OPSC 2025 Exam: Know about Exam Dates, Vacancy, Syllabus, Eligibility Criteria and much more

Odisha Public Service Commission conducts a state-level competitive exam for recruitment to various administrative services under Group A and Group B posts. Further information regarding important exam dates, eligibility conditions, syllabus, exam pattern etc. are provided in the following article. 

Important Dates  

How to apply: 

• Visit the official website of OPSC i.e. http://opsc.gov.in.

• Click on “Apply Online” on the homepage

• Register using a valid valid email Id and phone number

• Login using the registered email Id and phone number by clicking on Profile Creation Link 

• Upload the required documents concerning educational qualifications, scanned photograph and signature

• Review the entire application form before final payment 

• Pay the required fees and submit the application form 

• Save the form for future references 

Examination Fees: 

The following table shows the OPSC 2025 exam application fees for each social category: 

OPSC Eligibility Criteria:

 Educational Qualifications: 

1. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any specialization required by the OPSC

2. Candidates must be fluent in writing, speaking and reading Oriya 

3. Candidates must have passed

•  The Middle School Examination with Oriya as language subject 

• Matriculation or Equivalent exam with Oriya as medium of language in the Non-language subject 

• Final Examination with Oriya as Language Subject 

• Middle English School Standard test in Oriya 

 Nationality: 

All candidates applying to OPSC 2025 Exam must be Indian nationals. 

Number of Attempts: 

The number of attempts available to each social category is goven in the following table: 

OPSC Age limit: 

The minimum age for applying to OPSC exam is 21 years. The   maximum age limit for various social categories is given below: 

Physical Standards: 

A candidate is required to be in good physical and mental health. He/she must not be previously diagnosed with any medical condition or ailment. A candidate chosen for a particular position is required to pass a medical exam conducted by a government-authorized medical board. Any candidate who fails to meet the required physical standards will be disqualified from any further evaluation. 

Age relaxation: 

 Age relaxation for various social categories is provided below: 

General: Nil 

SC/ST/SEBC- 5 years 

Ex-Servicemen/Women- 5 years

PwD- 10 years 

OPSC Exam 2025 Vacancy: 

OPSC has released a total of 265 vacancies. Following table shows the distribution of vacancies under different administrative posts across different social categories: 

OPSC 2025 Exam Selection Process: 

The OPSC exam consists of three stages i.e. Prelims, Mains and Interview. 

The prelims exam consists of two papers, namely, General Studies 1 and General Studies 2. Paper 1 tests a  person’s aptitude on History, Geography, Economics, Indian Polity etc. and paper 2 tests a person’s ability in English and Odiya language skills, comprehension, Data interpretation and his/her decision-making and problem-solving abilities. The final marks obtained here are not considered for the preparation of the final merit marks. It is only qualifying in nature. 

The Mains exam consists of nine papers, two of which are qualifying in nature, namely English and Odiya language paper and the rest eight consist of Essay, General Studies I, II, III, IV, Optional papers I and II. Marks obtained in these seven papers will be considered for the calculation of final merit in the Mains exam. 

Finally, the interview will be held for those candidates who qualify the Mains exam. A candidate will be tested on his/her decision-making and problem-solving abilities, personality skills, knowledge about current affairs especially those related to Odisha. It is of 250 marks. 

Final marks will be calculated on the basis of the scores obtained in the Mains and interview stages of the exam.  

OPSC Exam Pattern: 

OPSC Prelims Exam Pattern: 

It consists of two papers and is basically qualifying in nature. 

OPSC Mains Exam Pattern: 

It consists of nine papers, first two of which are qualifying in nature. The marks obtained in rest seven papers are considered for the calculation of final merit. 

OPSC Syllabus: 

OPSC Prelims 2025 Syllabus: 

OPSC Mains Syllabus: 

OPSC Mains Optional Paper: 

Candidates must choose any of the following subjects as the optional paper for OPSC Mains paper: 

OPSC Admit Card: 

The admit card for OPSC 2025 will be released soon by OPSC on its official website. Candidates are requested to regularly check the website for further updates. 

OPSC 2025 Salary Structure:

OPSC offers an attractive salary package for administrative posts of Group A and Group B. The salary range of the Group A and Group B administrative posts are as follows: 

Group A: Rs. 56,100-77,100

Group B: Rs. 44,900-70,000

Preparation tips and Strategies: 

• Understand the exam syllabus. It helps you to strategize his/her preparation in an effective manner. 

• Practice mock tests and PYQs regularly. It helps you in familiarizing yourself with the recent exam patterns and trends

• Build a realistic study plan. Make small achievable goals and start your preparation with focussing on weak areas. 

• Stay updated by reading the newspaper daily and magazines for current affairs 

• Practice essay-writing for improving writing speed and efficiency 

• Stay calm, composed and confident. Built optimism and self-confidence by minimizing distraction and staying in a positive environment

OPSC Best Books: 

Disha Publications offers best OPSC Prelims books equipped with solution-based PYQs and mock tests, curated and compiled by our study experts. 

FAQs

Q1. Can I change my optional subject after submitting the application form?
Ans. No, once submitted, the optional subject selection is final and cannot be modified.

Q2. Is Odia language proficiency mandatory for candidates from outside Odisha?
Ans. Yes, all candidates must demonstrate Odia proficiency through school-level qualifications or a government-conducted language test.

Q3. Do marks from the Odia and English qualifying papers affect the final merit list?
Ans. No, these papers are qualifying in nature and are not counted toward the final merit.

Q4. Can I write the Mains exam in Odia or any regional language?
Ans.  No, except for literature subjects, all Mains papers must be written in English.

Q5. Do Group A services involve fieldwork or are they desk-based roles?
Ans. Group A posts like OAS and OPS typically involve significant field responsibilities alongside administrative duties.