OPSC notifies disqualification of 58 candidates from special categories for OCSE 2025.
OPSC OCSE 2025: Cancellation of Sports Person and Ex-Servicemen Candidature
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) — Government of Odisha
📌 Quick Information Overview
| Organization / University | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam / Course Name | Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025 |
| Update Category | Examination Result / Scorecard |
| Status | ARCHIVED RECORD |
| Official Portal | https://www.opsc.gov.in/ |
Executive Summary & Key Facts
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially announced the examination result and scorecard for Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025 (Odisha) on 25 June 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can verify their selection status, scorecard, and merit list through the official recruitment portal or direct server links provided on ApplySarkariJob. The announcement includes category-wise cut-off marks and qualified candidate roll numbers. Shortlisted candidates must prepare for subsequent document verification or stage-two tests as instructed by Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC). All candidate resources and the official result notification PDF are accessible below.
📝 Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025 - Detailed Notification Guide
OPSC OCSE 2025: Notice Regarding Sports and Ex-Servicemen Category Candidature
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) issued an official notice (No. 3634/PSC and 3637/PSC) on 24 June 2026, clarifying the status of candidates who applied under the Sports Person and Ex-Servicemen quotas for the Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCSE) 2025. Following a detailed verification of documentation, the commission has disqualified several applicants from claiming reservation benefits in these specific categories.
Status of Sports Person Category Applicants
Upon scrutiny of the applications for the OCSE 2025 (Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26), OPSC identified 52 candidates who submitted invalid Sports Identity Cards or certificates. Despite a prior notification (No. 2631/PSC) issued on 13 May 2026 providing an opportunity to rectify these documents according to the G.A. & P.G. Department Resolution No. 24808/GA (dated 1985-11-18), the affected candidates failed to provide the required proof.
As a result, these 52 candidates are no longer eligible for the Sports Person reservation. Their applications have been transitioned to their respective general categories (UR, SEBC, SC, or ST) based on their original declarations.
Status of Ex-Servicemen Category Applicants
Similarly, OPSC reviewed 442 applications under the Ex-Servicemen category. Six candidates were found to have submitted invalid discharge certificates—specifically, they had uploaded documents belonging to their parents (Discharge Certificates or Health Cards) rather than providing their own service credentials. Consequently, these 6 individuals have been moved to their respective general categories.
Important Notice for Affected Applicants
Candidates listed in the official notifications are advised that their candidature for the OCSE 2025 remains valid, provided they qualify under their new non-reserved or reserved social categories. The benefit of the specific Sports or Ex-Servicemen quota is strictly withdrawn for the following individuals:
| Category | Total Affected | Reason for Exclusion |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Person | 52 | Invalid/Missing Sports Identity Card |
| Ex-Servicemen | 6 | Submitted parental documents instead of self |
Regulatory Requirements
OPSC mandates strict adherence to the G.A. & P.G. Department guidelines for special category claims. Failure to possess valid, self-attested documentation at the time of application scrutiny leads to the immediate loss of category-specific benefits under Para 11(j) of the recruitment advertisement.