OPSC OAS Syllabus 2025: Download PDF for Prelims and Mains

OPSC OCS Syllabus 2025: The Odisha Administrative Syllabus consists of subjects such as current affairs, history and geography of India and Odisha. The prelims exam consists of two papers, where paper 2 is qualifying in nature. Check here for OPSC OCS syllabus and exam pattern

Jan 17, 2025, 13:22 IST
OPSC OAS Syllabus 2025
OPSC OAS Syllabus 2025

OPSC OCS Syllabus 2025: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) releases the syllabus for prelims and mains exams along with the official notification. The OPSC OCS prelims syllabus consists of two papers, such as General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II. The prelims exam will carry  200 marks for each section, which is meant for the screening purpose only. The OPSC OCS important topics for Paper I are current events of national and international importance, the history of India and the Indian National Movement, the history of Odisha and Odia nationalism, Odisha and Indian geography, etc. Continue reading this article for the OPSC OCS syllabus 2025.

OPSC OCS Syllabus 2025

The OPSC OAS syllabus consists of two papers and each paper carries 200 marks and the duration of each paper will be 2 hours. Each paper will be of objective type and the minimum qualification marks for paper 2 are set to be 33%. Check the table below for a brief overview of the OPSC OCS Syllabus 2025.

OPSC Syllabus 2025 Highlights

Conducting Body

Odisha Public Service Commission

Mode of Exam

Offline

Total Duration

2 Hours for each paper

Exam Structure

Prelims

Mains

Interview

Official Website

opsc.gov.in

OPSC OCS Syllabus 2025: PDF Download

Candidates can click on the direct link below to download the OPSC OAS exam syllabus pdf and make their personalised study plan. The syllabus pdf allows candidates to learn about the important topics and allocate time for revision. Click on the direct link below to download the OPSC OCS syllabus.

OPSC OCS Syllabus 2025

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OPSC OAS Syllabus 2025: Important Topics

The OPSC OCS syllabus is majorly divided into two stages, i.e., prelims and mains, where the OPSC prelims exam consists of two papers. Let's discuss the subject-wise OPSC OCS syllabus 2025 important topics.

OPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025 

History of India

Major features, events, and administrative, social, and economic Systems of ancient and mediaeval India.

Social and Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th Centuries.

Independence struggle and the Indian National Movement for Freedom.

Integration and Reorganisation of India after Independence.

History, Culture, and Literature of Odisha

Major events and major dynasties in the history of Odisha.

Contribution of Odisha to the freedom movement.

Major arts and sculpture of Odisha.

Major tribes and dialects of Odisha

Major festivals, Folk music, folk arts, and folk literature of Odisha.

Important Literature of Odisha and their Literature.

Religious and tourist places of Odisha.

Important Tribal Personalities of Odisha

Geography of India

Forest, mineral resources, water, agriculture, wildlife, national parks/sanctuaries/safari.

Natural and Human Resources (Industry, Modes of Transport).

Continents/Countries/Oceans/Rivers/Mountains of the world.

Natural Resources of the World.

Conventional and Nonconventional Energy Resources.

Geography of Odisha

The climate of Odisha

Natural and Mineral Resources of Odisha.

Transport in Odisha.

Major Irrigation and Electrical Projects in Odisha.

Agriculture, animal husbandry, and agriculture-based industries in Odisha.

Constitution Governance and Economy of India

Government of India Act 1919 and 1935

Constituent Assembly.

Union Executive, President, and Parliament.

Fundamental Rights and Duties of the Citizens and Directive Principles of State Policy.

Constitutional Amendments.

Supreme Court and Judicial System.

Indian Economy, Industrial Development and Foreign Trade, Import and Export.

Financial Institutions- Reserve Bank of India, Nationalised Banks, Security, and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), National Stock Exchange (NSE), Non-Banking Financial Institutions.

Economy of Odisha

Demography and Census of Odisha.

Economic Development of Odisha

Major Industries of Odisha.

Castes of Odisha, Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes of Odisha, and Major Welfare Schemes of State.

Constitutional System of Odisha

Constitutional System of Odisha (Governor, Council of Ministers, Legislative Assembly, High Court).

The three-tier system of Panchayati Raj and Urban Administration in Odisha

Science and Technology

Basic Principles of Science.

Important Indian Scientific Research Institutions and their Achievements, Satellite and Space Technology.

Environment and Biodiversity.

Ecological System

Nutrition, Food, and Nutrients.

Human Body.

Agricultural Product Technology.

Food Processing

Health Policy and Programmes.

Pollution, Natural Disasters, and Management.

Information and Communication Technology

Electronics, Information and Communication Technology

Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security

E-Governance

Internet and Social Networking Sites

E-commerce

National and Regional Constitutional/Statutory Bodies

Election Commission of India.

State Election Commission.

Union Public Service Commission.

Odisha Public Service Commission.

Comptroller and Auditor General.

NITI Aayog.

Human Rights Commission.

Women Commission.

Child Protection Commission.

Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission.

Backward Class Commission.

Information Commission.

Vigilance Commission.

National Green Tribunal.

Food Preservation Commission, etc.

Current International and National Affairs

Important Personalities and Places.

Major Events

Important Sports Institutes, Sports Competitions, and Awards of India and Odisha.

9. Information and Communication Technology

Electronics, Information and Communication Technology

Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security

E-Governance

Internet and Social Networking Sites

E-commerce.

General Aptitude Test

Comprehension.

Interpersonal skills, including communication skills.

Logical reasoning and analytical ability.

Decision-making and problem-solving.

General mental ability.

Basic numeracy.

Hindi Language Comprehension Skill (Class X level)

OPSC OAS Exam Pattern 2025

The candidates in the OPSC will be selected based on their performance in prelims, mains and interviews. 

The prelims and mains exams will both be conducted in offline mode. The prelims exam will be objective type, whereas the mains exam will be subjective. Check the table below for the OPSC exam pattern.

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

Also Check,

OPSC OCS Eligibility Criteria 2025
OPSC OAS Online Application 2025
OPSC OAS Salary 2025
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