OPSC OCS Apply Online 2026 Begins at opsc.gov.in for 465 Posts - Check Last Date, Eligibility & More

OPSC OCS 2026: The OPSC conducts the Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCS) every year to recruit candidates for various Group A & B services under the state government. The application process started from 20 January 2026 and the last date to apply with payment of application fee is 20 February 2026 (till 05:00 pm). The candidates can submit their applications with modification till 27 February 2026 as per the official notification. The scale of pay for Group-A Service is Rs.56,100/- in Level-12-Cell1 in the Pay Matrix and Group-B Service is Rs. 44,900/- in Level-10-Cell-1 in the Pay Matrix. Eligible candidates can apply at opsc.gov.in.

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OPSC OCS 2026

The Odisha Public Service Commission conducts the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination to recruit eligible candidates for various Group A and Group B services in the state administrative services. Aspirants should apply as early as possible to avoid last-minute issues and technical glitches.

Steps to Apply for OPSC OCS 2026

Follow these steps carefully to submit your OPSC OCS 2026 application form online:

STEP 1: Visit the official OPSC website: opsc.gov.in.

STEP 2: On the homepage, in the top right corner, click on the Apply Online link. Read the important instructions for filling up the application form and then proceed.

STEP 3: If you are a new candidate then first complete your registration at the portal. Complete the registration by entering the personal details, contact details, and create a password. Then click on the “Create an Account” button

STEP 4: Now go to the Login page and click on Login. Enter your email address or mobile number and password to login.

STEP 5: Fill the application form with all the details accurately. Upload the required documents and photograph/signature as per prescribed format.

STEP 6: Pay the application fee through online mode.

STEP 7: Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

OPSC OCS 2026 Apply Online Link

Candidates can apply for the OPSC OCS examination 2026 through the direct link provided below:

OPSC OCS 2026 Application Fee

The candidates other than SC, ST and PwD category shall have to pay the examination fee amounting to Rs. 700/- through online mode while filling the Online Application Form. The examination fees paid shall be refunded only to those candidates who actually appear in both the papers of the Preliminary Examination. Applications without payment of examination fees (except SC/ST/PwD candidates) will be taken as incomplete and outrightly be rejected.

OPSC OCS 2026 Eligibility Criteria

As per the official notification, A candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree from any University incorporated by an Act of the Central or a State Legislature in India or an Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or deemed to be a University under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or a Foreign University approved by the Central Government from time to time in order to be considered eligible to apply for OPSC OCS 2026.

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