OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 314 Group A and B Posts

Name of Post: Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025 (Group-A & Group-B Services) | Total Posts: 314 | Application Mode: Online

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025 for Group-A & Group-B Services. A total of 314 vacancies are announced. Eligible candidates having a Bachelor’s Degree can apply online from 20 January 2026 to 20 February 2026 through the official website opsc.gov.in.

Important Dates

  • Notification Release Date: 31 December 2025
  • Start Date for Registration & Fee Payment: 20 January 2026
  • Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment: 20 February 2026 (05:00 PM)
  • Last Date for Final Submission of Application: 27 February 2026 (05:00 PM)
  • Tentative Preliminary Examination Date: 07 June 2026 (Sunday)

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 700/-
  • SC / ST / PwD: Exempted
  • Payment Mode: Online (Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI / Net Banking)
  • Fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in both papers of Preliminary Examination.

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)

  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age: 42 Years
  • Age Relaxation: 5 Years for SC / ST / SEBC / Women / Ex-Servicemen
  • Age Relaxation: 10 Years for PwD (40% or more disability)

Eligibility

  • Candidate must be a Citizen of India.
  • Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
  • Candidate must be able to read, write and speak Odia and have passed Odia language requirement as specified.
  • Government servants are eligible subject to production of NOC.
  • Candidate must be of good moral character and sound physical & mental health.
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Pay Scale

  • Group-A Services: Rs. 56,100/- (Level-12, Cell-1, ORSP Rules 2017)
  • Group-B Services: Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1, ORSP Rules 2017)

OPSC Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025: Vacancy Details

Odisha Police Service (Junior Branch) Group-A Rs. 56,100/-
Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service Group-B Rs. 44,900/-
Odisha Co-operative Service Group-B Rs. 44,900/-
Odisha Skill Development & Employment Service Group-B Rs. 44,900/-
Odisha Labour Service Group-B Rs. 44,900/-
Odisha Excise Service Group-B Rs. 44,900/-
Odisha Tourism Service Group-B Rs. 44,900/-
Total Vacancies 314

How to Apply for OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the official website – opsc.gov.in
  • Read the detailed notification carefully.
  • Click on the online application link.
  • Complete registration and pay the examination fee.
  • Fill the online application form carefully.
  • Submit the form before the last date.
  • Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Applying Online

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