The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the dates for the Odisha Civil Service Examination 2025. The registration Process has started from January 10, 2025. To apply candidates must have passed graduation degree. The application process for the examination is scheduled to begin on January 10, 2025. A total of 200 vacancies were filling in this recruitment process. The Post Includes Odisha Administrative Service, Odisha Finance Service, Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service, Odisha Cooperative Audit Service, Odisha Cooperative Service, Odisha Revenue Service. General category candidates can attempt Odisha Civil Service Exam only 6 times. And there is no any attempt restriction for SC/ST candidates.
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Important Date
| Events | Dates |
| Online registration Starts | January 10, 2025 |
| Last date of online registration | February 10, 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | July 2025 |
| Mains Exam Dates | Will announced soon |
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor Degree from any university.
- Passed 10th with Odia as a Language Subject OR
- 12th passed with Odia as medium of examination in non-language subject OR
- Passed in Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII from a School. OR
- Passed a test in Odia in Middle English School Standard Conducted by the School & Mass Education Department of the Government of Odisha.
Vacancy Details
The OPSC has notified a total of 200 vacancies for the Odisha Civil Service Examination 2025. The vacancies are distributed among different categories, including unreserved, SC, ST, and SEBC.
| Events | Dates |
| Odisha Administrative Service | 30 |
| Odisha Finance Service | 46 |
| Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service | 62 |
| Odisha Cooperative Audit Service | 05 |
| Odisha Cooperative Service | 14 |
| Odisha Revenue Service | 43 |
| Total | 200 |
Selection Process
The selection process for the Odisha Civil Service Examination 2025 will consist of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination – The preliminary examination will be an objective-type test consisting of two papers: General Studies Paper-I & II.
- Main Examination – The main examination will be a descriptive-type test consisting of four papers: General English, General Studies, Optional Subject, and Essay.
- Personality Test – The personality test will be a face-to-face interview with the OPSC panel.
How to Register for Odisha Civil Service Examination 2025 ?
The application process for the Odisha Civil Service Examination 2025 will be online. Candidates can follow the steps below to apply:
Step-1: Visit the official OPSC website (opsc.gov.in).
Step-2: Click on the “Apply Online” link.
Step-3: Fill in the online application form with the required details.
Step-4: Upload the necessary documents, including the educational certificate and age proof.
Step-5: save and download application for future references.
Preliminary Exam Pattern
The Preliminary Examination shall comprise of two compulsory papers of objective types (Multiple Choice Questions)
Prelim Exam Consist 2 papers and carrying a maximum of 200 marks each
- General Studies – Paper-1 – 200 marks.
- General Studies – Paper-II – 200 marks.
- Exam Duration in each paper is 2 hours.
- Negative Marking – 0.33% negative marking for each wrong answer.
Prelims Exam Minimum Qualifying Marks
The OPSC shall draw a list of candidates to be qualified for Civil Services (Main) Examination based on the criterion of minimum qualifying marks of 33% in General Studies Paper-II of Civil Service Preliminary Examination and Total qualifying marks of General studies paper-I of Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
Mains Exam Pattern
The Written examination shall comprise of two parts i.e. Part -I and Part-II.
| Part-I Qualifying Papers | Marks |
| Paper-I: Odia Language The pattern of questions shall be broadly as follows: Comprehension of given passages. Précis writing. Usage and vocabulary. Short Essays. Translation from English to the Odia Language and vice-versa. | 250 |
| Paper-II: English Language The pattern of questions shall be broadly as follows: Comprehension of given passages. Précis writing. Usage and vocabulary. Short Essays. | 250 |
Part-II: Papers to be counted for merit
| Parameters | Marks |
| Paper-I: Essay | 250 |
| Paper-II: General Studies-I (Indian Heritage and Culture, Odisha Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society) | 250 |
| Paper-III: General Studies-II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and Inter-State Relations) | 250 |
| Paper-IV: General Studies-III (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) | 250 |
| Paper-V: General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) | 250 |
| Paper-VI: Optional Subject – Paper-I | 250 |
| Paper-VII: Optional Subject – Paper-II | 250 |
| Written Test Total | 1750 |
| Personality Test | |
| Personality Test | 250 |
| Written Test + Personality Test | 2000 Marks. |
FAQs
The application process will start on January 10, 2025.
The eligibility criteria include:
1. Age: 21-32 years
2. Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
3. Citizenship: Indian citizen
You can apply online through the official OPSC website (opsc.gov.in).
The Odisha Civil Service mains exam will conduct in the month of July 2025.
