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OPSC OAS 2025 Notification Out – 314 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Date, Syllabus

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official notification for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2025 for recruitment to various Group-A and Group-B posts under the Government of Odisha.

According to the official notification, 314 vacancies will be filled through this examination. Interested candidates can apply online through the OPSC official website.

The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled on 07 June 2026.

This article provides complete details about OPSC OAS 2025 notification, vacancy, eligibility, age limit, exam pattern, syllabus, application process, and important dates.

OPSC OAS 2025 Notification Overview

 

 

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025
Conducting Body	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Total Vacancies	314 Posts
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	10 January 2026
Application Last Date	10 February 2026
Last Date to Submit Form	17 February 2026
Preliminary Exam Date	07 June 2026 (Tentative)
Official Website	https://opsc.gov.in

The recruitment will be conducted for various Group-A and Group-B services of the Odisha Government.

 

OPSC OAS Vacancy 2025

A total of 314 vacancies have been announced under different services.

Major Services Included

Service Name	Pay Level
Odisha Administrative Service (OAS)	Level 12
Odisha Police Service (OPS)	Level 12
Odisha Finance Service	Level 10
Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service	Level 10
Odisha Cooperative Service	Level 10
Odisha Labour Service	Level 10
Odisha Employment Service	Level 10

These services fall under Group-A and Group-B posts of the Odisha Government.

 

OPSC OAS 2025 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	December 2025
Online Application Start	10 January 2026
Application Deadline	10 February 2026
Final Submission Deadline	17 February 2026
Preliminary Exam	07 June 2026

Candidates must complete the online registration and application submission before the deadline.

OPSC OAS Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility requirements to apply for the Odisha Civil Services Examination.

1. Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India.

 

2. Age Limit

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	42 Years

The candidate must have been born between 02 January 1983 and 01 January 2004.

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST / SEBC	5 Years
Women	5 Years
PwD	10 Years

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3. Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.

OPSC OAS Application Fee

Category	Fee
General	₹700
SC/ST/PWD	Exempted

The fee must be paid online during the application process.

OPSC OAS Selection Process

The Odisha Civil Services recruitment process consists of three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination

Screening test for selecting candidates for the mains exam.

2. Main Examination

Written examination consisting of nine papers.

3. Personality Test / Interview

Final stage to assess candidate suitability for civil services.

The final merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in the Main Examination and Interview.

OPSC OAS Prelims Exam Pattern

Paper	Marks	Duration
General Studies Paper I	200	2 Hours
General Studies Paper II	200	2 Hours

Both papers are objective type (MCQ).

Negative Marking

• 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.

   

OPSC OAS Prelims Syllabus

General Studies Paper I

• Current Affairs

• Indian History and Freedom Movement

• Odisha History and Culture

• Geography of India and Odisha

• Indian Polity and Constitution

• Economy and Social Development

• Environment and Ecology

• General Science

General Studies Paper II

• Comprehension

• Logical Reasoning

• Analytical Ability

• Decision Making

• Data Interpretation

• Basic Numeracy (Class X Level)

OPSC OAS Mains Exam Pattern

The Main Examination consists of 9 papers.

Qualifying Papers

Paper	Marks
Odia Language	250
English Language	250

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Papers Counted for Merit

Paper	Marks
Essay	250
General Studies I	250
General Studies II	250
General Studies III	250
General Studies IV	250
Optional Paper I	250
Optional Paper II	250

Interview

Stage	Marks
Personality Test	250

Total Marks = 2000.

 

Optional Subjects in OPSC OAS

Candidates can choose optional subjects such as:

• Anthropology

• Agriculture

• Botany

• Chemistry

• Commerce

• Economics

• Geography

• History

• Home Science

• Law

• Management

• Mathematics

• Medical Science

• Philosophy

• Political Science & IR

• Psychology

• Public Administration

• Sociology

• Statistics

• Zoology

How to Apply for OPSC OAS 2025

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official OPSC website

2. Click on OPSC OAS 2025 Apply Online

3. Register with email and mobile number

4. Fill application form

5. Upload documents

6. Pay application fee

7. Submit and download confirmation

Only online applications are accepted by OPSC.

Documents Required

Candidates must upload the following documents:

• Graduation Certificate

• HSC Certificate

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• Odisha Resident Certificate

• Photo ID Proof

• Passport Size Photograph

• Signature

OPSC OAS 2025 Number of Attempts

Category	Attempts
General	6
SC / ST	Unlimited

However, candidates must remain within the maximum age limit.

Why OPSC OAS is One of the Most Prestigious Exams in Odisha

The Odisha Civil Services Examination is the most prestigious state civil service examination in Odisha. Successful candidates are appointed to key administrative positions in the state government such as:

• Deputy Collector

• Deputy Superintendent of Police

• District Employment Officer

• Assistant Commissioner

These officers play a crucial role in policy implementation and governance in Odisha.

OPSC OAS 2025 Official Notification PDF

Candidates can download the official notification here: