Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Exam Calendar- 2022
OPSC exam is conducted every year for various posts for people attending of Group A and Group B exam, there are three stages in which this exam is conducted Prelims, Mains, And Personality test. In this article, we will see more about OPSC in detail.
The ideal Mission of this PSC ( Public Service Commission :
- Endeavor to provide best human resources in Civil Posts/Services in Group A and selected Group B Services.
- Provide services of Constitutional concurrence and advice in all areas of promotion and discipline of Govt servants as specified by the Govt.
- Ensure framing and amendment of Recruitment Rules for various services and posts under the Govt of Odisha.
The source is taken from the website: www.opsc.gov.in
OPSC Exam Calendar:
OPSC 2021 Exam Events | OPSC 2021 Important Dates |
OPSC application form Start Date 2020 | 12 January 2021 |
OPSC application fee start date | 12 January 2021 |
OPSC Odisha Civil Services last date to register | 22 February 2021 (Extended) |
OPSC the Last date to submit the application | 02 March 2021 (Extended ) |
OPSC Admit Card 2020-21 |
To be announced soon |
OPSC Prelims Exam date 2021 |
To be announced soon |
OPSC Prelims Result 2021 |
To be announced soon |
Odisha PCS Mains 2021 Exam Date |
To be announced soon |
OPSC Mains 2021 Result | To be announced soon |
OPSC Interview call letters | To be announced soon |
OPSC Interview dates | To be announced soon |
The information above is taken from the official website, to know more about the upcoming exams and job vacancies also visit the official website.
OPSC Exam Pattern:
OPSC conducts the Odisha Civil Service Exam 2021 in three stages. The exam pattern is similar to the UPSC Exam.
Stage I: OPSC Prelims Exam 2021
Preliminary exam: it consists of 2 papers of objective type(MCQ).
- Paper I- General Studies(200 marks)
Note– The merit list of students in the mains exam will be based on the marks obtained in Paper I.
- Paper-II: consists of aptitude questions and is for 200. It is a qualifying paper and candidates have to score 33% in Paper-II otherwise their Paper I will not be evaluated.
Note– The duration of each paper is of 2 hours.
Stage II: OPSC Mains Exam 2021
Mains exam: consists of 5 compulsory papers and 4 optional papers(2 Optional Subjects)
Compulsory papers:
Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
Paper I | Odia Language | 300 Marks | 3 hours |
Paper-II | English Language | 300 Marks | 3 hours |
Paper III | English Essay | 200 Marks | 3 hours |
Paper IV | GS I | 300 Marks | 3 hours |
Paper V | GS II | 300 Marks | 3 hours |
Optional Papers:
The candidate has to select two optional subjects from the given list of optional subjects
Paper | Marks | Duration | |
Optional Subject I | Paper I | 300 Marks | 3 hours |
Paper-II | 300 Marks | 3 hours | |
Optional Subject II |
Paper I | 300 Marks | 3 hours |
Paper-II | 300 Marks | 3 hours |
Stage III: OPSC OAS Personality Test
Candidates who qualify for the mains examination will be invited for a personality test i.e. the interview. The personality weighs 250 marks. In this test, the candidate’s mental alertness, clear and logical exposition, critical powers of assimilation, variety, and depth of interest, the ability for social cohesion and leadership, and intellectual and moral integrity, the balance of judgment will be tested.
The final list of the candidates (Odisha Civil Services Examination) will be based on total marks obtained in the Mains examination and the personality test
Silent Features of OPSC Exam:
Job vacancies available on attempting the OPSC exam are:
Job description | No. of Vacancies |
Medical Officers (Assistant Surgeon) | 2452 |
Assistant Professor | 504 |
Group A, Group B Posts | 392 |
Also, you can be recruited as Deputy Collector, Additional Sub-Collector, Sub-Collector, R.T.O. or L.A.O on attempting OPSC.
Date of Inviting Online Applications:
Candidates who are interested to attempt the OPSC exam can apply online by checking the official website and download the application form for the exam. You will also be made available with the information’s on important dates, admit cards, Job vacancies, Previous year papers and more.
Note: The OPSC had issued an official notification and invited online applications of eligible and interested candidates for recruitment of Group A and Group B exams.
Official website: www.opsc.gov.in
OPSC Exam Centers:
1. | Public Nodal High School, Balasore |
2. | K.K.S. Women’s College, Balasore |
3. | Maa Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir, Basudev Nagar-6th Lane, Berhampur |
4. | V.V. Giri Govt. Sec. Trg. School for women, Giri Road, Berhampur |
5. | K.C. High School, Gosaninuagaon, Near Bijipur State Bank of India, Bala Ashram Road, Berhampur. |
6. | Govt. High School, Unit-6, BBSR |
7. | Govt. Girls High School, Unit-6, BBSR. |
8. | Govt. Girls High School, Unit-9, BBSR. |
9. | Govt. Nodal High School, CRP, Baramunda, BBSR. |
10. | Govt. High School, Power House Colony, BBSR. |
11. | Harihar Vidyapitha, Near BMC Office, BBSR. |
12. | Maa Bhubasinee Govt. High School, Samantarapur |
13. | Future Bhubaneswar School, Near SikharChandi, Bhubaneswar |
14. | Govt. High School, Unit-1, BBSR |
15. | Govt. Boys High School, Unit-8, BBSR |
OPSC Official Link:
The official link for the OPSC – www.opsc.gov.in
OPSC Reference Books:
- Best Available Guides on Market.
- Current Events of National and International Importance.
- History of India and Indian National Movement.
- Indian and World Geography.
- Indian Polity and Governance.
- Economic and Social Development.
- General Issues on Environmental Ecology.
- General Science.
OPSC Previous year papers:
- https://gradeup.co/state-exams/opsc-exam-question-papers
- https://career.aglasem.com/odisha-civil-services-previous-year-question-papers/
- https://career.aglasem.com/odisha-civil-services-previous-year-question-papers/
- https://www.recruitment.guru/previous-papers/opsc-civil-service-previous-papers/
OPSC Coaching Centres:
- AKS IAS Academy
- La Excellence IAS Academy Ashok Nagar
- IMS(Institute of Mathematical Sciences
OPSC Contact Adress :
19, Cantonment Rd,
Buxi Bazaar, Cuttack,
Odisha 753001
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