The Odisha Public Service Commission has officially announced the Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025 to recruit eligible candidates for prestigious Group-A and Group-B administrative posts under the Government of Odisha. This combined competitive examination is one of the most sought-after state-level civil service examinations, offering opportunities to serve in various administrative, police, taxation, labour, excise, tourism, and cooperative services.
The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 314 vacancies across multiple departments, including posts reserved for women, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen, and sports persons as per state reservation norms. Candidates selected through this examination will play a key role in policy implementation, administration, governance, and public service delivery in Odisha.
The Odisha Civil Services Examination follows a three-stage selection process consisting of a Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, and Interview. Candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree and meeting age and language requirements are eligible to apply. This recruitment offers an attractive salary structure, job security, career growth, and the opportunity to serve society at a leadership level.
Important Dates
Candidates must strictly follow the examination schedule to avoid missing any stage of the recruitment process.
- Notification Release Date: 31 December 2025
- Online Registration Start Date: 20 January 2026
- Last Date for Registration and Fee Payment: 20 February 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Last Date for Submission of Registered Application: 27 February 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination Date: 07 June 2026 (Tentative)
Further details regarding admit cards, examination centers, and Main Examination dates will be communicated separately by the Commission.
Application Fees
The examination fee structure is defined as per Odisha Government recruitment rules and applies during the online application process.
- General and Other Eligible Categories: ₹700
- Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Persons with Disabilities: No fee
The examination fee paid by candidates (except exempted categories) will be refunded only if the candidate appears in both papers of the Preliminary Examination. Refunds will be processed after the completion of the Preliminary Examination to the original payment method used during application.
Applications submitted without fee payment, where applicable, will be considered incomplete and rejected.
Vacancy Details
The Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025 includes vacancies across multiple Group-A and Group-B services. The total number of vacancies notified is 314, including 104 posts reserved for women.
Major Services Included
Group-A Service
- Odisha Police Service (Junior Branch)
Group-B Services
- Odisha Taxation and Accounts Service
- Odisha Cooperative Service
- Odisha Skill Development and Employment Service
- Odisha Labour Service
- Odisha Excise Service
- Odisha Tourism Service
Vacancies are distributed among unreserved, SEBC, SC, ST, women, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen, and sports persons categories. Reservation benefits apply strictly as per Odisha Government norms, and unfilled reserved vacancies may be carried forward or adjusted based on eligibility conditions.
The Commission reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies depending on administrative requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions on or before the closing date of application submission.
Citizenship
Applicants must be citizens of India.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from:
- A university established by an Act of the Central or State Legislature, or
- An institution recognized by the University Grants Commission, or
- A foreign university approved by the Government of India
Final-year students whose results are declared before document verification are eligible to apply.
Odia Language Requirement
Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and must have:
- Passed Middle School with Odia as a language subject, or
- Passed High School with Odia as the medium of instruction, or
- Passed Odia language examination at middle school standard conducted by the Government of Odisha
Failure to meet this requirement will lead to disqualification.
Other Conditions
- Candidates with more than one living spouse are not eligible unless exempted by the Government
- Government employees must produce a No Objection Certificate
- Candidates debarred by any Public Service Commission are not eligible during the debarment period
- Good moral character and medical fitness are mandatory
Age Limit
Age eligibility is calculated as on 1 January 2025.
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Age Relaxation
- SC, ST, SEBC, Women, and Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- Persons with Disabilities (40% or more): 10 years
- PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC categories are eligible for cumulative relaxation
The date of birth mentioned in the High School Certificate will be treated as final.
Salary Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed under Odisha Government pay rules with attractive pay scales and allowances.
Group-A Service
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100
- Pay Level: Level-12 Cell-1
Group-B Services
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900
- Pay Level: Level-10 Cell-1
In addition to basic pay, candidates will receive dearness allowance, house rent allowance, travel allowance, and other benefits as per state government rules. Selected officers will be covered under the Contributory Pension Scheme.
Selection Process
The Odisha Civil Services Examination follows a three-stage competitive selection process.
1. Preliminary Examination
- Objective-type examination
- Two compulsory papers of 200 marks each
- Negative marking of one-third marks for incorrect answers
- Qualifying in nature
- Marks are not counted for final merit
Candidates must appear in both papers to qualify.
2. Main Examination
- Written examination with descriptive answer papers
- Consists of qualifying language papers and merit-ranking papers
- Marks obtained in compulsory and optional subjects contribute to final merit
- Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in Odia and English papers
3. Interview / Personality Test
- Conducted for candidates shortlisted from the Main Examination
- Carries 250 marks
- No minimum qualifying marks
- Assesses leadership, decision-making ability, integrity, and personality traits
Final selection is based on combined marks of the Main Examination and Interview.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit their application in online mode only. Offline applications are not accepted.
Steps involved in the application process include:
- Completing online registration within the prescribed dates
- Filling personal, educational, and category details carefully
- Uploading required documents such as photograph, signature, certificates, and declarations
- Paying the examination fee, if applicable
- Submitting the final application after thorough verification
Candidates are advised to keep a printed copy of the submitted application for future reference. Any incorrect or misleading information may lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage of recruitment.
