OPSC Syllabus 2024, Prelims Mains Exam Pattern, Syllabus PDF

OPSC Syllabus 2024

OPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern: The OPSC OCS Syllabus has been published in the OPSC Notification 2024. The Odisha Civil Service exam held in three stages: Prelims, Mains and Interview. Prelims Exam comprises two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2, each lasting two hours. Paper 1 covers topics such as current events, Indian history, public policy, the Indian Constitution, biology, climate change, and more. Paper 2 includes questions on deep general studies, data interpretation, comprehension, decision-making, and basic numeracy. Mains Exam comprises nine papers including papers on General Studies, Optional papers and language paper.

Apart from the OPSC syllabus, aspirants must check the OPSC CCRE exam pattern to understand the topics and weightage and time duration of the sections. The prelims is only screening test for mains exam. The merit is prepared based on the marks scored in the mains and interview.

This article contains details of the Odisha Combined Competitive Recruitment Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Preparation tips for the exam. Read the article carefully to get the comprehensive details.

OPSC Syllabus 2024 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Odisha Civil Services Exam 2024
Exam Conducting Body	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
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
Frequency	Annual
Category	Syllabus
Recruitment Process	Preliminary Mains Interview
Total Vacancies	399
Application Start Date	17th January 2024
Last Date to Submit the Online Application	16th February 2024
Prelims Exam Date	TBA
Mains Exam Date	TBA
Interview Date	TBA
Official Website	opsc.gov.in

OPSC Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2024

The Prelims and Mains syllabus consists topics from wide range of General Studies. Language paper is also there. candidates must check the exam pattern and syllabus details before the exam. The written exam is conducted into two phases: Prelims and Mains.

OPSC OCS Prelims Exam Pattern

• 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 OCS Mains Exam Pattern

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	200	3 hours
Paper II	General Studies I	300	3 hours
Paper III	General Studies II	300	3 hours
Paper IV	General Studies III	300	3 hours
Paper V	General Studies IV	300	3 hours
Paper VI	Optional Subject Paper I	300	3 hours
Paper VII	Optional Subject Paper II	300	3 hours

OPSC Syllabus 2024 – Prelims

Paper 1: General Studies – I

• Current Events Of National And International Importance.
• Economic and Social Development- Sustainable Development, Poverty Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
• India and Odisha  Geography- Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
• History of India and the Indian National Movement.
• History of Odisha and Odisha National Movement.
• Indian Polity and Governance- Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
• General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-Diversity, and Climate Change.
• General Science.

Paper 2: General Studies – II

• Comprehension.
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
• General mental ability.
• Decision-making and problem-solving.
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
• Basic numeracy and data interpretation of class 10th level.
• English language comprehension skill of class 10th level.

OPSC Syllabus 2024 – Mains

Part 1: Paper 1 – Odia Language

• Comprehension of Given Passages
• Usage and Vocabulary
• Precis Writing
• Short Essays
• Translation from English to the Odia language and vice versa

Part 1: Paper 2 – English Language

• Comprehension of Given Passages
• Usage and Vocabulary
• Precis Writing
• Short Essays

Part 2: Paper 1 – Essay

• Essay on specific topic given by the examiner.

Part 2: Paper 2 – General Studies I

• Constitution of India
• Indian Polity
• Legal & Environmental Issues
• History of Modern India along with the Indian Culture
• Indian Geography
• Operation of the political system of India
• Current national issues and topics which are socially relevant
• Demography and Human Resource Development
• National Institutions: Role, Relevance and Need for change
• Social, behavioral issues and social welfare problems

Part 2: Paper 2 – General Studies II

• Important Indian and Global events
• Indian Economy
• International Affairs and Institutions
• Statistical Analysis including graphs, pie charts and diagrams
• Important events in world and global affairs
• Development of Science & Technology along with communication
• Odisha Economy
• Foreign Affairs
• Regional Disparity
• External Security and other allied matters

Part 2: Paper 2 – General Studies III

• Technology
• Bio-Diversity
• Environment
• Economics Development
• Security and Disaster Management

Part 2: Paper 2 – General Studies IV

• Ethics
• Integrity
• Aptitude

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)

1. Odia
2. Hindi
3. Sanskrit
4. English
5. Persian
6. Urdu

There are specific requirements for the candidate to select combinations of optional subjects. candidates must adhere to while selecting the optional subjects, nevertheless. The following topics are off limits for pairing for candidates:

• Any 2 engineering subjects
• Any 2 languages
• Political Science & International Relations with Public Administration
• Anthropology & Sociology
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Agriculture & Agricultural Engineering
• Education & Psychology

Preparation Tips for Odisha PSC 2024

1. Make a Study Strategy.

2. Learn Time Management. 

3. Refer to Books and Study Material.

4. Study the OPSC Syllabus, Marking Scheme and Exam Pattern.

5. Solve Mock Test and Previous Year’s Question Paper.

6. Revise thoroughly.

7. Be consistent throughout the process.

OPSC CSE Syllabus PDF Download

The syllabus PDF is very useful for the aspiring candidates of Odisha Civil Service Exam, as it helps to prepare candidates for the exam well. The syllabus PDF can be downloaded from the official website or direct link given below:

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