OPSC OAS Mains Exam in April 2025: Please be advised that, in accordance with Advt. No. 20 of 2023-24, PWD candidates who fall into the categories of blindness, locomotor disability (affecting both arms), and cerebral palsy are permitted to use Scribe for the Odisha Civil Services Main (Written) Examination 2023.
For the Commission’s consideration, the aforementioned candidates must send a detailed email to OPSC (email ID: opsc@nic.in) with their Scribe information according to the Proforma at Appendix-II by no later than April 2, 2025.
With the exception of the three categories mentioned above, any other group of people with benchmark disabilities who have chosen to use Scribe must provide a written declaration from the Chief Medical Officer, Civil Surgeon, or Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Care Institution. In accordance with the Proforma at Appendix I, stating that the individual in question has a physical disability that makes it necessary for Scribe to write in the examination on their behalf.
These candidates must submit their own Scribe details in accordance with the Proforma at Appendix-II by email to OPSC (Email ID: opsc@nic.in) after receiving the certificate regarding physical limitation from the Chief Medical Officer or any other competent authority as mentioned above. The information must reach the Commission’s office by 02.04.2025 at the latest for consideration.
NB: –
(i) The Scribe’s qualifications ought to fall one level short of the exam-taking candidate’s.
(ii) Candidates must expressly include their PPSAN/Roll No. and Date of Birth when giving information about the Scribe. Along with a photocopy of their educational credentials and a sample of the scribe’s signature, the candidates must also provide a scanned copy of their photo.
(iii) Under no circumstances will the candidate be permitted to use Scribe’s aid if they are unable to provide the necessary details by the deadline.
(iv) PWD applicants do not need to submit their scribe details again if they have already done so for the OCS (Main) Written Examination, 2023 via this office notification No.1722/PSC, Dt-11.03.2025.
Odisha Civil Services 2025 Announcement: Date of OPSC OAS Mains Exam 2023
The OPSC OAS Mains Exam notification is now accessible. The OPSC OAS Mains 2023 will be organised from April 17, 2025, to April 19, 2025. On March 7, 2025, the OPSC OAS Mains Exam Notice was formally released. Eligible candidates for this exam are those who have graduated. Prelims, Mains Written Exam, and Interview are all part of the OPSC OAS selection process. Additionally, 399 openings for the 2023 cycle are still being filled through recruitment.
Selection Procedure for OPSC Civil Services
Prelims, mains, and interviews are all parts of the OPCS Civil Services selection process. The marks earned in the Mains (Part II) and the interview is used to create the merit list. The specifics have been covered in the sections that follow.
- OPSC OCS Prelims: There will be two papers with 200 marks each in this objective-style test. Candidates must pass this step of the selection process in order to be considered for further consideration. This is merely a qualifying stage.
- OPSC OCS Mains: The written test will be descriptive in nature. There are nine papers with essay-style questions on the Mains exam. There are two qualifying papers in Part I of the test. There are seven papers in Part II.
- Interview: Candidates will be selected for the interview based on how well they performed in the Mains Exam. There are 250 marks for this stage.
Eligibility for Odisha Civil Services in 2025
Comprehensive OPSC-OAS approval criteria must be reviewed before candidates submit their online application for the Odisha Civil Services Test. These requirements will be determined according to age, education, experience, and other factors of the applicant. A summary of the same is provided below.
- To appear for OPSC OCS, you must be between the ages of 21 and 38 years.
- According to the eligibility requirements for the OPSC Civil Services, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by the Central Government.
- The applicant needs to be permanent residents of India.
In addition to being able to read, write, and speak Odia, the candidate must have either passed the Middle School exam with Odia as a subject, passed the HSC or its equivalent with Odia as the medium of examination in a non-language subject, passed the class VII Odia language exam from a school or an educational institution approved by the Central Government or the Government of Odisha, or passed the Odia Middle English school standard test administered by the Government of Odisha’s School and Mass Education Department.
Salary for OPSC Civil Services
The salary for the OPSC Civil Services varies based on the position or service to which an individual is assigned. According to Rule 3 of the ORSP Rules of 2017, the salary for Group A positions will be Rs. 56,100/-in Level-12-Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix. According to Rule 3 of the ORSP Rules of 2017, the Level-10-Cell-1 Pay Matrix for Group B positions would pay Rs. 44,900.
Tips for Preparing for the Odisha Civil Services
A planned approach that emphasizes conceptual knowledge, practice, and modification is crucial for OPSC Civil Services preparation. Below are some helpful OPSC Civil Services preparation suggestions to assist you with the same. Recognize the Syllabus, to guarantee targeted preparation, carefully review the syllabus. Maintain a regular study schedule by setting aside time for each subject and coordinating the preparation of the preliminary, main, and interview exams. Current Affairs, keep up with periodicals such as Yojana and The Hindu. Practice Writing Answers, candidate needs to write more quickly and clearly for the Mains. Regularly practice structured responses.
Take practical tests on main exams to increase confidence and improve time management. Improve your research preparation, improve your communication skills, stop local and national issues, and rehearse interviews to increase trust and clarification.
