OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026: Apply for 465 Group A & B Vacancies Before Feb 20 Deadline

New Delhi, February 19, 2026: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued a final call for aspirants looking to join the state’s prestigious civil services. With 465 vacancies available across various Group A and Group B services, the application window for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2026 is set to close shortly.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to complete their registrations on the official OPSC portal, opsc.gov.in, before the deadline to avoid technical delays caused by heavy last-minute traffic.

Key Dates to Remember

To ensure a smooth application process, candidates must keep track of the following timeline:

• Online Registration Deadline: February 20, 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Final Submission of Application: February 27, 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Preliminary Examination Date: June 7, 2026 (Tentative)

Vacancy Breakdown (465 Posts)

The recruitment drive aims to fill positions across several departments. Notably, 104 posts are reserved specifically for women candidates.

Service Category	Key Departments Included
Group A	Odisha Administrative Service (OAS), Odisha Police Service (OPS)
Group B	Odisha Revenue Service (ORS), Taxation & Accounts Service, Labour Service, Cooperative Service, Excise, and Tourism Services

Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, ensure you meet the following mandatory requirements:

1. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Odia Language Proficiency: Applicants must be able to read, write, and speak Odia. They must have passed the Middle School/HSC examination with Odia as a language subject or medium of instruction.

2. Age Limit (as of Jan 1, 2025)

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 38 years
• Note: Upper age relaxations are applicable as per government norms (5 years for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen and 10 years for PwD).

Selection Process

The OPSC OCS 2026 recruitment involves a rigorous three-tier selection procedure:

1. Preliminary Examination: Objective-type papers (General Studies I & II) to shortlist candidates for the next round. GS Paper II is qualifying in nature (33% required).
2. Main Examination: Descriptive written tests covering compulsory and optional subjects.
3. Personality Test (Interview): A final evaluation of the candidate’s suitability for administrative roles.

Steps to Apply Online

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to opsc.gov.in.
2. Registration: Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link. New users must register to generate a Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).
3. Fill the Form: Log in and enter personal, academic, and category details.
4. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and left thumb impression in the specified formats.
5. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee (₹700 for General/SEBC; exempted for SC/ST/PwD of Odisha) through the online gateway.
6. Final Submission: Review all details carefully and submit. Download the confirmation page for future reference.