OPSC SYLLABUS

OPSC SYLLABUS 

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has recently updated the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) syllabus to closely align with the UPSC pattern. The examination is conducted in three stages: Prelims, Mains, and the Personality Test.  
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
The Prelims consist of two papers of 200 marks each. It serves as a screening test, and marks are not counted for the final merit list.  

​2. Main Examination (Descriptive Type)

​The Mains exam comprises 9 papers. The first two are qualifying, and the remaining 7 determine your merit.

Part I: Qualifying Papers (Minimum 25% required)

• ​Paper A: Odia Language (250 Marks)

• ​Paper B: English Language (250 Marks)

 

Part II: Papers for Merit (250 Marks each)

• ​Paper I: Essay

• ​Paper II (GS-I): Indian Heritage & Culture, Odisha Heritage & Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society.

• ​Paper III (GS-II): Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and Inter-State Relations.

• ​Paper IV (GS-III): Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management.

• ​**Paper V (GS-IV): Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude.

• ​Paper VI & VII: Optional Subject (Paper 1 & Paper 2).
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  ​3. Personality Test (Interview)

• ​Marks: 250
• ​The interview assesses your leadership, intellectual integrity, and suitability for a career in public service.