OPSC OCS (Odisha Civil Services)
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Odisha Civil Service Examination 2025 (Advt. No. 05 of 2025–26) — OPSC issued a Main Written Examination subject-code notice on 13 Oct 2026.Check the official notice board for the current Main examination programme and corrigenda.
Important Dates
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Vacancies & Posts
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Total Vacancies465Pay
| Pay Level | Pay Band | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 12 (Odisha Revised Scale of Pay, 2017) | ₹56,100 (basic, Cell-1) | Group A services — Odisha Administrative Service, Odisha Police Service and equivalent |
| Level 10 (Odisha Revised Scale of Pay, 2017) | ₹44,900 (basic, Cell-1) | Group B services — Odisha Revenue Service, Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service and equivalent |
Figures are basic pay only, drawn from secondary reporting and not verified against the official pay notification;DA, HRA and other allowances add to this and vary by posting.
Who Can Apply
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Application fee
What You Need
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- 📷 PhotoNot published/found in the sources available for this entry · Not confirmed — Candidates must upload a scanned photograph, signature and left thumb impression during application, per secondary sources, but no pixel/KB specification could be found — confirm directly on opsc.gov.in before applying. Not confirmed
- ✍️ SignatureNot published/found in the sources available for this entry · Not confirmed — Same caveat as the photo — check the official notification PDF at application time. Not confirmed
- 💳 Application Fee₹700 for General/SEBC (reported as refundable for candidates who attempt the Preliminary exam — unconfirmed against the official notification) · exempted for SC/ST and PwBD — secondary-sourced, not verified against the primary document. Not confirmed
How to Apply
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View Official Notification ↗- Visit opsc.gov.in and locate the OCS 2026 (Advt. No. 05 of 2025-26) notification under Advertisements/What's New
- Register on the OPSC online application system
- Fill in personal, educational and category details
- Upload photograph, signature and left thumb impression as specified (exact spec unconfirmed — see note above) Not confirmed
- Pay the examination fee online — ₹700 for General/SEBC (reported as refundable for those who attempt the Preliminary exam), exempted for SC/ST and PwBD candidates Not confirmed
- Submit the application before the deadline
Exam Pattern
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Prelims: 2 hours per paper (2 papers, same day). Mains: not specified per-paper in sources found (assume standard 3-hour descriptive papers common to state PSCs; unconfirmed). Interview: not fixed duration. · Negative Marking: Prelims: -1/3 (0.33) mark deducted per wrong answer. Mains: no negative marking (descriptive format). · Passing Marks: Prelims Paper I (GS): N/A — merit-based cutoff, declared after each exam, no fixed pre-set qualifying %. Prelims Paper II (CSAT): fixed qualifying minimum of 33% (pass/fail only, not counted in ranking). Mains Odia and English language papers: qualifying in nature (exact minimum % not confirmed from sources found).
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Prelims Paper I - General Studies | 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours, counted toward Prelims cutoff |
| Prelims Paper II - General Studies (CSAT/Aptitude) | 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours, qualifying only (min 33% required), not counted toward Prelims ranking |
| Mains - Odia language paper | qualifying only, not counted in merit (marks not specified in sources found) |
| Mains - English language paper | qualifying only, not counted in merit (marks not specified in sources found) |
| Mains - Essay | counted in merit (marks not specified in sources found) |
| Mains - General Studies (4 papers) | counted in merit (marks not specified in sources found) |
| Mains - Optional Subject (2 papers) | counted in merit (marks not specified in sources found) |
| Interview - Personality Test | 250 marks, counted in final merit |
Syllabus
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Three stages — Preliminary (offline OMR, objective), Mains (descriptive, offline), Personality Test (Interview).
Source & Verification
- Age, relaxation or qualification
- Application fee
- Photo size
- Signature size
- Exam pattern
- Some application steps
FAQs
Do the Odia and English language papers in OPSC Mains count toward my final rank?
No — both are qualifying-only papers. You must pass them, but their marks aren't added to your merit score; only the Essay, four General Studies papers, and two Optional Subject papers (1750 marks total) plus the Interview count.
Is the CSAT paper in OPSC Prelims scored for ranking, or just pass/fail?
Just pass/fail — you need a minimum 33% in Paper II (CSAT) to qualify, but only Paper I (General Studies) marks decide your actual Prelims cutoff/ranking.
How much weight does the Interview carry in OPSC OCS compared to other state PSCs?
Quite a lot — 250 marks, which is proportionally higher than many other state PSCs on this list (e.g., UPPSC's 100 or TGPSC's ~75-100), so interview preparation matters more for OPSC OCS aspirants.
Are SC/ST/PwD candidates fully exempt from the OPSC OCS application fee?
Yes, per current secondary sources — SC/ST/PwD candidates pay no application fee, while General/OBC candidates pay Rs 500.
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