Odisha Public Service Commission Odisha Administrative Service Examination · Odisha Public Service Commission
Package
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Odisha Class I & II Gazetted Posts)
Difficulty
Hard
Date
Annual — check opsc.gov.in for OAS and other service notifications
Company
Odisha Public Service Commission
OPSC OAS exam recruits for Odisha Administrative Service (OAS), Odisha Police Service (OPS) and 30+ gazetted posts. 100–300 vacancies per cycle. Odia language proficiency is compulsory. Odisha's distinctive culture, geography and disaster management context make it unique among state PSC exams.
Eligibility Criteria:
Any graduation from a recognized university. Age: 21–32 years. Odisha domicile required.
| Section | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims — General Studies I | 100 | 120 min | 200 |
| Prelims — General Studies II (CSAT) | 80 | 120 min | 200 |
| Mains — Odia Language | — | 180 min | 200 |
| Mains — English Language | — | 180 min | 200 |
| Mains — General Studies I | — | 180 min | 200 |
| Mains — General Studies II | — | 180 min | 200 |
| Mains — General Studies III | — | 180 min | 200 |
| Interview | — | varies | 150 |
Cutoff Score: Prelims: ~110–125/200. Mains (1150 marks) + Interview determines rank.
Package on selection: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Odisha Class I & II Gazetted Posts)
Odia language paper carries 200 marks — strong Odia writing skills are essential.
Odisha GK: Jagannath Temple, Konark Sun Temple, Chilika Lake, Simlipal.
Disaster management is a unique focus area for Odisha — cyclone preparedness policy.
Odisha current affairs: 5T initiative, Smart Cities, MSME policy, tribal welfare.
English paper carries 200 marks — essay and letter writing quality matters.
OPSC previous papers available on opsc.gov.in — solve at least 5 years.
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