OPSC OCS Notification 2024
OPSC OCS Notification: The Odisha Public Service Commission has released the OPSC OCS Notification for Odisha Civil Service Recruitment Exam for various post under Group A and Group B. The application has been invited for 399 posts. Applicants can apply for the exam from 17th January 2024. The application window will be open for 1 month. Candidates who have done Bachelor’s degree and are between 21 yo 38 years can apply for the posts.
Read the complete article for more details about the vacancy, important dates, selection process, exam pattern and syllabus, salary and more details about the eligibility criteria.
OPSC OCS Notification 2024 Highlights
| Exam Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | OPSC OCS 2024 |
| Recruiting Authority | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Advt. No. | Advt. No, 20 of 2023-24 |
| Name of the Post | Group A Odisha Administrative Services (OAS) Group B Odisha Cooperative Services Odisha Revenue Services Odisha Labour Service Odisha Transport Service Odisha Taxation Services |
| Vacancies | 399 |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| OPSC OCS Online Registration Date | 17th January to 16th February 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 Important Dates
The Notification for OPSC Odisha Civil Service 2024 is out on its official website. The vacancy is out for 399 posts. Applicants can apply for the OPSC OCS exam application from 17th January 2024 to 16th February 2024.
The schedule of the OPSC OCS Exam is mentioned below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| OPSC OCS Notification 2024 | 29th December 2023 |
| OPSC OCS Registration Starts | 17th January 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16th February 2024 |
| OPSC OCS Prelims Admit Card 2024 | To be notified |
| OPSC OCS Prelims Exam Date 2024 | To be notified |
| OPSC OCS Prelims Result 2024 | To be notified |
| OPSC OCS Mains Admit Card 2024 | To be notified |
| OPSC OCS Mains Exam Date 2024 | To be notified |
| OPSC OCS Mains Result 2024 | To be notified |
| OPSC OCS 2024 Interview | To be notified |
Odisha Civil Service Exam 2024 – Vacancy
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced 399 job openings for different positions in Group A and Group B categories. The details of vacancies for OPSC OCS 2024 are provided in the OPSC OCS Notification 2024, and the information is outlined in the table below.
| Posts & Services | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Odisha Administrative Service Group-A (Junior Branch) | 30 (10-w) |
| Odisha Finance Service Group-A (Junior Branch) | 56 (18-w) |
| Odisha Police Service Group-A (Junior Branch) | 06 (02-w) |
| Odisha Co-operative Service (Group-B) | 12 (04-w) |
| Odisha Revenue Service (Group-B) | 90 (30-w) |
| Odisha Labour Service (Group-B) | 113 (38-w) |
| Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service (Group-B) | 68 (22-w) |
| Odisha Employment Service (Group-B) | 01 |
| Odisha Co-operative Audit Service (Group-B) | 04 (01-w) |
| Odisha Tourism Service (Group-B) | 19 (06-w) |
| TOTAL | 399 (131-w) |
OPSC OCS 2024 Apply Online
The online application process for OPSC Civil Service 2024 will start on 17th January 2024 and will last on 16th February 2024, on the official OPSC portal. Interested applicants who meet all the eligibility criteria can apply for the posts and submit their application forms online. The application form can be submitted from the official website before the last date.
Steps to Apply for the OPSC Exam 2024
- Visit the official website of Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) at https://www.opsc.gov.in/.
- Click on ‘Apply Online’ at the top of the homepage.
- If you are a new user, click on ‘New User.’ For registered users, click on ‘Registered User.’
- Read the instructions carefully and click ‘Proceed to Registration.’
- Enter your valid email ID and mobile number, then click ‘Proceed.’ An OTP will be sent to your registered email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the required details, choose the preferred post, and upload your signature and thumb impression. Click ‘Submit.’
- Complete the online examination payment by clicking on the ‘Pay Online’ link.
- Save and download the OPSC OCS Application form for future reference.
Application Fee for OPSC OCS
An application fee will be paid online mode through net banking, debit card, credit card, UPI etc. Application fees once paid will not be refunded and without application fees, candidates’ application forms will be considered incomplete.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | INR 500 |
| SC/ST of Odisha and Person with 40% Disability | Exempted |
OPSC OCS 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the Odisha Civil Service Examination 2024, candidates need to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for Group A and Group B posts. Failing to meet these criteria will result in the rejection of their application forms and disqualification from the selection process.
Citizenship
A candidate must be a citizen of India.
Age limit (as on 01/01/2023)
The candidate’s age must be between 21 years to 38 years (unreserved category). That means the applicants must born before 1st January 2002 and after 2nd January 1985. For candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen/Women category, the maximum age limit is 43 years, and for PwDs whose permanent disability is 40%, the upper age limit is 48 years.
Education Qualification
- Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university or any deemed university.
- They must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the Odia language and must have any one of the following:
- Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language or a subject,
- Passed HSC or Equivalent with Odia as a 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.
OPSC OCS Selection Process
The OPSC Combined Competitive Recruitment Process held in three stages: Preliminary Test, Mains Test and Interview. The OPSC Preliminary test will be qualifying test from which candidates will be screened for Mains Test followed by Interview or Personality Test. The marks scored in the preliminary exam is not included for the merit list. Only mains exam marks and interview marks is considered for the Merit list.
The stages of the OPSC OCS Recruitment Process:
- Preliminary Test
- Mains Test
- Interview/Personality Test
OPSC CCRE 2024: Exam Pattern
OPSC Prelims Exam Pattern (Objective Type)
- The Preliminary Examination shall comprise of two compulsory papers of objective types.
- Each paper carries a maximum of 200 marks.
- Each papers shall be of two hours duration.
- Paper 2 will be qualifying in nature and candidates are required to score above 33% to qualify for the main exam.
- There we be a negative marking of 1/3 for every wrong answer.
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies – I | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | General Studies – II | 200 | 2 hours |
| Total | 400 | 4 hours |
OPSC Mains Exam Pattern
- OPSC OCS Main written examination consists of 2 parts: Part 1 and Part 2.
- Part 1 for Odia and English Language for qualifying and marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for merit.
- Marks scored in Part 2 for Paper I – VII will be included in the merit list.
- Each paper shall be 03 hours in duration.
| Part 1 (Qualifying Papers) | Subject | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Odia Language | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper II | English Language | 250 | 3 hours |
| Part 2 (Papers to be Counted for Merit) | Subject | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Essay | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper II | General Studies I | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper III | General Studies II | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper IV | General Studies III | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper V | General Studies IV | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper VI | Optional Subject Paper I | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper VII | Optional Subject Paper II | 250 | 3 hours |
OPSC CCRE 2024: Syllabus
Odisha PSC Prelims Syllabus
| Paper | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| General Studies 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 |
| General Studies 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) |
Odisha PSC Mains Syllabus
The OPSC PSC mains syllabus remains the same as the preliminary stage. However, since the Mains paper is descriptive, it covers a broader range of topics. The exam may have questions on various subjects, so candidates must be ready for any possible topic.
Mains Optional Subjects
The syllabus for Mains optional subjects are at Honours level, which means they require a higher level of knowledge than a bachelor’s degree but are not as extensive as a Master’s degree.
List of optional subjects:
| Subjects | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | Agriculture Engineering |
| Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science | Anthropology |
| Botany | Chemistry |
| Civil Engineering | Commerce & Accountancy |
| Economics | Education |
| Electrical Engineering | Fisheries Sciences |
| Forestry | Geography |
| Geology | Home Science |
| History | Law |
| Management | Mathematics |
| Mechanical Engineering | Medical Science |
| Philosophy | Physics |
| Political Science & International Relationships (PS & IR) | Public Administration |
| Psychology | Sociology |
| Statistics | Zoology |
Indian Language & Literature (Choose one)
- Odia
- Hindi
- Sanskrit
- English
- Persian
- Urdu
OPSC OCS 2024 Notification PDF
The Odisha Civil Service Exam conducting authority, Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the detailed notification for OPSC Odisha Civil Service Recruitment Exam on their official website https://www.opsc.gov.in/ for various Group A and B posts. Along with the OPSC OCS Notification PDF, complete details including vacancy details, important dates, selection process, eligibility criteria, etc. have been released by OPSC. To download the OPSC OCS Notification 2024 PDF, visit the direct link given below.
Odisha Civil Services Salary 2024
The monthly salary for the candidates selected for Group A post of Odisha Public Service Commission will be Rs. 56,100/-. For Group B posts, the salary will be Rs. 44,900, as per Pay Level 12 Cell-1 in the Pay Matrix under Rules-3 of ORSP Rules, 2027. In addition to the salary, appointed candidates will also receive various allowances and perks.
OPSC OCS Salary – Group ‘A’
| Post Name | Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Odisha Administrative Service (Junior Branch) | 12 | Rs. 56,100/- |
| Odisha Finance Service (Junior Branch) | 12 | Rs. 56,100/- |
| Odisha Police Service (Junior Branch) | 12 | Rs. 56,100/- |
OPSC OCS Salary – Group ‘B’
| Post Name | Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Odisha Co-operative Service | 10 | Rs. 44,900/- |
| Odisha Labour Service | 10 | Rs. 44,900/- |
| Odisha Revenue Service | 10 | Rs. 44,900/- |
| Odisha Employment Service | 10 | Rs. 44,900/- |
| Odisha Co-operative Audit Service | 10 | Rs. 44,900/- |
| Odisha Tourism Service | 10 | Rs. 44,900/- |
Frequently Asked Questions
The OPSC CCRE Notification has been released on its official website on 29th December 2024. Aspirants can download the Notification PDF from the direct link given in the article.
There are 399 vacancies for various posts are released.
S.E.B.C: 7 attempts
ST/SC: No Limit
Unreserved: 4 attempts
The in-hand salary provided by the OPSC is Rs 49,900 to Rs 56,100.
Yes, it is mandatory for the candidates to read, write and speak the Odia language for OPSC exam.
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