The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) is the premier recruitment body for Group A and Group B civil service positions in Odisha. As of early 2026, the commission is actively managing several major recruitment cycles, most notably the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) 2025-26 and specialized roles like Assistant Section Officer (ASO) and Civil Judge. [1, 2, 3, 4]
1. Odisha Civil Services (OCS) 2025-26
This is the most prominent recruitment drive, currently filling 465 vacancies across services like the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) and Odisha Police Service (OPS). [1, 2]
- Key Dates:
- Preliminary Exam Date: Scheduled for June 7, 2026 (Sunday).
- Application Status: Registration for this cycle recently closed on March 12, 2026.
- Selection Process:
- Preliminary Exam: Two objective papers (General Studies I & II). GS II (CSAT) is qualifying with a 33% requirement.
- Main Exam: Nine descriptive papers. Part I consists of two qualifying language papers (Odia & English); Part II has seven merit-based papers (Essay, GS I-IV, and two Optional papers).
- Personality Test: An interview worth 250 marks to assess suitability for administrative roles.
- Eligibility: Candidates must be between 21 and 38/42 years old and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
2. Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
Recruitment for ASO positions, specifically under the State Pollution Control Board, is currently active. [1]
- Vacancies: 6 Group-B posts.
- Selection: Based on a Written Test (CBT mode) worth 90 marks and a Personal Interview worth 10 marks.
- Requirement: Graduation in any field and proficiency in Computer Applications. [1, 2, 3, 4]
3. Odisha Judicial Service (OJS) - Civil Judge [1]
OPSC conducts this for the recruitment of Civil Judges in the state's judiciary. [1]
- Vacancies: Approximately 34 positions are typically advertised in this cycle.
- Eligibility: A Law Degree from a recognized university; candidates must be between 23 and 35 years old.
- Exam Stages: A three-tiered process including a Preliminary Exam (100 marks), Main Written Exam (Subjective), and a Viva-Voce. [1, 2, 3, 4]
4. Mandatory Language Requirement [1]
For all OPSC recruitments, candidates must be fluent in the Odia language. Specifically, they must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and have passed it as a subject in at least their middle or high school exams.
