Full Form of OPSC

1. Official Mandate, Scope & Background

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) is the state constitutional commission under Article 315 of the Constitution. It conducts the Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCSE) for Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) and Odisha Police Service (OPS) cadres.

2. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Age Limits

Bachelor's Degree from any recognized university. Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and have passed ME School examination in Odia. Age Limit: 21 to 38 years.

3. Examination Scheme & Selection Procedure

Preliminary Examination (Paper I & II Objective - 400 Marks), Mains Written Examination (Compulsory Odia, English, Essay, and GS 1 to 4), and Personality Test.

4. Core Syllabus & Key Subjects

History of Odisha & Odia Culture, Geography and Natural Resources of Odisha, Indian Polity and Governance, Disaster Management, and General Studies.