OPSC Civil Services Exam Date 2026 Announced – Check OCS Prelims Schedule

OPSC Civil Services (OCS) Preliminary Exam Date 2026 Announced

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially announced the examination schedule for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Recruitment 2026. Candidates who have registered for the 465 vacancies under Group A and Group B categories can now check the official Prelims exam date and timing. This recruitment, under Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26, is a significant opportunity for graduates seeking prestigious administrative roles in Odisha.

OPSC OCS Exam Date 2026: Key Highlights

The Preliminary examination is the first stage of the selection process. Candidates must qualify in this stage to be eligible for the Mains examination. Below is the summary of the exam announcement:

OPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam Schedule & Timing

The examination will be conducted in two sessions on the same day. Both papers are compulsory and follow a multiple-choice question format.

• Paper-I (General Studies): 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
• Paper-II (General Studies): 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM

OPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam Pattern

To succeed in the OCS Prelims, candidates must understand the marking scheme and structure:

• Mode of Exam: Offline OMR Sheets.
• Paper-I: 100 Questions (Focuses on Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, etc.)
• Paper-II: 80 Questions (Focuses on Aptitude, Reasoning, and Comprehension).
• Negative Marking: Applicable as per OPSC guidelines (refer to official notification for specific penalty details).

How to Download OPSC Civil Services Exam Date Notification

Candidates can verify the exam schedule by following these steps on the official portal:

1. Visit the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission at opsc.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the "What's New" section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link titled "Notice regarding the Preliminary Examination for Odisha Civil Services 2026."
4. The official PDF containing the exam date and instructions will appear on the screen.
5. Download the PDF and save it for future reference.

OPSC OCS Admit Card 2026

The admit cards for the OPSC Civil Services Preliminary exam will be available for download from May 30, 2026. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the hall ticket along with a valid photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID) to the examination center. No candidate will be allowed entry without the official admit card.

Preparation Strategy for OPSC OCS 2026

With the exam date confirmed for June, candidates should streamline their preparation:

• Focus on Odisha GK: A significant portion of the syllabus covers Odisha's history, culture, and geography.
• Solve Previous Papers: Analyze the trend of questions from the last 5 years to prioritize high-yield topics.
• Mock Tests: Practice OMR-based tests to improve speed and accuracy in Paper-II (Aptitude).
• Current Affairs: Stay updated with national and international events from the last 12 months.