Download Exam Date Notice for Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Odisha Civil Services Examination - 2025 (465 Vacancies)

Short Info : Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released an official notification for Odisha Civil Services Examination - 2025 (465 Vacancies). The online application process started on 20 January, 2026 and candidates can apply until 12 March, 2026. Read the recruitment eligibility notification, information about the vacancy, selection process, age limit, pay scale and all other information.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

20 January, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

12 March, 2026 Till 5:00 PM

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

12 March, 2026

Prelims Exam Date

07 June, 2026

Admit Card for Exam

Available Soon

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

21 Years (As on 01 January, 2025)

Maximum Age

42 Years (As on 01 January, 2025)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules.

Application Fees Info

General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates

700 Rs./-

SC / ST / PwD Category Candidates

0 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

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Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Odisha Civil Services Examination - 2025 (465 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification
Exam Name												Total Post	Qualification
Odisha Civil Services Examination, 2025												465 (Increased)	Bachelor’s Degree in any Stream.

Category Wise Vacancies
Category	Open	Women
Unreserved	193	63
SEBC	51	16
SC	82	29
ST	139	46
Total	465	154
How to Apply
OPSC Odisha Civil Services Exam 2025 Application Steps Step 1 : Portal Access : Go directly to the official Odisha Public Service Commission website at `opsc.gov.in`. Step 2 : Navigate to Apply Portal : Click on the prominent Apply Online link or tab located right on the homepage interface. Step 3 : New User Registration : Click on Register, input a valid mobile number along with your email ID, and generate your login credentials. Step 4 : Profile Login : Log back into the portal using your newly registered credentials via the online application link. Step 5 : Profile Creation & Personal Data : Enter your accurate personal, academic, and contact details completely into the system dashboard. Step 6 : Odia Language Verification : Confirm and tick your eligibility criteria confirming you can read, write, and speak the Odia language. Step 7 : Upload Required Documents : Scan and upload your latest passport-sized photograph, formal signature, and required certificates in the specified format. Step 8 : Application Fee Payment : Pay the examination fee of ₹700 online (note that SC, ST of Odisha, and PwD candidates are entirely exempt). Step 9 : Form Review : Double-check every single block of your data carefully using the preview option before initiating the final submission. Step 10 : Final Submission : Click on the submit button to generate your unique Registration ID and lock your form. Step 11 : Print for Records ; Download and print out a hard copy of the submitted form as you will need to sign and submit it during the interview stage.
Selection Process
Stage 1 : Preliminary Examination (Screening Stage) – This consists of two objective-type multiple-choice papers (General Studies Paper-I and Paper-II/CSAT) of 200 marks each, serving purely as a qualifying screening test with 1/3rd negative marking where Paper-II requires a minimum 33% score. Stage 2 : Main Examination (Written Stage) – Shortlisted candidates must take nine descriptive/essay-type papers, which include two qualifying language papers (Odia and English) and seven merit-ranking papers (comprising General Studies and one Optional Subject) for a total of 1750 marks. Stage 3 : Personality Test (Interview Stage) – Candidates qualifying the Main written papers are called for a face-to-face interview carrying 250 marks to assess their overall suitability for civil services, with final merit evaluated out of a grand total of 2000 marks.