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Crack the Odisha Civil Services (OAS) Exam with state-specific study materials, Odia language practice, and comprehensive general studies notes.

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Odisha Public Service Commission

OPSC conducts the prestigious Odisha Civil Services Examination to recruit for Group A and Group B posts within the state.

Conducting Body

OPSC

Exam

Odisha Civil Services (OAS)

Stages

Prelims, Mains, Interview

Key Differentiator

Odisha specific GK

Everything You Need for OPSC

Master the OPSC syllabus with state-focused preparation material.

OAS Success Stories

Strategies from top OAS rankers.

Odisha GK Notes

Detailed notes on Odisha history, geography, and economy.

OPSC PYQs

Previous year question papers of OPSC Prelims and Mains.

Odia Language Prep

Resources to clear the compulsory Odia qualifying paper.

State Current Affairs

Monthly roundups of Odisha-specific current events.

Mains Answer Writing

Practice questions tailored to the OPSC Mains pattern.

OPSC OAS Exam Pattern

1

STEP 1

OPSC Prelims

Screening test consisting of two objective papers.

  • General Studies Paper I
  • General Studies Paper II (CSAT - Qualifying)
  • Negative Marking (1/3)
2

STEP 2

OPSC Mains

Descriptive exam for merit ranking.

  • Odia & English Language (Qualifying)
  • Essay Paper
  • General Studies I, II, III, IV
  • Two Optional Subjects (Paper I & II each)
3

STEP 3

Personality Test

Final interview stage.

  • Assess personality and suitability
  • Questions on Odisha culture and issues
  • 250 Marks
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OPSC Syllabus Focus Areas

Key areas to focus on for Odisha Civil Services.

Odisha Specific
  • History of Odisha
  • Geography of Odisha
  • Odisha Economy
  • Odisha Art & Culture
  • State Government Schemes
General Studies
  • Indian History & National Movement
  • Indian & World Geography
  • Indian Polity & Governance
  • Economic & Social Development
General Science & Environment
  • General Science
  • Ecology
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate Change
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Frequently Asked Questions About OPSC

Is knowledge of Odia compulsory for OPSC OAS?
Yes, candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia. There is also a compulsory qualifying Odia language paper in the Mains examination.
Is the OPSC syllabus similar to UPSC?
Yes, OPSC has recently aligned its Mains syllabus very closely with the UPSC pattern, introducing 4 General Studies papers and removing one optional subject.