OCS 2026 — Odisha Public Service Commission
Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination, conducted by OPSC, recruits for SDM, DSP, and other Group A/B state civil service posts. Odisha has a layered recruitment structure beyond OPSC: the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) covers state-level Group B/C posts, the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) covers district-level Group B/C posts, and uniformed-service recruitment (Police, Excise, Forest) is now handled by the newly formed Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC).
OPSC (OCS) Vacancy, Eligibility, and Apply Link
Use this section for recruitment information and the official application portal. Practice resources are kept separately below, so users can quickly choose whether they want to apply or prepare.
Opening Timeline
| OCS Notification | Released periodically — check opsc.gov.in for the current cycle |
| Prelims Exam | As per OPSC schedule |
| Mains Exam | Post Prelims result |
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern
| Prelims | GS Paper I (200 marks, merit) + GS Paper II/CSAT (200 marks, qualifying, min 33%) — negative marking 1/3 per wrong answer |
| Mains | 9 descriptive papers, 1750 marks — qualifying Odia & English papers, Essay, 4 GS papers, 2 optional subject papers |
| Interview | 250 marks — final merit out of 2000 (1750 written + 250 interview) |
Syllabus
General Studies
- History of India & Odisha
- Geography of India & Odisha
- Indian Polity & Governance
- Indian & Odisha Economy
- Science & Technology
- Current Affairs
- Environment & Ecology
Frequently Asked Questions — OPSC (OCS)
What is OCS?+
OCS (Odisha Civil Services) is Odisha's flagship state civil services exam, conducted by OPSC through Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages, recruiting for SDM, DSP, and other Group A/B administrative posts.
Who recruits for Odisha Group B/C posts?+
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) handles state-level Group B/C recruitment, while the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) — a distinct body despite the similar name — handles district-level Group B/C posts.
Who recruits for Odisha Police and other uniformed services now?+
Uniformed-service recruitment (Police, Excise, Forest, Commerce & Transport) is now handled by the newly formed Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC), which replaced the earlier Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB). Always check the latest official notification since this body is still relatively new.