OPSC Odisha Civil Services Examination Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 314 Posts

OPSC Odisha Civil Services Examination Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 314 Posts

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official notification for the Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025 (Recruitment 2026). This is a significant opportunity for candidates aspiring to join Group A and Group B services in the state administration. A total of 314 vacancies are announced for various prestigious posts.

Candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree and meeting the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official OPSC website. The application window opens on 20th January 2026 and closes on 20th February 2026. Read the complete notification carefully before applying.

OPSC Odisha Civil Services Overview

OPSC Civil Services Vacancy Details 2026

Category-wise Vacancy Breakup (Total 314)

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Eligibility for All Posts

• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
• Educational Qualification: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or an Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or deemed to be a University under Section-3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
• Odia Language: Must be able to read, write and speak Odia. Must have passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject OR passed High School Certificate with Odia as medium of examination OR passed Odia as a language subject in Class-VII.
• Marital Status: A candidate having more than one spouse living is not eligible.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years.
• Maximum Age: 42 years (as on 01/01/2025).
• Relaxation: Upper age limit relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen and by 10 years for PwD (40% or more disability).

Salary / Pay Scale

• Group-A Services (Odisha Police Service): Rs. 56,100/- in Level-12, Cell-1 in the Pay Matrix.
• Group-B Services (Taxation, Co-operative, Skill Dev, Labour, Excise, Tourism): Rs. 44,900/- in Level-10, Cell-1 in the Pay Matrix.

Important Dates

Selection Process

The selection process consists of three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination: Two papers (Objective Type). Paper-I (General Studies) and Paper-II (General Studies - qualifying with 33% marks). Negative marking applies.
2. Main Examination: Written examination with nine papers (including qualifying language papers in Odia and English).
3. Interview (Personality Test): Carries 250 marks. Final merit is based on Main Exam + Interview.

Application Fee

• General/OBC/Other Categories: Rs. 700/-
• SC/ST/PwD Categories: Exempted from fee.
• Refund Policy: The fee will be refunded only to candidates who appear in both papers of the Preliminary Exam.
• Mode of Payment: Online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI).

How to Apply

1. Candidates must apply online through the official website https://opsc.gov.in.
2. Register and pay the examination fee between 20/01/2026 to 20/02/2026.
3. Complete the application submission by 27/02/2026.
4. Keep a printout of the application and necessary documents for future reference.

Important Links:
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here

FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for OPSC Civil Services 2026?
A: The last date for fee payment is 20/02/2026, and the final submission date is 27/02/2026.

Q2. Is Odia language knowledge mandatory?
A: Yes, candidates must have passed Odia as a language subject in school.

Q3. What is the age limit?
A: 21 to 42 years as on 01/01/2025, with relaxations for reserved categories.

Q4. What is the application fee?
A: Rs. 700/- (Refundable if you appear in Prelims). SC/ST/PwD are exempted.