OPSC

OPSC
Duration: TILL PRELIMS

The OPSC (Odisha Public Service Commission) recruitment course is designed for candidates preparing for various state administrative examinations, including OAS (Odisha Administrative Services), OPS (Odisha Police Services), OFS (Odisha Finance Services), and other government roles in Odisha. It comprehensively covers subjects such as General Studies, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science & Technology, Current Affairs, and Mental Ability, along with Odisha-specific knowledge, language proficiency, and personality development. With a structured blend of theoretical learning, practical application, and exam strategies, the course ensures a systematic and result-oriented approach to cracking the OPSC exams.

(A) PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

OPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
Subject	Maximum Marks	Duration
General Studies Paper I	200	2 hours
General Studies Paper II	200	2 hours
Total	400	4 hours

(i) The Examination shall comprise of two compulsory Papers of 200 marks each and each paper shall be of two hours duration.

(ii) Both the question papers shall be of the objective type (multiple choice questions).

(iii) The General Studies paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.

(iv) The question papers other than language and Literature shall be set in English. Candidates must answer the papers in their own handwriting and the facility of Scribe or Reader as the case may be, may be allowed by the Commission to the candidates with disability having physical requirement and functional classification as may be prescribed by the Government from time to time. Besides, compensatory time of twenty minutes per hour wherever applicable shall be permitted to such candidates by the Commission.

GS

General Studies
Current events of national and international importance
History of India and Indian National Movement
History of Odisha and Odia Nationalism
Odisha and Indian Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc
Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialisation
General Science

CSAT

Comprehension;
Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
Logical reasoning and analytical ability;
Decision making and problem solving;
General mental ability;
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc. – Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. – Class X level)

1. General Studies (GS) Paper I This section tests candidates on a wide range of topics related to Indian and Odisha affairs. Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution of India, political system, Panchayati Raj, judicial system. Geography: Physical and political geography of India and Odisha. Economic and Social Development: Economic policies, poverty alleviation, inclusive growth, human development, social justice. Environmental Issues: Ecological balance, climate change, environmental degradation, and sustainable development. Science and Technology: Advances in technology, space, and communication, basic principles of science, and their application in governance. Indian History: Ancient, medieval, and modern history of India, focusing on Odisha’s historical significance. Current Events: National and international news, awards, sports, and important government schemes. 2. General Studies (GS) Paper II This paper focuses on the Odisha-specific knowledge and its relevance to the administration of the state. Odisha History and Culture: Ancient, medieval, and modern history of Odisha, Odisha’s rich cultural heritage. Geography of Odisha: Geographical features of the state, natural resources, major rivers, and climatic conditions. Odisha Economy: Economic structure, major industries, agriculture, natural resources, and state-specific policies. Odisha Government Schemes: Government welfare and development schemes aimed at uplifting various sectors of Odisha’s economy and society. Odisha Political System: History of governance in Odisha, major political movements, and the role of Odisha in national politics. 3. Aptitude and Mental Ability This section tests the logical and analytical reasoning ability of candidates. Logical Reasoning: Series, puzzles, analogies, blood relations, and syllogism. Quantitative Aptitude: Time and work, profit and loss, average, percentage, ratio and proportion, speed and distance. Data Interpretation: Charts, graphs, tables, and diagrams. Basic Mathematics: Number system, algebra, and basic arithmetic. 4. General English This section assesses candidates’ proficiency in the English language. Grammar: Tenses, subject-verb agreement, prepositions, conjunctions, articles, etc. Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, one-word substitution. Reading Comprehension: Questions based on understanding and interpretation of passages. Writing Skills: Essay writing, letter writing, precis writing, and comprehension. 5. Odisha State Language Paper (Odia) This section evaluates candidates’ knowledge of Odia, the state language. Odia Grammar: Sentence structure, correct use of words, and language proficiency. Odia Literature: History, important poets, authors, and literary contributions of Odisha. Comprehension: Short passages in Odia for understanding and interpretation.

(B) Main Examination

Mains Paper	Marks	Time Allotted
Part I
Paper 1 – Odia Language The pattern of questions shall be broadly as follows: (i) Comprehension of given passages. (ii) Précis writing. (iii) Usage and vocabulary. (iv) Short Essays. (v) Translation from English to the Odia Language and vice-versa.	250	3 hour each
Paper 2 – English The pattern of questions shall be broadly as follows: (i) Comprehension of given passages. (ii) Précis writing. (iii) Usage and vocabulary. (iv) Short Essays.	250	3 hour each
Part II
Paper 1 – English Essay	250	3 hour each
Paper 2– General Studies 1 (Indian Heritage and Culture, Odisha Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)	250
Paper 3 – General Studies 2 (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and Inter-State Relations)	250
Paper 4 – General Studies 3 (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)	250
Paper 5- General Studies 4 (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)	250
Paper 6- Optional Subject PAPER 1	250
Paper 7- Optional Subject PAPER 2	250
TOTAL MARKS	1750
PERSONALITY TEST	250
GRAND TOTAL	2000 Marks

You must choose one optional subject for the Main Examination.

Agriculture
Agriculture Engineering
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
Anthropology
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce & Accountancy
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Education
Fisheries Sciences
Forestry
Geography
Geology
Home Science
History
Law
Management
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Science
Indian Language & Literature in any 1 of the mentioned languages
Odia
Hindi
Sanskrit
English
Persian
Urdu
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science & International Relationships (PS & IR)
Public Administration
Psychology
Sociology
Statistics
Zoology

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