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

OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

Feature	Details
Recruiting Body	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Exam Name	Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025
Post Category	Group A & Group B Services
Total Vacancies	465
Job Location	Odisha
Application Mode	Online
Registration Start Date	20 January 2026
Official Website	https://opsc.gov.in

Important Dates to Remember

Candidates must strictly adhere to the timeline provided by the OPSC to avoid missing the application window.

Official Notification Release: 20 January 2026
Online Registration Start Date: 20 January 2026
Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment: 20 February 2026 (5:00 P.M.)
Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 27 February 2026 (5:00 P.M.)
Tentative Preliminary Exam Date: 07 June 2026 (Sunday)

Critical Note: You must complete the registration and fee payment by 20 February. The extra week (until 27 February) is only for submitting the final application form for already registered users.

Vacancy Details: Post-Wise Breakdown

The OPSC has distributed the 465 vacancies across various administrative departments.

1. Group A Services

Post Name: Odisha Police Service (Junior Branch)
Pay Scale: Level-12, Cell-1 (Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 56,100/-)

2. Group B Services

Pay Scale: Level-10, Cell-1 (Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 44,900/-)
Services Included:
- Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service
- Odisha Co-operative Service
- Odisha Skill Development & Employment Service
- Odisha Labour Service
- Odisha Excise Service
- Odisha Tourism Service

Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, ensure you meet the specific requirements set by the OPSC.

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University (Central/State/Deemed/Foreign University approved by the Central Govt).

2. Age Limit (As on 01/01/2025)

Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 42 Years
Birth Date Range: Born between 02/01/1983 and 01/01/2004.

Age Relaxations:

5 Years: SC, ST, SEBC, Women, and Ex-Servicemen.
10 Years: Persons with Disabilities (PwD) with permanent disability of 40% or more.
Note: PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC categories are eligible for cumulative age relaxation.

3. Language Requirement (Odia)

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

Passed Middle School with Odia as a language subject.
Passed High School Certificate (HSC) with Odia as the medium of examination.
Passed Odia as a language subject in Class VII.
Passed a test in Odia in Middle English School standard conducted by the Govt of Odisha.

4. Other Conditions

Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.
Marital Status: Candidates with more than one living spouse (or married to someone who already has a living spouse) are ineligible unless exempted.
Govt Servants: Eligible if they have a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC).

Application Fee & Refund Policy

General / Unreserved Candidates: Rs. 700/-
SC / ST / PwD Candidates: Exempted (No Fee)
Payment Mode: Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, or Wallet.

Refund Alert: The examination fee is refundable only to candidates who actually appear for both papers of the Preliminary Examination.

Selection Process (OPSC OCS Exam Pattern)

The selection for OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 involves three stages:

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

Paper I: General Studies (200 Marks)
Paper II: General Studies (200 Marks)
Duration: 2 Hours each.
Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for every wrong answer.
Qualifying Nature: Paper II is qualifying (Minimum 33% required). Merit is based on Paper I marks.

Stage 2: Main Examination (Written)

Part I: Odia & English Language (Qualifying nature).
Part II: 7 Papers (Essay, General Studies I-IV, and Two Optional Papers).
Marks secured in Part II determine the ranking for the interview.

Stage 3: Personality Test (Interview)

Marks: 250 Marks.
Final Merit List: Based on total marks from the Main Written Exam + Interview.

How to Apply Online for OPSC OCS 2026

Follow these steps to submit your application successfully:

Visit the Official Website: Go to https://opsc.gov.in.
Read Notification: Download the OPSC OCS 2026 Notification PDF and read it carefully.
Registration: Click on the “Apply Online” link. Complete the registration by 20 February 2026.
Fill Application: Log in with your credentials and fill in the personal, educational, and service preference details.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and left thumb impression.
Pay Fee: Pay the Rs. 700 application fee (if applicable).
Final Submission: Submit the complete form by 27 February 2026.
Print: Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference (required during document verification).

Download Official Notification

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the last date to apply for OPSC OCS 2026?
A: The last date to register and pay the fee is 20 February 2026. The final submission of the application form must be done by 27 February 2026.

Q: How many vacancies are there in OPSC Recruitment 2026?
A: There are a total of 465 vacancies for Group A and Group B posts.

Q: Is there negative marking in the OPSC Prelims?
A: Yes, there is a negative marking of one-third (0.33) for every wrong answer.

Q: Can final year students apply?
A: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree. Ensure you meet the educational cutoff as specified in the detailed notification.

Q: What is the salary for OPSC Group A posts?
A: Group A posts (Odisha Police Service) offer a salary in Level-12, starting at Rs. 56,100/- per month.