About the Examination
Official recruitment notification by Odisha Public Service Commission (Advt No. OPSC/Advt-18-of-2026-27) for 428 vacancies across General Administration & Public Grievance, Government of Odisha.
Selection Pattern Overview
Preliminary Examination (GS-I & GS-II), Main Examination (Descriptive), and Personality Test.
Examination Stages & Marks Distribution
Detailed tier-by-tier breakdown of test duration, total marks, qualifying cutoffs, and mode.
Stage I: Preliminary Screening / CBT
offline omr
120 Mins
200 Marks
66 Marks
Stage II: Main Examination / Skill Evaluation
pen paper
180 Mins
300 Marks
100 Marks
Syllabus & Marking Guidelines
Syllabus Breakdown
Preliminary Examination (GS-I & GS-II), Main Examination (Descriptive), and Personality Test.
Marking & Negative Marking Rules
Negative marking applicable for incorrect responses (1/3rd or 0.25 marks deduction) as per official scheme.
Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications
18 to 32 Years
Unlimited
Citizen of India
Bachelor's Degree from any University recognized by Government. Must be able to read, write and speak Odia (passed ME standard with Odia).
21 to 38 years as on 01-01-2026 (relaxations for SC/ST/SEBC/Women).
Milestone Timeline
Application Window Opens
Last Date for Online Application
Tentative Examination Date
Application Fee Structure
Gazettes & Circulars
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