Odisha Civil Services Main Examination 2025 – Exam Date Schedule
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the examination programme for the Odisha Civil Services Main Examination 2025. As per Notice No. 4888/PSC dated 29 August 2026, the Main Written Examination will be conducted from 29 October 2026 to 7 November 2026.
Commission: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Notice No.: 4888/PSC
Examination: Odisha Civil Services Main (Written) Examination-2025
Exam Overview
- Organization: Odisha Public Service Commission
- Examination: Odisha Civil Services Main (Written) Examination-2025
- Notice Number: 4888/PSC
- Notice Date: 29 August 2026
- Exam Start Date: 29 October 2026
- Exam End Date: 7 November 2026
- Official Website: opsc.gov.in
Important Exam Date & Paper-wise Schedule
29 October 2026 – Thursday
Paper-I: Odia Language
Paper-II: English Language
30 October 2026 – Friday
Paper-I: Essay
2 November 2026 – Monday
Paper-II: General Studies, Paper-I
Paper-III: General Studies, Paper-II
4 November 2026 – Wednesday
Paper-IV: General Studies, Paper-III
Paper-V: General Studies, Paper-IV
7 November 2026 – Saturday
Paper-VI: Optional Subject, Paper-I
Paper-VII: Optional Subject, Paper-II
PwD Candidates – Extra Time
Candidates appearing in the Odisha Civil Services Main Examination 2025 should carefully check the date, paper and session before making their examination plans.
Download Official Exam Schedule PDF OPSC Odisha Civil Services Main Examination 2025
Official Website
For authentic notifications, Admission Certificate updates and other examination information, candidates should visit the official OPSC website.
Optional Subject Examination
The final two papers of the Odisha Civil Services Main Examination 2025 will be based on the optional subject selected by the candidate. Paper-VI will be conducted in the forenoon session, while Paper-VII will be conducted in the afternoon session on 7 November 2026.
The optional subjects mentioned in the official programme include Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commerce & Accountancy, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Fisheries Science, Forestry, Geography, Geology, History, Home Science, Law, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Science, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science & International Relations, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology and Literature in English, Hindi, Odia or Urdu.
Admission Certificate & Instructions to Candidates
The Admission Certificate and Instructions to Candidates for the Odisha Civil Services Main Examination 2025 will be made available on the official OPSC website approximately 7 days before the examination. Candidates must download the required documents from the Commission’s website before appearing at the examination centre.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Download the Admission Certificate as soon as it is released.
- Read the Instructions to Candidates carefully before the examination.
- Check the examination date, paper and session mentioned in the Admission Certificate.
- Follow all instructions issued by OPSC regarding the examination centre.
- Reach the examination centre within the prescribed time.
- Regularly visit the official OPSC website for further updates.
Official Exam Date Schedule PDF
Official Examination Programme & Date Schedule
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Official Website
Candidates should visit the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) for Admission Certificate, Instructions to Candidates and any subsequent examination-related updates.
Frequently Asked Questions OPSC Odisha Civil Services Main Examination 2025
When will the OPSC OCS Main Exam 2025 start?
The written examination will start on 29 October 2026.
When will the OPSC OCS Main Exam 2025 end?
The examination programme will conclude on 7 November 2026.
When will the General Studies papers be conducted?
General Studies Paper-I and Paper-II are scheduled for 2 November 2026, while General Studies Paper-III and Paper-IV are scheduled for 4 November 2026.
When will the optional papers be held?
Paper-VI and Paper-VII, based on the candidate’s selected optional subject, are scheduled for 7 November 2026.
Will PwD candidates receive extra time?
Yes. PwD candidates will receive one additional hour in each sitting. The revised timings are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for the forenoon session and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM for the afternoon session.
When will the Admission Certificate be released?
According to the official notice, the Admission Certificate and Instructions to Candidates will be made available on the OPSC website approximately 7 days before the examination.
Latest Update OPSC Odisha Civil Services Main Examination 2025
The OPSC has issued Notice No. 4888/PSC dated 29 August 2026 containing the programme for the Odisha Civil Services Main Examination 2025. Candidates should carefully follow the official examination schedule and check the Commission’s website regularly for any further instructions or changes.
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