The Odisha Public Service Commission has released the OCS Notification 2026 for the Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025. The OPSC OCS Notification 2026 lists, about 200 vacancies, for Group A posts and Group B posts. The selection process has three stages: the Prelims, the Mains and the Interview. The OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 asks candidates to bookmark this page so the OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 can provide the updates for the exam.
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OPSC OCS Notification 2026 Out
The notification, for the recruitment of 200+ Group A and B vacancies will be posted on the website, www.opsc.gov.in. The notification will also list the registration dates and eligibility details, in the OPSC OCS Notification 2026. When the notification is released the pdf link will be shared here.
OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Exam Name | Odisha Civil Service Examination 2025 |
| Posts | Group A and Group B |
| Vacancies | 314 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official website | https://www.opsc.gov.in/ |
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OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 31st December 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 20 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 February 2026 |
| OPSC OCS Prelims Exam Date 2026 | 7 June 2026 |
| OPSC OCS Mains Exam Date 2026 | Notify Later |
OPSC OCS 2026 Application Fee
I have seen that the candidates must pay Rs. 500/- As the examination fee to finish the OCS 2026 application forms. I have also seen that the candidates pay the application fee online using banking, debit card, credit card, UPI, etc.
| Post Name | Application Fee |
| Group A and Group B | Rs. 500/- |
OPSC OCS Vacancy 2026
I saw that the OPSC released 200 vacancies, in the OCS Exam 2026. I saw that the 200 vacancies are, for Group A and Group B posts. I saw that the Group A and Group B posts include Odisha Administrative Service, Odisha Finance Service, Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service and Odisha Co-operative Service posts.
| Groups | Posts & Services | Vacancies | Reserved for Women |
| Group A | Odisha Administrative Service (Junior Branch) | 30 | 10 |
| Odisha Finance Service (Junior Branch) | 46 | 15 | |
| Group B | Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service | 62 | 20 |
| Odisha Co-operative Audit Service | 05 | 05 | |
| Odisha Co-operative Service | 14 | 14 | |
| Odisha Revenue Service | 43 | 43 | |
| Total | 200 | 65 | |
OPSC OCS Vacancy 2026 Category Wise
I see that the OPSC OCS 2026 exam releases 200 vacancies. The OPSC OCS 2026 exam releases 70 vacancies, for the category 50 vacancies for Tribes 45 vacancies, for scheduled caste and other vacancies. Check the table below for category vacancy details.
| Post/ Service | Gender | UR | SEBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Odisha Administrative Service (Junior Branch) | Male | 6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 30 |
| Reserved For Female | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | |
| Odisha Finance Service (Junior Branch) | Male | 17 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 46 |
| Reserved For Female | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15 | |
| Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service | Male | 23 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 62 |
| Reserved For Female | 7 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 20 | |
| Odisha Co-operative Audit Service | Male | 2 | 00 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Reserved For Female | 00 | 00 | 00 | 1 | 1 | |
| Odisha Co-operative Service | Male | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14 |
| Reserved For Female | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
| Odisha Revenue Service | Male | 19 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 43 |
| Reserved For Female | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 14 | |
| Total | Male | 70 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 200 |
| Reserved For Female | 22 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 65 |
Education Qualification
I need the candidates to have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline, from any State or Nationally Recognised University or a Deemed to be a University, under section 3 of UGC. I need the candidates to read, write and speak the Odia language.
- Passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination of class 8th in school or educational institute
- Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language or a subject;
- Passed HSC or Equivalent with Odia as a medium of examination in a non-language subject.
Age Limit (as on 1/01/2024)
The candidate must be, within the age limit of 21 to 38 years as of 1/01/2024. The candidate must be born on or after 2 January 1986. Must be born on or before 1 January 2003. The upper age relaxation for the reserved category will be provided as, per the government rules.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen/Women | 5 years |
| PwDs whose permanent disability is 40% | 10 years |
OPSC OCS 2026 Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Personality Test/ Interview
How to Apply Online for OPSC OCS 2026
Candidates must apply online for OCS 2026 on the portal of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC). Candidates must follow the steps to apply online for OCS Examination 2026 before the last date.
- Go to the official website Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) at https://www.opsc.gov.in/.
- The ‘Apply Online’ link appears on the homepage. Click the ‘Apply Online’ link.
- First the candidates must register themselves by providing an Email ID and a Mobile Number. The candidates then create the login credentials.
- Log in with these login credentials and fill out their complete information by clicking on the Profile Creation Link.
- Upload their images of recent photographs, signatures, and left thumb impressions as per the prescribed format.
- I always remind candidates to check the information, in the application forms and to check the details, in the application forms. Candidates must click the submission button only after candidates have checked the information and the details.
- Save and download OPSC OCS Application forms for future reference.
Important Links
| OPSC OCS 2026 | NOTIFICATION |
| OPSC OCS 2026 | APPLY ONLINE |
How to Apply Online for OPSC OCS 2026
Go to the official website Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) at https://www.opsc.gov.in/.
