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Odisha Civil Services Examination 2026 (OCS-2026) for Group A & Group B Posts
Official Exam Code: OPSC/Advt-18-of-2026-27
Exam Date
To Be Announced
Exam Mode
Offline OMR Sheet Based
Eligibility Criteria
Refer Notification
Selection Stages
Single Stage
1. Examination Overview
| Conducting Body / Commission | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
|---|---|
| Official Examination Name | Odisha Civil Services Examination 2026 (OCS-2026) for Group A & Group B Posts |
| Examination Reference Code | OPSC/Advt-18-of-2026-27 |
| Examination Delivery Mode | Offline OMR Sheet Based |
| Examination Frequency | annual |
| Jurisdiction | Odisha State |
2. Important Examination Dates
| Examination Notification & Schedule | 17 Aug 2026 |
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3. Latest Examination Updates & Notices
Official Commission Updates
| Date | Update / Announcement | Source Document |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2026 | Odisha Government Notifies Recruitment Rules & Age Relaxations for State Civil & Police Services Exam Advisory | View Document |
4. Examination Stages & Marking Pattern
Preliminary Examination (GS-I & GS-II), Main Examination (Descriptive), and Personality Test.
Marking Scheme: Negative marking applicable for incorrect responses (1/3rd or 0.25 marks deduction) as per official scheme.
7. Application Fee & Payment Details
• PAYMENT_MODE: ₹Free Government Citizen Access
• GENERAL_OBC_EWS / SC_ST_PWD_WOMEN: Nil (Exempted)
Accepted Payment Modes: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or State Bank of India Challan as authorized by the commission.
8. Important Official Examination Links
| Exam Syllabus & Subject Topics | View Complete Syllabus |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Commission Portal | Odisha Public Service Commission Portal |
| Admit Card / Hall Ticket | Check Admit Card Status |
| Answer Key & Objections | Check Official Answer Key |
| Examination Results & Cutoff | Check Exam Results |
9. Related Examinations, Jobs & Updates
Latest News & Advisories for this Examination
More Examinations by Odisha Public Service Commission
Related Government Job Notices
10. Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which authority conducts Odisha Civil Services Examination 2026 (OCS-2026) for Group A & Group B Posts?
Odisha Civil Services Examination 2026 (OCS-2026) for Group A & Group B Posts is officially conducted by Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC).
Q2. What is the exam pattern and scheme for Odisha Civil Services Examination 2026 (OCS-2026) for Group A & Group B Posts?
Preliminary Examination (GS-I & GS-II), Main Examination (Descriptive), and Personality Test.