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The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially announced the date for the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) Exam 2024. OPSC OCS Prelims Exam is set to be conducted on 15th December 2024 (Sunday). This announcement is critical for all aspirants aiming to secure a prestigious position in the Odisha Civil Services. In this article, we’ll cover the OPSC OAS exam date, revised schedule, and other important details to help candidates stay updated and prepared.
OPSC OAS Exam Date 2024 Out
The Odisha Public Service Commission has released the tentative schedule for the OCS Prelims Exam, which will be held on 15 December 2024. The Commission will release the schedule for the prelims at its official website, opsc.gov.in. The Odisha Civil Services Exam is being conducted to recruit for 399 vacancies.
| Overview | |
| Exam Conducting Authority | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Exam Name | Odisha Civil Service Examination 2024 |
| Posts | Group A and Group B |
| Vacancies | 399 |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Category | Govt. Jobs |
| OAS Exam Date 2024 | 15th December 2024 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Salary | Group A- Rs. 56,100/- Group B- Rs. 44,900/- |
| Official website | https://www.opsc.gov.in/ |
OPSC OCS Notification 2024 PDF
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has published a comprehensive advertisement (20 of 2024-24) on its official website, https://www.opsc.gov.in/, detailing various Group A and B positions. To access the OPSC OCS Notification 2024 PDF for the Odisha Civil Service Examination 2024, candidates can simply click on the provided link below.
OPSC OCS Vacancy 2024
| Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| GROUP – A (₹ 56,100/-) | |
| Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) | 30 (w-10) |
| Odisha Finance Service (OFS) | 56 (w-18) |
| Odisha Police Service (OPS) | 6 (w-2) |
| GROUP – B (₹ 44,900/-) | |
| Odisha Co- Co-Operative Service (OCS) | 12 (w-4) |
| Odisha Labour Service (OLS) | 113 (w-38) |
| Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) | 90 (w-30) |
| Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service (OT&AS) | 68 (w-22) |
| Odisha Employment Service (OES) | 1 |
| Odisha Co- Co-Operative Audit Service (OCAS) | 4 (w-1) |
| Odisha Tourism Service (OTS) | 19 (w-6) |
OPSC OCS Eligibility Criteria 2024
Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
OPSC OCS Age Limit Candidates should note the following age requirements for the OPSC Odisha Civil Services Recruitment:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age:
- 32 years for the unreserved category
- 37 years for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen/Women
OAS Education Qualification Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any specialization from a recognized university. Additionally, candidates must meet the following language proficiency criteria in Odia:
- The ability to read, write, and speak Odia.
- Must have:
- Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language or a subject.
- Passed HSC or Equivalent with Odia as the 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.
Also, Check OPSC OCS Eligibility Criteria 2024
OPSC OCS Syllabus 2024
Candidates can review the OPSC Syllabus 2024 provided here. The comprehensive syllabus for the OPSC OCS 2024 Preliminary exam is outlined below.
| Paper | Syllabus |
| GS Paper 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. |
| GS Paper 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) |
The syllabus for the Mains examination closely mirrors that of the preliminary stage. However, given the descriptive nature of the Mains paper, it encompasses a broader spectrum of topics. The exam may entail questions from various subjects, necessitating candidates to be well-versed in a diverse range of potential topics. Furthermore, as stipulated on the official OPSC website, the syllabi for optional subjects are designed at the Honours level. This implies that they demand a higher level of proficiency compared to a bachelor’s degree, albeit not as extensive as a Master’s degree. Therefore, candidates should bear these crucial points in mind while preparing for the exam.
OPSC OCS Exam Pattern 2024
According to the most recent information available, the exam pattern for the Odisha OPSC OCS 2024 is set to closely resemble that of UPSC. The updated OPSC OCS Exam Pattern 2024 is detailed below. It’s worth noting that all stages of the OPSC OCS examination will be conducted in an offline mode. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the exam pattern for all three stages of the OPSC OCS 2024 examination process: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam and Interview:
OPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
The Preliminary exam comprises two papers, each carrying 200 marks. Negative marking applies at a rate of 1/3rd mark. It’s important to mention that the marks obtained in the prelim exam will not be included in the final merit list.
| Name of the Paper | Questions | Marks | Time |
| General Studies 1 | 100 | 200 | 2 hrs |
| General Studies 2 | 80 | 200 | 2 hrs |
OPSC Main Exam Pattern
In the OPSC OCS Mains exam, there are Qualifying, Compulsory, and Optional Subjects. Papers A and B are considered as qualifying papers, and their marks will not be factored into the final merit list. However, candidates will only have their answer copies evaluated for these papers if they successfully clear them. In the OPSC OCS Mains Examination, candidates are required to select two optional subjects in addition to the compulsory subjects. OPSC provides a list of discipline subjects from which candidates can make their selections. Each optional subject comprises two papers. The distribution of marks and allotted time for each paper is as follows:
| Paper | Marks | Time |
| Paper A – Odia | 250 | 3 hrs |
| Paper B – English Language | 250 | 3 hrs |
| Paper 1 – Essay | 250 | 3 hrs |
| Paper 2 – General Studies – 1 | 250 | 3 hrs |
| Paper 3 – General Studies – 2 | 250 | 3 hrs |
| Paper 4 – General Studies – 3 | 250 | 3 hrs |
| Paper 5 – General Studies – 4 | 250 | 3 hrs |
| Paper 6 – Optional Paper – 1 | 250 | 3 hrs |
| Paper 7 – Optional Paper – 2 | 250 | 3 hrs |
The OPSC OCS 2024 Personality Test will carry a weightage of 250 marks.
- Candidates are eligible to progress to the subsequent stage only upon successfully clearing the preceding one.
- Paper 1 in Odia and Paper 2 in English will be evaluated at a 10th-class level and are considered qualifying in nature.
- Marks obtained in Paper 3 through Paper 9 will be factored into the merit calculation for the candidates.
OPSC OCS Salary 2024
The OPSC OCS Salary Structure encompasses both the basic pay and monthly allowances as approved 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:
| 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:
| 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 |
How to Prepare for the OPSC OCS Exam?
Here are some valuable tips for candidates preparing for the OPSC OCS Exam:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the syllabus instead of just continuous reading and memorization.
- Exercise caution in selecting your study materials, considering the limited time and abundant resources available.
- Aim to cover the Mains syllabus before the Prelims, allowing ample time for revision and practice in answer writing post Prelims.
- Regularly take mock tests to assess your preparation level.
- Analyze your errors and work on improving them as you progress in your preparation.
- Stay updated with current events and news.
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