OPSC OCS 2025 Total Number of Applicants: Category & Gender-Wise Breakdown
Aarti .22 Apr, 2026
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The OPSC OCS 2025 total number of applicants highlights the growing competition in Odisha’s most prestigious state-level examination, conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission.
With 76,868 candidates provisionally admitted, the data reveals strong participation across categories and genders. Understanding the category-wise breakdown and Gender & sub-category applicant data is essential for analysing competition trends, estimating cutoffs, and planning an effective preparation strategy for the upcoming stages of the exam.
Category-Wise OPSC OCS 2025 Applicants Breakdown
The category-wise OPSC OCS 2025 applicants breakdown helps understand how applications are distributed across different social and reservation categories. The category-wise distribution is important because it directly influences cutoff trends, reservation-based selection ratios, and final merit list preparation. It also helps candidates assess competition within their respective categories rather than overall numbers alone.
|
Category |
Male |
Female (w) |
Transgender |
Total |
|
UR (Unreserved) |
11,494 |
10,027 |
2 |
21,523 |
|
SEBC (Socially & Educationally Backward Classes) |
12,697 |
7,143 |
2 |
19,842 |
|
SC (Scheduled Caste) |
11,678 |
6,130 |
3 |
17,811 |
|
ST (Scheduled Tribe) |
10,790 |
6,903 |
0 |
17,693 |
|
Grand Total |
46,659 |
30,203 |
7 |
76,869 |
OPSC OCS 2025 Gender & Sub-Category Applicant Data
The OPSC OCS 2025 Gender & Sub-Category Applicant Data provides further segmentation of applicants based on gender and other sub-classifications. This data is useful for understanding participation trends and demographic representation in the exam.
OPSC OCS 2025 Gender-wise Applicant Data
|
Gender |
Total Candidates |
Percentage (%) |
|
Male |
46,659 |
~60.70% |
|
Female (Women) |
30,203 |
~39.29% |
|
Transgender |
7 |
~0.01% |
|
Total |
76,869 |
100% |
OPSC OCS 2025 Sub-Category Applicant Data
|
Sub-Category |
Male |
Female (w) |
Transgender |
Total |
|
PwD (Persons with Disabilities) |
965 |
310 |
1 |
1,276 |
|
Ex-SM (Ex-Servicemen) |
438 |
4 |
0 |
442 |
|
SP (Sports Persons) |
88 |
31 |
0 |
119 |
OPSC OCS 2025 Total Number of Applicants PDF Download
Students can download PDF of the official notification stating the number of applicants: Total number of applicants PDF
Importance of Knowing OPSC OCS 2025 Applicant Statistics
Understanding the OPSC OCS 2025 Total Number of Applicants is strategically important for aspirants because it:
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Helps estimate the competition level for prelims and mains
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Assists in predicting cutoff trends across categories
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Provides clarity on reservation-wise competition intensity
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Supports better time and effort allocation in preparation
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Offers insight into exam popularity and participation trends
OPSC OCS 2025 Total Number of Applicants FAQs
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