OPSC OCS Notification 2026, Exam Date, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, All Details Here

OPSC OAS 2025: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced 200 vacancies for various Group A and Group B posts under Advertisement No. 07 of 2025 through the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2024. While the OCS Preliminary Examination 2024 was initially scheduled for July 2025, it has now been rescheduled to September/October 2025 due to administrative reasons. The exact date for the prelims will be announced by the Commission in due course. OPSC has also expressed its intention to complete all stages of the OCS examination process — including Prelims, Mains, and Interview — by May/June 2026.

OPSC OCS Notification 2025

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) will be conducting the OPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 for vacancies in Groups A and B. The preliminary exam is set to take place in September/October 2025, and admit cards will be released closer to the exam date.

OPSC OCS Notification 2024 Download Pdf

OPSC OCS Notification 2026

As of May 2025, the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has not yet released the official notification for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2026. Typically, the OPSC announces the notification for the OCS Examination in December of the preceding year. Therefore, the 2026 notification is expected to be released in December 2025.

OPSC OAS Notification 2026: Key Details

OPSC OCS Application Fee 2026

Candidates applying for the OPSC OAS 2026 exam are required to pay an examination fee of ₹500. The fee applies to posts under both Group A and Group B services. Payment can be made through various online methods such as credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI, and others. It is important to note that the application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

OPSC OAS Eligibility Criteria 2026

To be eligible for the Odisha Civil Services Exam 2026, candidates must meet the following conditions related to age, education, language, nationality, and attempts:

Age Limit (as of 1 January 2026)

• Unreserved Category: Candidates must be between 21 and 38 years, i.e., born between 2 January 1988 and 1 January 2005.
• SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen/Women: Upper age limit extended to 43 years.
• PwDs (with ≥40% permanent disability): Maximum age limit is 48 years. (Exact date range not specified.)

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from:
• A university recognized by the State or Central Government, or
• A deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act.

Language Proficiency (Odia)

• Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Odia and meet any one of the following criteria:
• Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language/subject, or
• Passed HSC or equivalent with Odia as the medium of examination in a non-language subject, or
• Passed Odia as a language subject in Class 8 final exam from a recognized school or institution.

Nationality

Must be a citizen of India.

Number of Attempts

• General Category: Maximum of 6 attempts.
• SEBC Candidates: Up to 9 attempts, if eligible for reservation.
• SC/ST Candidates: No limit on the number of attempts.

Note:
Appearing in even one paper of the Preliminary Examination will count as one attempt.
Age relaxation does not extend the number of attempts allowed.

OPSC OCS Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the OPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 comprises three key stages:

• Preliminary Examination
• Main Examination
• Personality Test (Interview)

OPSC Civil Services Syllabus & Salary 2026

OPSC OAS Prelims Syllabus 2026

The Preliminary Examination is the first step in the OPSC Civil Services selection process. It comprises two papers, both of which are objective-type (MCQs).

OPSC OAS Mains Syllabus 2026

The Main Examination is descriptive in nature and includes compulsory language papers, general studies, and optional subjects.

Compulsory Papers

General Studies

OPSC OCS Salary 2026

The salary structure for OPSC Civil Services Officers is determined by the 7th Pay Commission and varies by Group (A or B).

• Starting Salary Range: ₹44,900 to ₹75,000 per month (depending on the post)
• Additional Benefits: After completing the training period, officers are entitled to perks, bonuses, allowances, and career-based increments.

For the most updated and detailed salary structure, candidates should refer to the official OPSC website: opsc.gov.in

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