OPSC OCS Recruitment 2025: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released a recruitment notification Advt No 07 of 2024-25 for 200 vacancies under the Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCSE) 2024-25. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.
Important Dates
- Online Registration Start Date: 06 March 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 20 March 2025
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Odisha Administrative Service (OAS), Group-A | 30 (W-10) |
| Odisha Finance Service (OFS), Group-A | 46 (W-15) |
| Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service, Group-B | 62 (W-20) |
| Odisha Co-operative Audit Service, Group-B | 05 (W-01) |
| Odisha Co-operative Service, Group-B | 14 (W-05) |
| Odisha Revenue Service, Group-B | 43 (W-14) |
Total: 200 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of 01 January 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years
- Compensatory Attempt: Candidates who appeared in OCSE 2021, 2022, or 2023 but are ineligible for OCSE 2024 due to age limit or exhaustion of attempts will get one additional compensatory attempt.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
Selection Process
The Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCSE) 2024-25 consists of three stages:
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Total Papers: Two
- Total Marks: 400
- Each Paper Duration: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3rd for each incorrect answer
| Paper | Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies I | 200 |
| Paper II | General Studies II (CSAT) | 200 |
- Paper II (CSAT) is Qualifying in Nature – Candidates must score at least 33% marks to proceed to the Main Examination.
- The Preliminary Exam is only a screening test and marks obtained will not be counted for the final merit list.
2. Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
- Total Papers: Nine (9)
- Total Marks: 2250
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Odia Language | 250 |
| Paper II | English Language | 250 |
| Paper III | English Essay | 250 |
| Paper IV | General Studies I | 250 |
| Paper V | General Studies II | 250 |
| Paper VI | Optional Subject Paper 1 | 250 |
| Paper VII | Optional Subject Paper 2 | 250 |
| Paper VIII | Optional Subject Paper 3 | 250 |
| Paper IX | Optional Subject Paper 4 | 250 |
- Total Marks for Merit Calculation: 1750 (from Papers III to IX)
- Language Papers (Paper I & II) are Qualifying in Nature – Candidates must score at least 30% in each.
List of Optional Subjects (Candidates must choose one subject with two papers):
| History | Political Science & International Relations | Geography |
| Public Administration | Economics | Sociology |
| Philosophy | Law | Agriculture |
| Mathematics | Commerce & Accountancy | Psychology |
| Anthropology | Mechanical Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering |
3. Personality Test (Interview Round)
- Face-to-Face Interview
- Total Marks: 250
Final Merit List Calculation: Main Examination (1750) + Interview (250) = 2000 Marks
How to Apply?
- Visit the OPSC official website: opsc.gov.in
- Click on OCSE 2024-25 Recruitment and register online.
- Fill in the application form and upload necessary documents.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Candidates must read the notification carefully before applying.
- Applications must be submitted online before the deadline.
- No further additional compensatory attempts will be provided after OCSE 2024.
Official Notification & Apply Online Links
- Download Official: Full Notification, Addendum Notification
- OPSC Official Website: opsc.gov.in
- Online Application Link: Available from 06 March 2025
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