Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026
Post Update: May 19, 2026|By: Odisha Aspirants
Short Information: Odisha Public Service Commission has published the official notification for Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026. Candidates can check complete examination scheme, syllabus pattern, and download official PDF guidelines.
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 Recruitment Notification 2026
WWW.ODISHAASPIRANTS.COM
Important Milestone Dates
- Application Start Date:May 19, 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online:Active Now
- Last Date Fee Payment:Active Now
- Admit Card Release Date:Notify Before Exam
- Examination Date:As per Official Schedule
Application Fee Details
- General / SEBC / OBC:Refer Notification
- SC / ST / PwD Candidates:Exempted / As per Rules
- Fee Payment Mode:Online (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI)
Age Limit Criteria (as on Notification)
- Minimum Age: 18 / 21 Years (Post-wise)
- Maximum Age: 38 Years
- Age Relaxation: Extra as per Odisha Government Rules (SC/ST/SEBC/Women/PwD).
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Post / Exam Name | Total Vacancies | Eligibility / Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 OPSC Recruitment 2026 | -- | June 08, 2026 |
Exam Syllabus & Selection Process
Official Selection Process & Pattern for OPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026:
- Stage 1 (Written Exam / CBT): Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) covering General Awareness, Current Affairs, Odia Language, English, Reasoning, Arithmetic, and Post-specific Subject Knowledge.
- Stage 2 (Skill / Practical Test): Practical test / Computer Skill Test as prescribed for the post.
- Stage 3 (Certificate Verification): Verification of original educational marksheets, caste category, and identity certificates.
Negative Marking: Standard 0.25 marks deduction for wrong answers (where applicable). Refer to the official notification PDF link below for topic-wise mark breakdown.
How to Fill OPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 Online Application Form 2026
- Candidates can apply online between May 19, 2026 and Active Now.
- Carefully read the official advertisement before filling the application for Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026.
- Check and collect all necessary documents – Eligibility Proof, Photo ID, Address Details, and Basic Details.
- Scan and keep all relevant certificates, signature, and photograph ready in specified formats.
- Carefully check the preview and verify all details before submitting the online form.
- Pay the application fee (if required) and download/print the final application receipt for future reference.
⭐ Important Useful Links
| Apply Online (View Admit Card (Live)) | Apply Online |
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download PDF |
| OPSC Official Website | Official Site |
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