | 20 February 2026 |
| Last Date of Fee Payment | 20 February 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 07 June 2026 (Sunday) |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidate must be a Citizen of India.
Age Limit (as on 1st January 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
- Age relaxation applicable for SC, ST, SEBC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen as per Government rules.
Educational Qualification
Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University incorporated by an Act of Central/State Legislature or deemed University.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / SEBC | ₹ 700/- |
| SC / ST / PwD | Exempted |
Mode of Examination
- Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Stage-II: Main Written Examination
- Stage-III: Interview / Personality Test
Preliminary Examination
- Two Papers: General Studies Paper-I & Paper-II
- Each Paper: 200 Marks
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
Main Examination
- Written Examination + Interview
- Total Marks: 2000 (including Interview)
Number of Attempts
- General Category: 6 Attempts
- SC / ST: No Limit
- SEBC: As per Government norms
Important Instructions
- Only online applications are accepted.
- Negative marking applies in Preliminary Examination.
- Original certificates will be verified during Interview.
- Suppression of facts or submission of false information will lead to disqualification.
Official Notification
ODISHA CIVIL SERVICES (OPSC) FOR 2025 – PRELIMS RESULT OUT – CLICK HERE
Exam Pattern – Odisha Civil Service
ODISHA CIVIL SERVICES PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION-2023 – Date – 15th December 2024 – Click Here
Prelims Question Paper 2024- General Studies Paper 1 || General Studies Paper 2
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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION(Prelims) (Objective)
Paper 1 – 200 Marks
Paper 2 – 200 Marks
GRAND TOTAL – 2000 MARKS – MAINS (1750 MARKS) + PERSONALITY TEST(250 MARKS)
MAINS EXAMINATION (Subjective)
Not Counted for Merit
Paper 1 – Odia – 250 Marks (Qualifying)
Paper 2 – English – 250 Marks (Qualifying)
Counted for Merit (Total 1750 Marks)
Paper 1 – English Essay – 250 Marks
Paper 2 – General Studies 1 – 250 Marks
Paper 3 – General Studies 2 – 250 Marks
Paper 4 – General Studies 3 – 250 Marks
Paper 5 – General Studies 4 – 250 Marks
Paper 6 – Optional Subject – Paper-I – 250 Marks
Paper 7 – Optional Subject – Paper-II – 250 Marks
Personality Test – 250 Marks (Counted for Merit)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
AGE LIMITS
A candidate must have attained the a g e of 21 years and must not be above the age of 38 years as on the 1st day of January, 2022, i.e. he/she must not have been born earlier than 2nd January, 1984 and not later than 1st January, 2001. The upper age limit is relaxable by 05 (five) years for candidates belonging to S.C./S.T./S.E.B.C./ Women/ Ex-Serviceman and by 10 (ten) years for PWDs whose permanent disability is 40% or more. Persons with Disabilities belonging to SC/ST/SEBC category are eligible for cumulative age relaxation benefit.
NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS
Every candidate appearing at the Civil Services Examination, who is otherwise eligible, shall be permitted 06 (six) attempts at the examination: Provided that –
1) There shall be no such limit for the S.C. and S.T. candidates.
2) The number of attempts permissible to candidates belonging to Socially & Educationally Backward Classes, who are otherwise eligible, shall be 09 (nine). This relaxation will be available to the candidates, who are eligible to avail reservation applicable to such candidates.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF ODISHA CIVIL SERVICES
A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any University incorporated by an Act of the Central or a State Legislature in India or an Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or deemed to be a University under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission
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