The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially announced a revised examination schedule for various recruitment posts, necessitated by the upcoming Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Main Written Examination 2025. Candidates preparing for these competitive exams are advised to update their study plans according to the new timeline provided by the Commission.
OPSC Rescheduled Examinations Overview
The recruitment authority has adjusted the dates for four key positions. Please refer to the table below for the specific changes in the examination dates.
| Post | Advertisement No. | Earlier Exam Date | Rescheduled Exam Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Agriculture Engineer | 08 of 2026-27 | 01 November 2026 | 15 November 2026 |
| Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/AVAS | 04 of 2026-27 | 08 November 2026 | 19 November 2026 |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | 09 of 2026-27 | 01 November 2026 | 22 November 2026 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer | 07 of 2026-27 | 08 November 2026 | 29 November 2026 |
OCS Main Written Examination 2024 Schedule
The OPSC OCS Mains Examination is scheduled to take place from 31 January 2026 to 10 February 2026. Candidates should note the following session details:
| Date (2026) | Forenoon Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | Afternoon Session (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| 31 January | Odia Language Paper I | English Language Paper II |
| 2 February | Paper I – Essay Paper | – |
| 4 February | General Studies I / Paper-1 | General Studies II / Paper-3 |
| 6 February | General Studies III / Paper-4 | General Studies IV / Paper-5 |
| 10 February | Optional Subject Papers I | Optional Subject Papers II |
How To Prepare For OPSC OCS Mains Exam 2026
- Understand the Exam Pattern & Syllabus by going through the official syllabus for your specific post to identify important subjects.
- Revise Previous Year Papers to understand question trends and improve speed and accuracy.
- Create a Timetable allocating daily hours for technical, reasoning, and general awareness sections.
- Focus on Accuracy & Time Management by practicing mock tests regularly to improve performance.
Important Instructions for Exam Day Preparation
- Download your Admission Certificate (Admit Card) on time.
- Carefully read all instructions regarding the exam center, reporting time, and permitted materials.
- Note that PwD candidates will receive 1 extra hour per session as per the notice.
OPSC OCS Exam Selection Process 2025
- Preliminary Examination – Objective-type screening test
- Main Written Examination – Descriptive papers including GS, Essay & Optional papers
- Personality Test / Interview – Final stage assessing suitability for administrative roles
Essential Resources and Downloads
Candidates can access the following official links to streamline their preparation:
- OPSC OCS Mains Exam Subject Code List Download PDF
- OPSC OCS Mains Exam Date 2026 Download PDF
- OPSC OCS Mains Question Paper 2026 Out
- OPSC OCS Notification 2026
- OPSC OCS Syllabus
- OPSC OCS Previous Year Papers
- OPSC OCS Salary
