OPSC 2025
Latest cycleOdisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack
OPSC conducts the Odisha Civil Services exam (widely called OAS) through prelims, mains and interview stages, alongside recurring recruitments for Assistant Section Officers, Assistant Executive Engineers, medical officers and lecturers in Odisha government service.
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Last verified 2026-07-16About Exam
OPSC conducts the Odisha Civil Services exam (widely called OAS) through prelims, mains and interview stages, alongside recurring recruitments for Assistant Section Officers, Assistant Executive Engineers, medical officers and lecturers in Odisha government service.
- Conducting body
- Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack
- Eligibility
- Graduation
- Current cycle
- OPSC Odisha Civil Services 2025 (Advt. No. 05 of 2025-26)
- Official source
- OPSC official portal
Highlights
- Vacancies
- Not announced
- Application deadline
- Not announced
- Exam schedule
- Awaited — not officially announced as of mid-July 2026
- Selection stages
- 3 stages in the current guide
- Negative marking
- Check the current official notification
Important Dates
View full lifecycle- Not announcedNotification
- Not announcedApplications open
- Not announcedLast date to apply
- Awaited — not officially announced as of mid-July 2026OCS Mains
Prepare for OPSC 2025
OPSC Odisha Civil Services 2025 (Advt. No. 05 of 2025-26)
OPSC exam date 2025
- OCS Mains
- Awaited — not officially announced as of mid-July 2026 (expected)
Eligibility summary
- Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline for OCS/OAS; post-specific degrees for engineering, medical and teaching posts
- Age limit
- Typically 21-38 years for OCS, with Odisha-state category relaxations
Process
Selection process
- Prelims — objective papers with a qualifying aptitude component, screening candidates for mains.
- Mains — written descriptive papers on general studies and optional subjects.
- Interview/personality test, followed by the final merit list and service allocation.
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OPSC FAQ
Is OPSC OAS the same as Odisha Civil Services?
Yes — the Odisha Civil Services examination fills OAS (Odisha Administrative Service) and allied state services; aspirants commonly refer to the whole exam as OAS.
Where are OPSC exams typically held?
OPSC conducts its exams at centres across Odisha (Cuttack and other zonal cities, varying by exam) — the admit card confirms each candidate's centre.