OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 ; The Odisha Public Service Commission has officially released the OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of 314 Group A and Group B posts under Odisha Civil Services. This prestigious examination offers graduates an excellent opportunity to serve in various administrative departments of the Odisha Government. The selection process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test.
OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 Details
Recruitment Organisation Odisha Public Service Commission Post Name Odisha Civil Services (Group A & B) Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26 Job Category Odisha Govt Job Total Vacancies 314 Job Location Odisha Apply Mode Online Official Website opsc.ocs.gov.in
Important Dates
Event Date Notification Release Date 31/12/2025 Online Application Start Date 20/01/2026 Last Date to Apply Online 20/02/2026 Last Date for Fee Payment 20/02/2026 (5:00 PM) Preliminary Examination Date 07/06/2026 Main Examination Date To be announced
Vacancy Details – Post-wise
Sl. No. Post Name Group Vacancies 1 Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) Group A 16 2 Odisha Police Service (OPS) Group A 31 3 Odisha Finance Service (OFS) Group A 89 4 Odisha Cooperative Service (OCS) Group B 04 5 Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) Group B 54 6 Odisha Labour Service (OLS) Group B 20 7 Odisha Employment Service (OES) Group B 13 8 Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service Group B 87 Total 314
Application Fee
Category Fee General / SEBC ₹700 SC / ST Exempted PwD Exempted
Note:
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university
Degree may be regular, distance, or open mode (UGC recognised)
Final-year students may apply, subject to proof before final selection
Must have knowledge of Odia language
Age Limit
Category Age Range Unreserved 21 to 38 Years Reserved Categories Age relaxation
Selection Process
Stage Description Stage I Preliminary Examination Stage II Main Examination Stage III Personality Test (Interview)
Final merit is prepared based on marks obtained in the Main Examination and Interview .
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
Paper Subject Nature Paper I General Studies Screening Paper II General Studies Qualifying
Negative marking (One-third 0.33) is applicable. Paper II is qualifying in nature.
Main Examination
Paper Type Subjects Language Papers Odia, English, English Essay General Studies GS Paper I, GS Paper II Optional Subject Paper I & Paper II
Salary Structure
Post Name Group Pay Scale OAS / OFS (Junior Branch) Group A ₹56,100 – Level 12 OTAS / ORS / Cooperative Services Group B ₹44,900 – Level 10
Additional benefits include DA, HRA, TA, and other government allowances.
How to Apply – OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online only through the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission. Follow the step-by-step process given below:
Step-by-Step Application Process
Visit the official website opsc.ocs.gov.in
Click on “Online Application” and select OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) using a valid mobile number and email ID
Log in with your registered credentials
Fill in the online application form carefully with personal, educational, and communication details
Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format
Pay the application fee online (if applicable) using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
Review all details before final submission
Submit the application form
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference
Important Instructions
Only online applications will be accepted
Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected
Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions before applying
Keep a copy of the submitted application and fee receipt safely
