Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025 Notification Out for 314 Vacancies

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official notification for the Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025. This recruitment 2025 aims to fill various posts under Odisha Civil Services (Group A & Group B). Interested and eligible candidates can apply online before the last date.

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced a total of 314 vacancies . Candidates must carefully check the Odisha Civil Services Exam Eligibility Criteria, Age limit, Selection Process, Exam Date, and other important details before submitting the online application form.

Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025 Notification – Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Name	Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025
Recruitment Body	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Posts Name	Various Group A & Group B Posts under Odisha Civil Services
Total Vacancies	314
Job Type	State Government Job
Qualifications	Bachelor’s Degree
Application Dates	20.01.2026 to 20.02.2026
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Odisha
Official Website	https://opsc.gov.in

Vacancies Details – OCSE 2025

Sl. No.	Name of the Service	Group	Vacancies
1	Odisha Administrative Service	Group-A (Junior Branch)	14
2	Odisha Police Service	Group-A (Junior Branch)	12
3	Odisha Revenue Service	Group-B	113
4	Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service	Group-B	176
5	Odisha Co-operative Service	Group-B	4
6	Odisha Skill Development & Employment Service	Group B	10
7	Odisha Labour Service	Group-B	98
8	Odisha Excise Service	Group-B	6
9	Odisha Tourism Service	Group B	8
10	Odisha Welfare Service	Group B	16
11	Odisha Transport Service	Group B	8

Eligibility Criteria for Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 1st January 2025.

A) Educational Qualification

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree
• A candidate must be able to read, write and speak Odia and must have Passed Middle School/HSC/Class VII Examination with Odia as a subject

B) Age Limit

Minimum Age	Maximum Age	Cut-off Date
21 Years	42 Years	As on 01 January 2025

Candidate must have been born not earlier than 2nd January 1983 and not later than 1st January 2004.

C) Age Relaxation

• SC/ST/SEBC/Women: 5 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
• Persons with Disabilities (40% or more): 10 years
• Cumulative age relaxation applicable for PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC categories.

Selection Process

The Odisha Civil Services recruitment 2025 selection process consists of three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Personality Test / Interview

OSCE Prelims 2025

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

• Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions)
• Total Marks: 400
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
• Preliminary exam is qualifying in nature.

Preliminary Exam Date: 07.06.2026 (Tentative)

OSCE 2025 Main Examination

Exam Name	Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Main Examination 2025
Exam Type	Conventional (Written)
Total Written Marks	2000 Marks
Interview Marks	250 Marks
Total Marks (Written + Interview)	2250 Marks
Language of Exam	Odia and English (except language papers)

Structure of OCS Main Examination

The Main Examination consists of the following papers:

1. Odia Language (Qualifying)
2. English Language (Qualifying)
3. Essay
4. General Studies – I
5. General Studies – II
6. General Studies – III
7. General Studies – IV
8. Optional Subject – Paper I
9. Optional Subject – Paper II

Paper	Subject	Marks	Nature
Paper I	Odia Language	300	Qualifying
Paper II	English Language	300	Qualifying
Paper III	Essay	250	Merit
Paper IV	General Studies I	250	Merit
Paper V	General Studies II	250	Merit
Paper VI	General Studies III	250	Merit
Paper VII	General Studies IV	250	Merit
Paper VIII	Optional Subject – Paper I	250	Merit
Paper IX	Optional Subject – Paper II	250	Merit

Personality Test / Interview

• Marks: 250
• Final merit based on Main Exam + Interview

Salary / Pay Scale

Service	Pay Scale
Group A Posts	Rs. 56,100/- (Level-12, Cell-1)
Group B Posts	Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1)

Important Dates

Event	Date
Start Date to Apply Online	20 January 2026
Last Date For Registration & Payment	27 February 2026 (5:00 PM)
Last Date to Submit Online Application	7 March 2026 (5:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	27 February 2026
Preliminary Exam Date	07 June 2026 (Tentative)

Important Links

Description	Link
Official Notification PDF	Download
Last Date Extended Notice	Download
Apply Online	Apply
Official Website	https://opsc.gov.in
More Govt Jobs	Click Here

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through the official website of OPSC.

• Visit the official website.
• Complete registration.
• Fill the online application form carefully.
• Upload required documents.
• Pay the application fee.
• Submit and take printout.

The apply online link is available in the Important Links section of this article.

Applications received through any other mode will not be accepted.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Categories	Rs. 700/-
SC/ST/PwD	Exempted

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