OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 465 Group A & Group B Posts

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2025 for recruitment to 465 Group-A and Group-B posts across various state departments. Graduates who meet the eligibility criteria can submit their applications online through the official OPSC website.

The online registration process begins on 20 January 2026, while the last date for fee payment and registration is 20 February 2026. Candidates must complete the final application submission by 27 February 2026. Below you’ll find complete details such as eligibility, age criteria, salary, exam pattern, application process, and key dates.

OPSC Odisha Civil Services Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Organization: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Exam Name: Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025
Post Category: Group-A & Group-B Services
Total Vacancies: 465
Application Mode: Online
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
Age Limit: 21–42 years (as on 01 January 2025)
Registration Start Date: 20 January 2026
Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment: 20 February 2026 (5:00 PM)
Final Submission Deadline: 27 February 2026 (5:00 PM)
Official Website: https://opsc.gov.in

Vacancy Details – OPSC OCS 2026

Recruitment will be conducted for multiple state services including:

Odisha Police Service, Group-A (Junior Branch)
Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service
Odisha Co-operative Service
Odisha Skill Development & Employment Service
Odisha Labour Service
Odisha Excise Service
Odisha Tourism Service

Total Vacancies: 465 Posts

Women: 104
Unreserved: 155
SEBC: 49
SC: 49
ST: 92
PwD: 12
Ex-Servicemen: 7
Sports Persons: 3

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification approved by the Government.

Odia Language Requirement

Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and should have passed one of the following:

Middle/High School with Odia as a subject or medium
Class-VII Odia examination
Government-recognized Odia language test

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 42 years
Birth Date Range: 02 January 1983 to 01 January 2004

Age Relaxation:

SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen – 5 years
PwD (40% disability or more) – 10 years
Additional cumulative relaxation applicable for eligible categories

Other Conditions

Must be an Indian citizen
Good character, sound health, and no criminal record
Government employees must produce NOC if selected for interview

Salary Structure

Group-A Services: ₹56,100/- (Level-12 Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules 2017)
Group-B Services: ₹44,900/- (Level-10 Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules 2017)

Selected candidates will also receive standard government allowances as applicable.

Application Fee

General/SEBC Candidates: ₹700/-
SC/ST/PwD Candidates: Exempted
Payment Mode: Online (UPI, Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, Wallet)
Fees will be refunded to candidates who appear in both Preliminary Exam papers.

Important Dates

Advertisement Release: 31 December 2025
Online Registration Begins: 20 January 2026
Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment: 20 February 2026 (5:00 PM)
Final Application Submission: 27 February 2026 (5:00 PM)
Tentative Preliminary Exam Date: 07 June 2026

Selection Process

The recruitment process includes the following stages:

1. Preliminary Examination

Two Objective Papers (General Studies I & II)
Negative marking applicable
Paper-II is qualifying in nature

2. Main Written Examination

Nine Papers including Essay, General Studies, and Optional Subjects
Language Papers (Odia & English) are qualifying only

3. Interview / Personality Test

250 Marks
Final merit list prepared based on Main Exam and Interview performance

How to Apply Online for OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026

Visit the official website – https://opsc.gov.in
Open the Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025 notification link
Register using basic details and complete the online form
Upload required documents and pay the application fee
Review the application and submit before the deadline
Save or print the final application form for future reference

Important Links

Apply Online – Available on official website
Official Notification – Available on OPSC Portal
OPSC Website – https://opsc.gov.in