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OPSC Compulsory Odia Language Paper Preparation Guide

Last updated: 2026-09-21
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By Jagnya Prakash

Master Odia grammar, translation rules, precis writing, and essay formulation for the 250-mark qualifying Mains paper.

Compulsory Odia Language Paper Blueprint (Mains Paper 1)

Candidates must secure a minimum of 25% marks (62.5 out of 250) in this paper to qualify for GS paper evaluation.

Key Sections Tested:

  1. Essay in Odia (50 Marks): Choose contemporary socio-cultural or state governance topics (e.g., Women Empowerment through Mission Shakti, Industrial Growth in Odisha, Odia Literature Legacy).
  2. Precis Writing (30 Marks): Condensing a 400-word Odia passage to one-third of its length with a suitable title.
  3. Translation from English to Odia (30 Marks): Accurate translation preserving the legal and administrative context.
  4. Translation from Odia to English (30 Marks): Clear English syntax without literal word-by-word distortions.
  5. Odia Grammar & Vocabulary (110 Marks):
    • Samasa (ସମାସ), Sandhi (ସନ୍ଧି), Karaka & Vibhakti (କାରକ ଓ ବିଭକ୍ତି).
    • Krudanta & Taddhita (କୃଦନ୍ତ ଓ ତଦ୍ଧିତ).
    • Idioms & Proverbs (ରୂଢ଼ି ଓ ଲୋକବାଣୀ).
    • Correction of common spelling errors (ଶବ୍ଦ ଶୁଦ୍ଧି).

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