OPSC Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCS) 2026: Apply Online for 314 Posts

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26 for the recruitment of candidates into various Group-A and Group-B services under the Odisha Civil Services Examination, 2025. This is a prestigious opportunity for aspirants seeking administrative roles within the Odisha state government.

OPSC Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCS) 2026 Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 31.12.2025

• Online Registration & Payment Start Date: 20.01.2026

• Online Registration & Payment End Date: 20.02.2026 (05:00 P.M.)

• Last Date for Submission of Registered Online Application: 27.02.2026 (05:00 P.M.)

Vacancy Details

The recruitment aims to fill 314 vacancies, out of which 104 are reserved for women. The posts are divided into two groups:

Group A Services

• Odisha Administrative Service (OAS), Junior Branch

• Odisha Police Service (OPS), Junior Branch

• Odisha Finance Service (OFS), Junior Branch

Group B Services

• Odisha Co-operative Service (OCS) (ARCS/AGCS)

• Odisha Labour Service (OLS)

• Odisha Revenue Service (ORS)

• Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service (OT&AS)

• Odisha Employment Service (OES)

• Odisha Welfare Service (OWS)

• Odisha Tourism Service (OTS)

Salary / Scale of Pay

• Group A Services: Pay Level-12, Cell-1 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100/-)

• Group B Services: Pay Level-10, Cell-1 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 44,900/-)

OPSC Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCS) 2026 Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University or Institution.

2. Age Limit (As on 01.01.2025)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years

• Maximum Age: 38 Years

• Age Relaxation: Applicable for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen (5 years) and PwD candidates (10 years) as per government rules.

Selection Process

The selection for OCS 2025 typically involves three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination: Objective Type (MCQ) – Screening Test.

2. Main Examination: Written (Descriptive) – Merit-based.

3. Personality Test (Interview): Assessment of suitability for the service.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official OPSC website: https://opsc.gov.in.

2. Read the detailed notification (Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26) carefully.

3. Click on the “Apply Online” link available from 20.01.2026.

4. Complete the registration and fill in the application form.

5. Upload the required documents (Photograph, Signature, etc.).

6. Pay the examination fee (if applicable).

7. Submit the application before 27.02.2026 and take a printout for future reference.