OPSC OCS 2026 Notification Out for 314 Vacancies, Exam Dates And Application Details

The Odisha Public Service Commission has officially released the OPSC OCS 2026 Notification on December 31, 2025, for the Odisha Civil Services Examination-2025, opening 314 vacancies across prestigious Group A and Group B posts. 

With attractive pay scales, structured selection stages, and a competitive recruitment process, this exam is one of the most sought-after state-level opportunities for aspiring civil servants.

OPSC OCS 2026 Highlights

For various Group A and Group B posts, vacancies have been released under OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026, for which the online application process will begin from 20th January 2026 onwards. C

OPSC OCS Notification 2026 Out

Against the Advt No. 05 Of 2025-26, a total of 314 Group A and B vacancies have been announced on the official www.opsc.gov.in website. Go through the online application and eligibility in the OPSC OCS Notification 2026, and the direct link has been attached below.

OPSC OCS Notification 2026 PDF Download Link

OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

OPSC just released the OPSC OCS Notification 2026, and they've shared the online application dates too. You can submit your form from January 20 to February 20, 2026, plenty of time to get everything ready.

OPSC OCS Vacancy 2026 

A total of 314 vacancies have been announced, including 104 seats reserved for women.

Group A Vacancies

Group B Vacancies

OPSC OCS 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

• Be able to read, write, and speak Odia

Plus any one of the following:

• Passed Middle School with Odia

• Passed HSC with Odia as exam medium

• Passed Odia as a subject in Class 8

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)

• Minimum: 21 years

• Maximum: 38 years

Age Relaxation

OPSC OCS Online Application 2026

The OPSC OCS 2026 application window will open from January 20, 2026 at www.opsc.gov.in.

Only apply if you meet the eligibility for Group A and B posts, check the notification for full details on education and age limits.

OPSC OCS 2026 Application Fee

Payment mode: Online (UPI / Card / Net Banking)

How to Apply for OPSC OCS 2026

1. Visit the official website — opsc.gov.in

2. Click Apply Online

3. Register using valid mobile number & email

4. Create a profile and enter personal details

5. Upload photograph, signature & thumb impression

6. Fill the application form carefully

7. Pay the application fee

8. Submit and download form for reference

OPSC OCS 2026 Selection Process

The OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 process is conducted in three stages:

• Preliminary Examination

• Main Examination

• Interview / Personality Test

Prelims marks are qualifying in nature.
Final merit is based on Mains + Interview scores.

OPSC OCS Exam Pattern 2026 (Prelims)

• Objective-type MCQs

• Two papers — 200 marks each

• 2 hours duration per paper

• Negative marking: 0.33 marks

Paper-2 is qualifying — candidates must score 33%+

OPSC OCS Salary 2026

The selected candidates for the Group A post will be paid Rs. 56,100/- and the salary for Group B posts will be paid 44,900 in Pay Level 12 Cell-1 in the Pay Matrix under Rules-3 of ORSP Rules, 2027.

Allowances include DA, HRA, TA and other state benefits.

Number of Attempts

• General category — 6 attempts

• OBC / SEBC — 9 attempts

• SC / ST — No attempt limit