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Odisha Civil Services Examination 2026 (OCS-2026) for Group A & Group B Posts

Official Exam Code: OPSC/Advt-18-of-2026-27

Official recruitment notification by Odisha Public Service Commission (Advt No. OPSC/Advt-18-of-2026-27) for 428 vacancies.

Quick Examination Overview
offline omr
Conducting AuthorityOdisha Public Service Commission
Examination ModeOffline OMR Sheet
Frequencyannual
JurisdictionOdisha
Important Examination Schedule & Dates
Last Date to Apply5 Aug 2026
Online Application Closing Date4 Sept 2026

Notification Released / Application Window Opens

Concluded
5 Aug 2026

Online Application Closing Date

Upcoming
4 Sept 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Candidate Qualifications
Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree from any University recognized by Government. Must be able to read, write and speak Odia (passed ME standard with Odia).

Age Limits & Relaxations

Min: 21 Yrs | Max: 38 Yrs

21 to 38 years as on 01-01-2026 (relaxations for SC/ST/SEBC/Women).

Application Fee Details

{ "payment_mode": "Free Government Citizen Access", "general_obc_ews": 0, "sc_st_pwd_women": 0 }

Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme & Syllabus
Exam Pattern

Multi-stage competitive examination process.

Marking Scheme

Negative marking applicable for incorrect responses as specified in commission instructions.

Syllabus Overview

Comprehensive syllabus and examination pattern details as published in the official notification.

Important Official Links
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Official Commission Provenance & Schedule Verification

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