The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official notification for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2026, offering a total of 465 vacancies for Group A and Group B posts across various administrative departments of the Odisha Government. Eligible candidates can register and apply online via the OPSC website.
| Recruitment Authority | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Exam Name | Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2026 |
| Vacancies | 465 Posts (Revised) – Group A & B |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
| Notification Release Date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 20 Feb 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Final Submission | 27 Feb 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Preliminary Exam (OCS Prelims) | 7 Jun 2026 (Sunday) |
| Main Exam | To Be Announced |
| Personality Test / Interview | To Be Announced |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate Degree from a Recognized University |
| Age Limit | 21 to 38 Years (as per notification) |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Other Requirements | Proficiency in Odia Language (as specified) |
| Service/Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) | 16 |
| Odisha Police Service (OPS) | 31 |
| Odisha Finance Service (OFS) | 89 |
| Odisha Revenue Service | 54 |
| Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service | 87 |
| Odisha Labour Service | 20 |
| Odisha Welfare Service | 16 |
| Other Group B Services | 152 |
| Total | 465 |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / SEBC | ₹700 |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Exempted |
| Stage | Type | Marks |
| Preliminary | Objective (GS, Aptitude) | 200 |
| Main Examination | Descriptive / Written | Varied / As per notice |
| Interview / Personality Test | Viva Voice | 100 |
| Step 1 | Visit the official OPSC website – opsc.gov.in |
| Step 2 | Go to “OCS / Recruitment” section |
| Step 3 | Click “Apply Online for OPSC OCS 2026” |
| Step 4 | Fill in details & upload documents |
| Step 5 | Pay application fee (if applicable) |
| Step 6 | Submit form and save confirmation |
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It is the Odisha Civil Services Examination conducted by Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) for 465 Group A & B posts.
A total of 465 vacancies have been announced.
Online applications must be submitted by 20 February 2026.
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled on 7 June 2026.
Selection includes Preliminary, Main & Interview stages.
Candidates must be between 21 and 38 years as per notification.
Apply online at opsc.gov.in.
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