OPSC Civil Services Exam 2022- Overview, Important Date, Eligibility Criteria, Procedure, Application Fee

OPSC Civil Services Exam is a public service commission examination which the state government conducts. The public service commission is a state agency that organizes these examinations. These examinations are conducted for entry-level to various other civil services within the state of Odisha. 

The roles & responsibilities of the OPSC Commission are divided into different categories. This includes: 

• They are responsible for framing new recruitment rules, making appropriate amendments, setting different terms & conditions of service for ‘Group B’ posts/service.
• They are also responsible for promoting officers & fixation of inter seniority officials, etc. 
• The commission is responsible for appointing candidates for different posts under ‘Group B’ jobs.

OPSC Civil Services Exam 2022: Overview

The vital good to know information related to the OPSC Civil Service Examination 2022 is given below:

Name of the exam	OPSC Combined Competitive Examination
Exam Mode	Online
Level of Examination	3
Conducting Body	Odisha Public Service Commission
Language	English, Odia
Official Website	https://www.opsc.gov.in/Public/OPSC/Default.aspx

OPSC Civil Service Examination 2022: 

Currently, there is no official announcement for this examination. You can always refer to the official website for any latest updates. 

Few exams that OPSC conducts include:

• Junior Lecturers in O.E.S.
• Odisha Civil Service Examination
• Odisha Judicial Service Examination
• Odisha Education Services
• Odisha Municipality Administration Service
• Asst. Section Officer
• Tourist Officer
• Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil & Mechanical)
• Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical)
• Junior Assistant in the Office of OPSC

OPSC Civil Service Examination 2022: Important Dates

As stated earlier that there is no official announcement of this examination, still we can provide you with the tentative dates as per the official website: 

Event	OPSC Exam Date
Official notice publication	1st week of Nov 2022
Application form submission date	To be announced
Admit card	To be announced
Exam date	To be announced
Results announcement	To be announced

The above information will help candidates get a brief idea about the examination. Keeping a close watch on the updates on the official website will help them fill the application for this examination on time. 

Eligibility Criteria: OPSC Civil Services Exam

Candidates who have passed UG degree from a recognized university are eligible to apply for OPSC Civil Service Examination. Other eligibility criteria are as follows: 

• The candidate should be a minimum of 21 years.
• The maximum age of the general category is 32 years. For SC, ST- the maximum age limit is 37 years. 
• Candidates with the general category are eligible for only four attempts, while there is no limit for candidates who fall under SC, ST & PWC categories. 
• Candidates who fall under the category of social & educational backward classes are eligible for seven attempts.

Educational Eligibility Criteria: 

• Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• Candidates who have passed SSC/HSC in Odia medium are also eligible to apply for this examination.
• The candidate must be able to read, write & speak the Odia language.

Procedure To Apply For OPSC Civil Service Examination: 

The requirements for this application are not opened yet on the website, however relying on the standard process every year, we will guide you through the steps to fill the application form. You can also refer to the official website & click on the link related to the instructions regarding the application process. 

Here Are A Few Steps To Guide You With The Process: 

1. Start the registration process after visiting the official website.
2. Fill in the application form by filling in the mandatory sections of the form. 
3. Upload the required documents in the guided format as instructed on the website.
4. Pay the fee and then submit the form. 

Application Fee For OPSC Civil Service Examination: 

The standard fee charged for this examination is INR 500/-. This amount is non-refundable & payment is mandatory to proceed with the application process. SC/ST candidates of Odisha, and the candidates with  40% disability, are not required to pay any kind of application fee. 

OPSC Civil Services Exam: Admit Card 2022

The admit card for OPSC Civil service examination 2022 will be released a few days before the examination. To appear for the examination, an admit card is mandatory. Otherwise, you would not be allowed to appear in the test. 

Steps to follow to download the admit card online: 

1. Visit the official website of OPSC (www.opsc.gov.in).
2. Tap on the ‘Hall Ticket’ link & type in your credentials.
3. Click on the icon ‘Admit Card’.
4. You will now get an option to print the Hall Ticket. Click on it & print the admit card. 

Examination Pattern For OPSC Civil Service Exams:

There are three stages for OPSC examination 2022 which consists of Prelims, Mains & Interview. Below is the examination pattern for OPSC prelims & mains examination: 

OPSC Prelims Examination

The OPSC Civil Service Prelims examination is divided into two parts. This includes multiple-choice questions. The duration of this examination is two hours. The passing mark for this examination is 33%. The marks are evaluated out of 200. This examination is of General Studies divided into Paper I & II. 

OPSC Mains Exam

This examination consists of five compulsory subjects & four optional papers. The candidates have to select 2 papers out of 4 optional papers. The five compulsory subjects are mentioned below: 

1. Odia Language
2. English
3. English essay
4. General Studies (2 pacers)
5. Two optional subjects

As stated above, the candidates have to choose two out of four optional subjects. The list of optional subjects includes the following: 

• Civil engineering
• Education    
• Mathematics    
• Chemistry 
• Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science    
• Fisheries Science    
• Forestry    
• Home Science
• Anthropology    
• Mechanical Engineering    
• Philosophy    
• Public Administration
• Agriculture Engineering    
• Geography    
• Physics    
• Agriculture
• Botany    
• Geology    
• History    
• Political Science & International Relations
• Psychology    
• Sociology 
• Commerce & Accountancy    
• Indian Language & Literature    
• Commerce & Accountancy
• Statistics    
• Law    
• Economics    
• Electrical Engineering
• Management    
• Zoology

The candidates can choose any two subjects from the given list. The point to be considered is that there are a few subject combinations which candidates cannot choose. Some combinations that a candidate cannot pick together are listed below: 

• Civil Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering
• Maths and Stats
• Anthropology and Sociology
• Political Science, Public Administration, and International Relations
• Commerce and Accounts, and Management
• Agriculture and Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
• Psychology and Education
• Odia, Hindi, Persian, Urdu, English, Sanskrit,
• Public Administration and Management

The examination marking pattern is stated below: 

Name of the Subject	Marks
Odia Language(Paper 1)	300
English (Paper2)	300
English Essay (Paper3)	300
General Studies 1(Paper 4)	300
General Studies 2(Paper 5)	300
Optional Papers(Paper 6,7,8,9)	1200 (300 each)

Interview For OPSC Civil Service Examination 

You might wonder how an interview for such an examination is conducted. So, here is a brief idea on how & what includes such interviews & criteria to fulfil the requirement. Those who qualify for the mains & prelims examination are eligible for the interview round. A total of 250 marks is given for the personality test. The interview round includes basic questions, intellectual qualities, social traits, current affairs, intellectual & moral integrity, etc. 

OPSC Civil Services Exam: Prelims And Mains Syllabus

The OPSC Civil Service Examination 2022 Prelim Syllabus:

The syllabus for Prelims is given below:

Papers	Subjects
General Studies Paper-1	General science, Current events of national and international importance, General issues on environmental ecology, climate change, and biodiversity, Economic and social development, Indian policy and governance, Indian and world geography, History of India and Indian national movement
General Studies Paper 2	English language and comprehension skills, Basic numeracy and data interpretation, Mental ability, Logical reasoning and analytical ability, Decision making, Logical reasoning, Interpersonal skills

The OPSC Civil Service Examination 2022 Main Syllabus: 

The syllabus for mains is stated below: 

Subjects	Syllabus
Odia language	Comprehension of a given passage Precis writing Translation from English to Odia Grammar usage and vocabulary Short Essay Marks Expansion of an idea
English	Comprehension of a given passage Precis writing Translation from Odia to English Grammar usage and vocabulary Short Essay Marks Expansion of an idea
General Studies-1	History of Modern India and Indian Culture Geography of India Politics Latest National issues and topics of social relevance Legal and environmental issues
General Studies-2	India and the World Indian Economy International Affairs & Institutions Developments in the field of science & technology, space, and communications Statistical Analysis, Graphs & Diagram

OPSC Civil Services Exam: Results

The results for the above set examination are declared on the official website of OPSC (Odisha Public Service Commission), which is www.opsc.gov.in. Candidates can visit the official website from time to time to view results. This is quite hassle-free as candidates do not have to go anywhere to check the status. The cut-off for the OPSC examination is released in three stages similar to the examination pattern: prelims, mains, & interview. The candidates are shortlisted after clearing the minimum cut-off criteria for all three stages. 

Steps to check the results for OPSC examination 2022: 

1. You need to visit the official website for OPSC (www.opsc.gov.in).
2. The result view is available on the right side of the website page. 
3. Enter the required information (e.g. your roll number) to check the results.
4. The result will appear on the screen. 

OPSC Civil Service Selection Process 2022

Similar to the examination process, the selection process also is decided on three stages: Prelims, Mains & Interview. To see yourself as a selected candidate, all three stages should be cleared. Following are some of the criteria which will help you understand the selection process: 

• All the candidates are bound to clear the prelim exams to be eligible for further rounds of the selection process.
• A minimum of 33% marks on paper 2 is a must to proceed.
• The shortlisted candidates after the prelims examination will appear for the mains examination of OPSC.
• The candidates will have to score the minimum cut-off mark to be eligible for further selection rounds. 
• The last and final stage is the interview which includes personality tests. It is conducted for 250 marks. Also, there is no cut-off fixed by the commission for the personality test. The candidates will be selected on the basis of their interview performance. 

These are the stages and criteria of the selection process. You need to be familiar with the complete process of the OPSC Civil Service Examination beforehand so that you understand & succeed in the process. 

OPSC Civil Service Salaries 2022: 

The salary slab somewhat looks as stated below: 

Group-A

Designation	Pay
Odisha Police Service	INR 56,100
Odisha Finance Service	INR 56,100
Odisha Administrative Service	INR 56,100

Group-B

Accounts Service and Odisha Taxation	INR 44,900
Odisha Cooperative Service	INR 44,900
Odisha Employment Service	INR 44,900
Odisha Revenue Service	INR 44,900

Conclusion

Now, with this article, you have all the information you require. For more details, you can visit the official website of OPSC (www.opsc.gov.in) & get regular updates. If you want to crack the OPSC Civil Services Exam, start preparing as early as possible. Do not panic at all. Be confident in what you write and say; this is the best way to crack any interview. Always write and make notes while preparing for the examination; this will help you remember things. 

So, what are you waiting for? Keep track of your examination dates. Good Luck!!!!

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