OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 314 Group A & B Posts, The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official notification for 314 Group A and Group B posts under the Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025. Candidates with any Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply online. The online application starts on 20th January 2026 and ends on 20th February 2026 . Interested candidates can apply through the official OPSC website .
Company Name Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Post Name Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025 (Group-A & Group-B Services) No. of Posts 314 Salary Group-A: Rs. 56,100/- (Level-12, Cell-1)Group-B: Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1)Qualification Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university Age Limit 21 to 42 years as on 01/01/2025 Start Date 20/01/2026 Last Date 20/02/2026 (Registration & Fee), 27/02/2026 (Submission of Registered Form) Official Website opsc.gov.in
Post / Service Group Scale of Pay Odisha Police Service, Group-A (Junior Branch) Group-A Rs. 56,100/- (Level-12, Cell-1) Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service Group-B Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1) Odisha Co-operative Service Group-B Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1) Odisha Skill Development & Employment Service Group-B Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1) Odisha Labour Service Group-B Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1) Odisha Excise Service Group-B Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1) Odisha Tourism Service Group-B Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1)
Total Women Unreserved SEBC SC ST PwD Ex-Servicemen Sports Persons 314 104 155 (49 Women) 49 (18 Women) 49 (18 Women) 92 (32 Women) 12 7 3
Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.Age: 21–42 years as on 01/01/2025. Relaxation applicable as per rules.Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.Odia Language: Must read, write, and speak Odia; pass required examinations or tests.Marital Status: Candidates with more than one living spouse not eligible unless exempted.Government Servants: Eligible with NOC and qualifications.Character & Health: Must have good moral character and sound health.
Group-A Service (Odisha Police Service): Rs. 56,100/- (Level-12, Cell-1)
Group-B Services: Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1)
General/OBC Candidates: Rs. 700/-
SC/ST/PwD: Exempted
Payment Mode: Online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallets)
Refund applicable only if candidate appears for both papers of Preliminary Exam.
Event Date Advertisement Release 31 December 2025 Start Date for Registration & Fee Payment 20 January 2026 Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment 20 February 2026 (5 PM) Last Date for Submission of Online Application 27 February 2026 (5 PM) Tentative Preliminary Exam Date 07 June 2026 (Sunday)
Preliminary Exam: 2 papers (General Studies I & II), objective type, 200 marks each, 2 hours per paper. Paper-II qualifying only.Main Exam: 9 papers – 2 language (Odia & English, qualifying) + 7 papers including Essay, General Studies I–IV, Optional subjects.Interview/Personality Test: 250 marks. Final ranking based on Main Exam + Interview.Allocation of services based on rank and preference.
Read the detailed advertisement on OPSC website .
Apply online through the official website.
Registration & fee payment open from 20/01/2026 to 20/02/2026 (5 PM).
Submit registered online application by 27/02/2026 (5 PM).
Applications via any other mode will be rejected.
After Main Exam, shortlisted candidates must submit printout of application and documents for verification.
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