OPSC
State Government
Verified Official Notice
Odisha
Odisha Civil Services Examination 2026 (OCS-2026) for Group A & Group B Posts
Official Notification No: OPSC/Advt-18-of-2026-27
Total Vacancies
428 Posts
Pay Scale
Level-12 in Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500) Group A
Application Start
5 Aug 2026
Application Deadline
4 Sept 2026
Notice Summary & Overview
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.
Important Dates & Schedule
Notification Released / Application Window Opens
5 Aug 2026
Online Application Closing Date
4 Sept 2026
Post-Wise Vacancy & Reservation Breakdown
1 Post Cadre
| Post Name | Pay Level | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwD | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) / Odisha Police Service (OPS) / Odisha Finance ServiceCode: OPSC/Advt-18-of-2026-27 | Level-12 | 171 | 42 | 115 | 64 | 32 | 17 | 428 |
Educational Qualifications & Age Criteria
Minimum 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
As per official rules
Age Relaxation:
21 to 38 years as on 01-01-2026 (relaxations for SC/ST/SEBC/Women).
Selection Process & Application Fees
Stages of Selection:
Preliminary Examination (GS-I & GS-II), Main Examination (Descriptive), and Personality Test.
Application Fee Structure:
payment mode:Free Government Citizen Access
general obc ews:Exempted / Nil
sc st pwd women:Exempted / Nil
Official Verification Documents
Statutory Notice: SuchnaSetu does not accept payments, job application forms, or resumes. All applications must be submitted strictly on the official authority portal (https://opsc.gov.in). Please verify all terms in the original notification document.