OPSC OCS Answer Key 2026 Released: Download GS Paper 1 & 2 PDF

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has published the official answer keys for the Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination on their website, www.opsc.gov.in. The released PDF contains the correct solutions for both GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2. Candidates have until June 22, 2026, to submit any formal objections regarding the answers. 

OPSC OCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 Out

By comparing their responses with the official OPSC answer key, candidates can estimate their exam performance and calculate their expected scores. To ensure an accurate estimation, apply the official marking scheme: candidates receive 1 mark for each correct answer, with a negative marking deduction of 1/3 mark for every incorrect response.

OPSC OCS Answer Key 2026 PDF

The official link to download the OPSC OCS Answer Key is now live at www.opsc.gov.in. For the convenience of our readers, we have provided a direct download link below, allowing you to access the document instantly without navigating the primary OPSC portal.

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How to Download OPSC OCS Answer Key 2026?

Follow the simple steps outlined below to successfully download your OPSC OCS Exam answer key directly from the official Odisha Public Service Commission website.

1. Visit the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) at www.opsc.gov.in.
2. Under the What’s New section on the homepage, click the link that reads “View PDF – Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025 (Advt. No. 05 of 2025-26) – Objection/Suggestion to Questions/Answers Invitation Notice.”
3. The OPSC OCS Answer Key PDF with the correct answer appears on the screen.
4. Open the file and match your answers with the ones provided in the answer key.
5. Download the answer key PDF for future reference.

Raise Objection Window

The OPSC is allowing candidates to challenge any discrepancies found in the preliminary answer keys. Objections can be submitted between June 12 and June 22, 2026. Please ensure you provide at least two pieces of credible, authoritative evidence to support each objection filed.

Steps to Raise Objections for OPSC OCS Answer Key 2026

• After downloading the answer key PDF, candidates have to click on the link for the “Submit Objection”.
• Candidates are redirected to a new page.
• Enter details such as PPSAN and Date of Birth, and select the exam name.
• Submit original/authentic sources in support of the objection.
• Click on the Verify tab.
• Make sure to submit an objection on or before 22nd June 2026.

OPSC OCS 2026 Marking Scheme

To determine your tentative score, it is essential to follow the official OPSC grading criteria. Please review the OPSC OCS 2026 marking scheme provided below to verify your results accurately.

• Correct Answer: +1 Mark
• Incorrect Answer: -1/3 mark (0.33 Mark)
• Unattended Answer: 0 Mark

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