OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 314 Group A & B Vacancies
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially announced the recruitment for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2025-26. This is a prestigious opportunity for graduates looking to build a career in the Odisha State Government. A total of 314 vacancies are available across various Group A and Group B administrative services.
OPSC OCS 2026: Recruitment Overview
Recruitment Overview :-
- Organization: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
- Exam Name: Odisha Civil Services Examination, 2025
- Target Services: Group-A and Group-B Services
- Total Vacancies: 314
- Job Location: Odisha
- Official Website: opsc.gov.in
Salary & Pay Matrix
- The compensation for OCS officers is based on the ORSP Rules, 2017:
- Group-A Services: Candidates selected for Group-A roles will receive a starting basic pay of Rs. 56,100 (Level-12, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix).
- Group-B Services: Candidates selected for Group-B roles will receive a starting basic pay of Rs. 44,900 (Level-10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix).
OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 314 Group A & B Vacancies
Vacancy Details & Salary Structure
The following posts are available under this recruitment cycle. Salaries are based on the ORSP Rules, 2017 pay matrix.
Group-A Services
- Odisha Police Service (Junior Branch): Scale of Pay Rs. 56,100/- (Level-12, Cell-1).
- Odisha Administrative Service (OAS): Scale of Pay Rs. 56,100/- (Level-12, Cell-1).
- Odisha Finance Service (OFS): Scale of Pay Rs. 56,100/- (Level-12, Cell-1).
Group-B Services
- Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service: Scale of Pay Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1).
- Odisha Co-operative Service: Scale of Pay Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1).
- Odisha Skill Development & Employment Service: Scale of Pay Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1).
- Odisha Labour Service: Scale of Pay Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1).
- Odisha Excise Service: Scale of Pay Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1).
- Odisha Tourism Service: Scale of Pay Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1).
Detailed Vacancy Distribution (Category-wise)
The OPSC has announced a total of 314 vacancies for the 2025-26 cycle. Out of these, 104 posts are reserved for women. The detailed distribution across different categories is as follows:
- Unreserved (UR): 155 Posts (including 49 posts for Women)
- Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC): 49 Posts (including 18 posts for Women)
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 49 Posts (including 18 posts for Women)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 92 Posts (including 32 posts for Women)
- Ex-Servicemen: 7 Posts
- Sports Persons: 3 Posts
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 12 Posts total. These are further divided into:
- Category-I (Blindness and Low Vision): 3 Posts
- Category-II (Deaf and Hard of Hearing): 2 Posts
- Category-III (Locomotor Disability): 2 Posts
- Category-IV (Mental Illness/Multiple Disabilities): 5 Posts (including 1 post for Women)
Summary of the Post
- Total Vacancies: 314
- Women Reservation: 104
- Total Reservation for Special Categories: 22 (PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sports Persons)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Odisha Civil Services, candidates must fulfill the following conditions:
- Nationality: The candidate must be a Citizen of India.
- Educational Qualification: You must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) from any recognized Indian University (Central/State/UGC-deemed) or an approved Foreign University.
Age Limit (As of January 1, 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years.
- Maximum Age: 42 Years.
- Birth Date Range: Candidates must be born between January 2, 1983, and January 1, 2004.
Upper Age Relaxation:
- 5 Years Relaxation: For SC, ST, SEBC, Women, and Ex-Servicemen.
- 10 Years Relaxation: For PwD candidates with at least 40% permanent disability.
- Note: PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC categories are entitled to cumulative age relaxation.
OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026: Application Fee & Refund Policy
Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable-upfront fee, which is subject to a unique refund policy based on attendance.
- Fee Amount: Rs. 700/- (Rupees Seven Hundred only).
- Exempted Categories: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD (with 40% or more disability) are not required to pay any examination fee.
- Payment Mode: The fee must be paid via Online Mode through the official portal. Supported methods include:
- Credit Card / Debit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, etc.)
- Digital Wallets
OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
Stage I: Preliminary Examination (Screening Test)
The Prelims is an objective-type (MCQ) exam meant only for shortlisting candidates.
- Paper-I (General Studies): 200 Marks (2 Hours). This paper determines your rank to qualify for the Mains.
- Paper-II (CSAT): 200 Marks (2 Hours). This is a qualifying paper. You must score at least 33% (66 marks) to have your Paper-I evaluated.
- Negative Marking: Be careful—there is a penalty of 0.33 (one-third) marks for every incorrect answer. Multiple answers selected for a single question are also treated as wrong.
Stage II: Main Examination (Written Test)
Candidates who pass the Prelims enter the descriptive stage, which consists of 9 papers in total:
Part-I: Qualifying Papers (Standard: Matriculation)
- Odia Language: 250 Marks
- English Language: 250 Marks
- Note: Marks from these two papers are NOT counted for the final merit list, but you must pass them to proceed.
Part-II: Merit Ranking Papers (250 Marks Each)
These 7 papers determine your final score:
- Paper-I: English Essay
- Paper-II: General Studies-I (Heritage, Culture, History, and Geography)
- Paper-III: General Studies-II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, and Social Justice)
- Paper-IV: General Studies-III (Technology, Economic Development, Environment, and Security)
Paper-V: General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude)
- Paper-VI: Optional Subject (Paper-I)
- Paper-VII: Optional Subject (Paper-II)
- Stage III: Personality Test (Interview)
Marks: 250 Marks
Candidates are invited for the interview based on their performance in the Main Examination (Part-II).
There are no minimum qualifying marks for the interview; it focuses on assessing your mental alertness, leadership, and suitability for public service.
OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide
- Applying for the OPSC OCS 2026 is a completely digital process. Follow these steps to ensure your application is submitted correctly:
- Step 1: Official Portal Access Visit the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission at https://opsc.gov.in. It is highly recommended to read the detailed official advertisement available on the site before starting.
- Step 2: Registration (20/01/2026 to 20/02/2026) Click on the "Apply Online" link. If you are a first-time user, complete the New Registration by providing your basic details, email, and mobile number. Registered users can log in directly using their credentials.
- Step 3: Fee Payment Pay the required examination fee (where applicable) through the integrated online payment gateway. Remember, registration and payment must be completed by February 20, 2026 (5:00 P.M.).
- Step 4: Filling the Application After successful registration, fill out the complete Online Application Form with your educational qualifications, personal details, and service preferences.
- Step 5: Document Upload Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression (LTI) as per the prescribed file size and format.
- Step 6: Final Submission Review all entered information carefully. The final date to submit the fully completed application is February 27, 2026 (5:00 P.M.).
Important Submission Rules
- No Offline Mode: Applications sent via post, courier, or any manual method will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected.
- Hard Copy Requirement: You do not need to send a hard copy to the OPSC office now. However, if you clear the Main Written Examination, you must bring a print-out of your online application and original documents for verification on the day of your Interview/Personality Test.
- Single Application: Ensure all details are correct before hitting submit, as multiple applications or incorrect data could lead to disqualification.
OPSC Odisha Civil Services 2026: Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
