The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially announced that the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Mains Examination 2026 is scheduled for October 2026. With 5,690 candidates qualified to appear for the next phase, aspirants must prepare rigorously for the nine descriptive papers that determine selection for prestigious Group A and B positions.
Revised Vacancy Overview
The commission has revised the total number of vacancies from 314 to 465. Candidates are advised to review the specific distribution of these posts across various services, including the Odisha Administrative Service and Odisha Police Service.
| S.No | Post | 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 | Group B | 4 |
| 5 | Odisha Revenue Service | Group B | 54 |
| 6 | Odisha Labour Service | Group B | 20 |
| 7 | Odisha Employment Service | Group B | 13 |
| 8 | Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service | Group B | 87 |
| 9 | Odisha Excise Service | Group B | 6 |
| 10 | Odisha Tourism Service | Group B | 8 |
| 11 | Odisha Welfare Service | Group B | 16 |
| 12 | Odisha Skill Development & Employment Service | Group B | 10 |
| 13 | Odisha Transport Service | Group B | 8 |
| Total Revised Vacancies | Group A & B | 465 |
Reservation Categories
- PwD (4%): 20 posts
- Ex-Servicemen (3%): 10 posts
- Sports Persons (1%): 4 posts
- Women's Reservation: Included category-wise as per rules
Official Documents
Ensure you have the latest updates by downloading the official notifications:
OPSC OCS 2026 Official Notification PDFOPSC OCS 2026 Revised Vacancy Notice
How to Apply for OPSC OCS Vacancy 2026
- Visit the official website at www.opsc.ocs.gov.in.
- Click on the link 'OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 Apply Online'.
- Register by providing basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.
- Log in using the generated registration ID and password.
- Fill in the application form with required personal and educational details.
- Upload the necessary documents, including a photograph and signature.
- Review the application form carefully.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Main Examination Paper Structure
| Part | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I: Qualifying Papers | Odia Language | 250 marks | 3 hours |
| English Language | 250 marks | 3 hours | |
| Part II: Merit Papers | Essay | 250 Marks | 3 hours |
| General Studies-I | 250 marks | 3 hours | |
| General Studies-II | 250 marks | 3 hours | |
| General Studies-III | 250 Marks | 3 hours | |
| General Studies-IV | 250 marks | 3 hours | |
| Optional Subject – Paper-I | 250 marks | 3 hours | |
| Optional Subject – Paper-II | 250 Marks | 3 hours |