| The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released the OPSC Recruitment 2025 Notification for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Exam 2024. This recruitment drive aims to fill 200 vacancies in Group-A and Group-B services under the Odisha Government. |
| Name of Organisation | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Organisation Official Website | https://www.opsc.gov.in/ |
| Post Name | Odisha Civil Services (OCS) |
| No. of Vacancies | 200 |
| Salary Range/Basic Pay | Basic pay -56,100/- |
| Educational Qualification | completed graduation (Bachelorโs Degree) in any discipline from a recognized university. |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 06 March 2025 |
| End Date | 20 March 2025 |
Age Limit (As of 01 January 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 38 Years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Odisha Government rules for reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and women candidates.
Application Fee
The official notification does not mention any application fee for OPSC OCS Recruitment 2025. Candidates are advised to check the official website for updates regarding the fee structure.
Selection Process for OPSC OCS Recruitment 2025
The selection process for the Odisha Civil Services Exam 2024 consists of three stages:
1๏ธโฃ Preliminary Examination
- Objective Type (MCQs)
- Subjects: General Studies Paper I & II
- Qualifying in nature (marks not counted for the final selection)
2๏ธโฃ Main Examination
- Descriptive Type Papers
- Includes compulsory and optional subjects
- Candidates must score above the cutoff to qualify for the next stage
3๏ธโฃ Personality Test (Interview)
- The final round is a personal interview, which assesses the candidateโs knowledge, personality, and suitability for administrative services.
- Final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Main Exam & Interview.
OPSC OCS Vacancy 2025 โ Post-Wise Details
The Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Exam 2024 will fill vacancies in various departments under Group-A and Group-B services. The category-wise distribution of 200 vacancies is as follows:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Women Reserved (W) |
|---|---|---|
| Odisha Administrative Service (OAS), Group-A | 30 | 10 |
| Odisha Finance Service (OFS), Group-A | 46 | 15 |
| Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service, Group-B | 62 | 20 |
| Odisha Co-operative Audit Service, Group-B | 05 | 01 |
| Odisha Co-operative Service, Group-B | 14 | 05 |
| Odisha Revenue Service, Group-B | 43 | 14 |
| Total | 200 | 65 |
The vacancies include reservation for women candidates, ensuring gender balance in government services.
Important Links
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Syllabus | Included in Notification |
| Admit Card Link | Click here |