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OPSC OCSE Mains Examination (Descriptive)
You must qualify Papers I & II to have the merit-based papers evaluated.
Part I – Qualifying Papers (Total 500 marks):
Paper I – Odia Language (250 marks, 3 hours):
Comprehension, précis, translation (Eng→Odia and vice versa), grammar, vocabulary, short essays
Paper II – English Language (250 marks, 3 hours):
Comprehension, précis, translation (Odia → English), grammar, vocabulary, short essays
Part II – Merit Papers (Total 1750 marks):
Paper III – Essay (250 marks):
Essays on national and Odisha-specific themes, structured and analytical writing hemunda.comIndis Academy
Paper IV – General Studies‑I (250 marks):
Indian heritage & culture, Odisha heritage & culture, history & world geography, society studies and social welfare issues
Paper V – General Studies‑II (250 marks):
Governance, constitution, polity, social justice, inter-state and international relations
Paper VI – General Studies‑III (250 marks):
Economic development, technology, biodiversity, environment, internal security, disaster management
Paper VII – General Studies‑IV (250 marks):
Ethics, integrity, aptitude, emotional intelligence, challenges in public administration
Paper VIII & IX – Optional Subjects (2 Papers, 250 marks each):
Choose one subject and complete both papers (each 3 hours). Available subjects include Anthropology, History, PSIR, Geography, Sociology, Odia Literature, Law, Public Administration, etc. Recruitment Guru+2Testbook+2
OPSC OCSE Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
2. Age Limit (as on January 1 of the exam year)
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 38 years
This means the candidate must not have been born earlier than 2nd January 1987 and not later than 1st January 2004.
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit)
SEBC / SC / ST / Women: +5 years (up to 43 years)
Persons with Disabilities (PwD): +10 years (up to 48 years)
PwD candidates (SC/ST category): up to 53 years
Note: Proof of date of birth must match 10th certificate.
3. Educational Qualification
Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Must be able to read, write, and speak Odia language fluently.
4. Odia Language Requirement
A candidate must satisfy at least one of the following:
Passed Odia as a subject in Class 10 (HSC) or equivalent
Passed an Odia language exam equivalent to Middle English School standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department
Passed Class 7 or above in a school/educational institution recognized by the Government of Odisha with Odia as the medium of instruction
Passed Odia subject exam conducted by BSE Odisha (for those who didn’t study Odia in school)
5. Number of Attempts
There is no fixed limit on the number of attempts. Candidates can appear as many times as they want within the age limit, subject to other eligibility conditions.
6. Physical Fitness
Candidates must be of sound physical and mental health.
A medical certificate may be required before appointment, especially for specific Group A services.
7. Other Conditions
Must possess a good moral character.
Should not have more than one living spouse, unless exempted by government approval.
Must not have been dismissed from government service or convicted of any offense involving moral
