OPSC OAS — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Odisha PSC Civil Services (OAS) Prelims, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (21)
OPSC has announced that the OCS Mains Examination for the 2025-26 cycle will be held in October 2026. The Mains consists of 9 descriptive papers conducted over multiple days at designated examination centres.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
The Odisha Public Service Commission announced the Preliminary Examination result for the 2025-26 cycle on July 10, 2026. Qualified candidates will appear for the Mains examination scheduled for October 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Odisha Public Service Commission declared the Prelims result on July 10, 2026. A total of 5,690 candidates, including 1,905 women, have qualified for the Mains examination. The Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for October 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
The Odisha Public Service Commission released the Prelims Result on 10th July 2026 for the exam held on 7th June. A total of 5,690 candidates, including 1,905 women, have qualified for the Main examination scheduled for October 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Aug 2026
Official answer key for Prelims GS Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2 was released on June 12, 2026 at opsc.gov.in. The objection window was open until June 22, 2026 with a fee of approximately INR 50 per question challenged.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
The OPSC OCS Preliminary Examination 2026 was held on June 7, 2026 in two shifts across six exam zones — Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jeypore, and Sambalpur. Exam consisted of GS Paper-I and GS Paper-II (CSAT).
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
The provisional answer key for the June 7 Prelims exam has been published on the official website. Candidates can submit objections until June 22, 2026 (12:00 Noon).
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Commission published the provisional answer key for the Prelims exam held on 7 June 2026. Candidates can submit objections till 22 June 2026 (12:00 Noon) through the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Aug 2026
The Odisha Public Service Commission released the provisional answer key for the OCS Prelims 2026 on June 12. Candidates can submit objections through the official portal until June 22, 2026, at 12:00 Noon.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jul 2026
The commission extended the final application submission date from March 7 to March 12, 2026, giving candidates additional time to complete their registration for 465 Group A and B vacancies.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Odisha Public Service Commission issued the official notification on December 31, 2025, announcing 465 total vacancies across Group A and B posts after adding 151 additional positions through an addendum.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Odisha Public Service Commission released admit cards for the Preliminary Examination scheduled on June 7, 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from opsc.gov.in using registration credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination was held on June 7, 2026, across six zones in Odisha including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Balasore, Berhampur, Jeypore, and Sambalpur. The exam was conducted in two shifts for GS Paper 1 and CSAT.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jul 2026
OPSC announced 151 additional vacancies, raising the total count from 314 to 465 posts for Group A and Group B services including Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) and Odisha Police Service (OPS).
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jul 2026
OPSC OCS 2026 admit cards released on May 30
30 May 2026Admit cards for the OCS Prelims 2026 were made available on the official website opsc.gov.in from May 30. Candidates were advised to download and verify all details before the exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jul 2026
The Odisha PSC extended the online application window for the third time. Originally scheduled to close on 7 March, the final deadline was pushed to 12 March 2026 at 5:00 PM, with no further extensions permitted.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Aug 2026
The Commission officially released the notification on 31 December 2025 for recruitment to Odisha Administrative Service, Police Service, Finance Service, and allied services. The total vacancy count was revised upward from 314 to 465 posts.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Aug 2026
The Odisha Public Service Commission is anticipated to release the official notification for the OAS Prelims examination soon, following the typical annual cycle. Candidates are advised to monitor the official OPSC portal regularly for updates on vacancy details and application procedures.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Commission has reiterated that candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university and meet age requirements as per Government of Odisha norms. Candidates from reserved categories should verify relaxation provisions in the upcoming notification.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
OPSC has published the Mains examination results for the previous recruitment cycle. Shortlisted candidates are being called for personality tests, with final merit list expected before the new cycle's Prelims examination commences.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Given the State PSC nature of the examination, aspirants are encouraged to focus on Odisha's history, geography, economy, and current affairs alongside general knowledge topics. The Prelims paper typically emphasizes state-specific content in Paper-II.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (34)
Final result expected
Mon, 5 Jul, 2027Based on combined Mains and Interview scores
Archived 21 Jul 2026
Personality test/Interview expected
Sat, 1 May, 2027Conducted after Mains examination for shortlisted candidates
Archived 21 Jul 2026
Personality Test / Interview (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Final selection stage; exact dates to be notified after Mains result
Archived 10 Sept 2026
Mains Result (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Based on previous cycle patterns
Archived 10 Sept 2026
📍Mains examination expected
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Tentative; typically held 4-5 months after Prelims result declaration
Archived 21 Jul 2026
📍Mains Examination (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Tentatively scheduled for October 2026; exact dates not yet announced. Mains spans multiple days.
Archived 10 Sept 2026
Prelims result declaration (expected)
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Qualified candidates become eligible for Mains examination, typically announced 6-8 weeks post-Prelims
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍OPSC OCS Mains Examination 2026
Thu, 1 Oct, 2026Scheduled for October 2026 for 5690 qualified candidates from Prelims
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Mains examination (tentative)
Wed, 30 Sept, 2026Multi-day descriptive exam scheduled for October 2026
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Prelims answer key release (provisional)
Sat, 22 Aug, 2026Commission releases answer keys for candidate verification
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍OAS Prelims Examination Date
Mon, 17 Aug, 2026Preliminary examination (objective type) typically held in August
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card download begins
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Prelims admit cards available approximately 10-15 days before exam
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Prelims result expected
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Result to be declared after reviewing objections; shortlists candidates for Mains
Archived 21 Jul 2026
OPSC OCS Prelims Result 2026 declared
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026Result announced on July 10, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Prelims Result declaration
Fri, 10 Jul, 20265,690 candidates shortlisted for Mains
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Application correction window closes
Wed, 1 Jul, 2026Brief window for candidates to edit submitted application details
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for online application
Wed, 24 Jun, 2026Approximately 30-day application window as per OPSC practice
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Objection window deadline
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026Last date to submit objections was June 22, 2026, at 12:00 Noon
Archived 21 Jul 2026
OPSC OCS Answer Key objection deadline
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026Last date to submit objections: June 22, 2026 (12:00 Noon)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Provisional Answer Key release
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026Objection window closes 22 June
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Provisional answer key released
Fri, 12 Jun, 2026Answer key for GS Paper 1 and CSAT released on June 12, 2026
Archived 21 Jul 2026
📍OCS Prelims 2026 exam conducted
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Held on June 7, 2026, in two shifts across six zones in Odisha
Archived 21 Jul 2026
📍OPSC OCS Prelims Examination 2026
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Preliminary exam conducted on June 7, 2026 (Sunday)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Prelims exam (Paper I & II)
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Two shifts – General Studies Paper-I and Paper-II
Archived 11 Aug 2026
OPSC OCS Admit Card release
Sat, 30 May, 2026Hall tickets made available on May 30, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Admit card download available
Sat, 30 May, 2026Hall ticket release for Prelims exam
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Application portal opening
Mon, 25 May, 2026Online application submission begins shortly after notification
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Official notification release (expected)
Sat, 23 May, 2026Notification typically released in late May, containing vacancy details and eligibility criteria
Archived 5 Jul 2026
OPSC OCS Application deadline (Extended)
Mon, 13 Apr, 2026Final date to submit application: March 12, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
OPSC OCS Application fee payment deadline
Mon, 13 Apr, 2026Last date for fee payment: March 7, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
OPSC OCS 2025-26 Notification released
Mon, 13 Apr, 2026Official notification published on December 31, 2025 for 465 vacancies
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Mon, 23 Mar, 2026Final date for form submission and fee payment
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 23 Mar, 2026Online registration begins at opsc.gov.in
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Notification release
Mon, 23 Mar, 2026Official Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26 published
Archived 11 Aug 2026
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