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Author :
Nisha Sharma |
The upcoming civil service examination will benefit you because it provides a pathway to government employment for candidates who seek permanent government positions. The Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Recruitment 2026 has officially been announced, opening doors to hundreds of aspirants across the state.
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released a detailed notification inviting applications for 465 Group A and Group B posts under the OCS examination 2026.
The recruitment drive offers special importance to young candidates and women applicants. It includes 104 positions reserved for women and all candidates can start applying when they turn 21 years old. The eligible candidates who wish to apply must finish their application before the specified deadline to secure their chance at this opportunity.
In Odisha, the OPSC OCS exam ranks among the top state level competitive examinations. Preparation for this exam starts after the completion of class 12 or graduation by many students who want to serve in civil administration.
It offers a platform where one can get power, responsibility and have better chance at progressing in his or her career. There are posts available in various administrative departments as per the OCS Recruitment 2026.
You can submit your application until February 20th, 2026 at 5:00 PM. But it’s advisable that you apply early so that you don’t face any online or technical problems while applying.
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Category |
Service/Post Name |
Number of Posts |
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Group A Services |
Odisha Administrative Service |
14 |
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Odisha Police Service |
12 |
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Group B Services |
Odisha Revenue Service |
113 |
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Odisha Taxation & Accounts Service |
176 |
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Odisha Labour Service |
98 |
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Other Departments |
Cooperation, Skill Development, Excise, Tourism, Welfare, Transport Services |
Vacancies included in total |
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Total Vacancies |
465 |
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Reserved for Women |
104 |
The application process for OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 requires candidates to complete these three steps.
Candidates can apply for the program by following these simple steps.
The official OPSC website can be accessed at www.opsc.gov.in
The user should select the "Login and Apply Online" option from the menu.
Users must complete the registration process by providing their mobile number and email address.
Users should enter their generated credentials to access the system.
The user should select “Apply”, which appears beside the active OCS 2026 advertisement.
The system will determine user eligibility by examining the information that users have entered into the system.
The user must provide all required personal information including educational details and other necessary data.
The user must complete document upload requirements before submitting the application.
The user needs to finish payment procedures that apply to their situation before they can submit the final application form.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
Age Limit: Usually 21–38 years (upper age relaxations apply for reserved categories).
Language Requirement: Candidates should be able to read, write, and speak Odia, with acceptable proof (like passing Odia as a subject or equivalent test)
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