Overview
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has declared the Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination Result 2026 on 10 July 2026. The examination is being conducted to fill 265 Group A and Group B vacancies, and candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result PDF are provisionally eligible to participate in the OCS Main Examination.
The result has been published in roll-number format on the commission’s official website. Candidates should download the PDF and retain a copy for reference during the next stage of the recruitment process.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Odisha Civil Services Group A and Group B Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 265 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 10 January 2025 |
| Last Date | 10 February 2025 |
| Exam Date | 12 October 2025 |
| Result Date | 10 July 2026 |
The detailed schedule for the OCS Main Examination will be announced separately. Qualified candidates are advised to monitor the official website regularly for the Mains application process, examination timetable and admission certificate updates.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution.
- Degrees recognised as equivalent by the competent authority are also acceptable.
- Applicants must be able to read, write and speak Odia.
- Candidates should have passed Odia as a language subject in the Middle School Examination, Class 10 or an equivalent examination, as prescribed in the recruitment rules.
- Eligibility remains provisional until the commission verifies original educational and other supporting documents.
Age Limit
- The minimum age prescribed for the examination is generally 21 years.
- The upper age limit is 38 years, calculated with reference to the cut-off date specified in the detailed notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit applies to candidates belonging to SC, ST, SEBC, women, persons with disabilities and other eligible categories under Odisha government rules.
- Candidates appearing for the Mains examination may be required to submit proof of age and category during document verification.
Fees
- Candidates were not required to pay an examination fee under the applicable Odisha government fee-exemption provisions.
- Applicants should nevertheless refer to the detailed notification and subsequent OPSC notices for any stage-specific instructions.
- No payment should be made through unofficial websites, agents or intermediaries.
Selection Process
The OPSC Civil Services selection procedure consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Examination: An objective-type screening examination used to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination. Marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination are generally not included in the final merit calculation.
- Main Examination: Qualified candidates must appear for the written Mains papers. Admission remains provisional and is subject to fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
- Personality Test/Interview: Candidates shortlisted on the basis of Mains performance are called for an interview. Final selection is prepared using the marks obtained in the Main Examination and Personality Test, subject to document verification.
How to Apply
The original online application window has closed. Candidates shortlisted through the Prelims result should follow these steps to check their status and complete any Mains-stage requirements:
- Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in.
- Open the “What’s New” or “Results” section on the homepage.
- Select the notice relating to the Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination Result 2026.
- Download and open the result PDF on a computer or mobile device.
- Use the search function by pressing Ctrl+F and enter the roll number exactly as printed on the admit card.
- If the roll number appears in the list, download and preserve the result notice for future reference.
- Watch for a separate OPSC announcement regarding the Mains examination form, detailed timetable and admission certificate.
- Complete the Mains-stage formalities within the prescribed deadline and keep educational, age, category and identity documents ready for verification.
Candidates should note that inclusion in the Prelims result does not automatically guarantee final appointment. Qualification is provisional until all eligibility documents and claims are verified by OPSC.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When was the OPSC OCS Prelims Result 2026 released?
OPSC released the preliminary examination result on 10 July 2026.
2. How can candidates check the OCS Prelims result?
Candidates can download the roll-number PDF from opsc.gov.in and search for their roll number using the PDF search option.
3. What happens after qualifying the OCS Preliminary Examination?
Qualified candidates become eligible to appear provisionally in the OCS Main Examination. The Mains schedule and related instructions will be issued separately by OPSC.
