How many attempts are there for OAS?

S.E.B.C: 7 attempts maximum. S.T. / S.C: No Limit. Unreserved: 4 attempts maximum.

Is Odisha OPSC OAS exam easy or difficult?

The Odisha OPSC OAS Overall Difficulty Level.

Is OAS exam conduct every year?

Odisha OAS Civil Services exams are conducted every year by OPSC.

What is the in hand salary of OPSC OAS Officer?

The OPSC OAS Salary is Rs. 56,100/- per month which includes basic pay and allowances as sanctioned by the Government.

OPSC OCS Notification 2024 Out for 399 Vacancies, Check Details

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The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) released the Notification for Odisha Civil Services Examination 2024, aiming to fill 399 positions in Group A and Group B positions. The official OPSC OCS Notification was released on the official website. This article provides comprehensive information about the OPSC OCS Notification 2024, including eligibility criteria, important dates, exam pattern, syllabus and salary.

OPSC OCS 2024 Notification

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official Notification for numerous Group A and B positions, accessible on www.opsc.gov.in. Alongside the OPSC OCS Notification PDF, OPSC has disclosed comprehensive information regarding the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, important dates, and vacancy details.

OPSC OCS 2024 Exam- Highlights

The OPSC OCS 2024 Exam, conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission, is a significant recruitment event featuring 399 available positions. The selection procedure includes Preliminary and Main examinations, followed by an interview. To access the OPSC OCS Notification 2024 PDF for the Odisha Civil Service Examination 2024, candidates can simply click the provided link below.

OPSC Civil Services 2024 Highlights
Name of the Exam	OPSC Civil Services 2024
Conducting Body	Odisha Public Service Commission
Type of Posts	Groups A and B
Mode of Application	Online
Salary	Rs. 44,900-56,100/-
Type of Job	State Government
Total No. of Vacancy	399
Stages of Examination	Preliminary Mains exam Personality Test
Job Location	Odisha
Official Website	opsc.gov.in.

OPSC OCS 2024 Important Dates

Candidates must stay updated with all the important dates associated with the OPSC OCS examination process, enabling them to plan their preparation accordingly. The important dates for the OPSC OCS Exam 2024 are provided in the table below:

OPSC OAS 2024 Important Dates
Events	Dates
OPSC Notification 2024	December 2023
Apply Online Starts	17th January 2024
Apply Online Ends	16th February 2024
OPSC Admit Card	To be Notified
OPSC Preliminary Exam 2024	16 June 2024

OPSC OCS Application Form 2024

As per the notification released by the Odisha Public Service Commission, the online process for OPSC OCS Recruitment 2024 began in January 2024 and the last date to submit the application form was February 16th, 2024. We have provided the direct link below for candidates’ convenience to apply online for the OPSC OCS Examination. Applications submitted through other methods will not be accepted.

Click here to Apply Online for OPSC OCS 2024 (Window closed)

OPSC OCS Application Fees 2024

Candidates need to pay an examination fee of Rs. 500/- to finalize their OPSC OCS 2024 application forms. The application fee can be paid online using various methods such as net banking, debit card, credit card, UPI, etc. Please note that the application fees are non-refundable, and incomplete application forms will be considered if the fees are not paid.

OPSC OCS 2024 Application Fee
Post Name	Application Fee
Group A and Group B	Rs. 500/-

How to Apply Online for OPSC OCS 2024?

Candidates can apply online for OPSC OCS 2024 either through the official portal of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) or via the direct link provided in the article. Follow the steps below to apply online for the OPSC OCS Examination 2024:

Step-1. Visit the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) at https://www.opsc.gov.in/.
Step-2. Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link available on the homepage.
Step-3. Begin by registering yourself by providing a valid Email ID and Mobile Number to create login credentials.
Step-4. Log in using the created credentials and complete your profile information by following the Profile Creation Link.
Step-5. Upload recent photographs, signatures, and left thumb impressions in the prescribed format.
Step-6. Before final submission, ensure that all information and details in the application forms are accurate.
Step-7. Save and download the OPSC OCS Application forms for future reference.

Odisha Civil Services Vacancy 2024

OPSC released the official notification for the OPSC OCS Vacancy 2024 details. For now, you can check the job openings from last year for guidance. The upcoming job openings are expected to be about the same as last year’s.

Posts & Services	Vacancies
Odisha Administrative Service Group-A (Junior Branch)	30 (10-w)
Odisha Finance Service Group-A (Junior Branch)	56 (18-w)
Odisha Police Service Group-A (Junior Branch)	06 (02-w)
Odisha Co-operative Service (Group-B)	12 (04-w)
Odisha Revenue Service (Group-B)	90 (30-w)
Odisha Labour Service (Group-B)	113 (38-w)
Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service (Group-B)	68 (22-w)
Odisha Employment Service (Group-B)	01
Odisha Co-operative Audit Service (Group-B)	04 (01-w)
Odisha Tourism Service (Group-B)	19 (06-w)
TOTAL	399 (131-w)

OPSC OCS Eligibility Criteria 2024

Applicants in the unreserved category should be between 21 and 38 years old, with a birthdate falling between January 2, 1985, and January 1, 2002. Candidates from the SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen/Women category have a maximum age limit of 43 years, while those with permanent disabilities of 40% or more (PwDs) can apply up to the age of 48. The birthdate range for PwDs is not specified in the provided information.

Category	Age Limit
Unreserved	21 years to 38 years
SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen/Women	The maximum age limit is 43 years
PwDs (Permanent disability is 40%)	The upper age limit is 48 years

Education Qualification: A bachelor’s degree in any specialization from a recognized university.

- The candidates must 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.
- The candidates must be able to read, write and speak the Odia language and have:
- 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;
- Passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination of class 8th in school or educational institute.

Nationality: Candidates need to be citizens of India.

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OPSC Civil Services Syllabus 2024

Candidates can check the OPSC OCS Syllabus 2024 here.

OPSC OCS Prelims Syllabus

The detailed syllabus for the OPSC Preliminary exam is as follows:

OPSC Prelims Syllabus
Paper	Syllabus
General Studies 1	Current Events of National and International Importance History of India and Historical Movements Social, Physical, and Economic Geography and World Indian Polity and Governance- Constitution, Public Policy, Political System, Panchayati Raj Institution, Rights Issues, etc. Economic and Social Development- Inclusion, Sustainable Development, Demography, Social Sector Initiatives, Alleviation of Poverty, etc. General Issues of Environment, Ecology, Biodiversity, and climate change that does not require subject specialization General Science
General Studies 2	Comprehension Interpersonal skills including Communication Skills Logical Reasoning and Interpersonal Behaviour Decision-making and problem-solving General mental ability Basic numeracy, data interpretation (class 10th level) English language comprehension skill (class 10th level)

OPSC Civil Services Mains Optional Subjects

The OPSC mains syllabus remains consistent with that of the preliminary stage. However, due to the descriptive nature of the Mains paper, a wider range of topics is covered in the syllabus. The exam can include questions on various subjects, and candidates need to be prepared for any potential topic.

Additionally, as mentioned on the official website of OPSC, the syllabus for optional subjects is at the Honours level, which means they require a higher level of knowledge than a bachelor’s degree but are not as extensive as a Master’s degree. Hence, candidates need to remember these key points while preparing for the exam.

OPSC Mains Optional Subjects
Agriculture Agriculture Engineering Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Anthropology Botany Chemistry Civil Engineering Commerce & Accountancy Economics Electrical Engineering Education Fisheries Sciences Forestry Geography Geology Home Science History Law Management Mathematics Mechanical Engineering	Medical Science Indian Language & Literature in any 1 of the mentioned languages Odia Hindi Sanskrit English Persian Urdu Philosophy Physics Political Science & International Relationships (PS & IR) Public Administration Psychology Sociology Statistics Zoology

OPSC OCS Exam Pattern 2024

Based on the latest information, the OPSC Civil Services exam pattern 2024 will closely resemble the exam pattern followed by OPSC. The updated OPSC OAS Exam Pattern 2024 is provided below. All stages of the OPSC OAS examination will be conducted offline. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the exam pattern for all three stages of the OPSC Civil Services 2024 examination process:

OPSC OCS Prelims Exam Pattern

The Preliminary exam consists of two papers of 200 marks each.
There shall be a negative marking of 1/3rd marks.
The marks of the prelims exam will not be added to the Final merit list.

OPSC OCS Preliminary Exam Pattern
Paper Name	Questions	No. of Marks	Time	Passing Criteria
General Studies 1	100	200	2 Hrs.	Cut-off Based
General Studies 2	80	200	2 Hrs.	Qualifying Paper – 33% marks

OPSC OCS Mains Exam Pattern:

OPSC Mains exam consists of Qualifying, Compulsory, and Optional Subjects.
Papers A and B are considered qualifying papers, meaning their marks will not be included in the final merit list.
However, candidates will have their answer copies for these papers assessed only if they qualify for them.
In the OPSC OCS Mains Examination, candidates must choose two optional subjects besides the compulsory ones.
OPSC has provided a list of discipline subjects from which candidates can make their selections.
Each optional subject consists of two papers.

The marks distribution and allocated time for each paper are as follows:

OPSC Mains Exam Pattern (Compulsory Subjects)
Name of Paper	No. of Marks	Time
Paper A- Odia	250	3 Hours
Paper B – English Language	250	3 Hours
Paper 1- English Essay	250	3 Hours
Paper 2 – General Studies 1	250	3 Hours
Paper 3 – General Studies 2	250	3 Hours
Paper 4 – General Studies 3	250	3 Hours
Paper 5 – General Studies 4	250	3 Hours
Paper 6: Optional Paper 1	250	3 Hours
Paper 7: Optional Paper 2	250	3 Hours

Interview Test Exam Pattern

- Personality Test will be worth 250 marks
- Candidates can move toward the next stage only when they have qualified for the previous one.
- Paper 1 Odia and 2 English languages will be of 10th class level and are qualifying in nature.
- Marks of Paper 3 to Paper 9 will be considered for preparing the merit of the candidate.

OPSC OCS Salary

The OPSC OAS Pay scale consists of the basic pay and Monthly allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha State.

OPSC OCS Group A Salary

Candidates can check the OPSC OCS Group A Salary mentioned below in the following table:

OPSC OCS Salary (Group A)
Name of the Post/Service	The scale of Pay (in Rs)
Odisha Administration Service	56,100
Odisha Police Service	56,100
Odisha Finance Service	56,100

OPSC OCS Group B Salary

Candidates can check the OPSC OCS Group B Salary mentioned below in the following table:

OPSC OCS Salary (Group B)
Name of the Post/Service	The scale of Pay (in Rs.)
Odisha Co-operative Service	44,900
Odisha Labour Service	44,900
Odisha Employment Service	44,900
Odisha Revenue Service	44,900
Odisha Welfare Services	44,900
Odisha Taxation & Accounts Services	44,900

OPSC OCS Preparation Strategy

Here are some of the tips that a candidate can follow for the OPSC OCS Exam:

Learn about the syllabus in a broader form. Just don’t keep on reading and cramming everything.
Choose your sources carefully because the time is limited and sources are infinite.
Complete the Mains syllabus before the Prelims so that there is enough room for Revision and answer writing practice after the Prelims.
Give mock tests regularly
Analyze your mistakes and improve them along the way through your preparation
Keep updated with current events and news.