The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26 for the Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCS) 2025 . Online applications are invited for recruitment to Group-A and Group-B State Civil Services with a total of 314 vacancies , including 104 posts reserved for women .
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website opsc.gov.in from 20 January 2026 .
OPSC OCS 2025 – Overview Particulars Details Organization Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Exam Name Odisha Civil Services Examination, 2025 Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26 Total Vacancies 314 Job Location Odisha Application Mode Online Official Website https://opsc.gov.in
Important Dates Online Registration & Fee Payment: 20.01.2026 to 20.02.2026 (5:00 PM) Last Date to Submit Final Application: 27.02.2026 (5:00 PM) OCS Preliminary Examination (Tentative): 07 June 2026 (Sunday) Vacancy Details – Odisha Civil Services 2025 A total of 314 vacancies are notified across various State Civil Services:
Group-A Post Odisha Police Service (Junior Branch) Group-B Posts Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service Odisha Co-operative Service Odisha Skill Development & Employment Service Odisha Labour Service Odisha Excise Service Odisha Tourism Service ? Women Reservation: 104 postsSC, ST, SEBC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen & Sports Persons as per Odisha Government norms.
Pay Scale (ORSP Rules, 2017) Group-A: ?56,100/- (Level-12, Cell-1)Group-B: ?44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1)Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025) Minimum Age: 21 YearsMaximum Age: 42 YearsDate of Birth Range: 02 January 1983 and 01 January 2004 Age Relaxation SC / ST / SEBC / Women / Ex-Servicemen: 5 years PwD (40% or more disability): 10 years Educational Qualification Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from:
Key Highlights Qualification: Any gradauate, other
Last Date: 2026/01/20
Any recognized Indian University, or Deemed University under UGC Act, 1956, or Foreign University approved by the Government of India. Application Fee General / SEBC: ?700/-SC / ST / PwD: Nil (Exempted) ? Fee Refund: appear in both papers of the Preliminary Examination .
Selection Process – OCS 2025 The selection will be conducted in three stages :
1. Preliminary Examination Objective type (MCQs) Two papers:General Studies Paper-I General Studies Paper-II Negative marking: 0.33 marks for each wrong answer2. Main Examination Written Examination + Interview Total Marks: 2000 + 250 (Interview) 3. Personality Test / Interview 250 Marks No minimum qualifying marks Exam Centres Preliminary & Main examinations will be conducted at:
Balasore Berhampur Bhubaneswar Cuttack Jeypore Sambalpur How to Apply for OPSC OCS 2025 Visit the official website https://opsc.gov.in Click on “Online Application” Complete registration and generate PPSAN Fill the online application form carefully Upload photograph, signature & thumb impression Pay the application fee (if applicable) Submit the form and take a printout for future reference ?? Applications submitted through offline or other modes will be rejected.
Important Links Official Website: https://opsc.gov.in OPSC OCS 2025 Notification: Available on OPSC websiteApply Online: Through OPSC portal onlyConclusion The OPSC Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025 is a prestigious opportunity for graduates aspiring to serve in Odisha State Administration. With 314 vacancies , attractive pay scales, and a structured selection process, candidates should prepare early and apply well before the deadline.
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