Overview
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the Odisha Civil Services Main Written Examination 2024 schedule, with the examination set to be conducted from January 31 to February 10, 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 200 vacancies across Odisha Civil Services and allied posts; only candidates who qualified in the preliminary examination can appear for the Main examination.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Odisha Civil Services and Allied Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 200 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | January 10, 2025 |
| Last Date | February 10, 2025 |
| Exam Date | January 31 to February 10, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should check the detailed timetable in the official schedule PDF because examination dates and sessions may differ by paper. Reporting time, examination venue and candidate-specific instructions will be provided through the admission certificate.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution.
- Degrees recognised as equivalent by the competent authority are also acceptable.
- Applicants must be able to read, write and speak Odia and satisfy the language-related conditions prescribed in the recruitment notification.
- Only candidates declared qualified in the OPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination are eligible to attend the Main Written Examination.
Age Limit
- The standard minimum age requirement is 21 years.
- The upper age limit is generally 38 years, calculated on the cut-off date specified in the detailed recruitment advertisement.
- Age relaxation is applicable to candidates belonging to SC, ST, SEBC, women, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under Odisha government rules.
- Candidates should refer to the original advertisement for the applicable cut-off date and category-specific relaxation.
Fees
- Examination fee: No fee, subject to the fee-exemption provisions applicable to OPSC recruitments.
- Candidates are advised to verify any updated fee instructions in the official notification before completing a future application or examination formality.
- No payment should be made through unofficial portals or intermediaries.
Selection Process
The OPSC Civil Services selection process consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Examination: An objective-type screening test used to shortlist candidates for the Main examination. Preliminary marks are generally not included in the final merit calculation.
- Main Written Examination: Qualified candidates appear for descriptive papers covering compulsory and prescribed subjects. Performance in this stage is considered for further shortlisting.
- Personality Test/Interview: Candidates qualifying in the Main examination are called for the interview. Final selection is based on the marks counted under the notified scheme, subject to document verification and eligibility checks.
How to Apply
The online application window for this recruitment has closed. Candidates who have already applied and qualified for the Main examination can access the schedule by following these steps:
- Visit the OPSC official website at opsc.gov.in.
- Open the What’s New, Advertisements or Examination Notice section on the homepage.
- Find the notice concerning the programme for the Odisha Civil Services Main Written Examination 2024.
- Click the schedule link and open the PDF containing paper-wise dates and examination sessions.
- Download the PDF and save a copy for reference. Candidates should carefully note the date, shift and reporting time for every applicable paper.
- When the admission certificate is released, log in using the registered credentials and download it. Check the candidate’s name, roll number, centre and paper details.
- Carry a printed admission certificate and an accepted photo identity document to the examination centre. Follow all instructions regarding permitted stationery and prohibited items.
Candidates should monitor the portal regularly for admit-card announcements, changes in the timetable or other examination instructions. Individual communication may not be issued for every update.
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FAQs
1. When will the OPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2026 be held?
The Main Written Examination is scheduled to be conducted from January 31 to February 10, 2026, as per the announced programme.
2. How many vacancies are covered under the recruitment?
The Odisha Civil Services recruitment process covers 200 vacancies in state civil services and allied posts.
3. Who can appear for the OPSC Civil Services Main examination?
Only candidates who submitted a valid application and qualified in the Preliminary Examination can appear for the Main Written Examination. They must also satisfy the prescribed educational, age and language requirements.
