The Odisha Public Service Commission (Odisha Public Service Commission) has laid down the comprehensive roadmap for the Odisha Civil Services Examination. Aspirants targeting administrative leadership roles can track all vital elements here, including the upcoming October 2026 mains schedule, qualification standards, post structures, and recruitment timelines. For official announcements and updates, applicants should regularly visit the https://www.opsc.gov.in/ portal.
OPSC OCS Exam 2026 Summary Overview
To give you a quick glimpse of Advt No. 05 of 2025-26, examine the core parameters outlined in the summary table below:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Exam Name | Odisha Civil Service Examination 2025 |
| Advt No. | 05 of 2025-26 |
| Posts | Group A and Group B |
| Vacancies | 465 (Revised) |
| Exam Date | October 2026 |
| Selection Process | Stage 1: Preliminary Examination Stage 2: Mains Stage 3: Interview |
| Salary | Group A: Rs. 56,100/- Group B: Rs. 44,900/- |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official website | https://www.opsc.gov.in/ |
Important Dates and Recruitment Schedule
Staying on top of key events is vital for recruitment success. A total of 5,690 candidates (including 1,905 women) successfully qualified in the preliminary stage and were shortlisted for the mains exam. Review the schedule timeline below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 31st December 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 20th January 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | 12th March 2026 (Extended) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12th March 2026 (5 pm) (Extended) |
| Submission of the registered Online Application | 12th March 2026 (5 pm) |
| OPSC OCS Admit Card 2026 | 30th May 2026 |
| OPSC OCS Prelims Exam Date 2026 | 7th June 2026 (Sunday) |
| OPSC OCS Prelims Result 2026 | OPSC OCS Prelims Result 2026 (10th July 2026) |
| OPSC OCS Mains Exam Date 2026 | October 2026 |
For further updates on exam outcomes, candidates can check View OPSC OCS Prelims Result 2026 - Click Here. Additionally, examine comprehensive study plans via View OPSC OCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 and practice thoroughly using Access OPSC OCS Previous Year Question Papers.
Official Notifications and Asset Documents
Review official files and circulars for absolute clarity on the recruitment metrics:
- Official OPSC OCS Notification 2026 PDF (Advt. No. 05 of 2025-26)
- Revised OPSC OCS Vacancy 2026 Notice
Vacancy Breakdown Across Services
The Odisha Civil Services Examination covers 465 vacancies for Group A and B positions under Advt No. 05 of 2025-26. The detailed division is provided below:
| Posts & Services | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| OPSC OCS Group A Vacancy 2026 | |
| Odisha Police Service, Group-A (Junior Branch) | 12 (4-w) |
| Odisha Administrative Service, Group-A (Junior Branch) | 14 (4-w) |
| OPSC OCS Group B Vacancy 2026 | |
| Odisha Revenue Service | 113 (38-w) |
| Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service | 176 (57-w) |
| Odisha Co-operative Service | 04 (01-w) |
| Odisha Skill Development & Employment Service | 10 (04-w) |
| Odisha Labour Service | 98 (32-w) |
| Odisha Excise Service | 06 (03-w) |
| Odisha Tourism Service | 08 (03-w) |
| Odisha Welfare Service | 16 (06-w) |
| Odisha Transport Service | 08 (02-w) |
| TOTAL | 645 (154-w) |
Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications
Candidates must verify that they fulfill all academic, age, and language criteria prior to application submission.
Age Limit and Relaxations
Eligible age criteria is 21 to 38 years as of January 1, 2025 (candidates must have been born between January 2, 1983, and January 1, 2004).
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen/Women | 5 years |
| PwDs whose permanent disability is 40% | 10 years |
Educational and Language Qualifications
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent approved under section 3 of the UGC Act, along with proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Odia. Acceptable qualification standards include:
- Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language or a subject;
- Passed HSC or Equivalent with Odia as a medium of examination in a non-language subject;
- Passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination of class 8th in school or an educational institute
Attempt Limits
Maximum of 06 attempts for general candidates; no restriction for S.C. and S.T. candidates; 09 attempts for Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) candidates.
Application Fee Structure
| Post Name | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Group A and Group B | Rs. 700/- |
Steps to Apply Online for OPSC OCS 2026
Follow these structured procedures to complete your application safely online:
- Go to the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) at https://www.opsc.gov.in/.
- Click on the 'Apply Online' link that appears on the homepage.
- Register yourself by providing a valid Email ID and Mobile Number for registration and creating login credentials.
- Log in with these login credentials and fill out your complete information by clicking on the Profile Creation Link.
- Upload images of recent photographs, signatures, and left thumb impressions as per the prescribed format.
- Ensure the information and details in the application forms are correct before clicking on the final submission button.
- Save and download the OPSC OCS Application forms for future reference.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection process consists of Stage 1: Preliminary Examination, Stage 2: Mains Examination, Stage 3: Personality Test/Interview, and Stage 4: Final Merit List.
Preliminary Examination Pattern
The Preliminary Examination consists of 2 objective-type multiple-choice papers of 200 marks each (total 400 marks), 2 hours duration per paper. Paper 2 is qualifying in nature (requires above 33% to qualify), and there is a negative marking of 0.33 marks for each incorrect answer.
| Paper | Subjects | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies 1 | 200 | 02 hours |
| Paper 2 | General Studies 2 | 200 | 02 hours |
| Total | Total | 400 | 04 hours |
Salary Structure
Salary structure as per ORSP Rules, 2027: Group A receives Rs. 56,100/- (Pay Level 12) and Group B receives Rs. 44,900/- (Pay Level 10, Cell-1).
| Groups | Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Pay Level 12 | Rs. 56,100/- |
| Group B | Pay Level 10 | Rs. 44,900/- |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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