OPSC OCS Exam Date 2025 Out: Prelims to Be Held on 12th October, Check Full Schedule
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially announced the OPSC OCS Exam Date 2025 for the Odisha Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination-2024. As per the notice released on 18th September 2025, the prelims exam will be conducted on 12th October 2025 (Sunday) across six zones of the state. This year, the recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 200 vacancies under Group A and Group B posts.
The examination will take place in two sittings, with Paper-I scheduled in the morning and Paper-II in the afternoon session. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the official website from 04 October 2025.
OPSC OCS Exam Date 2025: Official Notification Highlights
According to the official notification, the Odisha Civil Services (Prelims) exam under Advertisement No. 07 of 2024-25 will be held in Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jeypore, and Sambalpur.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies | 100 | 200 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| Paper-II | General Studies | 80 | 200 | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
- PwD candidates will be given an extra 40 minutes in each sitting.
- Admit Cards and Instructions will be available from 04th October 2025 on the OPSC website.
OPSC OCS Vacancy 2025: 200 Posts Announced
The OPSC has announced a total of 200 vacancies across different posts under Group A and Group B. Below is the detailed vacancy distribution:
Group-wise Vacancy
| Group | Post & Service | Vacancies | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Odisha Administrative Service (Junior Branch) | 30 | 10 |
| A | Odisha Finance Service (Junior Branch) | 46 | 15 |
| B | Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service | 62 | 20 |
| B | Odisha Co-operative Audit Service | 05 | 01 |
| B | Odisha Co-operative Service | 14 | 05 |
| B | Odisha Revenue Service | 43 | 14 |
| Total | 200 | 65 |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Post/ Service | Gender | UR | SEBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Odisha Administrative Service (Junior Branch) | Male | 6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 30 |
| Reserved For Female | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | |
| Odisha Finance Service (Junior Branch) | Male | 17 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 46 |
| Reserved For Female | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15 | |
| Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service | Male | 23 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 62 |
| Reserved For Female | 7 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 20 | |
| Odisha Co-operative Audit Service | Male | 2 | 00 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Reserved For Female | 00 | 00 | 00 | 1 | 1 | |
| Odisha Co-operative Service | Male | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14 |
| Reserved For Female | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
| Odisha Revenue Service | Male | 19 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 43 |
| Reserved For Female | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 14 | |
| Total | Male | 70 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 200 |
| Reserved For Female | 22 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 65 |
OPSC OCS Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates must carefully understand the exam structure to prepare effectively. The Preliminary Examination will be conducted in objective multiple-choice format.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours | Counts for merit |
| Paper-II | General Studies | 80 | 200 | 2 Hours | Qualifying (33% minimum) |
- Total Marks: 400
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Paper-II is only qualifying in nature
The selection process includes:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview
OPSC OCS Salary 2025
The OPSC offers attractive pay scales as per the ORSP Rules, 2027.
| Group | Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| A | Level 12 | ₹56,100/- per month |
| B | Level 10 | ₹44,900/- per month |
In addition to basic pay, candidates will receive allowances and benefits provided to state civil service officers.
Steps to Download OPSC OCS Admit Card 2025
- Visit the official website
- Go to www.opsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Admit Card section
- On the homepage, look for the “Candidate’s Corner” or “Download Admission Certificate” link.
- Click on OPSC OCS Admit Card 2025 link
- Find the notification titled “Odisha Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination-2024 (Advt. No. 07 of 2024-25) Admit Card” and click on it.
- Login with credentials
- Enter your PPSAN/Registration ID and Date of Birth or Password.
- Verify captcha code
- Fill the security captcha code as shown on the screen and click Submit/Login.
- Download Admit Card
- Your OPSC OCS Admit Card 2025 will appear on the screen.
- Print and save a copy
- Download the PDF and take a clear printout (preferably color) for exam day.
FAQs on OPSC OCS Exam Date 2025
Q1. What is the OPSC OCS Exam Date 2025 for prelims?
A1. The OPSC OCS Prelims Exam will be held on 12th October 2025 (Sunday) across six zones in Odisha.
Q2. When will OPSC release the admit card for OCS Exam 2025?
A2. The admit cards will be available from the first week of October 2025 at www.opsc.gov.in.
Q3. How many vacancies are announced under OPSC OCS Recruitment 2025?
A3. A total of 200 vacancies have been released for Group A and Group B posts.
Q4. What is the salary for OPSC OCS officers?
A4. Group A officers will receive ₹56,100 per month, while Group B officers will receive ₹44,900 per month, along with allowances.
Q5. Is there negative marking in OPSC OCS Prelims 2025?
A5. Yes, there will be 1/3rd negative marking for every wrong answer in both papers.
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