Overview
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) will release the OPSC OCS Mains Admit Card 2026 on October 23 at 1:00 PM for the Odisha Civil Services Main Examination 2025. The recruitment process, being conducted under Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26, aims to fill 314 Group A and Group B vacancies across Odisha government services. The written examination will be held from October 29 to November 7, 2026.
Only candidates who qualified in the preliminary examination can download the admission certificate for the Main Examination. OPSC will not ordinarily send printed hall tickets by post.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Odisha Civil Services Group A and Group B Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 314 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Admit Card Release | October 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM |
| Exam Date | October 29 to November 7, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should consult the paper-wise programme published by OPSC for the precise date, reporting time and duration of each paper. The allotted examination centre and candidate-specific instructions will be printed on the admission certificate.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
- Applicants must be able to read, write and speak Odia.
- The prescribed Odia-language qualification may be established through a school-level Odia examination or another test recognised by the Odisha government.
- Candidates appearing for the Main Examination must already have qualified in the OCS Preliminary Examination.
Age Limit
- The standard minimum age for the Odisha Civil Services Examination is 21 years.
- The general upper age limit is 42 years, calculated on the cut-off date specified in the detailed advertisement.
- Upper-age relaxation is applicable to SC, ST, SEBC, women, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under Odisha government rules.
- Candidates should verify their date-of-birth eligibility and relaxation entitlement from Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26.
Fees
- No examination fee is generally payable where the Odisha government’s fee-exemption provisions apply.
- Candidates should check the detailed notification for any category-specific instructions or charges for services provided through the online portal.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: An objective-type screening examination used to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination. Preliminary marks are generally not included in the final merit calculation.
- Main Written Examination: Qualified candidates appear for compulsory and other prescribed descriptive papers. The 2026 Main Examination is scheduled between October 29 and November 7.
- Personality Test/Interview: Candidates shortlisted on the basis of their Main Examination performance are called for an interview. Final selection is prepared using the marks prescribed under the OCS examination rules.
How to Apply
The application process for the examination is completed online. Candidates who have already applied and qualified for the Main Examination can use the same registration credentials to obtain their hall ticket.
- Visit the OPSC website at opsc.gov.in.
- Open the online application or candidate portal and locate Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26.
- For a fresh recruitment application, complete registration using a valid mobile number and email address, fill in the personal and academic details, and upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
- Review all entries before submitting the form and retain the permanent public service account or registration number.
- To download the Main admit card, open the Admission Certificate section after 1:00 PM on October 23.
- Enter the PPSAN, registration number, roll number or date of birth, as requested on the login page.
- Download the admission certificate and paper-wise examination programme. Print a clear copy showing the photograph, signature, centre address and roll number.
- Carry the printed hall ticket and an original government-issued photo ID, such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, driving licence or PAN card, to every examination session.
Candidates should reach the venue before the reporting time printed on the hall ticket. Mobile phones, smartwatches, electronic calculators and other prohibited devices must not be carried into the examination hall. Any error in the admission certificate should be reported to OPSC immediately through the contact details available on its website.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the OPSC OCS Mains Admit Card 2026 be released?
The admission certificate will be available from 1:00 PM on October 23, 2026.
2. What are the OPSC OCS Mains 2026 examination dates?
The written Main Examination will be conducted from October 29 to November 7, 2026, as per the paper-wise schedule.
3. What should candidates carry to the examination centre?
Candidates must carry a printed admit card and an original valid photo ID. They should also follow any additional document or photograph instructions printed on the admission certificate.
